spikes40
01-07-2009, 02:23 PM
The new FN SCARs have been shipped and delivered..first ones in the country...looks like the few folks that got them have them on gunbroker now in excess of 6000.00 ( nice but to rich for my blood). FN says MSRP is 2200.00
http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/120201000/120201137/pix2310048562.jpg
FN SCAR (Mk 16/17 Mod 0)
The 3rd Generation FN SCAR-L, or Mk 16 Mod 0.
Type Assault rifle (SCAR-L)
Battle rifle (SCAR-H)
Place of origin Belgium
United States
Production history
Designer FN Herstal
Manufacturer FNH USA
Variants SCAR-L (Mk 16 Mod 0), SCAR-H (Mk 17 Mod 0)
Specifications
Weight 3.29 kg (7.25 lbs) (SCAR-L Standard)[1]
3.58 kg (7.9 lbs) (SCAR-H Standard)[2]
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Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO (SCAR-L)
7.62x51mm NATO (SCAR-H)
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 600-650 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity SCAR-L: 2870 FPS with M855, 2630 FPS (875 m/s) with Mk 262
SCAR-H: 2342 FPS (802 m/s) with M80
Feed system SCAR-L: 30 round box magazine
SCAR-H 20 round box magazine