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SCAR-L and SCAR-HModel: Weapon name
The SCAR is one of the newest weapons available from Fabrique Nationale, designed for the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) competition of the United States military. The Mk 16 SCAR-L is a 5.56mm assault rifle, while the Mk 17 SCAR-H is a 7.62mm battle rifle. Production testing was completed in 2007 and the rifle was deployed in combat with the US 75th Ranger Regiment in 2009. The rifle has also entered the civilian market as a semi-automatic sporting rifle as the SCAR 16s and SCAR 17s.

While the SCAR-L uses STANAG magazines, the SCAR-H uses a proprietary magazine. Long, short, and standard length barrels are available for both variants. The Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle is a variant of the SCAR-H with a longer receiver and larger barrel extension to act as a sniper rifle. Both come standard with a Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver and bottom of the handguard.



Specifications:
Weight:
 3.04kg (6.7 lb) (SCAR-L Short) 3.29kg (7.3 lb) (SCAR-L Standard) 3.49kg (7.7 lb) (SCAR-L Long) 3.58kg (7.9 lb) (SCAR-H Short & Standard) 3.72kg (8.2 lb) (SCAR-H Long)
Length:
 XX in (XX mm).
Barrel Length:
 253mm (10.0 in) (SCAR-L Short) 351mm (13.8 in) (SCAR-L Standard) 457mm (18.0 in) (SCAR-L Long) 330mm (13 in) (SCAR-H Short) 400mm (16 in) (SCAR-H Standard) 500mm (20 in) (SCAR-H Long)
Cartridge
 5.56x45mm NATO (SCAR-L)
7.62x51mm NATO (SCAR-H)
Action:
 Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle Velocity:
 SCAR-L: 2,870ft/s (870 m/s)
SCAR-H: 2,342ft/s (714 m/s)
Effective Range:
 SCAR-L: 300meters (330 yd) (Short), 500meters (550 yd) (Standard)
600meters (660 yd) (Long)
SCAR-H: 300meters (330 yd) (Short), 600meters (660 yd) (Standard)
800meters (870 yd) (Long)
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine.

SCAR-L: STANAG (20 or 30 most common)
SCAR-H: 20
Sights:
 Adjustable front and rear iron sights.
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Where to find

The SCAR has become a new entry in high quality firearms stores in the United States, though at $2500-3000 per rifle it's not something for the layman.


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Complexity

The SCAR was designed specifically as a military weapon more reliable than the M4 and M16, making it excellent in rough combat conditions.
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Controls
  • Safety: Located on both sides of the receiver behind the trigger; push up for SAFE, down for FIRE.
  • Magazine release: Located in front of the trigger on the right side.
  • Bolt release: Located above the magazine on the upper receiver on the left side; press in to close the bolt.
  • Charging handle: Located on the both sides of the upper receiver.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety up to activate it.
  3. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks. Tug on it to ensure that it is seated.
  4. Pull the charging handle all the way back and let it snap forward.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

    Cannot be done.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks. Tug on it to ensure that it is seated.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety up to activate it.
  3. Press the magazine release and remove the magazine.
  4. Pull the charging handle back and examine the chamber for any ammunition.
  5. Push the bolt release to close the bolt.
  6. Deactivate the safety.
  7. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
  3. Push the takedown pin in from the left side of the gun in front of the magazine well and pull it out from the right. The pin will stay in the frame and should not be removed.
  4. Push the trigger module forward, then pull it down off the frame.
  5. Pull the buttstock module down and off the receiver.
  6. While pushing down on the guide rod retaining plate on the rear of the receiver, pull the charging handle back to expose the moving parts assembly.
  7. Pull the charging handle to the side out of the moving parts assembly. Pull the moving parts assembly out from the rear of the receiver.
  8. Pull the return spring assembly out of the bolt carrier.
Reverse to reassemble.



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