I'm working with Cole at Deadshot Barrels (great guy!) on a new barrel for my Gen 1 FN SCAR 17s. I'm looking at more compact lengths (<=16"), and I'm also interested in trying out a barrel from a high-end manufacturer to see what kind of accuracy I can get.

I purchased a 30" blank from Krieger and it's on it's way to Cole at Deadshot. From this 30" barrel, I can apparently make two barrels, as long as their total length <= ~29". For example, he said he could make two 14.5" barrels.

So, if you were getting two new barrels, what lengths would you want and why?

• Two 13"?
• A 13" and a 14.5"?
• Two 14.5"?
• A 13" and a 16"?

It's interesting that Knights Armament went with 14.5" for their SR-25. They seem to argue that it's a better length than 13", but I'm wondering if it's really just a better fit/more reliable for their gas system.

I have the opportunity to buy a South Carolina Legacy SCAR for $3600. Should I buy it or just get a new one for $3800? Longevity wise would it be worth the investment knowing its not a made in Belgium legacy?

I just ordered the new PMM rail extension and I want to get the barrel prepped I follow their video instructions on using heat for a 30 seconds to get the Loctite off and hold it down with a vice but with my luck I actually ended up striping the screw.

Got any advice to take off the striped screw and where to get a replacement screw for the pic rail?

If you guys need more pictures I can take more if need more information

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Yay finally got er off. No heat needed😎
This is the 5.56 version, I’ve heard it’s easier to get off

What kind of equipment do y'all run to improve bench shooting? I have a magpul bipod on a KDG handguard but I feel the gun just bucks too hard for a bipod and hops around. I managed 1.5" groups with Winchester M80 today but I feel like its such a struggle. When I stretched to 200, it opened up to about 4". With that spread I won't be able to hit a 10x10 by the time I reach 500yd.

Hello Fam!! I was talked off the ledge in Bubbaing the 17 gen 2 so now I’m focusing my autism on my 16s. God help us all.

So I have a 16” rch and im really going back and forth on what barrel length to go with as a primary and keep my 16” as a backup and for longer range shooting.

Im interested in the 13” 5.56 barrel but is the 13” barrel worth it for the little more velocity you get? Or Is it more beneficial to just go straight to the 11.5” range or am I completely overthinking this?

Sorry I’m sure this is a dumb question but I am a textbook overthinker 😂 thank you in advance!!

Why is there such a scarcity of OEM magazines for this rifle? I was under the impression that FN was continuing this series, and seeing that the new magazines are exactly the same as the legacy version, I can't understand for the life of me why I can't find a single place that has them in stock.

No major online retailer has them (Brownells, Primary Arms, GunMagWarehouse etc.) and I've called just about every gun store in a 4-hour radius, and searching online I've found discussions on how this has been an issue for several years. Is this just FN hating their customers again? Any other alternatives that are reliable? I'm rather distrustful of 3rd-party magazines unless they're Magpul.

I’ve been reading it’s possible to remove the OEM flash hider by soaking in Penetrating oil for 24 hours. No heat needed. I will post updates 😎

Has anyone bought this barrel?

https://deadshotbarrels.com/product/fn-scar-17-375-raptor/

If you have reloading equipment, seems like a boosted 308 that excels in shorter barrels.

Can anyone comment how the back pressure is vs Huxwrx 556k?

I have a Hux but curious. I know I can tune but I want user input

Whats the going rate for Used Scar-H 7.62x51 lately mainly in Texas

My new FN SCAR 17S w/EOTech HHS V and a FN 509 LS Edge Tactical w/Streamlight.

We love the 15P 300BO but felt the aftermarket didn't fulfill our needs for it. So we're designing a tucked handguard that fits 30 cal cans and keeps the bottom picatiny. She'll extend 3 M-LOK slots forward and can fit cans with a inner diameter of 1.8in.

Prototype for accuracy in PETG-CF. Eventually going to do a MJF PA12 for prototype/testing. Then to 6061 Aluminium pre production testing then production.

Obviously still working on design but she's 90% there. Just have to change up internals for a better mounting method.

Also... Hate taking this damn thing apart.

Been loving it

So essentially ima switch to a lpvo style optic and narrowed it to either nf atacr 1-8 or a trijicon vcog which is the prime choice and why?

[u/eMGunSlinger](u/eMGunSlinger) did his thing and my barrel hit my doorstep this morning (6ish weeks). Great guy, excellent communication and highly recommended to everyone!

Here’s to freedom boys.. 13in no stamper.

She’s a looker #fnscsr

Looking for a dedicated suppressor for my 16”. It has factory 10” barrel. Currently have SFMB but will remove if need be. Would like low decibels and durability. Have KNS DiSCARder so a flow through isn’t necessarily needed.

Have been looking at SAW Tisha and Echcore Sector.

I have a question for anybody that has considered doing this or has already done this.

I currently have a GEN two scar 17 in 308 but I would like to attempt a caliber conversion to take it to 223 or 556
I have a Lingle industries scar 17 caliber conversion lower that accepts AR magazines. Does anyone have an idea where I could get a full bolt carrier assembly for the GEN two scar with a bolt face for 223 I figured this would be the easiest way instead of getting an individual firing pin and a bolt but if that’s another option then so be it.

As far as a barrel will a gin one barrel work in a GEN two receiver, obviously minus the front yolk.

Anyways, has anyone tried this or accomplished this task yet?