Visit the official TBP online store to shop for products featured in our videos, including tactical gear, hunting / survival gear, outdoor / camping gear, and much more: http://gearyouneed.com/ FN SCAR 17S vs. the MEGA Arms MA-TEN AR-10. These two popular rifles chambered in .308 (7.62x51mm) are put to the test for accuracy, comfort, reliability, ruggedness, and adaptability. We put a 1/2" thick steel plate out at 600+ yards and take turns on both weapon systems and give you our overall thoughts and opinions in regards to both of these stellar firearms and which one would serve it's owner better (including our thoughts on the optics). We go prone for this shootout on top of one of our TBP - mobiles: an M1009 Blazer (used military model). However, please bear in mind... it is 100% dependent on the person firing the weapon as well as the situation, mission, desired goal, etc., in regards to overall preference of either of these platforms. Anyway, we love to throw some .308 around, and this review gave us a great excuse to do just that! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the review. The Bullet Points on the FN SCAR 17S / SCAR-H: • Model: SCAR 17S (SOCOM Combat Assault Rifle) • AKA: SCAR-H (SCAR "Heavy") • Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester • Action: Short-Stroke Gas Piston, Semi-Auto (Rotating, Locking-Bolt) • Barrel: Free-Floating, Cold Hammer-Forged MIL-SPEC Barrel with a Hardchromed Bore (1 in 12" Twist) • Style: Large-Size, Semi-Auto Rifle • Controls: Fully Ambidextrous • Manufacturer: FN Herstal (FNH USA) • Country of Origin: USA / Belgium • Year Released: 2009 • Material: Hard-Anodized Monolithic Aluminum (Upper Receiver) and Polymer (Lower Receiver) • Magazine Capacity: 10 - 20 rds. • Barrel Length: 16.25" • Overall Length: 28.5" (Buttstock Folded) - 38.5" (Buttstock Extended) • Weight: 8 lbs. (Unloaded) • MSRP: $3,349 • Availability: Fair • Overall TBP Rating: 8/10 • Pros: Stellar Ergonomics, Reliable and Rugged, Battle-Ready, Fully Ambidextrous Controls, Forward Charging Handle, Excellent Cartridge, Unique Design, Interchangeable Barrel Ability, Monolithic Rail, Folding & Telescoping Stock, Adjustable Cheek Weld, Great for Long Distance, etc. • Cons: Not Recommended for CQB, Cheap Feeling Stock, Uncomfortable Cheek Weld, Iron Sights, Price, Does Not Take AR-10/SR25 Magazines (Magpul PMags), etc. SCAR 17 OPTIC -  • Manufacturer: US Optics • Model: SN-3 w/EREK Knob • Zoom: 1.8x -- 10x • Objective Lens: 44mm Low Profile • Reticle: MDMOA • Tube: 30 mm • Rings: Nightforce 30 mm High • MSRP: $2,652 (Not Including Rings) The Bullet Points on the MEGA Arms MA-TEN AR-10: • Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester • Action: Direct Gas Impingement (Rotating, Locking Bolt) • Barrel: JP Supermatch w JP EnhancedBolt, Button Rifled 1:10 Twist Rate • Buffer/Spring: JP Silent Capture Spring System • Bolt/BCG: JP EnhancedBolt and JP LMOS (Low Mass Operating System) • Style: Large-Size, Semi-Auto Rifle • Controls: Right-Handed Ejection w Ambidextrous Bolt Release • Manufacturer: Mega Arms/JP Rifles/Magpul/DPMS • Year Released: 2010 • Material: Hard-Anodized Monolithic Aluminum MTS-4400 Upper Receiver with Hard-Anodized Lower • Magazine Capacity: 5 - 20 rds. (SR25 Magazines For This Setup) • Barrel Length: 18" • Overall Length: 37.2" (Buttstock Collapsed) - 40.0" (Buttstock Extended) • Weight: 9.1 lbs. (Unloaded) • MSRP: Custom Built ($1,448.80 - JP) + ($927 - MA-TEN Upper/Lower Set) + ($69.99 - DPMS Lower Parts Kit) + ($324.90 - Magpul Furniture) - TOTAL = $2770.69 • Availability: MA-TEN Monolithic Is Currently Not Being Produced Due to Pending Copyright Lawsuits (They May Still Be Able to Make Them For One of Their Custom Clients) But Comparable Upper/Lower Combos From Mega Arms Have A Fair Availability, All Other Parts Are Easily Obtainable (With A Wait) • Optic Used: Nightforce NXS F1 • Overall TBP Rating: 8/10 • Pros: Familiar Feel (It's an AR-15 on Steroids), Ergonomics, Takes Magpul PMags & Standard AR-10 Mags, Rugged, Smooth Trigger, Comfortable Cheek Weld, Nice Stock, JP Parts Functioned Well, Reliable, Accurate, Low Recoil, etc. • Cons: Availability, Weight, Fixed Stock, Length, etc. MEGA MA-TEN OPTIC: • Manufacturer: Nightforce • Model: F1 NXS • Zoom: 3.5x -- 15x • Objective Lens: 50mm • Reticle: NP-RF1 • Tube: 30mm • Larue Tactical QD LT135 • MSRP: $2,467 (Not Including Rings) Some of the equipment / accessory brands featured in this review: - Magpul - Nightforce - US Optics - 5.11 - Blackhawk - Tru-Spec - Oakley - Mechanix - Remington - Winchester Subscribe as well as visit, like and follow us for more reviews, blogs, gear giveaways and much more: Page - http://www.thebulletpointssite.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheBulletPoints Twitter - http://twitter.com/thebulletpoints

• published: 05 Apr 2013
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