FN SCAR gets a PDW model

**Clint** · 12-01-10, 22:05

Originally Posted by kal

I'm thinking more about the consequences of having significantly increased muzzle blast and flash.

A larger caliber should help with all aspects.

For a good indication of short bbl performance,

look at the ratio of case capacity to bore area.

6.8x43 is quite good with this, 300BLK/7.63x39 are even better.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, pistol cartridges rate even higher.

**snackgunner** · 12-01-10, 22:10

this looks freaking awesome

hopefully they are available soon

**infidelprodigy** · 12-01-10, 22:18

Definitely looks like FN is trying all out to land large-scale .mil contracts. This looks like the FN version of what the AKSU-74 did for the russian military.

I think a 6.8 or 300 blackout chambering would maximize performance out of that short of barrel, but hard data on this barrel with eiether the M855A1 or MK318 Mod 0 aren't established, which I will be interested in seeing what these new rounds can go in this type of package.

Tagged fo further info......

**OTO27** · 12-01-10, 23:48

Couldnt you theoretically chop down the barrel of a SCAR 16, change the stock, and yuo get the same thing? Or did I miss something?

**Jaws** · 12-01-10, 23:55

Originally Posted by OTO27

Couldnt you theoretically chop down the barrel of a SCAR 16, change the stock, and yuo get the same thing? Or did I miss something?

The receiver looks quite a bit shorter.

**ChicagoTex** · 12-02-10, 00:07

Couldnt you theoretically chop down the barrel of a SCAR 16, change the stock, and yuo get the same thing? Or did I miss something?

The receiver looks quite a bit shorter.

Plus, piston or not, I'd be willing to bet the gas system requires some revision to run reliably with this drastic a chop.

**kal** · 12-02-10, 00:17

Originally Posted by ChicagoTex

Plus, piston or not, I'd be willing to bet the gas system requires some revision to run reliably with this drastic a chop.

probably a smaller gas port diameter that is also chromed to prevent or reduce gas port erosion.

**Magic_Salad0892** · 12-02-10, 06:40

Originally Posted by gotm4

It shoots amazing soft and very controllable in full-auto in 5.56mm.

How many shots per burst did you do? 3 or 5?

Would you think that a suppressor is mandatory for this type of gun?

How was the blast?

I has so many questionz.