http://www.recoilweb.com/fn-to-release-limited-edition-scar-20s-kits-142572.html
THis is pretty tempting. Given the price of a SCAR, the trigger, bipod, stock, sling, case… it doesn’t seem stupid money.
Now, I have a 50th birthday next week, and I need to get something iconic. My enabler in chief pointed out that at 5500 bucks, that is only 30 cents a day for every day I have been alive. So basically its a bargain.
I called today and got on the list. Now for optics…
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Own a SCAR 17 and I like it but I completely agree with 7n6. Skip this and buy a SR25.
I’d take a scar 17 or 20 over an sr25 any day. In fact, I did. 
I’ll wait for the non-limited edition version of the 20 to come out before I snag one, though.
To the OP, I’ll be running an ATACR 4-16x42 F1 on mine. The optic is sitting here waiting for the rifle.
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I tried to get into my SCAR17. Lightest and softest shooting semi-auto 308 I’ve ever had, but there were numerous downfalls for someone accustomed to the versatility of AR15s. I dumped it.
What do you mean plastic rails?
Yep, it’s not for everyone. The guns are overpriced, no doubt. But it is one of the lightest and softest shooting 308s, and the pencil barrels are surprisingly accurate. The current barrel on my scar also shoots bug holes with 168 smk, so it’s not lacking in the accuracy department despite having a chrome lined barrel.
The main reason I enjoy mine is that it’s easy to tune for suppressed use with the removable gas jets. I’ve been through multiple AR10 derivatives and they all have been poor suppressor hosts, even with super low back pressure cans. JoshNC has an SR25 ACC that I’ve shot a bit, plus I’ve used a variety of their other models at demos, and those have been the best in terms of suppressed use besides the scar (in my opinion).
$5400 +
No, thank you.
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Have you thought about the B&T APC308 instead?
Yes, I’ll get one of those as well.
With a limit of 200 packages this is a pure collection interest piece. Not much of a difference between this and the Semi-auto M249s in that respect. They will be sold out and then turned around and marked up on firearm auction sites.
If you want a .308 FN for use just buy the 17s, a Geissele pack, and a stock/rear plate/fore-end from KDG adding $925 to the initial sticker shock. Buy your optic/mount of preference and turn 1:$1.00 ammunition into noise.
The package is reasonably priced when you add everything up. I believe some people were predicting a five figure price for a base model, if these were ever released to the civvie market. Years down the road I don’t think you will receive much of a financial premium for the ‘collectors edition’ over the ‘stripped’ base model 20S. Just wait for the base model, if you don’t need the case and other components.
I’m glad FN is finally making good by bringing it to market, even in this limited fashion.
Not on my buy list as my 17 does everything I want it to but it’s not grossly over-priced IMO.
The package strikes me as an excellent value, I could have seen them asking twice as much.
Its nothing I’m looking for or id jump on it. I do have a 17s and love it.
I’ve got one coming, will post a review. (base model, not the kit). Hoping the anodizing isn’t as bronze as the internet is showing. If you look at pimping out a 17S with Handl/Kinetic/Lancer parts, this thing is actually cheaper than a fully upgraded 16" rifle. Granted, that’s not an apples to apples comparison–but I was originally looking at picking one up and buying the 20" barrel to make it a DMRish version. My parts cost for that rifle would have pushed it well past the MSRP for the SCAR20.
20" FN barrel $1100
Geissele trigger $325
Rail $280ish (pick your flavor)
Stock upgrade $300
I wish it had the MK20 muzzle device-- that thing does not appear to exist in nature.
My next question is will FN have a 6.5 CR barrel coming out soon, the new rifle is supposedly marked multi caliber.
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https://fnamerica.com/products/fn-scar-series/fn-scar-20s/
Does not look like it accepts the SCAR17 barrels–or if it does the process is at least somewhat different. There appears to be more bolts involved.
https://fnamerica.com/rifles/fn-scar-series/
If they make a 20" or 24" 6.5CR barrel for this, I will crap my pants.
FYI, from a couple years ago:
Gotta say I saw like 5 of them at one gun show the other weekend. I have to wonder how many they actually made.
The barrel lockup is changed on the Mk20/20S to make it more rigid, it will not interchange with Mk17/17S barrel assemblies.