FN Introduces SCAR 20S Precision Rifle

[Zarvan]

FN SCAR 20S (FN America)

FN America has announced the introduction of the SCAR 20S, the civilian version of the MK20 SSR currently in service with US SOCOM. The launch follows the news last month that FN America would offer a limited run of 200 S20 packages, Richard covered that news here.

FN 20S (FN America)

Here’s FN’s press release announcing the launch of the 20S in full:


FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the highly-anticipated FN SCAR® 20S precision rifle, based on the FN MK20 SSR or Sniper Support Rifle currently fielded within USSOCOM. The 7.62x51mm-chambered rifle has been purpose-built to achieve superior long-range accuracy.

“The FN SCAR 20S is the latest addition to our battle-proven line-up of FN SCAR products and the first commercial SCAR release since we launched the 17S in 2010,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “Customers will notice that the FN SCAR20S shares more commonalities than differences with the MK20 SSR and reaffirms our commitment to producing commercial versions of our iconic military firearms.”

The rifle achieves 1-MOA (minute of angle) accuracy to 100 yards with match-grade ammunition out of the box. The 20-inch, 1:12 twist, heavy profile barrel and barrelextension, and extended, monolithic receiver add the additional rigidity that reduces fluctuation or movement between shots while the extended receiver provides the much-needed rail space for high-powered optics. The custom-designed MK20 SSR buttstockadjusts to length of pull and comb height to customize the fit to each shooter while in the prone firing position, and the factory-installed, double-stage Geissele Super SCAR trigger achieves a 3.5-4.5-pound trigger pull.

FN SCAR 20S (FN America)

FN also provided some technical specifications:

– Caliber: 7.62x51mm
– Barrel Length: 20 inches
– Barrel Twist Rate: 1:12
– Weight: 11.2 pounds
– O/A Length: 40.6 – 42.5 inches
– Operation: Short-stroke gas piston
– Finish: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
– Capacity: (1) ten-round magazine; compatible with FN SCAR 17S 10- and 20-round magazines

MSRP for the 20S is listed as $4,499, you can find out more here.

Source

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/11/07/fn-release-scar-20s/

 

[Path-Finder]

Meh FN SCAR is a dodo now!

 

[Amaa'n]

Meh FN SCAR is a dodo now!

with new M-Lok RIS & Key Mod rails in place & adopted by Special Ops units across globe i agree that SCAR has lost its charm..... it's too bulk & probably heavier

 

[Zhukov]

Anything new except the Fancy Picatinny Rails compared to our locally manufactured POF PSR-90?(Licensed H&K PSG-1)