Why are SCARs so freaking expensive?

[Justin87]

Just like our special operations and delta guys

Been seeing a lot of delta guys selling their SCARs have ya?

 

[Cadcom]

Well for one thing they shoot a 308 cal bullet, not.556. Price a quality AR10 and then compare to SCAR.

p.s. I got one and it's NFS.

I was thinking more of the SCAR 16 in 5.56. I’ve heard the 17 is pretty nice.

 

[Lionheart]

I was thinking more of the SCAR 16 in 5.56. I’ve heard the 17 is pretty nice.

Agreed. I think the SCAR 16 is overpriced. I think some folks don't understand the difference between a .308 battle rifle and a piston AR.

 

[above_all]

Proven Outfitters, the retail store for Quantico Tactical, has new 16s for $2,699. That's the Mil/LE price.

The 17s is only $2,999. However, the lead time for the 17s is 12+ months. They state:

FN LE/Mil
SCAR 17s
Due to the high demand for the SCAR, current wait time for customers is averaging 12+ months. We cannot be more specific than this as small shipments arrive without notice and there is a lengthy waiting list. We do not charge your card until your order ships.

You may still order the item to be put on a waiting list. We do not charge your card until your order ships.

Sounds like it's a function of constrained supply. If you have one to sell, you can ask what you want until available supply increases.

 

[Mr. Goodbar]

Mr. Booshie

 

[Psilloh1]

You really can’t dog the 17 unless you have shot one... Once you shoot one you will buy one, or 2....

Trust me.

 

[Mr. Booshie]

joshua.neal2012

They have put the brakes on civilian production in order to fill large MIL contracts around the globe (flat earthers get AR’s).

I do not know the validity of this claim, but I have seen it many many times online and heard it from quite a few FN reps at FN shoot days around GA.

@Recon1996 was with me at SHOT 2018 and at On Target in P’tree City when the last reps told us that.

 

[WinstonSmith]

I'd rather have a pof revolution but scar 17's are sweet. Not buying at that price though. Too much else I can do with that money.

 

[palmettomoon]

Had both. Prefer my M1As. The stock on my 17 rattled like a damn kid's toy. They were $2,600 then and the stok on a $2,600 rifle ought not to rattle. M1A stock? I can beat the mother ****er to death with it.

They are cool looking rifles but what does it do that a Colt 6920 doesn’t do? Honest question.

 

[fastfish66]

I just don’t get it.

I mean they are awesome - they are crazy awesome. They are some of the most amazing magical gun experiences I have ever had - but the prices are just RIDICULOUS now.

And I’m not just bashing used prices on ODT - everywhere they are through the freaking roof!!!

Is there something that I am missing - like “oh FN just stopped manufacturing them”?

It wasn’t all that long ago that you could find them for like... a thousand bucks less than what they are going for now.

Has anyone actually SOLD one recently?

If you want a Ferrari don't expect to pay ford price for it. Just sayin