SOCOM decided to procure the 7.62mm Mk 17 rifle, the 40mm Mk 13 grenade launcher, and the 7.62mm Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle variants of the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) manufactured by FN.

Emerging from the U.S. Military’s FN SCAR® program, the MK 17 weapon system uses a common multi-caliber architecture that is highly modular and instantly adaptable to virtually any mission requirement, and is further enhanced by the FN® MK 13 grenade launcher.

The FN SCAR® 17S, chambered in the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, is the civilian (Heavy) semi-automatic version of the FN MK NATO battle rifle. This semi-automatic rifle offers superior long-range accuracy, terminal power, versatility and reliability.

Experience the highly modular, lightweight, and instantly adaptable to virtually any mission requirements FN SCAR® MK17 LB. Available for military only.

The MK 17 Mod 0 SCAR-H is a 7.62mm x 51mm carbine / assault / sniper rifle that has been chosen by SOCOM to evenbtually replace a number of existing weapons used by US Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Dec 30, 2024 · The Mk17 Mod 0 SCAR, developed by FN Herstal, is a modular, versatile combat rifle favored by SOCOM for its reliability and long-range performance.

Mar 15, 2021 · The gas-operated, short-stroke gas piston drive, self-loading assault/battle rifle with a rotating bolt had an advantage in that it was designed and constructed with modularity at the forefront.

The MK17 C-SASS chambered in either 7.62 X 51 Nato, .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor is a lightweight, accurate, and reliable semi-automatic sniper system that is perfect for law enforcement and military applications.

Aug 10, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Fabrique Nationale FN SCAR (Mk 16 / Mk 17) Modular Automatic Assault Rifle including pictures.

If you wish to carry a battle rifle that is virtually identical to the milspec rifle currently being issued to USSOCOM personnel, you should strongly consider buying an FN SCAR Heavy MK17S.