SOCOM Cancels SCAR Project

[garand4life]

They could always bury dem in my backyard next to da may-o-naese jar wit my life savin's of $29.95 in it. He yuk

[twyacht]

They could always bury dem in my backyard next to da may-o-naese jar wit my life savin's of $29.95 in it. He yuk

 

Next to the AK and Moisin,....cause they will always just work.....

P.S. Gots to hav my 5th o' Old Crow,....

[Solus]

Looks like it got uncanceled?
 

http://www.thetacticalwire.com/story/222618

[GUNS-R-US]

Looks like it got uncanceled?
 

http://www.thetacticalwire.com/story/222618

Solus you beat me to it.

I still don't think SOCOM is going to be buying to many MK16 variants.

 

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August 17 : 2010 
Military Approves FN SCAR System for Full-Rate Production

McLean, Virginia -- The U.S. Special Operations Command notified FN that the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) family of weapons-the MK 16 (5.56mm) and MK 17 (7.62mm) combat assault rifles and MK 13 grenade launcher-was approved for full-rate production. The Full-Rate Production Decision Review by the Milestone Decision Authority occurred on July 30, 2010.

FN Herstal, a worldwide recognized firearms supplier to generations of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines since 1897, has ramped up production and assembly at its manufacturing facilities to meet the delivery orders placed by USSOCOM.

Following a worldwide solicitation to the firearms industry in 2004, nine vendors submitted a dozen designs for a new modular, multi-caliber weapons system. In November 2004, FNH was awarded the contract by USSOCOM for its SCAR submission after passing the Go/No-Go criteria required by the solicitation and being selected by a source selection board composed of senior operators from every SOF component.

The SCAR weapons system is modular and easily adaptable to future enhancements and calibers. It is built with an eye to careful economic stewardship and the small logistical footprint required of today's highly mobile military. Overall life cycle costs are reduced by features such as a chrome-lined, hammer forged steel barrel with a service life of far more than 15,000+ rounds. Each component of the SCAR weapons system is built for years of dependable service while minimizing maintenance downtime.

The heart of the FN SCAR system consists of two highly adaptable modular rifle platforms and a grenade launcher. Type-designated as the MK 16 and the MK 17, both rifles are available with three different barrel lengths optimized for conducting operations in close-quarters combat, standard infantry and longer-range precision fire roles. All SCAR barrels are tightly attached to a monolithic receiver and can be easily interchanged by the operator in minutes to instantly meet virtually any mission requirement. The MK 13 40mm Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module (EGLM) easily mounts under the barrel of either SCAR platform, providing another useful tool for the warfighter and is easily configured for use as a stand-alone weapon as well. Because of the SCAR system's modular design, ergonomic (100%) and parts commonality (greater than 80%), it represents a significant reduction in training costs and life-cycle support. The weapon system's open architecture supports future enhancements and modifications in operational requirements including ammunition, aiming devices, sighting systems and other mission critical equipment.

The MK 17 (7.62mm) is also the base of the SCAR common receiver currently under final test and evaluation by USSOCOM. The SCAR common receiver can accommodate multi-caliber conversion kits.

The SCAR weapons system is the first new assault rifle procured by the U.S. Military through a full and open competition since the M16 trials held in the mid-1960s. It was tested for reliability, accuracy, safety and ergonomics from August 2005 to September 2008 in a variety of environments including urban, maritime, jungle and winter/mountain operational test scenarios. The SCAR weapons system successfully endured more than two million rounds of ammunition during these trials thereby making it the most heavily tested weapons system in the history of small arms. No other current so-called modular weapons system has endured even a fraction of this degree of strenuous testing, and none are in use by U.S. forces.

FN firearms manufactured in the United States are produced by FN Manufacturing in Columbia, SC. The Herstal Group is represented by FNH USA, FN Manufacturing and Browning within the United States and directly employs more than 1,000 individuals. U.S. operations are located in Virginia, South Carolina, Utah and Missouri. FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN. Its corporate mission is to expand the company's global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support. For more information, or to view the entire line of FN products, visit www.fnhusa.com. FNH USA, LLC, P.O. Box 697, McLean, VA 22101 USA.


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[kilopaparomeo]

I still don't think SOCOM is going to be buying to many MK16 variants.

 

I agree...production release and actual orders are 2 different things

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[CJS3]

Looks like it got uncanceled?
 

http://www.thetacticalwire.com/story/222618

Looks like they finally accepted the obvious;
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/08/20/fn-finally-admits-that-ussocom-is-not-buying-the-scar-mk-16/

[garand4life]

Is it safe to say it's the round not the gun?

[GUNS-R-US]

Is it safe to say it's the round not the gun?

Don't know if I would go that far. I think the blog writer really hit the nail on the head in CJ's post, this decision is purely monetary! In the original article I posted it said "the Mk16 didn't provide enough of an advantage over the current M4" to purchase them. Not that they didn't want to buy them. If someone dropped a nuke on the SOCOM armory I think they would be buying a lot of them!

[kilopaparomeo]

Yup, I'd say GUNS R US got it right.  From what I hear, the Mk16 did provide an advantage...just not enough to justify the expense.  The Mk17 however, is a fairly sizable upgrade to their aging M14 fleet (as much as I like my M1A, it is getting a bit long in the tooth).

[breezzer99]

i agree the round just dont cut it no more unless your shooting chucks and yotes. Now the 6.5 or 6.8 would be perfect. Some swat teams have switched to it. Flat shooting fast round and great all around caliber. My boy has a 6.5 bolt gun on vermiter.com and he loves it for deer and bear.