1 of 4, Kel-Tec RFB vs .308 Battle Rifles: "Have No Fear" by Nutnfancy

This review by Roger Barrera (QVO Tactical) tests the accuracy of the FN SCAR 17S, a rifle FN has discontinued. Despite its lightweight barrel, the SCAR 17S demonstrated capability, especially with heavier match-grade ammunition. The review highlights the significant impact of ammunition choice and trigger quality on the rifle's precision, offering practical insights for potential owners.

This review compares the Kel-Tec RFB against the FN SCAR 17S, highlighting the RFB's value proposition despite some initial reliability issues. The testing emphasizes real-world stress, proper maintenance, and the impact of gear setup on performance. The PMR-30's sensitivity to lubrication is also noted.

Sootch00 provides an enthusiastic review of the next-generation FN SCAR rifles, highlighting a dramatically improved shooter experience. Both the SCAR 17S and SCAR 16S are praised for their exceptionally smooth and soft shooting characteristics, with the reviewer noting remarkable accuracy even when shooting standing. The modularity of the new generation is also a key point, allowing existing owners to upgrade their current SCARs.

Hickok45 revisits the FN SCAR 17s after five years of ownership, highlighting its extreme reliability and simple gas-operated piston design. Despite a mixed reputation and high price point (around $3,000), the rifle excels in performance, though its factory muzzle brake creates significant blast. The review also touches on magazine availability, aftermarket options, and comparisons to other battle rifles.

The FN SCAR 17S is a high-performance .308 caliber battle rifle, praised for its exceptional accuracy, achieving 2-inch groups at 200 yards with standard ball ammunition. While expensive and proprietary, its short-stroke gas piston system ensures reliability, even with a suppressor. Key features include a 16.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and an adjustable gas block, though the reciprocating charging handle requires caution.

This video from Nutnfancy details a tactical shooting course testing the Kel-Tec RFB in .308 and the PMR-30 pistol. The RFB demonstrates impressive compactness and a good trigger for a bullpup, with effective accuracy at 200 yards, but suffers reliability issues with surplus magazines. The PMR-30 shows improved function after lubrication. The review highlights the importance of quality magazines for tactical firearms and compares the RFB to the FN SCAR 17S.

This video captures a raw, unfiltered moment of nature as a weasel hunts a ground squirrel, observed by vlogger Nutnfancy while riding his KTM 690 Enduro R. It highlights the primal struggle for survival in the wild and the observer's philosophical reflection on the food chain. The footage was captured using an iPhone during a wilderness adventure.

This video compares the AK-47 and AR-15 platforms, highlighting the AR-15's advantages in accuracy, recoil management, and modularity due to tighter tolerances and inline stock design. The AK-47 is noted for its simplicity in operation for beginners and superior reliability in austere conditions with looser tolerances. Weight, ergonomics, and value are also discussed, with the AR-15 often preferred for lighter, more adaptable configurations.

This video critiques the trend of over-accessorizing AR-15 platforms, arguing that many additions are unnecessary and hinder performance. It explores reasons like ignorance, online posturing, industry marketing, media influence, and skill compensation. The presenter emphasizes defining a rifle's 'Philosophy of Use' (POU) before adding accessories, using stock examples to illustrate weight differences.

This review focuses on selecting the best AR-15 scopes based on practical, real-world performance rather than trends. Key considerations include engagement ranges, with recommendations for red dots at close range and variable scopes for mid-to-long range. The speaker emphasizes value, rejecting 'glass elitism' and highlighting lightweight options under 20 ounces. Technical features like eye relief and field of view are crucial for usability, while reticle complexity should be balanced with situational needs.