FNH USA - SPR & SCAR - 2010 SHOT Show

Published on January 25, 2010
Duration: 9:19

This video from FNHUSA at the 2010 SHOT Show details the SPR (Special Police Rifle) line and the new SCAR 17S. Ben Voss, a product specialist, highlights the SPR's various configurations, calibers (.308 Winchester, .300 Short Magnum), McMillan stocks, and hammer-forged barrels, emphasizing its sub-MOA accuracy guarantee and the SPR A3G's half-MOA capability. The SCAR 17S is presented as the commercial version of the Mk 17, chambered in .308 Winchester, featuring ambidextrous controls, a short-stroke gas piston system, and a collapsible/folding buttstock.

Quick Summary

The FNH USA SPR rifle line is available in .308 Winchester and .300 Short Magnum. The SPR action features a cold-forged receiver with an integral recoil lug and flat bottom for accuracy. The SPR A3G model achieves half-MOA accuracy through enhanced glass bedding. The commercial SCAR 17S, in .308 Win, boasts ambidextrous controls and a short-stroke gas piston system.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction to FNH USA SPR
  2. 00:25SPR Calibers and Stocks
  3. 00:51SPR Barrel Specifications
  4. 01:05SPR A3G Accuracy Enhancements
  5. 01:24SPR A5 Features and TBM
  6. 01:44SPR Action Design
  7. 02:07SPR M1913 Rail System
  8. 02:48SPR Safety and Bolt Features
  9. 03:26SPR A3G FBI Contract Submission
  10. 04:03Introduction to SCAR 17S
  11. 04:10SCAR 17S .308 Version
  12. 04:16SCAR 17S Commercial Variants
  13. 04:27SCAR 17S vs. Mk 17
  14. 04:46SCAR 17S Magazine and Controls
  15. 05:03SCAR 17S Safety Selector
  16. 05:11SCAR 17S Charging Handle
  17. 05:25SCAR 17S Bolt Stop
  18. 05:33SCAR 17S Barrel and Muzzle Brake
  19. 05:40SCAR 17S Receiver and Rail
  20. 06:08SCAR 17S Iron Sights
  21. 06:17SCAR 17S Collapsible Buttstock
  22. 07:02SCAR 17S Disassembly
  23. 08:03SCAR 17S Gas Piston System
  24. 08:22SCAR 17S Reassembly

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary calibers offered for the FNH USA SPR rifle line?

The FNH USA SPR rifle line is primarily chambered in .308 Winchester. Additionally, some models are available in the more powerful .300 Short Magnum caliber, offering increased range and ballistic performance for specialized applications.

What are the key features of the FNH USA SPR action that contribute to its accuracy?

The SPR action is built on a cold-forged receiver with an integral recoil lug and a flat bottom design. This construction resists torquing, aids accuracy, and features a non-rotating claw extractor, a fixed blade ejector, and a three-position safety for reliable operation.

What distinguishes the SPR A3G model for enhanced accuracy?

The SPR A3G model achieves its half-MOA accuracy guarantee through a full glass bedding process with marine-tex applied under the receiver and on the hinge floor plate magazine, providing a more stable platform for precise shooting.

What are the notable features of the commercial SCAR 17S rifle?

The commercial SCAR 17S, chambered in .308 Winchester, offers ambidextrous magazine release and safety selector controls, a 45-degree safety throw, and a modular charging handle. It also features a collapsible and folding buttstock for enhanced portability and adaptability.

How does the SCAR 17S gas system operate?

The SCAR 17S employs a short-stroke gas piston system. A two-position gas regulator controls the gas flow, which drives the piston approximately a quarter of an inch, imparting energy to the bolt carrier for reliable cycling.

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