FN SCAR 17S 7.62x51 16.25" FDE - Semi-Auto Rifle - 1x 20rd Mag

The iconic FN SCAR® 17S returns for 2026 with over 25 innovative upgrades — and the next-generation heavy carbine is better than ever, delivering reduced felt recoil, faster follow-up shots, and more adaptability than any previous SCAR in an FDE finish that ships with a 20-round steel-body magazine.

The FN SCAR 17S is a 7.62x51mm NATO semi-automatic battle rifle designed for serious shooters, hunters, and tactical users who demand legendary SCAR reliability, modular adaptability, and hard-use performance from a 16.25" platform chambered in .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO.

At the heart of the 2026 SCAR 17S upgrade is the new hydraulically buffered two-piece bolt carrier — a fundamental improvement that reduces felt recoil and enables faster, more controlled follow-up shots on a platform already praised for its soft-shooting characteristics. The short-stroke gas piston system now features a two-position adjustable regulator accessed through a heat-shielded window in the extended receiver, allowing suppressor-optimized and standard configurations without tools. The cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined, free-floating 16.25" heavy barrel has been tested to 16,000 rounds of sustained fire, and the improved FN-designed single-stage trigger provides a crisper, more controlled break than the previous generation. The extended receiver integrates an M-LOK rail system at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, covering more of the barrel and gas block for improved accessory mounting and forward grip surface. True AR grip compatibility — including beavertail options — joins the telescoping, side-folding polymer stock with adjustable cheekpiece for a fully configurable, operator-ready platform. Ambidextrous controls throughout include double-sided bolt catch and release, customizable selector levers with 24 possible combinations, elongated magazine release buttons, and user-configurable non-reciprocating charging handles.

Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester. Barrel: 16.25" cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined, free-floating with compensator. Weight: 8.9 lbs. Finish: FDE. Compatible with low backpressure, forward-venting suppressors including the FN QD762. Enhanced bolt carrier backwards compatible with legacy SCAR rifles. Includes: 1x 20-round steel-body magazine, vertical foregrip, piston removal tool, premium soft case with modular inserts.

Cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel tested to 16,000 rounds. Hydraulically buffered two-piece bolt carrier for reduced recoil. Short-stroke gas piston system with two-position adjustable regulator. The SCAR 17S represents FN's highest engineering standard for 7.62mm semi-automatic rifles.

The definitive choice for 7.62mm semi-automatic rifle buyers who want SOCOM-lineage reliability, full ambidextrous operation, suppressor compatibility, and the most complete upgrade package in the SCAR's history at an MSRP of $3,999.

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