rmhtexas
2 December 2011, 22:46
Long time listener, first time caller.
Not sure if I posted this in the correct section, excuse my error if I did.
I can't decide on my next rifle. I'm stuck between a HCS Mk12 Mod1 upper on a KAC lower, or a Scar 17. I know they are kind of two different platforms but have some overlap in intended use. Both would sport Nightforce optics, 1-4 on the Scar and 2.5-10 on the Mk12. I already have AR platform a Colt 6920.
Intended use would be mainly for fun, very occasional boar and coyote hunting, maybe use for classes (precision shooting for mk12 and tactical carbine for Scar 17, but already have other options for each) and SHTF (Gerneral catagory of uses that I can justify spending the money on a firearm. I don't think zombies will rise from the dead, aliens will invade, the world is ending in 2012, or the Canadians will invade).
Here are the pros and cons as far as I can figure them
MK 12 Mod1
Pros:
-Commonality of parts, mags, and ammo
-HCS upper is mil spec, and built by the guy who helped design and built them for Crane (I know mil spec does not always mean better and there are maybe other options that are available but i am kind of like collecting mil spec or close to mil spec stuff).
-MOA or better accuracy
Cons:
-Dedicated long range platform
-Lack of penetration on thick skinned targets (boars)
Scar 17
Pros:
-More versatile in range of use
-.308
-it the new, latest and greatest battle rifle
Cons:
-proprietary parts and mags
-need to stock pile ammo
-over penetration (not planning on using it from HD but still have some 110 TAP on hand for grins)
-Wondering POI problem and supposedly hard on optics (not sure if these are real problems or internet hype).
Both are about the same price and ammo for both seems to be the same as well. I know the obvious answer is to get both, but the cash is there for only one.
So am I missing anything between the two? Which would you get if you were me? Anyone have any experience with either?
Thanks for the replies,
RMH
Not sure if I posted this in the correct section, excuse my error if I did.
I can't decide on my next rifle. I'm stuck between a HCS Mk12 Mod1 upper on a KAC lower, or a Scar 17. I know they are kind of two different platforms but have some overlap in intended use. Both would sport Nightforce optics, 1-4 on the Scar and 2.5-10 on the Mk12. I already have AR platform a Colt 6920.
Intended use would be mainly for fun, very occasional boar and coyote hunting, maybe use for classes (precision shooting for mk12 and tactical carbine for Scar 17, but already have other options for each) and SHTF (Gerneral catagory of uses that I can justify spending the money on a firearm. I don't think zombies will rise from the dead, aliens will invade, the world is ending in 2012, or the Canadians will invade).
Here are the pros and cons as far as I can figure them
MK 12 Mod1
Pros:
-Commonality of parts, mags, and ammo
-HCS upper is mil spec, and built by the guy who helped design and built them for Crane (I know mil spec does not always mean better and there are maybe other options that are available but i am kind of like collecting mil spec or close to mil spec stuff).
-MOA or better accuracy
Cons:
-Dedicated long range platform
-Lack of penetration on thick skinned targets (boars)
Scar 17
Pros:
-More versatile in range of use
-.308
-it the new, latest and greatest battle rifle
Cons:
-proprietary parts and mags
-need to stock pile ammo
-over penetration (not planning on using it from HD but still have some 110 TAP on hand for grins)
-Wondering POI problem and supposedly hard on optics (not sure if these are real problems or internet hype).
Both are about the same price and ammo for both seems to be the same as well. I know the obvious answer is to get both, but the cash is there for only one.
So am I missing anything between the two? Which would you get if you were me? Anyone have any experience with either?
Thanks for the replies,
RMH