FN delivers new SCAR 20S precision rifle to commercial market (VIDEO)

By Chris Eger

The FN MK20 SSR has been used by special operations units since 2010 and a version, the SCAR 20S,  seen above, is now available to consumers (Photos: FN)
Long available only to military and LE customers, FN announced Tuesday they are releasing a commercial version of the SCAR 20 rifle.
The 7.62x51mm-chambered FN MK20 SSR, or Sniper Support Rifle, has been fielded within USSOCOM units over the past decade and promises sub-MOA accuracy out to and beyond 1,000 yards.
The new commercial SCAR 20S version sports much the same specs to include a 20-inch, 1-in-12-inch twist, heavy profile barrel and an adjustable stock outfitted with numerous MIL-STD-1913 accessory rails at the 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12 o’clock positions. Importantly, it also comes with a factory-installed, double-stage Geissele Super SCAR trigger that provides a 3.5 to 4.5-pound trigger pull.
Mark Cherpes, FN America’s president and CEO, said the new rifle is akin to the company’s Military Collector series, which includes a number of semi-auto-only belt-fed rifles such as the M249S.
“The FN SCAR 20S is the latest addition to our battle-proven line-up of FN SCAR products and the first commercial SCAR release since we launched the 17S in 2010,” said Cherpes. “Customers will notice that the

Source: Guns.com