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They both have their merits. Although one of the big features of the SCAR is negated in NJ. Both of these rifles are the pinnacle of the 308 platform. If I wanted to favor precision id go with the SR25. If I wanted to run a 308 like an M4 I might favor the SCAR. The KAC was always big money but now the 17 is too. There are version of the SR25 I dont really care for. Its the EMC and successor line thats the heat. You can tell by the dimpled barrel. But your going to be in for near 6k.

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I'm tempted to get a used 14.5 inch SR15 upper from AR15.com just so I can experience the fun.  

Just now, Shane45 said:

They both have their merits. Although one of the big features of the SCAR is negated in NJ. Both of these rifles are the pinnacle of the 308 platform. If I wanted to favor precision id go with the SR25. If I wanted to run a 308 like an M4 I might favor the SCAR. The KAC was always big money but now the 17 is too. There are version of the SR25 I dont really care for. Its the EMC and successor line thats the heat. You can tell by the dimpled barrel. But your going to be in for near 6k.

I figure with all the SCAR upgrades like trigger, Kinetic rail, stock, etc it would get close to a stock SR25.  right? 

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I have a Scar 17 and love the platform for what it is...a lightweight , reliable 308 military style combat rifle that’s pretty accurate (easily 1moa at 100y with quality ammo all day long). I have had a 1-6x and 1-8x scope on it to plink steel out to 700 yards. It’s super fun to shoot, easy to clean/maintain (although I rarely clean it), and if I had to carry it around all day on a sling it would be more compact and lighter then an SR25. I got the $300 aftermarket trigger from Geisselle, the nicer forend extension that was another $200 and some other do-dads. That along with compliance work on the mags, compensator, and folding stock probably cost me over $700 from the stock rifle. 

I dont have an SR25 but I do have a KAC SR15 with a match barrel. Excellent rifle all around. The top of the food chain when comparing Ar15 rifles. Nothing bad to say about it and would never sell it. I do have a JP LRP-07 which is like the SR25. Its big, and heavy, and should be properly maintained at regular intervals. It’s not something I could use in a CQB scenario because of its size and weight. It’s fun to shoot from a stable platform like the ground or resting on a solid barricade. And yes, super accurate. 1/2 MOA if I do my part with quality ammo all day. 

If I had to choose between the two, I would pick the scar 17 over the 308 AR10ish platform. For me, I have a lot more fun shooting distance with my bolt rifles so that fills that requirement. I really could live without my JP rifle and thought many times of selling it. I have JP Ar15 rifles that I would be just as happy with in the 223 size. Still can get out at distance with the heavier bullets. The Scar is unique though. I have no other rifle in my collection like it. It’s low in maintenance with a real high fun factor. I bought one on a whim and was really happy from the first time I shot it. It never disappoints ! 

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