Last week, FN announced they were discontinuing the civilian SCAR lines.

From TFB:

FN America have shared a statement confirming the news, offering assurances that spares for the ‘legacy SCAR’ will be available and that the end of production in the US does not impact military contracts.

I was really considering a SCAR 17 for my 7.62 NATO rifle. Let’s just say I have a friend who swore by the one he used in more rigorous conditions, shall we say. The only daunting part was the $4K price tag.

FN’s teasing something for SHOT 2026, but in the meantime I will look at other platforms. I wish CZ would step in with a 7.62 NATO version of the Bren, but alas, that doesn’t seem likely. I keep thinking of going something in G3 family, because, well, HK-slap.

Ah well, at least there isn’t a dearth of options.