Long time listener, first time caller.
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).
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 what do you guys think.
Thanks for the replies,
RMH
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).
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 what do you guys think.
Thanks for the replies,
RMH
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