I recently acquired a SCAR 20 paired with an NF ATACR 4-16 scope, and I recently had the opportunity to take this combination to the shooting range. I must say, I was genuinely impressed with the SCAR's accuracy, especially considering it's a semi-automatic rifle. While it might not quite measure up to a precision rifle like a GAP, it displayed remarkable consistency and behaved exceptionally well. The NF ATACR scope also exceeded my expectations; in my eyes, it outperformed everything I've looked through, including Gen 2 Razors.
I didn't bring a wide variety of ammunition with me because I thought I knew what the rifle would prefer. However, I was in for a surprise. I had 7.62x51 ball ammo in 175 grains and FGMM .308 in 168 grains. My plan was to zero with the 175-grain rounds, which I had plenty of, and then shoot groups with the 168-grain ones. With the 168-grain rounds, I managed to maintain groups within MOA to slightly below MOA at 100 yards, but nothing that would make headlines.
On a whim, I decided to extend the range to 200 yards with the 168-grain ammo, and again, I achieved MOA groups. However, when I tried the 175-grain ball ammo at 200 yards, I was astonished to consistently achieve groups nearly half the size of MOA. Needless to say, it became evident that my rifle has a preference for the 175-grain rounds. I'm eagerly anticipating my next trip to the range with some high-quality 175-grain match-grade ammo to see if I can tighten those groups even further, hopefully reaching below half-MOA precision.
I didn't bring a wide variety of ammunition with me because I thought I knew what the rifle would prefer. However, I was in for a surprise. I had 7.62x51 ball ammo in 175 grains and FGMM .308 in 168 grains. My plan was to zero with the 175-grain rounds, which I had plenty of, and then shoot groups with the 168-grain ones. With the 168-grain rounds, I managed to maintain groups within MOA to slightly below MOA at 100 yards, but nothing that would make headlines.
On a whim, I decided to extend the range to 200 yards with the 168-grain ammo, and again, I achieved MOA groups. However, when I tried the 175-grain ball ammo at 200 yards, I was astonished to consistently achieve groups nearly half the size of MOA. Needless to say, it became evident that my rifle has a preference for the 175-grain rounds. I'm eagerly anticipating my next trip to the range with some high-quality 175-grain match-grade ammo to see if I can tighten those groups even further, hopefully reaching below half-MOA precision.
