Opinions on Bushmaster ACR vs SCAR 16

BrushHunter-6.8SPC · January 28, 2017, 10:36 PM

I've recently taken a fancy in piston driven .556/.223 and I've narrowed down my next choice to either a SCAR 16 or a Bushmaster ACR, I was wondering what y'all'a opinions in them were and i would also like to know what kinda price I should expect to pay for either of them as online prices have been quite varied.

DubC-Hicks · January 29, 2017, 02:33 AM

The ACR was one of the biggest let downs IMO. We were promised an awesome rifle with multiple caliber options, and ended up with a typical Freedom Group Bushmaster dismal rifle with no aftermarket accessories, and common reliability problems.

The SCAR is far and away the better rifle here. But worth nowhere near what it costs, also IMO. My choice in current fancy piston driven 5.56 would be the CZ BREN. Although I'm having a hard time coughing up the dough for one, when I can buy two nice ARs or a nice bullpup for the price.

Jay Bernard · January 30, 2017, 09:38 PM

In my opinion I would go with FN SCAR 16, It's been battle tested on the field from many SF groups around the world including our US SF as a reliable rifle. The only let down is the MSRP for this rifle. You'll be spending for a brand new SCAR at a whooping $2295.00. But hey you can't go wrong with FN they make great firearms and if you have the money why not.

Fishbed77 · January 31, 2017, 01:39 PM

You aren't likely to find many people that recommend the ACR over the SCAR. It was a promising design that was left to flounder due to typical Cerberus/Freedom Group/Remington/Bushmaster ineptitude, ambivalence, and general disdain for their customer base. On the other hand, the SCAR is a proven (if vastly overpriced) rifle from a respectable manufacturer.

That said, you should also check out the CZ BREN. In my opinion, it improves over the SCAR in a few key respects. If you are open to bullpups as well, there are much worse options than the Tavor/X95.

ronl · January 31, 2017, 03:42 PM

I would check out the Robinson Armament XCR, too. I think it's a better platform than either, and it's a little less costly. I bought one of the early ones, and while they had their teething problems, mine has been very reliable and accurate. They have much improved the design over the years. New rifles are really excellent. Just too bad more people don't give them a good look. Another piston type rifle to consider is a Daewoo K-2. You can find them on auction sites and they can be had for much less than either of the other rifles mentioned. Accessories such as rails, handguards, etc. are available, but pricey. Even if you add a rail, and the railed handguards, you're still under what you'd pay for a new SCAR or ACR, I think they are actually better weapons, and the design has been battle tested over the years. Good luck in your search.

peggysue · January 31, 2017, 05:17 PM

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CDR_Glock · February 2, 2017, 06:19 AM

One of the biggest negatives of the ACR is the slower twist rate compared to the Scar. I don't like the limitation of not being able to use a heavier grain bullet. I want every option Available.

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Theohazard · February 2, 2017, 08:09 PM

Between those two rifles there's no contest: The SCAR wins hands-down for the reasons already posted by others.

January 28, 2017, 10:36 PM	#1
BrushHunter-6.8SPC Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2017 Posts: 5	Opinions on Bushmaster ACR vs SCAR 16 I've recently taken a fancy in piston driven .556/.223 and I've narrowed down my next choice to either a SCAR 16 or a Bushmaster ACR, I was wondering what y'all'a opinions in them were and i would also like to know what kinda price I should expect to pay for either of them as online prices have been quite varied.

January 29, 2017, 02:33 AM	#2
DubC-Hicks Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2009 Location: Backwoods, Northern MI Posts: 1,031	The ACR was one of the biggest let downs IMO. We were promised an awesome rifle with multiple caliber options, and ended up with a typical Freedom Group Bushmaster dismal rifle with no aftermarket accessories, and common reliability problems. The SCAR is far and away the better rifle here. But worth nowhere near what it costs, also IMO. My choice in current fancy piston driven 5.56 would be the CZ BREN. Although I'm having a hard time coughing up the dough for one, when I can buy two nice ARs or a nice bullpup for the price. __________________ ”Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.” ~Unknown

February 2, 2017, 08:09 PM	#8
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	Between those two rifles there's no contest: The SCAR wins hands-down for the reasons already posted by others. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."

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January 30, 2017, 09:38 PM	#3
Jay Bernard Junior Member Join Date: January 2, 2017 Posts: 7	In my opinion I would go with FN SCAR 16, It's been battle tested on the field from many SF groups around the world including our US SF as a reliable rifle. The only let down is the MSRP for this rifle. You'll be spending for a brand new SCAR at a whooping $2295.00. But hey you can't go wrong with FN they make great firearms and if you have the money why not.

January 31, 2017, 01:39 PM	#4
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	You aren't likely to find many people that recommend the ACR over the SCAR. It was a promising design that was left to flounder due to typical Cerberus/Freedom Group/Remington/Bushmaster ineptitude, ambivalence, and general disdain for their customer base. On the other hand, the SCAR is a proven (if vastly overpriced) rifle from a respectable manufacturer. That said, you should also check out the CZ BREN. In my opinion, it improves over the SCAR in a few key respects. If you are open to bullpups as well, there are much worse options than the Tavor/X95.

January 31, 2017, 03:42 PM	#5
ronl Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Posts: 1,100	I would check out the Robinson Armament XCR, too. I think it's a better platform than either, and it's a little less costly. I bought one of the early ones, and while they had their teething problems, mine has been very reliable and accurate. They have much improved the design over the years. New rifles are really excellent. Just too bad more people don't give them a good look. Another piston type rifle to consider is a Daewoo K-2. You can find them on auction sites and they can be had for much less than either of the other rifles mentioned. Accessories such as rails, handguards, etc. are available, but pricey. Even if you add a rail, and the railed handguards, you're still under what you'd pay for a new SCAR or ACR, I think they are actually better weapons, and the design has been battle tested over the years. Good luck in your search.

January 31, 2017, 05:17 PM	#6
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	Dawoo

February 2, 2017, 06:19 AM	#7
CDR_Glock Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2010 Posts: 704	One of the biggest negatives of the ACR is the slower twist rate compared to the Scar. I don't like the limitation of not being able to use a heavier grain bullet. I want every option Available. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk