This one is going to be a test bed for a bunch of aftermarket goodies. On top of that, it's a joy to shoot.

Could be worse, at least they didn't make you do all the weird california crap to it. 10rds of 308 is still potent.

Just picked up mine today and out of the box it was very dry and the trigger is extremely gritty,do you remember if yours was like that too?

@matthewlivigni2008 Mine was not dry, but i did get a new trigger, its an awesome rifle.

It didn't come grease packed, but it wasn't bone dry.

@@Gruntreviews right on, I think they do it like that on purpose for some reason, most factory fresh guns these days are dripping with “new juice”

Yeah, I'd like to see a second mag at a minimum. Other option would be allow it to take SR25 pattern mags.

Some love the boot, some hate it. It definitely is functional. Just wish it came with a QD.

Remember these guns like the light rounds because Of the barrel twist rate.

My guess would be either excessive wear from operation overspeed or possibly some sort of thermal signature.

Not sure of the mass laws, but I've heard that they're pretty stupid up there.

This is one hell of a first gun lol, congrats, I'll have one some day.

We shall see how it treats some optics in the coming months. It'll make a good test bed.

They are a lot of fun. It will be interesting to see what they bring out at SHOT.

Sure. I can put something together

@@Gruntreviews Thanks!

Military Arms Channel has a video - there's a sled that holds the handles and a pin on the front sling attachment that holds the sled in place.

I’ve seen another video that show’s the NRCH USA model with an upper that’s identical to the Belgium made original FN 17S…so there’s a lot of confusion as to if FN USA is just modifying the older FN 17S’s and charging more or are they actually manufacturing a completely new version. It’s hard to say at this point as there seems to be two different NRCH versions sold with different upper machining cuts. Might be black vs FDE versions but that to be determined.

@@chrisdobz4468 the old bolt carrier fits in the new gun but the new bolt carrier does not fit in the old gun. I have both and I believe the receivers are mostly the same minus a latch up by the piston. Bolts are different that’s about it. Oh and the charging handles are different

Gotta love bidenomincs. Spend more, live worse.

That assessment IS 100% CORRECT. Hopefully 2025 We get it all squared away...

I do not. I'll have the range review up shortly. Recoil is surprisingly minimal. With the gas turned to the suppressed setting, it feels about like 5.56.

Should be a fun range review

CA compliant version of course

Not sure on that one, I'm not full spun up on what all is required to make it commie compliant and I don't want to give you bad advice.

Yes

I personally keep my boxes.

I keep mine. Idk sometimes it’s because the packaging is cool too but mostly cause I just like to have everything it came with and came in

It’s also good should you ever want to sell the gun.

You should keep your boxes for literally everything. Any half decent collector of anything would tell you that.

My 17s comes in 6days I will be hiding my box in the rafters. Lol

Seems like the higher the price, the less mags come with it.

Scheels is one to try

@@Gruntreviews Appreciate it! Also, beautiful piece. I hope you've had a good 7 months with it brother

It's performed well

@@balldipdid you ever find one down here and if so how much did you pay

I'd return it immediately, clearly defective. Lol

It's a must. I stuck it on the back window of my truck bed cap. All FN and demand your sticker.

I sold my sticker on Ebay for $1,000 😂

There's some play, but it's not overly wobbly.

It's not that the rails aren't long enough, they should've been modernized and turned into mlok. The NRCH is nice, but FN could've done a lot more to modernize the platform.

I dont know what people are complaining about the trigger weight. Ive felt worse in some 1911 pistols. This is a military rifle and shouldn't have 3 pound tuned triggers when the military people are running, dodging bullets, crashing through doors, dropping on the ground to prone, etc.

They(the sheep) all bitch about RCH, no mlok and the price but still by the rifle!!!

FN is definitely proud of their products.

Should be a good shooter at the range

@@Gruntreviews I've always wanted a scar. Can't wait for the range review!

Pretty much. Haven't found any other differences.

@@Gruntreviews thanks!

@@Airplanetyson my pleasure

There is a slight change to the upper receiver. Look at MAC’s channel. There is extra metal on the NRCH

@@varmint87 thanks!

7.62x51

@@Gruntreviews Thank you. One last potentially weird question: Is the serial number on the box it came in anywhere? I ask because FN modified older RCH models to be Non reciprocating, and you can tell by the serial number as well as that caliber marking. I could be crazy but I swear I remember reading someone complain that FN put the serial number on the box, but I could be misremembering them for a different manufacturer. If it's a pain to go searching for the box to check for me, no worries I get it. Great unboxing by the way. Lots of good information given.

Serial number is on the box and it does have Scar 17 NRCH listed as the model. Check out our range review as well.

@@Gruntreviews Thank you so much man, this will help me big time when I'm shopping around. Subscribed, and I'll definitely check out that range review right now.

My pleasure. Glad to be of assistance.

We shall see how she shoots

Yup. It seems to have flipped. Cheaper firearms get a nice case, high end stuff comes in cardboard.

Exactly...

Don't be mad you can't afford it

Don't be mad you can't afford it

Don't be mad you can't afford it

Thank you for dropping a comment

Cool

How about Ambi?

@@Gruntreviews Much better! ;-)

Downside is arsenal doesn't make a .308 to my knowledge, only x39 and 5.45 rifles. But yes, I'd agree, the price is steep.

You have no idea what you’re talking about

It's definitely a love or hate thing.

Yes

​@Gruntreviews I feel like that should be 7075 Aluminum on a $3,600 dollar gun.

@markreagan2956 my guess is probably weight savings. There are some aluminium options in the aftermarket, these also allow you to run SR25 pattern mags and AR10 triggers.