As long as you get a new production 762 (e.g., S/N higher than about 8XXX), you will love it.

Smooth and very accurate. You can get one right now for $1500 at S.F. Armory (plus $20 shipping).
S.F. ARMORY INC. | Rifles ? Semi-Automatic ? Ruger Heck of a deal.

I would highly recommend the 762, again just call and verify the S/N.

 

If you get a problem free SR762, it's the way to go. It's cheaper, uses cheaper and easy available mags, and can use many AR accessories.

I've got a problem free early SR762 and a SCAR 17.

 

I have a "good" SR762 and love it. Also have a Colt 901-16S I really like too although it's not piston.

 

I was looking at the Colts, but, as you said, they aren't piston. I feel that's the selling point here. I'm still leaning toward the SCAR though.

 

Out of curiosity, what led you to narrow your search to just SR762 and Scar-17 (since there are so many 308 rifles out there)? And what has you stuck between these two? So, how did you get to this point is my question.

I have a S&W M&P 10 that I have yet to see if I like

 

Looked at an M&P10 and it just looks too plain Jane to me. I'm a fan of both Rugers and FNH and both are piston operated.

I would get the ruger instead of the scar but I would take an m1a over either.

I actually already have an M1A. Sweet gun, but I feel like it's almost too nice to shoot! I consider it the flagship of my safe. The next 308 will be a range workhorse.

Ruger is not luck of the draw. No problems with S/N's above 8XXX. And great range reports on the new production rifles.

Sig? Don't have enough data to confirm a S/N cutoff. I would be a little hesitant on Sig for that reason.

Hate to tell you, but a TRP (Springfield 1911, their second best model) just failed out of the box. And reading, this is not unique. Tried and not so true. So I don't have much faith in Springfield.

I too had a Springfield Loaded 1911 fail.

 

Sig has had problems with their 716. I have not been able to pin down a S/N range on the 716 problems and cannot determine if the problem has yet been solved.

Ruger on the other hand definitely appears to have take care of the issue.

Cannot get a finer shooting rifle than the 762.

 

Traded in my Colt 901. Just too heavy with that long quad rail. Keeping the Ruger and Scar.

 

Mine shoots too good to get rid of. It's parked next to my Ruger in the safe.

 

If you have never handled a SCAR you are if for a surprise. They do not feel like a traditional AR. It takes some getting used to. The reciprocating charging handle is what I hate about the SCAR. I tend to hold my left hand further out and higher because I have huge hands. That damn handle comes flying back and will bite you.

On top of that it doesn't use AR parts. You can get any AR trigger, grip, safety, buffer(almost), and other parts and all will fit the SR 762.

 

As a retirement present to myself I'm getting either the SR762 or the AR-10.

 

Shot my buddy's Scar 17, NICE! He's got an EoTech red dot w/3x magnifier. Haven't shot the Ruger SR762 but sure it's nice as well. But the Scar. 17 is a real nice rifle!

 

I would get the ruger instead of the scar but I would take an m1a over either.

 

Why is that?

 

Never have handled the Scar but do own a so far problem free 762. Bought it March first and after a trigger change love it..

 

You need to find what is your want but you did ask for opinions.

I am saving for the SR762, I have shot both but really like the SR762, SCAR 17 was neat to shoot but I am still saving for the SR762. As other mentioned the parts and options for the SR762 will be more widely available.

Good luck with your choice.

 

I have been debating between the SR762, the Sig 716 and the M1A. With the Ruger being a "luck" of the draw on the SN's and the continued problems that Sif still has with the 716, I am leaning towards the Springfield. Tried and true.

 

Ruger is not luck of the draw. No problems with S/N's above 8XXX. And great range reports on the new production rifles.

Sig? Don't have enough data to confirm a S/N cutoff. I would be a little hesitant on Sig for that reason.

Hate to tell you, but a TRP (Springfield 1911, their second best model) just failed out of the box. And reading, this is not unique. Tried and not so true. So I don't have much faith in Springfield.

 

Why was this thread moved? It regards the 762?

 

I would have said the obvious difference is weight. That's the most obvious difference, in my opinion, between the SCAR 17s and any semi 7.62 piston gun. The SCAR is expensive, but so are all of them.

You said your M1A is too "nice" to shoot. Is that due to price? Or just that it's nice? You could buy a second one and keep one nice, if you like the platform.

FWIW, I find the charging handle on the SCAR to be a plus. It's a big plus that it isn't by my face like on an AR. And I like that it operates as a bolt release, forward assist, whatever else you need. I also like that it is reversible, unlike an M1A, AK, etc. But obviously plenty of people do not like that.

 

You said your M1A is too "nice" to shoot. Is that due to price? Or just that it's nice? You could buy a second one and keep one nice, if you like the platform.

Price isn't a factor in shooting it. They're all expensive and they're all going to get shot. I thought about getting one of their SOCOM or scout models, but I figured I already have the loaded model and was looking for more of a "modern" rifle.

After a ton of research I narrowed it down to the same two as well. what did you end up with?

I haven't ended up with anything yet. Still saving my

. But it's looking like the SCAR will win.

 

SR-762! for reasons above and I was comparing to Sig 716, M&P 10 and others mentioned above. Check out discussion on SigTalk related issue too (not derailing from Ruger forum) but has a bit more info in that thread....

 

M1A, SR762, SCAR in that order.

For me the SCAR is just too different. I don't like it. I concede it's a terrific rifle. I just don't like it. The fact it's $2700 isn't helping to change my mind either.

If I was looking for an AR style .308 I would lean heavily towards the SR762. Now they've worked out the bugs all the reports suggest it's a real nice shooter. You can find them for about $1500-1600. Beats the hell out of $2700 for a SCAR.

Now to my personal favorite, the M1A. Simple, accurate, durable, tried and true. Less than $1300 in basic black. About $1400 in wood. Great rifle, great value.

Honorable mention should go to the S&W MP10. I've never shot one but every thing I read about them is good. I've seen them for around $1200-1300. I'm not particularly a S&W fan but this rifle would be on my at least look at it list.

Good luck with your search.

 

After a ton of research I narrowed it down to the same two as well. what did you end up with?

 

What will you use it for? Hunting? Self Defense? Do you plan to someday carry this into battle (who knows)? Look for reliability, service and parts, accuracy...in that order. If you are simply collecting, then your choice is entirely up to you.
We must stop the fantasy and become realistic about choosing a rifle for our individual purposes. Whichever you choose you must become completely familiar with it and train as if for real.

 

my use would be a do all reliable, light and fairly accurate sbr type rifle that shoots any type of available ammo including wolf and other steel case ammo.

 

Good discussion. I'm in the market for a good .308 and have narrowed it down to the SR762 and the M1A Scout Rifle. My friend in New Mexico swears by his Scout Rifle.

 

I have an M1A Scout. Outstanding rifle. One of my all time favorite guns.

 

I just picked up a FDE SCAR 17 this weekend. Honestly, it is one of the best battle rifles I've handled or shot if you plan on using it for high round counts. ARs in general don't interest me too much since everyone has one. They're great guns and have been proven time and time again, but I tend to go for the less common stuff.

 

I tend to go for the less common stuff.

As do I.

 

If I had all the money I needed I would get the SCAR17. I love my AR's, I have them in .22LR to .50 Beowulf but with everything the SCAR has to offer it's an easy decision for me. The folding stock, the reciprocating bolt and the light weight are all great reasons. Unless Beretta comes out with a 7.62/.308 ARX rifle before then I'd choose a SCAR. If I was intent on a 7.62 AR it wouldn't be the Ruger. As much as I love many Ruger products, there are better AR's out there.