Demonstration of how to remove the barrel from a SCAR rifle

[MilitaryArms]

I thought I would share this with the crew here. This is a video showing you how to remove and reinstall the barrel to a SCAR rifle. The process is the same for both the SCAR 16s (Light) and SCAR 17s (Heavy).

YouTube - SCAR Barrel Removal

 

[Dwight D]

You know that is quite interesting. As I watched him do the initial dis-assembly I could not help but think, hmm that is remarkably like my HK 91.....

 

[MilitaryArms]

You know that is quite interesting. As I watched him do the initial dis-assembly I could not help but think, hmm that is remarkably like my HK 91.....

Not even close!

 

[Clay]

well, I know what my first modification would be if I ever buy a SCAR.

Get rid of those darn torxs bits!

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

why would you get rid of the torx bolts? the head has a much higher holding strength than a regular hex and less prone to stripping.

 

[Clay]

Im guessing you haven't worked with that many torx, or should I say have never owned a jeep?

as for having a higher holding strength, I think the only thing they hold is the end of the bit while it breaks from from the base

 

[MilitaryArms]

Im guessing you haven't worked with that many torx, or should I say have never owned a jeep?

as for having a higher holding strength, I think the only thing they hold is the end of the bit while it breaks from from the base

If you're applying that much torque to the SCAR bolts, there's something wrong with what you're doing. 62 inch/lbs isn't going to break even the cheapest torx wrench.

 

[Clay]

Probably true! but over time they just turn into a pain in the butt. Granted, how often are you going to pull the barrel in the life of the rifle, probably not much.

I still dont like Torx.

 

[figley]

Im guessing you haven't worked with that many torx, or should I say have never owned a jeep?

if you drag the SCAR offroad, and through salt & snow every winter, then yes, in 20 years, when it still runs like a top with +200k on it, those bolts will be a PITA whether they're Torx, allen, or hex head

this vid does make me want one more though

 

[Dwight D]

Actually the major component disassembly is very similar to an HK91. Pull the pins, pull the stock, drop the lower, pull out the bolt and op rod assembly. That is what I was referring to. I hope you did not take this as a slam on the SCAR, I like it and have followed its development for several years. I just noted some similar steps in the major disassembly. As an old USMC marksmanship instructor I tend to look at things that lend themselves to a reduction in training time as one changes from one weapon system to another.

 

[Clay]

if you drag the SCAR offroad, and through salt & snow every winter, then yes, in 20 years, when it still runs like a top with +200k on it, those bolts will be a PITA whether they're Torx, allen, or hex head

this vid does make me want one more though

worst one i ever had was a 1 month old 2003 TJ w/ 700 miles on it! I dont even mess with the old ones, just break out the plasma and kill it!