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Squidward said:
I would bet my life on the SCAR any day of the week.
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I've heard nothing but good things about the SCAR although I've never gotten the chance to use one and as much as I like bad guys shooting back at me after I shoot them, I'm not a fan of the 5.56. SCAR H all the way.
 
I can only speak about what I know. I carried a SCAR Heavy (7.62) for around four months with a 1.5-6x Elcan. As far as issues I had very few. In some engagements that were less than 25m part of me wished I had an M4 or other 5.56x45mm weapon system because of the ability to deliver more rounds on target in a small amount of time. However, the 7.62 can be run at a respectable speed with proper technique, and in that respect the extra ass behind the 7.62 round did the job on each occasion. The reciprocating charging handle also takes some practice to steer clear of (magazine well grip is dangerous), but with an extended grip (hand as far up on the fore-end as possible) charging handle bite was a non-issue. The ability to have a charging handle/forward assist combo is a nice touch as well. Where the SCAR Heavy makes its money is in engagements past 300 meters (especially with glass and a data book/bdc). I was able to engage targets out to 1000 meters with no issues which can be a God-send when taking PKM fire from a distance. The SCAR Heavy can also fill a long-gun/precision rifle role as well (there's some great pictures of this in the Army SOF photos thread of Rangers with this set-up), but I never used it in that capacity on operations. For clearing I had a SCAR, and for overwatch I ran an SR-25.

Another large issue is the stock. The plastic pin that locks the stock in place is fragile. In 8 months three were broken; however, that issue can be remedied with aftermarket parts ( an M4 buffer tube style stock is available, as well as, a replacement metal locking pin).

All-in-all I owe my life to the SCAR Heavy. As with every weapons system it has its shortcomings that can be negated or overcome with proper training and employment.
 
I never rocked a SCAR-H, but I loved my SCAR-L. When we first got them, we went out to the pistol range on HAAF to put it through the gauntlet and see what its durability was like. I think I put about 1,000 rounds through it that afternoon, many of them on full auto, and I didn't have one single malfunction. I was a believer after that. The only issue I had at the time was the over-sized selector switch which, when climbing up mountain in Afghanistan I had to cinch my sling down to keep the weapon close to my body, and in the course of climbing the selector would get moved to "fire", and I was deathly paranoid of having an A.D. on infil (an RFS'able offense in batt.). From what I understand though, they have switched them out with low profile selector switches. Durability and accuracy are unmatched in this weapons system though. I was a huge fan.
 
I have a SCAR-L and love the thing. I do often miss the more rounded and shorter profile that the M4 offers, not to mention my familiarity with the AR platforms. I've gotta move to NY soon so sadly I have to part with my SCAR, but hopefully me and the future Mrs will move to a more gun friendly state after we finish school. When I do buy a new rifle I would be torn between a nice AR variant or a SCAR again. Guess we'll have to see where I land when that time comes.
 
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Yea apparently CUNY isn't lol! None of the CUNY schools accepted me. That's with a 3.5 GPA, over 30 credit hours, military background AND a letter of recommendation a major in the Corps wrote for me when I got out. My only reasoning behind that is they CUNY system doesn't like vet's, doesn't want someone who is from Texas (and therefore in their minds super conservative which I'm not, I'm more center than anything), or a combo of both. Then again maybe they just didn't want another history major I dunno. Doesn't matter didn't wanna live in NYC anyhow, just makes choices more limited since my fiance won't know if she's gotten into Stony Brook (which I already have) until they receive her grades for this semester. Figure they'll accept her, they just wanna see if she's doing good this semester as opposed to when she was younger and didn't do so hot in college courses, otherwise they'd have straight up said no lol.
 
JohnnyBoyUSMC,

Have you ever thought of applying to Columbia School of General Studies? It is specifically geared towards non-traditional students, yet offers the exact same academics as Columbia College. They are also incredibly vet friendly - the college was created in 1947 to bring in the legion of returning WWII vets who needed an education! And don't get me wrong, it's not "night school". I have a Marine friend who is going there right now, very bright guy. He says it's both the toughest and most rewarding academic experience he's had. You really ought to take a look. If you haven't taken the SAT within the last 8 years (Like me), you'll either need to take it again or take the "GSAE" (Which is Columbia's version of the SAT written portion, with a few changes made). I took it last week and it wasn't terrible difficult.

Give it a shot. The deadline for application is June 1st, so you still have time.
 
I appreciate it Deathy! Quite frankly it's not really about where I wanna go, it's about what my fiancee's mom wants to pay for and where my fiancee can get into. I've got my GI bill which pays my way and pays me to go to school, but her mom (while generously) is willing to pay for her school, that is dependent on us going to schools that are somewhat near her parents home in Scarsdale. Hence my having to move to NY, since her mom doesn't wanna pay for out of state tuition (this despite the fact the woman is loaded cash wise...not being racist but even my fiancee said she's a Jew with her money, and her mom IS jewish lol) and her go to school here in TX. Plus this being a soon to be marriage have to take into account what the soon to be Mrs wants and such, or can attain, given in one and a half years I've gotten as much credits as she has doing on/off college for years AND my resume with military service does make me more appealing to schools (mostly).

I don't wanna hijack this thread anymore than I have so anything else from anyone in regards to my college education let's move into pm's or perhaps another thread.
 

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