The FN SCAR 17S NRCH rifle in 7.62x51mm and FDE finish (brand part no. 98541-2) upgrades the legendary SCAR 17S with dual non-reciprocating charging handles, letting shooters run any grip style, shooting position, or optic choice and swap handle sides in the field. FN runs a light-recoiling short-stroke gas piston system through a cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined, fully free-floating barrel with a compensator, cutting it to 16.25 inches at a 1:12 RH twist. The rugged monolithic upper receiver carries a full-length MIL-STD-1913 rail for accessories, and adjustable folding front and folding/removable rear iron sights ship standard. A telescoping side-folding polymer stock with an adjustable cheekpiece fits any shooter, and the rifle ships with one 20-round steel magazine. Among AR rifles, this SCAR 17S NRCH configuration favors 7.62 shooters who want a piston-driven, folding-stock rifle built for any shooting position.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 7.62x51mm NATO.
• The operating system is a short-stroke gas piston.
• The capacity is 20 rounds, with one steel magazine included.
• The barrel measures 16.25 inches, cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined, and fully free-floating with a compensator.
• The rate of twist is 1:12 RH.
• Unloaded weight is 8.0 pounds.
• Overall length ranges from 36 to 38.5 inches depending on stock position.
• The sights are adjustable folding front and folding/removable rear iron sights.
• The charging handle is a dual, non-reciprocating (NRCH) design, user-swappable left or right.
• The stock is a telescoping side-folding polymer stock with an adjustable cheekpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NRCH mean? Non-reciprocating charging handles — dual handles that stay static under fire and can be swapped left or right in the field.

Does the stock fold? Yes, a telescoping side-folding polymer stock with an adjustable cheekpiece ships standard.

What magazine capacity does this rifle use? A 20-round steel magazine ships included; 10-round magazines are also available for the platform.

Buy the FN SCAR 17S NRCH Rifle

A piston-driven, folding-stock 7.62 rifle built for any shooting position is exactly what this SCAR 17S NRCH delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.