Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) - SCAR vs AR10

[@svenskaskene199]

Thanks for actually comparing rifles instead of just rehashing specs.

[@firstimeshooter6590]

Dude! Informative good b roll and did 3 rifle reviews under 30 minutes 👏

[@DTreatz]

DD5, since semi auto 308s are primarily proprietary because no standardization, I'd rather go with a reputable high quality company based in U.S. . Just wish they had bolt carrier group parts kit.

[@UTank]

I realize this comment is 7 months old, but I see that there’s a “DD5 CRITICAL COMPONENTS KIT” available.

[@justcallmejoeable]

That 1.1" group out of the SCAR with the M80 ball is astonishing.

[@darionpeters9531]

Why? Thats what it was designed to shoot.

[@keithhh488]

Mine will do it using a elcan 1.5 x 6.​@@darionpeters9531

[@josephwilson4178]

Great video. Really appreciate the honest comparison that you clearly put lots of time and ammo through each rifle.

[@jeremiahdavis8733]

I really enjoyed your video comparison on these 3 awesome rifles. I think the best part is you shared everything about them, pluses and minuses. You spent your own money and used your own experience versus regurgitating others talking points. I am looking forward to more of your content

[@tperry101202]

great video and thank you for showing a actual comparison and not just listing specs. I appreciate also that you covered a spectrum of rifles (aero build expensive nice parts vs premium rifle like Daniel and scar) showing a good user case point. especially covering design aspects like barrel design and barrel profile.

[@ginogomez5401]

Probably the best "none bias" review that I have ever seen!

[@NorthernMarksman]

Thanks man! That's what I was going for!

[@OiTugga]

Large frame gassers FTW. So capable across the board. I need to make it out to a match at sun valley with mine.

[@rayban7382]

This was a really helpful, in depth, product review. You earned my sub

[@Texasbroski512]

I wanted the DD5 v3 ended up getting a diamondback 308 16” barrel will be installing ssa-e X and a huxwrx 762 ti flow can still in jail hopefully no supressor shift

[@ActaulSwamp]

Hey I know that guy! Great video man. Refreshing to see something informative. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@NorthernMarksman]

Thanks brother. Same goes for you

[@HK-wq1ei]

Would love to see a full build list for the Aero as well.

[@NicoleMoldstad]

Nice video! Thanks for the good comparison with lots of detail.

[@ballerrdj]

Aero precision regularly gives discounts to their uppers from 10-20% every other week. They did 30% off sitewide for black Friday deals that lasted roughly 2 weeks. Built my M5E1 (no sighting system + I didn’t get an adjustable gas block) + their 2 stage trigger for only 1200 including tax. So for the value, you just can’t go wrong with the aero precision.

[@coltonowens2742]

The Aero Enhanced Handguards might be chonky, but man was I surprised how conformable mine is. I don't have huge hands, but have pretty long fingers, so it works great for me.

[@JohnZ556]

Awesome video! I would agree SCAR is the most controllable while being that light. The POF Revolution PD (while being even lighter) really shoves me back with each shot, especially when sitting down. I also found that SCAR is the least picky about ammo in terms of accuracy and reliability; even with some gunky bulk M80 with loose tips, it never had an issue and usually held less than 2MOA(3-5 shots). The one I used is the NRCH version, it has pretty dialed-in gas settings from the factory for both unsuppressed and suppressed. I didn't have any wild POI shift. SCARs don't normally whip left or right. Maybe check your barrel screws or perhaps redo the screws? I bet you can tighten them some more at 62in-lb.

[@HK-wq1ei]

hey man, excellent video. Subbed.

[@aaron.from.winchester6744]

I am very impressed with your thoroughness! I own a SCAR 17, LMT MWS and am eyeing a DD5 v3. You don’t see comparison videos like this which I absolutely love. Great job! Also, make sure to buy some PMM gas jets for the SCAR and it will shoot smoother. I find 1:10 twist bbl’s on gas guns love 175gr. And the 1:12’s love 168.

[@ExcitedSolarSystem-jr2rn]

Built my aero for 1200

[@aplong1911]

Love this video I’ve watched multiple times, thanks for sharing!👍🏼😊

[@2amike375]

Thanks for a very comprehensive video. You've earned a sub!

[@J-lz3dg]

Great video, man! Subscribed. Get a quality mic, and your channel will grow quickly.

[@NorthernMarksman]

Yes I just bought one, haha

[@J-lz3dg]

Nice! @@NorthernMarksman

[@jordanp5796]

WOuld love to see a build video of the aero precision m5e1 build.

[@brazzy1467]

I would choose either my CZ Bren2 7.62x51 or my Noveske N6 308 build. I sold my SCAR 17 to get an HCAR in 30-06 I like it but it has some weight to it. I would love to get a Tavor 7 in 308 but it's harder to find one in stock than my CZ Bren 2 was. Great video

[@mikemcmahon67]

If you hadn’t said you’d cut the rail on the Aero build I would’ve presumed you’d found a rail to suit. Nice work!

[@NorthernMarksman]

@mikemcmahon67 any rail can work if you want it to 😉

[@anonymouscitizen2732]

Awesome video. One question, because your OSS can is flow through, can you just leave your gas settings on “unsuppressed”?

[@hannibalbarca2939]

Fantastic video. Have you considered upgrading your dd5 spring or buffer? It uses a carbine spring and not a rifle length spring, correct?

[@PrussianPushma]

I read about someone changing the whole buffer tube out for a longer one as well as the longer spring and heavier buffer

[@ejan8088]

Excellent content!

[@pweb830]

Well done

[@georgekirby3361]

Well done.

[@lucusallen42]

How impressed are you with the proof barrel? I’m surprised dd beat it in the test you did.

[@mobilegamersunite]

Armalite 308 TAC rifle just came in for testing...going to the range today for a functionality test, wish me luck 😅

[@RebaDerChi]

great video. subbed

[@miguellogistics984]

This is encouraging in the realm of Parts and CS, but not in the realm of Caliber and configuration in current Military Application. Military is going to shorter barrels across calibers, and some Mini Action Calibers, but the 308 is not going to be a serviceable round in the 12-14" Range. At least he has cleared the SCARH from the worshipful wish list. Even though it is what I call a LongStroke system like the AK. AR10 while missing national standards/Mil Spec., there is much available for them in the after Market. That means that you may choose to only pay for what you are going to use, building the strengths that you perceive to be necessary. That is so much more exciting.

[@BenjaminBerger-z4z]

Have you run into any issues with the scar eating optics or shearing the rear screws out ?

[@BenjaminBerger-z4z]

Nvm you covered it with the PA comment

[@NorthernMarksman]

@user-mp2kx1by9m my NF optics have been fine since then, and haven't sheared any screws, I did put loctite on them though

[@BenjaminBerger-z4z]

@@NorthernMarksman thanks so much ! I have a scar 17 also but not nearly as many rounds. I started getting into shooting it supressed but had some issues with a dead air sandman baffle strike. Since it’s the second issue I’ve had with them and since I’ve heard the flow cans kind of work best with the scar platform, I’m thinking of just starting over with a hux. I was genuinely thinking of dumping the rifle after thinking about the potential other issues like the optics breaking and such but I think if I go Nightforce like you did or like a vortex razor 1-10 I should be alright.

[@p47rr]

With the seekins adjustable gas block. You need to clean it often. Or it will seize.

[@NorthernMarksman]

​@user-mp2kx1by9m flow through would definitely be the way to go, just be aware of potential increased flash, especially if it's titanium. I also tried the sandman S on the Scar and it was awful. Super gassy and increased recoil.

[@stevenbarnes6316]

The screws walking back in your scar are not from the stock, it is from running it suppressed. That's why it voids the warranty when you run it like that.

[@NorthernMarksman]

Some people have reported accelerated wear due to the metal hinge plate of the ACR stock over the plastic factory plate. Either way, poor design if it can't handle being suppressed when intended for Military contracts.

[@stevenbarnes6316]

@@NorthernMarksman Makes you wonder if the .300 BLK SC SCAR has the same warranty restrictions..

[@Jrh-rp7np]

I wonder if I should just buy the damn Sig Spear 6.8x51., I wanted a Scar, and a Daniel .308 …But,, with the Military ramping up production and the 6.8x51 hybrid round becoming more available..btw that hybrid round is a thumper and out of a 13 inch barrel.. ….I have tons of other stuff., Although,, for whatever reason the only AR10 I own is a Sig 716i which is actually pretty nice..

[@NorthernMarksman]

@Jrh-rp7np it's still expensive for that full pressure round and hard to get so I would probably go woth something else in the meantime. I have been playing around with 6.5 creedmoor which seems to be a good candidate.

[@Jrh-rp7np]

@ I got boat loads of old Austrian and other Milsurp 7.62x51 lying around so it would make the most sense to get a 7.62 but still that 13 inch barrel with those hybrids slapping out of their is quite impressive and Gunbrokerwebsite whatever it’s called has boat Loads of it now even Sig is selling some.. it is ridiculously expensive but you have to think once in production ramps up more and more will hit the market… In theory anyway

[@revolutionanarchy713]

With the bad lever on your aero, can you lock the bolt back or just release it?

[@hannibalbarca2939]

Wait, the dd5 comes with an A5 buffer? DD told me it was a carbine buffer. I’m sure I can find the email from a few years ago. When I checked the spring it seemed like it was a carbine as well..

[@NorthernMarksman]

@@hannibalbarca2939A5 length buffer tube, standard carbine sized buffer. Mine was an H1 weight

[@hannibalbarca2939]

@@NorthernMarksman How strong do you believe the spring to be? I had a dumb idea to swap it with another one since it seemed like standard milspec. Was thinking a Geissele.

[@anonymouscitizen2732]

You guys brought the big boy rifles

[@jackcoakley2848]

Quality large frame AR’s don’t bash themselves apart from the factory. They’re also more accurate. Debate over.

[@24dast]

what colours did you use to camo up your Aero ?

[@NorthernMarksman]

Rustoleum camo green and black. And rustoleum nutmeg satin for the brown

[@24dast]

@@NorthernMarksman thx :-)

[@labeans4978]

My 16” suppressed m5e1 would always get random stovepipes every 5-10rds with a new round partially chambered and spent round pinched. I have a seekins adjustable gasblock, 3 different sprinco spring weights, two new bolts (aero and lbe) and every buffer weight you can imagine and it still did not like running suppressed. Unsuppressed? 0 issues. Literally nothing other than smooth shooting. Suppressed? Absolutely not. I got pissed and bought the DD5 V3 and have never shot a smoother 308 in my life. I gave up on my m5e1 after 2 gunsmiths and weeks- months trying to tune it to shoot more than 5-10 rounds without a major malfunction.

[@NorthernMarksman]

@@labeans4978 Interesting. What supressor were you using?

[@hardmartseven6880]

I need you to grab your service rifle and go to the National Trophy rifle matches. You could be a NM champion.

[@NorthernMarksman]

Already double distingushed brother 🤘

[@hardmartseven6880]

@@NorthernMarksman true, but you could win P100, high CIV, & other awards because you can outshoot anyone if you train for it. Don’t quit on yourself because you got a badge. Keep striving!!

[@vicerichter1163]

paid 2700 for a v3??? damn you got ripped off lmao. I paid like 2399 for mine and i slapped on a 400 dollar optic on it. I still need a triggerpack but idk. I kinda like the crunchy trigger the DD5 has. But I might consider a larue trigger pack or a geissele

[@smallgiant6064]

I really like black out defense trigger.

[@vicerichter1163]

@@smallgiant6064 shut up poor

[@lipidi1542]

Sako M23

[@peterschmidt2849]

❤️‍🔥🔥🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@josephkenney3976]

B I L L Y

[@NorthernMarksman]

@@josephkenney3976 You found me Joey!

[@josephkenney3976]

Finally!​@@NorthernMarksman

[@Enzo-uv9us]

*Promosm* 👀

[@AirsoftShizsAndGigs]

I cut my centurion rail to fit the seekins block too! Great job with yours. Mine was just dremel and files haha

[@matthewmurrah7087]

I bought my SCAR17 for $2800 and my DD5V4 for around $2400, both are great shooters but the SCAR17 is the better rifle overall.