A few SCAR images...

[buddyhoohaw]

When you think about it FN themselves would be very well served to peruse this forum and glean information about a subset of their consumer base that is inclined towards their products. I have enjoyed this forum and find that there are many like myself who grew up in rural America playing outside and enjoying firearms since childhood. Now we are adults and dedicate much of our time and financial resources to our interest in firearms.

When you consider FN's wholesale buying power they could easily pass along "accessories" such as quality cases at a reasonable bundled price to those who purchase their firearms. I gather I am much like many of you and believe the devil really is in the details. There is also the issue of brand loyalty.......the fact of the matter is a private label case or other items would more than likely increase the perceived value of their products and would serve both them and the consumer well.

My two cents....

I appreciate your well written synopsis however I represent the converse opinion which prefers to buy the basic weapon and outfit in accordance with mission specific criteria. For instance, I would rather have an A2 style flash hider and cardboard box carton in order to drop the MSRP by a hundred bucks or so. In all reality I am happy as can be to even own a SCAR however i'd rather have rail panels and an extra magazine than a designer muzzle comp. Just sayin'

Cheers

[djv38]

I think FN figures that not everyone would want a hard case (some would go with a soft case or have their own preference, so why add on the extra cost to everyone? Some may already have enough cases-so why not send it in a cardboard box?).

I'm personally fine with the cardboard box if that helps keep the cost down.