Socom 16 vs SCAR 17 Posted March 20, 2014 in Guns & Gear, Reviews, Rifles by Nicholas C with 103 CommentsTags: .308, FN SCAR, FNH, SCAR 17, Socom 16, springfield Hickok45 takes a look at two .308 battle rifles. The Springfield Socom 16 and the SCAR 17. When he compares the recoil, I concur. My SCAR17 recoil is so soft, it is like a smidgen higher than my AR-15 in .556.