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Posted: 9/15/2016 11:28:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
Both of these rigs are sick. 
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
Originally Posted By Mblades:
Originally Posted By OLI62:
<a href="http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/OLI62/media/IMG_2847_zps3una8avo.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u504/OLI62/IMG_2847_zps3una8avo.jpg</a> Taupe is Dope!! http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/Kyle_OA/SR15NF-1_zpsf9mlp9pp.jpg Both of these rigs are sick.
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Posted: 9/15/2016 2:16:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By matticuski: That's awesome, really awesome setup. Glad to see some diversity finally.    Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By matticuski: Originally Posted By VelveteenMole: http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160734/86670.JPGhttp://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160734/86699.JPG That's awesome, really awesome setup. Glad to see some diversity finally. |
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Posted: 9/15/2016 6:19:59 PM EDT
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It's taken me a while but I finally have the set-up i dig.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2016 6:33:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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I can see why you like that. Super nice. Which scope is that?
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Posted: 9/15/2016 7:42:43 PM EDT
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Thank you. It's a Vortex strike eagle 1-6X. Definitely an awesome scope for the price point.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2016 8:53:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tiglath_Ashur:
Thank you. It's a Vortex strike eagle 1-6X. Definitely an awesome scope for the price point. That rifle looks amazing. I'm not brave enough to take paint to my rifle or that's a look I would go for. Maybe I should do a build with the sole purpose of painting it so I don't have to worry if it doesn't turn out perfectly the first time. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2016 9:15:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Yeah, I'm not crafty enough for paint jobs like that. So I just spray........
I just noticed you're a fellow wisoncsinite Tiglath Ashur. Cool. Self explanatory range report. I put the smaller 2x7 scope back on instead of the 3x9 to see if I can see anything and keep the weight down. It is a pretty handy set up as is. The waffle stock makes it lighter too. I was worried I wouldn't get a good rest from it. And it's definitely not as nice as the sopmod for keeping it still, but it seemed to work. 
Gotta stretch out it's legs now that I got it dialed in. 
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Posted: 9/15/2016 11:32:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeviantHero:
That rifle looks amazing. I'm not brave enough to take paint to my rifle or that's a look I would go for. Maybe I should do a build with the sole purpose of painting it so I don't have to worry if it doesn't turn out perfectly the first time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeviantHero:
Originally Posted By Tiglath_Ashur:
Thank you. It's a Vortex strike eagle 1-6X. Definitely an awesome scope for the price point. That rifle looks amazing. I'm not brave enough to take paint to my rifle or that's a look I would go for. Maybe I should do a build with the sole purpose of painting it so I don't have to worry if it doesn't turn out perfectly the first time. Thanks man. It took me a good 2 months to finally convince myself to do it, and I just kept telling myself that it's only spray paint. It can easily be removed. I also watched countless videos on how to do it haha |
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Posted: 9/16/2016 6:12:47 PM EDT
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/16/2016 8:56:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seejay3558:
http://<a href=http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e36/mitchellcj58/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1012_zpsmzpma7hd.jpg http://<a href=http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e36/mitchellcj58/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1028_zpsccmnafmg.jpg http://<a href=http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e36/mitchellcj58/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1030_zpssdo7dqcm.jpg http://<a href=http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e36/mitchellcj58/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1031_zpsat3oympw.jpg http://<a href=http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e36/mitchellcj58/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1035_zpswqosaguo.jpg So be honest, which one do you like shooting better and which one performs better? What caliber is the bolt gun? I like that one. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/19/2016 9:52:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: developer]
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made my recce a "wormy- dissipator"
added a vltor flip up, and an ergo grip. its done for now, but its my favorite and am enjoying long range shooting. already thinking of going spr range and buying a 3x-9x or up optic. 
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Posted: 9/19/2016 9:58:13 AM EDT
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Very cool, developer. I have something similar in the works.
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Posted: 9/21/2016 5:33:38 PM EDT
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Just ran across this (don't spend much time outside of GD these days).
Not sure if this qualifies for this thread or not, but figured I would try. Feel free to chastise me and I'll remove if need be. 
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Posted: 9/23/2016 10:30:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2016 12:49:48 PM EDT
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2016 1:02:02 PM EDT
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How about a 30cal recce?
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2016 6:42:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOooh sexy! What scope? 30mm tube? |
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Posted: 9/24/2016 6:53:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mblades: How about a 30cal recce? https://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/Kyle_OA/DSCF2740_zps1ln9wu67.jpg Oh my. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2016 7:07:21 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
Oh my.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
Originally Posted By Mblades:
How about a 30cal recce? https://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/Kyle_OA/DSCF2740_zps1ln9wu67.jpg Oh my.
That's what happen to the ACS and bipod that was on the Mod H, big brother came home and took it. I bought a new pistol too
This photo is a little more relevant to this thread. 
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Posted: 9/24/2016 7:28:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blackhawk400:
Oooh sexy! What scope? 30mm tube? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blackhawk400:
Oooh sexy! What scope? 30mm tube? Thank you. It's been a few months in the works and I had thought about building with a WOA or Criterion barrel but decided to give a Faxon 18" a run. Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50 VHS-4310 The mount is a 30mm 2" cantilever (CM-202). Stubborn Mule SM-15 lower Geissele G2S LMT SOPMOD and LMT buffer tube assembly with Noveske QD endplate KAC URX3 Rifle handguard and Faxon nitride 1:8 PWS/YHM QD Brake |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2016 7:55:02 PM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2016 10:13:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2016 4:12:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dullard]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeviantHero:
That rifle looks amazing. I'm not brave enough to take paint to my rifle or that's a look I would go for. Maybe I should do a build with the sole purpose of painting it so I don't have to worry if it doesn't turn out perfectly the first time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeviantHero:
Originally Posted By Tiglath_Ashur:
Thank you. It's a Vortex strike eagle 1-6X. Definitely an awesome scope for the price point. That rifle looks amazing. I'm not brave enough to take paint to my rifle or that's a look I would go for. Maybe I should do a build with the sole purpose of painting it so I don't have to worry if it doesn't turn out perfectly the first time. That's why I build this midlength 
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AR, USA
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Posted: 9/25/2016 6:10:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By slama682:
Originally Posted By DeviantHero:
Originally Posted By Tiglath_Ashur:
Thank you. It's a Vortex strike eagle 1-6X. Definitely an awesome scope for the price point. That rifle looks amazing. I'm not brave enough to take paint to my rifle or that's a look I would go for. Maybe I should do a build with the sole purpose of painting it so I don't have to worry if it doesn't turn out perfectly the first time. That's why I build this midlength http://i.imgur.com/D2hOiWt.jpg Yup. I budgeted a hundred a month over the past year to build this: 
I bought everything either as a blem or on sale. I finished it Friday, and bought three cans of Krylon camo Saturday.
Painting it this evening, even before I have fired it.
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Posted: 9/25/2016 6:40:04 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mblades:
How about a 30cal recce? https://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/Kyle_OA/DSCF2740_zps1ln9wu67.jpg Negative ghostrider, your pattern is too wide..... Bring some 5.56 KAC into this thread and then the pattern is clear. |
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Posted: 9/25/2016 8:39:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: buddyhoohaw]
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page ownage...
Cheers |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2016 1:15:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stickman:
Negative ghostrider, your pattern is too wide..... Bring some 5.56 KAC into this thread and then the pattern is clear. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By Mblades:
How about a 30cal recce? https://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/Kyle_OA/DSCF2740_zps1ln9wu67.jpg Negative ghostrider, your pattern is too wide..... Bring some 5.56 KAC into this thread and then the pattern is clear. Roger...
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Posted: 9/27/2016 1:21:07 AM EDT
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Time to go rub another KAC boner out.
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Posted: 9/27/2016 10:29:29 AM EDT
[#29]
So we're not doing .30 cal recces?
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Posted: 9/27/2016 2:02:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rickesis:
So we're not doing .30 cal recces? https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13569052_10100743097219538_3867168493165833249_o.jpg I think we should. That's a beautiful example right there. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2016 10:07:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SC4eyes]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SC4eyes:
Yup. I budgeted a hundred a month over the past year to build this: https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/i-JQBXtGB/0/M/20160922_122606-M.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/i-cSvVm3Q/0/M/20160922_122648-M.jpg I bought everything either as a blem or on sale. I finished it Friday, and bought three cans of Krylon camo Saturday.
Painting it this evening, even before I have fired it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SC4eyes:
Originally Posted By slama682:
Originally Posted By DeviantHero:
Originally Posted By Tiglath_Ashur:
Thank you. It's a Vortex strike eagle 1-6X. Definitely an awesome scope for the price point. That rifle looks amazing. I'm not brave enough to take paint to my rifle or that's a look I would go for. Maybe I should do a build with the sole purpose of painting it so I don't have to worry if it doesn't turn out perfectly the first time. That's why I build this midlength http://i.imgur.com/D2hOiWt.jpg Yup. I budgeted a hundred a month over the past year to build this: https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/i-JQBXtGB/0/M/20160922_122606-M.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/i-cSvVm3Q/0/M/20160922_122648-M.jpg I bought everything either as a blem or on sale. I finished it Friday, and bought three cans of Krylon camo Saturday.
Painting it this evening, even before I have fired it. 
I may touch it up a bit after mounting the optics. FYI a paper towel roll center fits perfectly inside the handguard to keep paint off the barrel and gas tube, but you have to cut another to fit inside the first to make it long enough. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2016 11:32:27 PM EDT
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I've been contemplating cutting this guy down to 16", for a 308 seal recce...idk. Kinda cool having the only 308 mk12 mod1 in the world, and you could build a recce out of any rail. Decisions decisions...
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Posted: 9/28/2016 11:46:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2016 12:42:26 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Davey_Sickboy:
I've been contemplating cutting this guy down to 16", for a 308 seal recce...idk. Kinda cool having the only 308 mk12 mod1 in the world, and you could build a recce out of any rail. Decisions decisions... http://<a href=http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww245/Davey_Sickboy/20160425_120835-01_zpsbrsz3fck.jpeg</a>" /> Leave it as is, wouldn't look right at 16", fantastic looking rifle. |
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Posted: 9/29/2016 2:29:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SilkyJohnson]
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Dbl
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Posted: 9/29/2016 2:33:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nate_the_great:
Leave it as is, wouldn't look right at 16", fantastic looking rifle. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nate_the_great:
Originally Posted By Davey_Sickboy:
I've been contemplating cutting this guy down to 16", for a 308 seal recce...idk. Kinda cool having the only 308 mk12 mod1 in the world, and you could build a recce out of any rail. Decisions decisions... http://<a href=http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww245/Davey_Sickboy/20160425_120835-01_zpsbrsz3fck.jpeg</a>" /> Leave it as is, wouldn't look right at 16", fantastic looking rifle. I can only allow this modification if you get an enhanced compensator and SR-25QD can. |
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Posted: 9/29/2016 9:55:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Davey_Sickboy:
I've been contemplating cutting this guy down to 16", for a 308 seal recce...idk. Kinda cool having the only 308 mk12 mod1 in the world, and you could build a recce out of any rail. Decisions decisions... http://<a href=http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww245/Davey_Sickboy/20160425_120835-01_zpsbrsz3fck.jpeg</a>" /> Nah...keep it. IMO what you have is what the Mk12 should have been. When do we get to see more pics of the M24 build? That thing looks so good. |
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Posted: 9/29/2016 10:02:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/30/2016 5:08:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's a sick stick. What do you think of that Minox? Good optical traits through the range, true 1x, fast reticle on 1 and useful at 8, glaring daylight bright? |
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Posted: 9/30/2016 5:15:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VelveteenMole:
That's a sick stick. What do you think of that Minox? Good optical traits through the range, true 1x, fast reticle on 1 and useful at 8, glaring daylight bright? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VelveteenMole:
That's a sick stick. What do you think of that Minox? Good optical traits through the range, true 1x, fast reticle on 1 and useful at 8, glaring daylight bright? I too am curious about that glass. I thought it was awesome when i saw it at SHOT, but I have no actual experience with the unit. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2016 8:06:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42:
Nah...keep it. IMO what you have is what the Mk12 should have been. When do we get to see more pics of the M24 build? That thing looks so good. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42:
Originally Posted By Davey_Sickboy:
I've been contemplating cutting this guy down to 16", for a 308 seal recce...idk. Kinda cool having the only 308 mk12 mod1 in the world, and you could build a recce out of any rail. Decisions decisions... http://<a href=http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww245/Davey_Sickboy/20160425_120835-01_zpsbrsz3fck.jpeg</a>" /> Nah...keep it. IMO what you have is what the Mk12 should have been. When do we get to see more pics of the M24 build? That thing looks so good. Thanks bro, I'll have some pics up in the mil sniper rifle thread later |
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Posted: 10/1/2016 1:07:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: OLI62]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SilkyJohnson:
I too am curious about that glass. I thought it was awesome when i saw it at SHOT, but I have no actual experience with the unit. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SilkyJohnson:
Originally Posted By VelveteenMole:
That's a sick stick. What do you think of that Minox? Good optical traits through the range, true 1x, fast reticle on 1 and useful at 8, glaring daylight bright? I too am curious about that glass. I thought it was awesome when i saw it at SHOT, but I have no actual experience with the unit. I literally took delivery of it yesterday and mounted it up last night. Can't really give a comprehensive evaluation of it yet. I did take it to the range earlier today to sight it in and ran about 80 rounds of BH 77gr. OTM through the rifle. My initial impressions are that the glass itself exceptional. Comparable to Swaro and S&B IMO. The dot is indeed daylight bright. About as close to true 1x as you're going to get on a 1-8x scope with a good eyebox at the lower powers. That said once past about six power the eyebox starts to get tight and I had to make a conscious effort to get my head/eye position comfortable behind the scope. Minor annoyance for me but I could see how this would be a pain in the ass for others. Click adjustments were very positive and audible. Sorry I can't be more definitive than that but like I said I didn't really get a lot of time to work with it more today. There's a member here, BigJimFish, who did a really outstanding review on this scope (albeit I believe it was an earlier production model than mine) in a thread in the optics section. I don't know if you guys saw it or not but it's worth the read. Pretty much everything he pointed out in his review is what I initially experienced today with a couple of exceptions, and those exceptions I believe are because I have the updated version of the scope he reviewed (less than daylight bright reticle, less positive adjustments, stray light hazing at upper power). |
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Posted: 10/1/2016 6:38:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VelveteenMole]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OLI62: I literally took delivery of it yesterday and mounted it up last night. Can't really give a comprehensive evaluation of it yet. I did take it to the range earlier today to sight it in and ran about 80 rounds of BH 77gr. OTM through the rifle. My initial impressions are that the glass itself exceptional. Comparable to Swaro and S&B IMO. The dot is indeed daylight bright. About as close to true 1x as you're going to get on a 1-8x scope with a good eyebox at the lower powers. That said once past about six power the eyebox starts to get tight and I had to make a conscious effort to get my head/eye position comfortable behind the scope. Minor annoyance for me but I could see how this would be a pain in the ass for others. Click adjustments were very positive and audible. Sorry I can't be more definitive than that but like I said I didn't really get a lot of time to work with it more today. There's a member here, BigJimFish, who did a really outstanding review on this scope (albeit I believe it was an earlier production model than mine) in a thread in the optics section. I don't know if you guys saw it or not but it's worth the read. Pretty much everything he pointed out in his review is what I initially experienced today with a couple of exceptions, and those exceptions I believe are because I have the updated version of the scope he reviewed (less than daylight bright reticle, less positive adjustments, stray light hazing at upper power). Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OLI62: Originally Posted By SilkyJohnson: Originally Posted By VelveteenMole: That's a sick stick. What do you think of that Minox? Good optical traits through the range, true 1x, fast reticle on 1 and useful at 8, glaring daylight bright? I too am curious about that glass. I thought it was awesome when i saw it at SHOT, but I have no actual experience with the unit. I literally took delivery of it yesterday and mounted it up last night. Can't really give a comprehensive evaluation of it yet. I did take it to the range earlier today to sight it in and ran about 80 rounds of BH 77gr. OTM through the rifle. My initial impressions are that the glass itself exceptional. Comparable to Swaro and S&B IMO. The dot is indeed daylight bright. About as close to true 1x as you're going to get on a 1-8x scope with a good eyebox at the lower powers. That said once past about six power the eyebox starts to get tight and I had to make a conscious effort to get my head/eye position comfortable behind the scope. Minor annoyance for me but I could see how this would be a pain in the ass for others. Click adjustments were very positive and audible. Sorry I can't be more definitive than that but like I said I didn't really get a lot of time to work with it more today. There's a member here, BigJimFish, who did a really outstanding review on this scope (albeit I believe it was an earlier production model than mine) in a thread in the optics section. I don't know if you guys saw it or not but it's worth the read. Pretty much everything he pointed out in his review is what I initially experienced today with a couple of exceptions, and those exceptions I believe are because I have the updated version of the scope he reviewed (less than daylight bright reticle, less positive adjustments, stray light hazing at upper power). One thing I'd love to hear is results of a battery rundown test on both max level and the setting appropriate for indoor use with white light illumination on target, i.e., home defense level. Any chance you could do that and post it in the optics section? |
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Posted: 10/1/2016 11:57:47 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VelveteenMole:
I can forgive the tight eyebox at 8x cause it is what it is with that objective size, and higher magnification is most important for target ID. Though, perhaps, a 30mm or so would be a nice compromise. I did indeed see the BJF review and recalled some significant issues which you reminded me the specifics of, and I didn't realize they updated it to fix them. That's really cool to hear. It sounds like the ultimate evolution of the S&B Short Dot. One thing I'd love to hear is results of a battery rundown test on both max level and the setting appropriate for indoor use with white light illumination on target, i.e., home defense level. Any chance you could do that and post it in the optics section? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VelveteenMole:
Originally Posted By OLI62:
Originally Posted By SilkyJohnson:
Originally Posted By VelveteenMole:
That's a sick stick. What do you think of that Minox? Good optical traits through the range, true 1x, fast reticle on 1 and useful at 8, glaring daylight bright? I too am curious about that glass. I thought it was awesome when i saw it at SHOT, but I have no actual experience with the unit. I literally took delivery of it yesterday and mounted it up last night. Can't really give a comprehensive evaluation of it yet. I did take it to the range earlier today to sight it in and ran about 80 rounds of BH 77gr. OTM through the rifle. My initial impressions are that the glass itself exceptional. Comparable to Swaro and S&B IMO. The dot is indeed daylight bright. About as close to true 1x as you're going to get on a 1-8x scope with a good eyebox at the lower powers. That said once past about six power the eyebox starts to get tight and I had to make a conscious effort to get my head/eye position comfortable behind the scope. Minor annoyance for me but I could see how this would be a pain in the ass for others. Click adjustments were very positive and audible. Sorry I can't be more definitive than that but like I said I didn't really get a lot of time to work with it more today. There's a member here, BigJimFish, who did a really outstanding review on this scope (albeit I believe it was an earlier production model than mine) in a thread in the optics section. I don't know if you guys saw it or not but it's worth the read. Pretty much everything he pointed out in his review is what I initially experienced today with a couple of exceptions, and those exceptions I believe are because I have the updated version of the scope he reviewed (less than daylight bright reticle, less positive adjustments, stray light hazing at upper power). One thing I'd love to hear is results of a battery rundown test on both max level and the setting appropriate for indoor use with white light illumination on target, i.e., home defense level. Any chance you could do that and post it in the optics section? Absolutely. I have to go out of the country on business tomorrow and return on Thursday. When I get back I'll load up a fresh battery in it and run the test. Interested to know myself. |
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Posted: 10/2/2016 12:34:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OLI62: Absolutely. I have to go out of the country on business tomorrow and return on Thursday. When I get back I'll load up a fresh battery in it and run the test. Interested to know myself. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OLI62: Originally Posted By VelveteenMole: Originally Posted By OLI62: Originally Posted By SilkyJohnson: I too am curious about that glass. I thought it was awesome when i saw it at SHOT, but I have no actual experience with the unit. I literally took delivery of it yesterday and mounted it up last night. Can't really give a comprehensive evaluation of it yet. I did take it to the range earlier today to sight it in and ran about 80 rounds of BH 77gr. OTM through the rifle. My initial impressions are that the glass itself exceptional. Comparable to Swaro and S&B IMO. The dot is indeed daylight bright. About as close to true 1x as you're going to get on a 1-8x scope with a good eyebox at the lower powers. That said once past about six power the eyebox starts to get tight and I had to make a conscious effort to get my head/eye position comfortable behind the scope. Minor annoyance for me but I could see how this would be a pain in the ass for others. Click adjustments were very positive and audible. Sorry I can't be more definitive than that but like I said I didn't really get a lot of time to work with it more today. There's a member here, BigJimFish, who did a really outstanding review on this scope (albeit I believe it was an earlier production model than mine) in a thread in the optics section. I don't know if you guys saw it or not but it's worth the read. Pretty much everything he pointed out in his review is what I initially experienced today with a couple of exceptions, and those exceptions I believe are because I have the updated version of the scope he reviewed (less than daylight bright reticle, less positive adjustments, stray light hazing at upper power). One thing I'd love to hear is results of a battery rundown test on both max level and the setting appropriate for indoor use with white light illumination on target, i.e., home defense level. Any chance you could do that and post it in the optics section? Absolutely. I have to go out of the country on business tomorrow and return on Thursday. When I get back I'll load up a fresh battery in it and run the test. Interested to know myself. . It doesn't mention motion activation so I assume you'll have to click the knob back and forth once every three hours. Also, I saw in the BJF review a mention of them planning to add brighter settings, but did you hear independent confirmation that the high-power front-lit haze issue was addressed in the new iteration and/or verify it with your own eyes? |
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Posted: 10/3/2016 10:11:25 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/3/2016 11:56:18 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wolfy1:
<a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184701225_zpsjkdsj5yq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184701225_zpsjkdsj5yq.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184543532_zpshkplrtwc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184543532_zpshkplrtwc.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184527588_zpsv3eywskp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184527588_zpsv3eywskp.jpg</a> Great looking rifle. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 10/3/2016 2:04:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EHilderbrand:
Great looking rifle. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EHilderbrand:
Originally Posted By wolfy1:
<a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184701225_zpsjkdsj5yq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184701225_zpsjkdsj5yq.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184543532_zpshkplrtwc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184543532_zpshkplrtwc.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184527588_zpsv3eywskp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184527588_zpsv3eywskp.jpg</a> Great looking rifle. I think I have the same light as you in my dresser drawer for HD. G2z Z2, I forget what it's called. I just looked, mine's a Z2. |
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Posted: 10/3/2016 4:12:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
I think I have the same light as you in my dresser drawer for HD. G2z Z2, I forget what it's called. I just looked, mine's a Z2. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By EHilderbrand:
Originally Posted By wolfy1:
<a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184701225_zpsjkdsj5yq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184701225_zpsjkdsj5yq.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184543532_zpshkplrtwc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184543532_zpshkplrtwc.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/awolf9469/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184527588_zpsv3eywskp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/awolf9469/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161002_184527588_zpsv3eywskp.jpg</a> Great looking rifle. I think I have the same light as you in my dresser drawer for HD. G2z Z2, I forget what it's called. I just looked, mine's a Z2. That's a 6p. Decent led light for $50. Taped the rear so it doesn't flicker so much when it bounces around. |
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Posted: 10/3/2016 4:22:44 PM EDT
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