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Posted: 2/27/2015 10:27:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz:
Que TannerB! OP, prepare for the sickest fucking block 2 paint job. .... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Jellis71985:
I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. Que TannerB! OP, prepare for the sickest fucking block 2 paint job. .... Cue* 
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Posted: 2/27/2015 10:29:47 PM EDT
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Mostly Block II with some Krylon....
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Posted: 2/27/2015 10:36:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By erifevil:
see if I can get something better for ya in a minute http://i61.tinypic.com/2mdnsdx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/nf0ah4.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By erifevil:
Originally Posted By Jellis71985:
Originally Posted By drewQ22:
Here's my progression so far. http://i.imgur.com/BaOzhxR.jpg Put the colt upper together today and it's sitting on my SBR lower until I decide to perm a SF3P or not. http://i.imgur.com/ZdSZWJu.jpg Just messing around w/ x300 and TD stubby. I ditched them both though. http://i.imgur.com/anUtIfy.jpg I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. see if I can get something better for ya in a minute http://i61.tinypic.com/2mdnsdx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/nf0ah4.jpg Verrrrrrry nice 
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Posted: 2/27/2015 10:38:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985:
I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985:
Originally Posted By drewQ22:
Here's my progression so far. http://i.imgur.com/BaOzhxR.jpg Put the colt upper together today and it's sitting on my SBR lower until I decide to perm a SF3P or not. http://i.imgur.com/ZdSZWJu.jpg Just messing around w/ x300 and TD stubby. I ditched them both though. http://i.imgur.com/anUtIfy.jpg I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. Do it! I've already whored this one out a few pages ago, but I changed up some stuff, so here it is again. Paint all rifles. ETA: Got some better pics. 
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Posted: 2/27/2015 10:40:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Cue*
I thought you were exclaiming in Spanish for a good bit. I was super confused lol. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Jellis71985:
I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. Que TannerB! OP, prepare for the sickest fucking block 2 paint job. .... Cue*
I thought you were exclaiming in Spanish for a good bit. I was super confused lol. Q* Se llama espanol? Tambien arigato Mr. Robot-o. 
Anybody know where to get a tan rifle backplate for an M3X?
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Posted: 2/28/2015 2:36:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Cue*
I thought you were exclaiming in Spanish for a good bit. I was super confused lol. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Jellis71985:
I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. Que TannerB! OP, prepare for the sickest fucking block 2 paint job. .... Cue*
I thought you were exclaiming in Spanish for a good bit. I was super confused lol. 
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Posted: 2/28/2015 6:42:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: erifevil]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz:
http://www.quickmeme.com/img/55/55d57310d74767d1d99109d94c9f320dff0b986cdd379e550d061d9e6a8fca9f.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By ankratz:
Originally Posted By Jellis71985:
I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. Que TannerB! OP, prepare for the sickest fucking block 2 paint job. .... Cue*
I thought you were exclaiming in Spanish for a good bit. I was super confused lol. http://www.quickmeme.com/img/55/55d57310d74767d1d99109d94c9f320dff0b986cdd379e550d061d9e6a8fca9f.jpg Thats almost as ugly as this M4A1 
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Posted: 3/1/2015 12:22:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: drewQ22]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985: I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985: Originally Posted By drewQ22: Here's my progression so far. http://i.imgur.com/BaOzhxR.jpg Put the colt upper together today and it's sitting on my SBR lower until I decide to perm a SF3P or not. http://i.imgur.com/ZdSZWJu.jpg Just messing around w/ x300 and TD stubby. I ditched them both though. http://i.imgur.com/anUtIfy.jpg I've been debating on rattle canning my block 2. Yours is making me think even harder about it. Anyone else have some painted block 2 pics to share? Thanks gentlemen. What I did was brake cleaner on the whole rifle. Used krylon tan, od green, and brown. I started from light to dark. I didn't paint the ris II as heavily so I could use the brown/fde in it as part of the color, but the krylon brown actually matched up pretty close to it. I used a light "dusting" of tan after my last coat. Here's more pics of the old 16" version. I'm not sure if I'll paint the 14.5" Colt upper or not yet.     |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 7:42:45 AM EDT
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Just a heads up, I threw an su-233/pvs in the EE.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:22:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MILSPEC556]
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:33:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Placeholder Here you go: 
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:35:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Here you go: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kxracer27/Mobile%20Uploads/801e3be4-4ed4-497c-a65d-045b3df64273.jpg~original Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DontBuryMe:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Placeholder Here you go: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/kxracer27/Mobile%20Uploads/801e3be4-4ed4-497c-a65d-045b3df64273.jpg~original Yeeuh. 3 man team effort right there. Thank you wheelman and DBM
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Posted: 3/1/2015 8:56:01 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brodband8:
Just a heads up, I threw an su-233/pvs in the EE. $300?? Awwwww... |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 10:02:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drb022:
$300?? Awwwww... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drb022:
Originally Posted By brodband8:
Just a heads up, I threw an su-233/pvs in the EE. $300?? Awwwww... Read it. I'm open to offers. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 10:55:14 PM EDT
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Hi everyone. I've been collecting parts for a block ii for a few months now. Have yet to find the DD RIS II FDE, but I'm to the point where I might just order an upper from DD for just the rail. Maybe you guys have some leads?
I did order an Insight M3X-700-A35 today for a decent price. Came with the dual switch, but I've noticed that the light head is different from the older SU-233 PVS heads. Maybe you guys can give me some insight as to why they changed the design? Also, is the Surefire Mini Scout M300B accurate for a clone? Thanks guys. 
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Posted: 3/1/2015 10:59:45 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdrake100:
Hi everyone. I've been collecting parts for a block ii for a few months now. Have yet to find the DD RIS II FDE, but I'm to the point where I might just order an upper from DD for just the rail. Maybe you guys have some leads?
I did order an Insight M3X-700-A35 today for a decent price. Came with the dual switch, but I've noticed that the light head is different from the older SU-233 PVS heads. Maybe you guys can give me some insight as to why they changed the design? Also, is the Surefire Mini Scout M300B accurate for a clone? Thanks guys. http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/KL0AAOSwqu9U7hhS/$_57.JPG Your head is the newer LED, the checkered head is the old incandescent. The Surefire isn't a SOPMOD or mil issued part but they have been seen before so no one will knock you for it. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 10:59:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DontBuryMe]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdrake100:
Hi everyone. I've been collecting parts for a block ii for a few months now. Have yet to find the DD RIS II FDE, but I'm to the point where I might just order an upper from DD for just the rail. Maybe you guys have some leads?
I did order an Insight M3X-700-A35 today for a decent price. Came with the dual switch, but I've noticed that the light head is different from the older SU-233 PVS heads. Maybe you guys can give me some insight as to why they changed the design? Also, is the Surefire Mini Scout M300B accurate for a clone? Thanks guys. http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/KL0AAOSwqu9U7hhS/$_57.JPG Its an LED head, instead of the old incandescent one. ETA: Beat by one second. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 11:01:37 PM EDT
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So, the M3X in the photo above is clone correct with no issues?
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Posted: 3/1/2015 11:06:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdrake100:
So, the M3X in the photo above is clone correct with no issues? Yes it is. I'm actually getting one for my block II but it has the pistol "rocker" backplate so i'll need the dual switch panel and the rifle backplate that yours has. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 12:56:31 AM EDT
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So...anybody have an SU-230 they're willing to part with?
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Posted: 3/2/2015 12:58:18 AM EDT
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Should I get the VCAS sling padded or non-padded? I am thinking the padded one will be to bulky and to long. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:09:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Yes it is. I'm actually getting one for my block II but it has the pistol "rocker" backplate so i'll need the dual switch panel and the rifle backplate that yours has. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By sdrake100:
So, the M3X in the photo above is clone correct with no issues? Yes it is. I'm actually getting one for my block II but it has the pistol "rocker" backplate so i'll need the dual switch panel and the rifle backplate that yours has. Negative. the M3X/SU-233/PVS is incandescent not LED. the LED version will look the part but it is not clone correct. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:11:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeputySteel:
Should I get the VCAS sling padded or non-padded? I am thinking the padded one will be to bulky and to long. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Personal preference really. Most people prefer non-padded if they are going to use it with armor. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:19:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By G_MAN:
Negative. the M3X/SU-233/PVS is incandescent not LED. the LED version will look the part but it is not clone correct. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By G_MAN:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By sdrake100:
So, the M3X in the photo above is clone correct with no issues? Yes it is. I'm actually getting one for my block II but it has the pistol "rocker" backplate so i'll need the dual switch panel and the rifle backplate that yours has. Negative. the M3X/SU-233/PVS is incandescent not LED. the LED version will look the part but it is not clone correct. Dang. Seems like there are a lot of other higher lumen lights out there. Incandescent is old tech. I'm torn on staying clone correct, or deviating to a better lighting option. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:20:05 AM EDT
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I recommend non padded.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:28:08 AM EDT
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My humble submission...The lowers and uppers are not correct, but the M4A1 is a SOCOM BCM barrel. The BCM grip has been changed to an A2, and the BCM endplate has been changed to a CQD. Now to figure which optic to get...an ACOG TA31ECOS, Eotech w/magnifier or Elcan...
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:41:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WUPHF]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdrake100:
Dang. Seems like there are a lot of other higher lumen lights out there. Incandescent is old tech. I'm torn on staying clone correct, or deviating to a better lighting option. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdrake100:
Originally Posted By G_MAN:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By sdrake100:
So, the M3X in the photo above is clone correct with no issues? Yes it is. I'm actually getting one for my block II but it has the pistol "rocker" backplate so i'll need the dual switch panel and the rifle backplate that yours has. Negative. the M3X/SU-233/PVS is incandescent not LED. the LED version will look the part but it is not clone correct. Dang. Seems like there are a lot of other higher lumen lights out there. Incandescent is old tech. I'm torn on staying clone correct, or deviating to a better lighting option. Surefire Scout's have been seen quite often on issue guns. You're still "clone correct" going that route. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:43:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OilfieldTrash78:
My humble submission...The lowers and uppers are not correct, but the M4A1 is a SOCOM BCM barrel. The BCM grip has been changed to an A2, and the BCM endplate has been changed to a CQD. Now to figure which optic to get...an ACOG TA31ECOS, Eotech w/magnifier or Elcan... http://i.imgur.com/GIXh9xW.jpg?1 I'd definitely vote Elcan. 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:48:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RJeff21:
I'd definitely vote Elcan. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RJeff21:
Originally Posted By OilfieldTrash78:
My humble submission...The lowers and uppers are not correct, but the M4A1 is a SOCOM BCM barrel. The BCM grip has been changed to an A2, and the BCM endplate has been changed to a CQD. Now to figure which optic to get...an ACOG TA31ECOS, Eotech w/magnifier or Elcan... http://i.imgur.com/GIXh9xW.jpg?1 I'd definitely vote Elcan. LOL...that's what I would like...just need to find one!!! |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:16:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By G_MAN:
Negative. the M3X/SU-233/PVS is incandescent not LED. the LED version will look the part but it is not clone correct. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By G_MAN:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By sdrake100:
So, the M3X in the photo above is clone correct with no issues? Yes it is. I'm actually getting one for my block II but it has the pistol "rocker" backplate so i'll need the dual switch panel and the rifle backplate that yours has. Negative. the M3X/SU-233/PVS is incandescent not LED. the LED version will look the part but it is not clone correct. Calling incorrect over a bulb would be pretty anal don't you think? If he doesnt need an IR illuminator through his weaponlight i dont see this as an issue. That's almost on par with telling somebody their mag catch spring is clone incorrect. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:32:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WUPHF]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OilfieldTrash78:
LOL...that's what I would like...just need to find one!!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OilfieldTrash78:
Originally Posted By RJeff21:
Originally Posted By OilfieldTrash78:
My humble submission...The lowers and uppers are not correct, but the M4A1 is a SOCOM BCM barrel. The BCM grip has been changed to an A2, and the BCM endplate has been changed to a CQD. Now to figure which optic to get...an ACOG TA31ECOS, Eotech w/magnifier or Elcan... http://i.imgur.com/GIXh9xW.jpg?1 I'd definitely vote Elcan. LOL...that's what I would like...just need to find one!!! Are you looking for an honest to goodness .mil overrun SU-230, or are you content with a standard FDE civvy Elcan? If it's the latter, DSG has them in stock right now. They've got a decent military discount to boot. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:07:44 AM EDT
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I'm looking for a newer .mil overrun 230. Hard to find.
Wonder why Elcan doesn't make the .mil reticle available to the public. It's a cleaner reticle, and much easier to shoot and range with. There's a version of SpectreDR in black on Kerif with a "limited" reticle. It's close, but no cigar. 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:07:22 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdrake100:
So, the M3X in the photo above is clone correct with no issues? No, LED model wasn't part of the SOPMOD kit, but I have seen them issued (AF Security Forces). |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 11:51:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: witchhammr]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sdrake100:
I'm looking for a newer .mil overrun 230. Hard to find. Wonder why Elcan doesn't make the .mil reticle available to the public. It's a cleaner reticle, and much easier to shoot and range with. There's a version of SpectreDR in black on Kerif with a "limited" reticle. It's close, but no cigar. http://www.nitevis.com/images/Reticle_DFOV14-C3A_01.JPG Elcan will not release the MIL reticle on their Spectre DR's available to the public due to there agreement with the US military. Something to do with ITAR, as the Spectre is manufactured in Canada and exportable. The Civ version is not ITAR restricted. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:00:46 AM EDT
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I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like Eclans. They're cool and all, but I like 1x optics only. You can still kill anything 300m away easily and with practice you can get up to 5-600m without too much trouble. EOTech for life. Also although the 553 is on all the SOPMOD PPTs they've upgraded to the EXPS3 for the most part now. Waaaaay better option.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:31:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drb022:
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like Eclans. They're cool and all, but I like 1x optics only. You can still kill anything 300m away easily and with practice you can get up to 5-600m without too much trouble. EOTech for life. Also although the 553 is on all the SOPMOD PPTs they've upgraded to the EXPS3 for the most part now. Waaaaay better option. Problem is IDENTIFYING the threat at those distances. I can shoot iron sights out to 600m with a M16 and 1000 yds with a M14 but I can't ID a threat that far. Glad you have better eye sight then my old eyes. I still prefer the ACOGs over the Eclans but that's more of have two decades of using them. CD |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:35:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Problem is IDENTIFYING the threat at those distances. I can shoot iron sights out to 600m with a M16 and 1000 yds with a M14 but I can't ID a threat that far. Glad you have better eye sight then my old eyes. I still prefer the ACOGs over the Eclans but that's more of have two decades of using them. CD Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By drb022:
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like Eclans. They're cool and all, but I like 1x optics only. You can still kill anything 300m away easily and with practice you can get up to 5-600m without too much trouble. EOTech for life. Also although the 553 is on all the SOPMOD PPTs they've upgraded to the EXPS3 for the most part now. Waaaaay better option. Problem is IDENTIFYING the threat at those distances. I can shoot iron sights out to 600m with a M16 and 1000 yds with a M14 but I can't ID a threat that far. Glad you have better eye sight then my old eyes. I still prefer the ACOGs over the Eclans but that's more of have two decades of using them. CD Haha yeah thats true, ACOGs are great for that, and still a lot better than Eclans IMO. I feel like anything other than fixed magnification is a bit shaddy. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:49:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drb022:
Haha yeah thats true, ACOGs are great for that, and still a lot better than Eclans IMO. I feel like anything other than fixed magnification is a bit shaddy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drb022:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By drb022:
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like Eclans. They're cool and all, but I like 1x optics only. You can still kill anything 300m away easily and with practice you can get up to 5-600m without too much trouble. EOTech for life. Also although the 553 is on all the SOPMOD PPTs they've upgraded to the EXPS3 for the most part now. Waaaaay better option. Problem is IDENTIFYING the threat at those distances. I can shoot iron sights out to 600m with a M16 and 1000 yds with a M14 but I can't ID a threat that far. Glad you have better eye sight then my old eyes. I still prefer the ACOGs over the Eclans but that's more of have two decades of using them. CD Haha yeah thats true, ACOGs are great for that, and still a lot better than Eclans IMO. I feel like anything other than fixed magnification is a bit shaddy. Have you ever tried an Elcan or are you just going by what you see/read on the internet? |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:50:54 AM EDT
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Posted this under the Mk18 thread but it applies to the M4 series also.
Checking into the Mk18 Technical Repair Standard (Sep 12) that table been changed to 10,000 rd for barrel and bolt life instead of 6,000 (M4A1 TRS dated Jun 06). Here's the Mandatory Maintenance Schedule. 
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Posted: 3/3/2015 1:01:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: G_MAN]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Problem is IDENTIFYING the threat at those distances. I can shoot iron sights out to 600m with a M16 and 1000 yds with a M14 but I can't ID a threat that far. Glad you have better eye sight then my old eyes. I still prefer the ACOGs over the Eclans but that's more of have two decades of using them. CD Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By drb022:
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like Eclans. They're cool and all, but I like 1x optics only. You can still kill anything 300m away easily and with practice you can get up to 5-600m without too much trouble. EOTech for life. Also although the 553 is on all the SOPMOD PPTs they've upgraded to the EXPS3 for the most part now. Waaaaay better option. Problem is IDENTIFYING the threat at those distances. I can shoot iron sights out to 600m with a M16 and 1000 yds with a M14 but I can't ID a threat that far. Glad you have better eye sight then my old eyes. I still prefer the ACOGs over the Eclans but that's more of have two decades of using them. CD What are you talking about?!?! They're easy to identify and hit, they are all black and have 300, 400 and 500 in big bold letters underneath. Just ask the range officer if you have any more trouble. 
and What happen to "Kill 'em all, let God sort them out" ? they change the ROE? |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 5:29:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oxmav3rickxo:
Have you ever tried an Elcan or are you just going by what you see/read on the internet? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oxmav3rickxo:
Originally Posted By drb022:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By drb022:
I guess I'm the only one who doesn't like Eclans. They're cool and all, but I like 1x optics only. You can still kill anything 300m away easily and with practice you can get up to 5-600m without too much trouble. EOTech for life. Also although the 553 is on all the SOPMOD PPTs they've upgraded to the EXPS3 for the most part now. Waaaaay better option. Problem is IDENTIFYING the threat at those distances. I can shoot iron sights out to 600m with a M16 and 1000 yds with a M14 but I can't ID a threat that far. Glad you have better eye sight then my old eyes. I still prefer the ACOGs over the Eclans but that's more of have two decades of using them. CD Haha yeah thats true, ACOGs are great for that, and still a lot better than Eclans IMO. I feel like anything other than fixed magnification is a bit shaddy. Have you ever tried an Elcan or are you just going by what you see/read on the internet? I've used mil Eclans and was less than impressed. Can't say I've ever used a civi one though. Maybe they're better? Or maybe just everyone wants to look the part. I'd take an EOTech over the mil one any day for any situation though. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 7:48:15 PM EDT
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May have been answered before, but I'm gonna ask again. Does the Surefire 3 prong FH make the tuning fork ping noise?
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Posted: 3/3/2015 7:49:27 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewQ22:
May have been answered before, but I'm gonna ask again. Does the Surefire 3 prong FH make the tuning fork ping noise? Yes, all of mine do. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 7:52:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ankratz]
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RJeff21:
Yes, all of mine do. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RJeff21:
Originally Posted By drewQ22:
May have been answered before, but I'm gonna ask again. Does the Surefire 3 prong FH make the tuning fork ping noise? Yes, all of mine do. It's very minimal to the point you don't even notice or unless you're indoors function checking etc. It's no where near a vortex or anything like that. old school pic for fun 
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Posted: 3/3/2015 10:07:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Posted this under the Mk18 thread but it applies to the M4 series also. Checking into the Mk18 Technical Repair Standard (Sep 12) that table been changed to 10,000 rd for barrel and bolt life instead of 6,000 (M4A1 TRS dated Jun 06). Here's the Mandatory Maintenance Schedule. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0330_rz.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0332_rz.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0333_rz.jpg CD I see it says to replace all the bolt related parts at 10k, 15, 30.......... Why would you replace the bolt 5k rounds after the 10k replacement, then jump to a 15k replacement interval? |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:18:27 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
I see it says to replace all the bolt related parts at 10k, 15, 30.......... Why would you replace the bolt 5k rounds after the 10k replacement, then jump to a 15k replacement interval? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
I see it says to replace all the bolt related parts at 10k, 15, 30.......... Why would you replace the bolt 5k rounds after the 10k replacement, then jump to a 15k replacement interval? Because Army.
Originally Posted By RJeff21:
Originally Posted By drb022:
That was the block I ACOG I believe, the block II is the TA31F. But I'd still say that's better for cloning purposes than a T1. Although the T1's the shit, it's not exactly "clone correct." The TA31F, AFAIK, was not part of the SOPMOD program. The TA01NSN was in the original iteration of the SOPMOD kit, which was eventually replaced by the SU-237, which fell by the wayside in favor of the SU-230. Strictly SOPMOD speaking the NSN is more "correct" however the TA31F (or other variants, the Army M150 or USMC RCO-M4) are still in use by regular units so it's not uncommon for some of them to find their way onto SOF weapons. SOF units do not only procure their weapons/equipment through NSWC-Crane, or SOPMOD - they can also avail themselves of their home components' supply systems. If it is issued to conventional forces within that component, the SOF elements can get them, too, e.g. M68CCOs, AN/PVQ-31Bs (TA31RCO-M4CPs), and M150RCOs - and, though I cannot verify this, all logic would seem to suggest that it would be far cheaper to do it this way as well. The same thing can be seen with AN/PVS-14s in some units vice the "SOCOM" AN/PVS-18, etc. ~Augee |
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Posted: 3/4/2015 12:19:22 AM EDT
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Still a work in progress, debating between a new LAM or a suppressor. |
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Posted: 3/4/2015 12:38:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecurityForcesmember:
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm187/thomasangelini/IMG_1612_zpspmrws9me.jpg Still a work in progress, debating between a new LAM or a suppressor. Get both!
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Posted: 3/4/2015 2:31:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
I see it says to replace all the bolt related parts at 10k, 15, 30.......... Why would you replace the bolt 5k rounds after the 10k replacement, then jump to a 15k replacement interval? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Posted this under the Mk18 thread but it applies to the M4 series also. Checking into the Mk18 Technical Repair Standard (Sep 12) that table been changed to 10,000 rd for barrel and bolt life instead of 6,000 (M4A1 TRS dated Jun 06). Here's the Mandatory Maintenance Schedule. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0330_rz.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0332_rz.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0333_rz.jpg CD I see it says to replace all the bolt related parts at 10k, 15, 30.......... Why would you replace the bolt 5k rounds after the 10k replacement, then jump to a 15k replacement interval? It's just the way the data is setup. They could have left it blank after 10k, but instead put an R, cause if you notice other things say I and R in the 15k+ categories. |
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Posted: 3/4/2015 4:06:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joglee:
It's just the way the data is setup. They could have left it blank after 10k, but instead put an R, cause if you notice other things say I and R in the 15k+ categories. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joglee:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Posted this under the Mk18 thread but it applies to the M4 series also. Checking into the Mk18 Technical Repair Standard (Sep 12) that table been changed to 10,000 rd for barrel and bolt life instead of 6,000 (M4A1 TRS dated Jun 06). Here's the Mandatory Maintenance Schedule. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0330_rz.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0332_rz.jpg http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_0333_rz.jpg CD I see it says to replace all the bolt related parts at 10k, 15, 30.......... Why would you replace the bolt 5k rounds after the 10k replacement, then jump to a 15k replacement interval? It's just the way the data is setup. They could have left it blank after 10k, but instead put an R, cause if you notice other things say I and R in the 15k+ categories. Since I have no idea what the round count would be any way, but if I did I would inspect and replace at 10K as recommended. Gauge the parts and replace when out of spec. Every time I do a Technical Inspection a team figure 12 guys, 12ea M4A1s with 14.5" and then 12 ea 10.3" uppers. Then you add the pistols, sniper rifles, machine guns, 40mm Mk 47s, 84mm M3s etc. CD |
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