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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:39:54 AM EDT
[#1]
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Likely factory FN SOCOM 10.3's. |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:40:55 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Where do they get knuckleheads dumb enough to keep doing this? 
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:43:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MauserMatt:
No, they came from Crane as cut down 14.5s. I think that's the only way they come as of right now... That's all I've seen in the last year I've been here anyway Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MauserMatt:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Likely factory FN SOCOM 10.3's. |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:45:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MauserMatt:
No, they came from Crane as cut down 14.5s. I think that's the only way they come as of right now... That's all I've seen in the last year I've been here anyway Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MauserMatt:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Likely factory FN SOCOM 10.3's. |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:47:24 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Strange. IIRC, CD was getting FN 10.3" SOCOM profile bbls that were not chopped?. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By MauserMatt:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Likely factory FN SOCOM 10.3's.
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:50:51 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Yeah that's why I made my last answer. But then again, the FN barrels come absolutely slathered in oil. Matt's are dry. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By MauserMatt:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Likely factory FN SOCOM 10.3's. Nothing standard in .mil, I guess? |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:53:45 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Yes, and drilled for FSB/taper pins. Nothing standard in .mil, I guess? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Originally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Originally Posted By MauserMatt:
Originally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Likely factory FN SOCOM 10.3's. Nothing standard in .mil, I guess?
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:59:51 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoctorLove: I love FSPs. Always and always will. I have some rifles with Geissele rails, but all my FSP rifles are my favorites. Mod O was a logical choice. I cheated and went with an AAC M4 2000. In my eyes, it is the only 5.56 battle can. Don’t care if not correct. |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 12:55:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MauserMatt]
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971:
Strange. IIRC, CD was getting FN 10.3" SOCOM profile bbls that were not chopped?. CD and I may work at the same place... 
I'll have to check when I get back to the shop what the markings are on these. I assume they're FN though. |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 1:00:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Yeah that's why I made my last answer. But then again, the FN barrels come absolutely slathered in oil. Matt's are dry. These did come in a foil wrapper and then again wrapped in a piece of brown anti corrosion paper. But you're correct, they were all dry. I'll take better pictures of the barrels if CD doesn't beat me to it. (if you're interested that is) |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 1:00:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MauserMatt: Yep, we had a few of those left when I first got here a year ago. When they dried up, these were the replacements. CD and I may work at the same place...
I'll have to check when I get back to the shop what the markings are on these. I assume they're FN though.
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Posted: 7/15/2019 1:56:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Likely factory FN SOCOM 10.3's. FN 10.3"  Attached FileCD |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 5:31:55 PM EDT
[#13]
Added a matech to the stable. Guess I need to start another build??
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Posted: 7/15/2019 10:09:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Millennial]
[#14]
I managed to pick up a factory Colt 10.3" SOCOM profile for my build. Although I think it was a pull off from a monolithic Colt LE6945 upper because it didn't have taper pin holes drilled, or dimples, or M203 cuts. It had the factory colt oil covering everything and the factory finish on the threads all the way up to the muzzle and then had a recessed crown with chroming visible around the recess. So I'm 99% sure it's not a cut down.
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:22:03 PM EDT
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Picked up a 10.3 DD Barrel. Figured since it was new, it would have the correct gas port size. I was wrong, should I unload this and get the correct one? Would it technically fall under warranty for Daniel defense since it’s so over gassed?
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:27:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tacticool_Duck:
Picked up a 10.3 DD Barrel. Figured since it was new, it would have the correct gas port size. I was wrong, should I unload this and get the correct one? Would it technically fall under warranty for Daniel defense since it’s so over gassed? CD |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:28:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tacticool_Duck]
[#17]
Dbl tap
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:29:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: What size is it? I would call DD and have them correct if new. CD |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:40:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tacticool_Duck:
Appears to be .083 on calipers. I’ll be able to verify with work tools tomorrow, But 99% sure. I purchased it on EE. Not sure if DD will help but I’ll give it a try and see what they say since it’s brand new. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tacticool_Duck:
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: What size is it? I would call DD and have them correct if new. CD |
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Posted: 7/15/2019 11:42:28 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MILSPEC556:
Definitely use a pin gauge but it ain't looking good if you're getting .083. (IIRC old ones were .082") |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:23:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2019 6:24:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Conner378:
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Posted: 7/16/2019 8:21:33 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Conner378:
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Posted: 7/16/2019 10:29:56 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: Closed tine? Hows that working out? |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 10:40:07 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Conner378:
Its the warcomp version, which isnt my favorite. Would rather have just the closed tine. But it has the can on 99% of the time so I havent changed it. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:01:44 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
I was thinking about this the other day. With the open tines, obviously the blast baffle gets all the erosion. Some people suggest closed tine or brake to help with this. But that blast has to go somewhere. Is it going into the walls or shell? At least when it hits the baffle like it was designed, it can be repaired if needed. Curious on everybody's thoughts or data. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
Originally Posted By Conner378:
Its the warcomp version, which isnt my favorite. Would rather have just the closed tine. But it has the can on 99% of the time so I havent changed it.
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:01:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mister_Donut]
[#27]
Quote HistoryYour job seems like it could be a lot more fun than mine. At work, I got written up because some stupid snowflake was offended by images of firearms on my screen.
Question about the Elcans......the eye relief....do most guys dump the rear sights and push the Elcan as far back as it can go or do they just crane their neck as far forward as possible and make do, or dump the Elcans altogether and go with the Eotech+X3? My rifle is set up as a clone of someone else's rifle, and it looks great (at least in my opinion) in photos, but I'm not comfortable behind it and as a result, it sits in my safe most of the time. 
Colt Canada CANSOFCOM clone on the left, Mk18 clone on the right. 
Trying to decide if I should dump the Elcan and switch to an Eotech or Aimpoint or just dump the iron sight and move the Elcan (I know, not clone correct Elcan) further back. As it is now, my neck ends up like this whenever I get behind my rifle. 
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:06:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MILSPEC556]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut: Your job seems like it could be a lot more fun than mine. At work, I got written up because some stupid snowflake was offended by images of firearms on my screen. Question about the Elcans......the eye relief....do most guys dump the rear sights and push the Elcan as far back as it can go or do they just crane their neck as far forward as possible and make do, or dump the Elcans altogether and go with thr Eotech+X3? My rifle is set up as a clone of someone else's rifle, and it looks great (at least in my opinion) in photos, but I'm not comfortable behind it and as a result, it sits in my safe most of the time. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRaXX9ytdgw/XSQa2bRgFFI/AAAAAAAA448/QXYXwdzFghAn4nBY-TfPwOhyBWK3uDWYgCKgBGAs/s1600/P7087431.JPG Colt Canada CANSOFCOM clone on the left, Mk18 clone on the right. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5Uj_USStg8/XSQb_prgtTI/AAAAAAAA45Y/U37SSpMF5_IWZLoIgdEpzugo8UFYsxhdQCKgBGAs/s1600/P7087434.JPG Trying to decide if I should dump the Elcan and switch swtich to an Eotech or Aimpoint or just dump the iron sight and move the Elcan further back. As it is now, my neck ends up like this: https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/787/356/d6f.jpg ETA looks like you already have them anyways. There's your BUIS. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:20:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: I was thinking about this the other day. With the open tines, obviously the blast baffle gets all the erosion. Some people suggest closed tine or brake to help with this. But that blast has to go somewhere. Is it going into the walls or shell? At least when it hits the baffle like it was designed, it can be repaired if needed. Curious on everybody's thoughts or data. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:22:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut: Your job seems like it could be a lot more fun than mine. At work, I got written up because some stupid snowflake was offended by images of firearms on my screen. Question about the Elcans......the eye relief....do most guys dump the rear sights and push the Elcan as far back as it can go or do they just crane their neck as far forward as possible and make do, or dump the Elcans altogether and go with thr Eotech+X3? My rifle is set up as a clone of someone else's rifle, and it looks great (at least in my opinion) in photos, but I'm not comfortable behind it and as a result, it sits in my safe most of the time. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRaXX9ytdgw/XSQa2bRgFFI/AAAAAAAA448/QXYXwdzFghAn4nBY-TfPwOhyBWK3uDWYgCKgBGAs/s1600/P7087431.JPG Colt Canada CANSOFCOM clone on the left, Mk18 clone on the right. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5Uj_USStg8/XSQb_prgtTI/AAAAAAAA45Y/U37SSpMF5_IWZLoIgdEpzugo8UFYsxhdQCKgBGAs/s1600/P7087434.JPG Trying to decide if I should dump the Elcan and switch swtich to an Eotech or Aimpoint or just dump the iron sight and move the Elcan further back. As it is now, my neck ends up like this whenever I get behind my rifle. https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/787/356/d6f.jpg CD |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:44:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mister_Donut]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Suggest you go with what is comfortable and shootable for YOU. CD But yeah, makes little sense to have a rifle I'm not comfortable shooting. I'll try dumping the rear sight and push the Elcan back as MILSPEC556 suggested and as he mentioned, the Elcan's got the Rain sights anyway. I was just curious if anyone else didn't like the eye reliief on the Elcans, what their solution was. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 12:53:02 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Conner378:
With 4 prongs I there is noticeable wear which is what are on most of my guns. But i look at it as life is too short to worry about baffle wear as much as some do. Shoot it till it wears out and then give surefire a call. I will say when shooting with the warcomp with a can on, all the little blast holes get filled with carbon pretty rapidly. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 1:44:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut: Your job seems like it could be a lot more fun than mine. At work, I got written up because some stupid snowflake was offended by images of firearms on my screen. Question about the Elcans......the eye relief....do most guys dump the rear sights and push the Elcan as far back as it can go or do they just crane their neck as far forward as possible and make do, or dump the Elcans altogether and go with the Eotech+X3? My rifle is set up as a clone of someone else's rifle, and it looks great (at least in my opinion) in photos, but I'm not comfortable behind it and as a result, it sits in my safe most of the time. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRaXX9ytdgw/XSQa2bRgFFI/AAAAAAAA448/QXYXwdzFghAn4nBY-TfPwOhyBWK3uDWYgCKgBGAs/s1600/P7087431.JPG Colt Canada CANSOFCOM clone on the left, Mk18 clone on the right. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5Uj_USStg8/XSQb_prgtTI/AAAAAAAA45Y/U37SSpMF5_IWZLoIgdEpzugo8UFYsxhdQCKgBGAs/s1600/P7087434.JPG Trying to decide if I should dump the Elcan and switch to an Eotech or Aimpoint or just dump the iron sight and move the Elcan (I know, not clone correct Elcan) further back. As it is now, my neck ends up like this whenever I get behind my rifle. https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/787/356/d6f.jpg I dont find the elcan even usable unless its moved back to where I like. If im at a range and it gets to the point where my optics are all dead then im just going home |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 3:33:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mister_Donut]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 100roundclipazine:
Got rid of all my buis on my clones. Sorry but the 99051 will fail before my elcan does. I dont find the elcan even usable unless its moved back to where I like. If im at a range and it gets to the point where my optics are all dead then im just going home With my C7 clone, I have my Elcan (different model, C79, but equally crappy eye relief) practically all the way back, but that's because it's a clone of my work rifle :) 
My Mk18 and CANSOFCOM clones are basically copies of someone else's setups, so I guess it makes sense that I may not find someone else's set up comfortable. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 3:56:46 PM EDT
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I was always under the impression that Elcans had decent eye relief. Atleast compared to RCOs, which shooting NTCH was still easy to get on. (Until your on the back end of Golf 6 and it's your fourth run of the day cause you section is under TO'd)
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Posted: 7/16/2019 4:08:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: krdt]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
Yea I'm looking for 4 prongs. I'd rather have the baffle wear than the shell. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts:
Originally Posted By Conner378:
With 4 prongs I there is noticeable wear which is what are on most of my guns. But i look at it as life is too short to worry about baffle wear as much as some do. Shoot it till it wears out and then give surefire a call. I will say when shooting with the warcomp with a can on, all the little blast holes get filled with carbon pretty rapidly. Based on that, if it were purely just a 1 to 1 of longer baffle life equals longer can life, I'd say the SFCT is probably the way to go (or even a brake). But, the catch is, baffle life isn't the only consideration. Carbon buildup is probably going to kill it first anyway, and even if you address it every 5-10k as I do, there is still a certain amount you simply can't get out - it's melted copper or bi-metal dust, carbon triple baked; whatever it is, it ain't coming out with any method I know of. So, say using an SFCT or even a brake adds 5k to the life of the baffle - does that help if 25% or more of your volume is gone and your can is 3 or 4oz overweight? Besides, the blast baffle on the RC/SB is pretty damn beefy and actually thicker than the NT4. And I've seen enough pictures of high round count RCs that used a 4 prong to not be too worried that erosion is going to be the final nail in the performance coffin. Basically, use whichever you prefer. ETA: The only exception to the above might be the SFMB; the brake might indeed direct more blast against the walls. I don't know if it's any kind of significant concern as I don't have any experience shooting brakes with a can. If you're concerned about the baffle, I'd think the SFCT would be the best compromise - a more spread out blast that is easier on the baffle, yet still an effective flash hider without the downsides of a brake. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 4:18:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2019 4:27:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2019 4:31:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cagecode:
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Posted: 7/16/2019 4:50:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ2A: What color is that top rifle? Cerakote, Aervo, walmart special? Looks great |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 6:09:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZ2A: What color is that top rifle? Cerakote, Aervo, walmart special? Looks great |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 6:10:27 PM EDT
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Big Tex Outdoors has FDE SOCOM556-RCs (yes, RCs not RC2s) for $750 after code SOCOM in cart.
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Posted: 7/16/2019 7:00:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dyzastr]
[#43]
 Attached FileETA- want to paint this upper, but don’t necessarily want to paint the ris ii. Well, I mean I want to paint to paint the ris ii, just can’t commit. I usually have no problem paintin, but I’ve held back because this rail is the earlier lot no. marked rail that is also dated with my birthday. I think I’m gonna go for it when it stops raining. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 7:44:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut: Got it. Going to dump the BUIS when I get home tonight and give it a try. With my C7 clone, I have my Elcan (different model, C79, but equally crappy eye relief) practically all the way back, but that's because it's a clone of my work rifle :) https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GOz6fI-9H4o/XSQbTaHClKI/AAAAAAAA45I/fpi2MOCmkbgCtVYC_c1qj_SU2wn8MAw2gCKgBGAs/s1600/P7087443.JPG My Mk18 and CANSOFCOM clones are basically copies of someone else's setups, so I guess it makes sense that I may not find someone else's set up comfortable. I find it perfect for eye relief and head position and still being able to fondle the charging handle with monkey grip if I need to. Similar to your left elcan |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 7:57:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JLAudio]
[#45]
Any of you all in the market for a Surefire RC?
Big Tex Outdoors has FDE RC's in stock, use code "Socom" and they are 761.99 shipped. Killer deal! @Dyzastr |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 8:03:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio:
Any of you all in the market for a Surefire RC? Big Tex Outdoors has FDE RC's in stock, use code "Socom" and they are 761.99 shipped. Killer deal! |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 8:04:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio:
Any of you all in the market for a Surefire RC? Big Tex Outdoors has FDE RC's in stock, use code "Socom" and they are 761.99 shipped. Killer deal! Hand number 1: money I don't really need to be spending right now; hand number 2: will I ever get a chance at an RC at this price again? What to do, what to do :\. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 8:08:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krdt: Yeah, and dammit, dammit, dammit. No way I need to spend $961.99 (including stamp) right now - I gotta put a new roof on my house. And especially not for a can that, at this point, would mostly be just to have a spare. All the same, here I am... with one sitting in my cart, lol. Hand number 1: money I don't really need to be spending right now; hand number 2: will I ever get a chance at an RC at this price again? What to do, what to do :\. You know you will regret seeing them go. just do it! Every day i see you all posting RC's and I've regretted not FOing when AU had them on blowout. this is within a couple bucks of that price. ugh now i have 2 SB's and 1 RC pending. first world problems. |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 8:12:53 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio:
Any of you all in the market for a Surefire RC? Big Tex Outdoors has FDE RC's in stock, use code "Socom" and they are 761.99 shipped. Killer deal! @Dyzastr 
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Posted: 7/16/2019 8:48:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rothperson87]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio:
Any of you all in the market for a Surefire RC? Big Tex Outdoors has FDE RC's in stock, use code "Socom" and they are 761.99 shipped. Killer deal! @Dyzastr ETA: USPS can intercept before it goes out for delivery. RC or SB? |
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