Buddy is usually one of the nicest gents ever I happen to believe it is a build, if its not than none of us have builds as none of except to some degree Duffy's badass operation has a cnc machine and plastic molding capabilities.

Now as for the way I feel about your build....Its freaking awesome, I love it, so keep it up You guys sporting all these nice cases for the MRPs really make the "system" aspect shine....loving that for sure.

Badness is never going back....this is not trend nor is it a test, do not adjust your television sets, the quality and depth of the MRPs are absolutely better today than ever before and we have more awesome contributors to my favorite place on the silly internet as ever before. Look forward to learning about your MRP and your thoughts on it so now that your hear, don't be shy.

eta....forgot to ask, what model are your two barrels you have pic'd

The other barrel is a 16" 6.8 that I still need to ream out to SPCII, the 6.8 bolt is in the top right corner. If you know somebody that can do it, please let me know. I'm also in the process of securing a 12" 5.56 piston setup for it aswell. Thanks for the compliments too, it was built with inspiration from all the other beautiful MRP's in this thread. Keep the pics coming!

I thought it was a 16" 6.8 as I saw the carbine length gas on what appeared to be a 16" but figured it could possible be a 14.5" 5.56 w. then the carbine gas.

Anyway good stuff and on who specifically could ream the 6.8.....I have never needed a barrel reamed and had to have it performed but If I did I would prob. just send it to adco as I cannot imagine them not being able to do it properly and promptly.

Looks like your in the right gun as you have big plans....look forward to seeing them come to light

For sure if it quality and relatively tailor for the MRP system than I would think that most folks who spend the cheese for the already expensive MRPs would then get something that protects, stores and even organizes the MRP as a system/kit.

Def. think this could go places if done right as there is an unfilled need imho for it.

I am gonna give a LMT a shout today or tom. and see about getting their take on the whole old bolt/new barrel aspect as I have mated new bolts to new barrels and intended to maintain that policy however on a LMT/BCM/Colt bolt that has seen less than a few hundred rds., I find it hard to buy another $75 shipped BCM bolt for a new barrel and moreover find it hard to believe it would be merited to do so. I am mrp sponge so no info learned is bad and I think this is given a relatively clear answer could help folks who run many barrels and such in the future.

Food for thought.....

So while trying to conjure up another excuse to own a stretch and knowing that sooner rather than later I will have a sbr stamp.....

I cannot help but to continue to think that I might try running the stretch chassis on sbr'd lower...taking a 14.5" carbine 5.56 and chopping in down to 13.7" and re-contouring it down to mid .60" area and running a pws tto. You would only see the pws tto sticking out from the stetch so the entire actual barrel would be completely guarded and the overall barrel would be incredibly light yet still have 14.5" m4 type performance and range. Its similar to the noveske infidel that for whatever crazy reason run the noveske pig. and uses many times a vis rifle length.

Armed....guinea pig???, you can throw kac dimples on the above barrel if you want to as well.... just sayin man, guinea pigs are cool

WORKI IN PROGRESS, Unless I'm wrong, design, etc in this undustry is wide open from the patent standpoint, change a stitch, add one, type, change a zipper and you are free––I want some free ones when they are made!


Ok, started scribling down some idea's to start. Once I do get the spare 6.8 barrel in, I will lay everything out on some paper, trace it and decide the configuration of the pouches, etc. Now, detail will dictate cost on this and design ease, modularity, etc.

I think when designed as a "kit" a two sided case that has a central zippered opening for both sides that when unzipped, fold flat with the orientation of both sideS facing "outward". Which means when carried, both sides will face "up".

Let's refer to side #1 for the weapon, to maximize space, will start with a 36" x 12" to allow a collapsing Crane/lLMTstock and up to 18" barrel.

Side # 2 will be for accessories.

Side 1 will consist of loop surface to allow for customization depending on weapon configuration and other items carried. For instance if youR rig is an A2 stock with 18" barrel, you can break it down and still fit it in.

Side 2-for cost I was thinking of certain pouches being fixed. this means that it would be a lot cheaper to sew two panels together vs. making individual ones.

Idea for barrel pouches, two sizes and expandable via a velcro flap similiar to the ones used in some mag pouches(adjustable lids) with maybe integral spare bolt pouch. 12-16" and 16-20". If one spare barrel carried, the smaller one can be for the torque wrench.

Ok, layout
1. Weapon SIDE 1
2.Bipod SIDE 1
3. Optic(s) SIDE 1
4.Magazine(s) one in SIDE 1 (4A), spares in SIDE 2(4B)
5. Light (G2/M600 max size) SIDE 1
6. Tools (torque wrench, etc.) SIDE 2
7. Cleaning (Otis type/size) SIDE 2
8. Barrel(s) SIDE 2 (8A/B)
9. Misc. (ammo/parts) SIDE 2
10. Sling SIDE 1

Basically, operational things in side 1 and support in 2.

Concerning side 2 and the fixed pouches, think of a pants leg with it's cargo pocket, just choose the size and sew the two panels together. Without a picture, imagine one side of #2 with two barrel pouches(8A/8B) stacked and two sized pouches(#6 & 7) on top of them, being approx 3" for each barrel and a 5-6" pouch height, 5-10" wide). The other side(right) could either be modular with loop material to allow for the mag pouches(4B) and misc pouch(9)

Of course, I will discuus all of this with the shop and work it out in regards to set up, etc. If the pouches are all hook backed, it would allow for you to buy them when you need them and adjust the case accordingly. On side 1 the hook strips and the backer plates with adjustable straps would be the best I think. Maybe even a pouch for optics. Any sensitive items could have 1/8 or 1/4" closed cell foam for padding.

Idea's?

Oh yeah I forgot to respond to this.....If ADCO, arguably the best place to get barrel mods done with will not ream these 6.8 barrels that should say everything that needs to be said about reaming them in the first place. After hearing that, no doubt I would not ream these mrp 6.8s, and for whatever reason ADCO wont touch them, I am inclined to believe its for a good reason. Oh how the 6.8 bewilders the crap outta me

Great kit as usual. IM sent.

Cheers

Trident, Looks like you want one to carry 2 weapons and extra stuff? I won't have time until next week to get some poster board, lay out some things and trace it out. I'll "make" pouches, etc out of another color to "shape" and move around the poster board, sized to the dimensions.

This will take time and I guess depending on who makes it, the cost, etc will be dependant on how many they think they can make. I'm not getting into any type of number gathering, etc. i would expect the cost to be a bit more than a normal case, we will see.

I've been a busy boy––next week you will see the incubation period of 2 MRP's that had to much time on their hands!

Mark

I'll have to lay out the patterns and idea's to see what the best options are. I guess the big thing will be how many can they make and is it worth their while. Unless there will be a bunch of them most places won't touch it.

I do think it's possible to get something done, we'll see!

London Bridege Trading did make a nice case long ago that was made to carry up to 4 short barrel blasters, had 4 compartments, zippered. I think it wa sa contract item over run that I grabbed from them and ended up trading it and regretting it. That would've carried two broken down plus some loose items in pouches as it didn't have tie downs, molle, etc.

So two options
1-One weapon and related equipment
2-Two weapons and related equipment

I would like to consider the big bore next year also, it's a hard sell for me since I have the bolt guns.

My only concern with a two weapon case is the weight and size starts creaping up there. I have seen some of the deep Pelican cases to where someone made two "platforms" The top one had pull handles and a plywood base which was padded to protect the top of the bottom platform. They used closed cell foam custom cut to hold specific items. Tons of options.

And wouldn't you know, I have a 1650 which I had 8 pieces of pick and pluck which I gave away! Could've used that to experiment, dang

Ok, maybe the best option is to do a three compartment case, similiar to any typical padded weapons case now available. Molle rows on two and loop on the third for accesories. Have a system of tie downs for the molle and hook/loop versions at various lengths and configuartions. Instead of or in addition to a set sized case, a "pad" that is removable from the tie down to wrap around an item, these can be various lengths to accomodate different sizes.

Maybe just do all loop and leave it all to the end user that way all pouches, tie downs etc can be used wherever.

I think that the barrel sleeves need to be padded,like the muzzle protectors BHI or Eagle makes

progress!

ok,

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need length of certain items

18" 5.56 w/ Crane stock both collapsed
16" 7.62 w/ Crane stock
consider the ext/g tube and muzzle device for barrels
10.5 barrel
12.5 barrel
16
18
20

Which AAC can were you using? TIA

LOVE THIS STUFF....damn I drooled on description of the 10.5" w. AAC can, that sounds as good as it gets!!.....which model AAC do you own and are you gonna make us ask for multiple pictures or what