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AL, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2014 7:37:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: Update: SEAL recce finished. Just waiting for my 12th Model; should be approved sometime this fall. Scope gets painted once I'm sure I like it. http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce3_zpsb152ab72.jpeg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce2_zpsca2001cc.jpeg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce1_zps99e03ab9.jpeg Inspiration: http://i55.tinypic.com/eisbp1.jpg Nicely done,sir. |
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Posted: 6/7/2014 8:06:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By secretwheelman: I think I like that better than the 15-22 Holland. Nicely done,sir. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By secretwheelman: Originally Posted By RTUtah: Update: SEAL recce finished. Just waiting for my 12th Model; should be approved sometime this fall. Scope gets painted once I'm sure I like it. http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce3_zpsb152ab72.jpeg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce2_zpsca2001cc.jpeg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce1_zps99e03ab9.jpeg Inspiration: http://i55.tinypic.com/eisbp1.jpg Nicely done,sir. Thanks! To be fair, the Holland wasn't ever really finished, and the one 02overland put together looks AWESOME. But I really dig this little shooter; it's got a great balance to it and I can't wait for the can to come through. Only thing I hate about 15-22s are the magazines. Why in the hell did S&W make them so long and awkward compared to standard USGI mags when they STILL don't hold 30 rounds? They should've just made them the same damn length.  |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2014 3:27:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mrc44]
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nevermind my rifle is not a 16" barrel so it doesn't qualify - pics removed
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Posted: 6/7/2014 3:42:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mrc44:
nevermind my rifle is not a 16" barrel so it doesn't qualify - pics removed That's cool but there are plenty of 14.5's in here. |
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Posted: 6/7/2014 3:44:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hydra-shokz:
That's cool but there are plenty of 14.5's in here. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hydra-shokz:
Originally Posted By mrc44:
nevermind my rifle is not a 16" barrel so it doesn't qualify - pics removed That's cool but there are plenty of 14.5's in here. It was just a 14.5"? Hell post that bitch back up... Like Hydra said, there have been plenty of 14.5's posted in here 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2014 7:02:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slowkota1:
It was just a 14.5"? Hell post that bitch back up... Like Hydra said, there have been plenty of 14.5's posted in here Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slowkota1:
Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz:
Originally Posted By mrc44:
nevermind my rifle is not a 16" barrel so it doesn't qualify - pics removed That's cool but there are plenty of 14.5's in here. It was just a 14.5"? Hell post that bitch back up... Like Hydra said, there have been plenty of 14.5's posted in here Well after reading what exactly a "recce" rifle is, it doesn't meet quite a few of the specs. I don't have a SS heavy profile barrel or"match grade barrel". It is 1/8 twist and PWS does have accurate .223 wylde barrels but I would rather not be "that guy" . Plus it's gas piston which is definitely not recce. Thanks for the support though, I'm going to leave it to the dudes who worked hard at putting together an actual recce replica |
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Posted: 6/7/2014 7:32:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: slowkota1]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mrc44:
Well after reading what exactly a "recce" rifle is, it doesn't meet quite a few of the specs. I don't have a SS heavy profile barrel or"match grade barrel". It is 1/8 twist and PWS does have accurate .223 wylde barrels but I would rather not be "that guy" . Plus it's gas piston which is definitely not recce. Thanks for the support though, I'm going to leave it to the dudes who worked hard at putting together an actual recce replica Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mrc44:
Originally Posted By slowkota1:
Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz:
Originally Posted By mrc44:
nevermind my rifle is not a 16" barrel so it doesn't qualify - pics removed That's cool but there are plenty of 14.5's in here. It was just a 14.5"? Hell post that bitch back up... Like Hydra said, there have been plenty of 14.5's posted in here Well after reading what exactly a "recce" rifle is, it doesn't meet quite a few of the specs. I don't have a SS heavy profile barrel or"match grade barrel". It is 1/8 twist and PWS does have accurate .223 wylde barrels but I would rather not be "that guy" . Plus it's gas piston which is definitely not recce. Thanks for the support though, I'm going to leave it to the dudes who worked hard at putting together an actual recce replica Meh,,, I think there is ONE guy (PatriotMan) on here that cloned the "Unicorn" SEAL Recce... Lilja barrel, NF scope, KAC rail, T-1 offset RDS, atlas bipod... And as sweet as it is, it's only really accurate to that ONE operator's set-up, and that actually isn't the clone of the "Unicorn" rifle posted by an NF rep. Theres a shit ton of wiggle room in the "Recce" thread... Just as long as the sumbitch doesn't have an M4 barrel profile, 16"- 14.5" barrel length (13.7" and even 12.5" have been posted, and haven't been shunned!) With a Variable powered scope (1-4x min, but hell I don't even have glass on mine yet!!! lol) Free Float handguard, and absolutely no Front sight post!!! Oh yeah, and usually a bipod attached... I've got one, but usually shoot without it on a bag! Some of the the M4A1 SOPMOD Block II with variable power scopes (Leupold Mk8) are even Recce set-ups... We accept them, but an M4A1 with a different barrel or FH isn't accepted by them! lol 
ETA: Pic thread Still waiting on glass... Vortex PST 2.5-10x44 and LT104 getting ordered next friday... 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2014 11:10:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fastfoot]
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My bad... I guess a 16 inch barreled, carbine gassed , free floated, 1/8 twist w/ acog don't fit if it has a m4 profile.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 6/8/2014 2:11:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/8/2014 2:14:32 AM EDT
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Noveske recce nsr with battle comp 2.0
Eotech exps3 Inforce wml B5 systems stock Geisslee ssa LOVE IT 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 6/8/2014 4:07:11 PM EDT
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I bought my Gen 2 lower back from my buddy, it's a perfect fit for this gun
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OK, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2014 6:23:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2014 2:24:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CtSmshr:
I bought my Gen 2 lower back from my buddy, it's a perfect fit for this gun
http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a584/GudOlBoy1/20140608_152655_zps6a4fd2ee.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a584/GudOlBoy1/20140608_151837_zpsfb710c9c.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a584/GudOlBoy1/20140608_151909_zpsec72d273.jpg I love it! Looks great! |
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Posted: 6/12/2014 4:04:10 PM EDT
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I saw this was discussed a number of pages back but I wanted to see if those with experience could elaborate.
I currently have a NF 2.5-10x24. How does the x32 compare? How much more of a "forgiving" optic is it vs. the x24? I love the physical size of the x24 but for me it requires very consistent head position. I found myself fatigued after a longer shooting session. If the x32 offers a considerably larger eye box then I would consider sacrificing the size of the x24. |
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Posted: 6/12/2014 4:44:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: Thanks! To be fair, the Holland wasn't ever really finished, and the one 02overland put together looks AWESOME. But I really dig this little shooter; it's got a great balance to it and I can't wait for the can to come through. Only thing I hate about 15-22s are the magazines. Why in the hell did S&W make them so long and awkward compared to standard USGI mags when they STILL don't hold 30 rounds? They should've just made them the same damn length. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: Originally Posted By secretwheelman: Originally Posted By RTUtah: Update: SEAL recce finished. Just waiting for my 12th Model; should be approved sometime this fall. Scope gets painted once I'm sure I like it. http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce3_zpsb152ab72.jpeg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce2_zpsca2001cc.jpeg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/RTUtah/ARs/sealrecce1_zps99e03ab9.jpeg Inspiration: http://i55.tinypic.com/eisbp1.jpg Nicely done,sir. Thanks! To be fair, the Holland wasn't ever really finished, and the one 02overland put together looks AWESOME. But I really dig this little shooter; it's got a great balance to it and I can't wait for the can to come through. Only thing I hate about 15-22s are the magazines. Why in the hell did S&W make them so long and awkward compared to standard USGI mags when they STILL don't hold 30 rounds? They should've just made them the same damn length.  I prefer the 10rnd mags for just that reason.  |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2014 10:41:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: OneRanger]
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Couple new things, Salient Arms match billet upper and lower receiver, and HSP WML w/the new Tango Down light sight mount (Review is in the sight/optics forum)
Review 
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Posted: 6/12/2014 11:34:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OneRanger:
Couple new things, Salient Arms match billet upper and lower receiver, and HSP WML w/the new Tango Down light sight mount (Review is in the sight/optics forum) Review https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10455212_10202398081333595_3842546055939457783_n.jpg Nice! I'm glad to see more folks using the TRIM. I feel it is very underrated. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 6/13/2014 9:09:23 AM EDT
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This is my take on the Recce build and one of my favorite builds, super accurate and CQB capable.
Spikes Punisher lower and upper DD Lite Rail 12" ALG single chamber brake waiting to replace A2 Wilson Combat 16" Recon barrel mid gas and WC .750 gas block, .840 under hand guard Wilson Combat m16 BCG and heavy buffer. Wilson Combat lower parts kit and buffer assembly. RRA 2 stage NM trigger Magpul K2 grip and Mbus flips. Vltor imod stock, works good for my wife since shorter LOP and K2 grip brings her hand closer to trigger. Glass is Vortex Viper PST 1x4 illuminated MOA reticle in a QD Burris PEPR. Probably replace PEPR with an ADM or something lighter, but this works great for $60 at Palmetto memorial sale. 
These groups were all shot with remanufactured Ultramax 55gr Nosler's that I hunt with. I'm sure with good 69gr Sierra Match Kings it will be a laser beam :). This is at 250 yards off bags, other two bullets were directly above the paper stuck in the wood back stop. 
These next two at 100 yards with the same Ultramax 55gr Nosler's. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2014 9:31:17 PM EDT
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Does anyone know where I can find the posts from the Nightforce rep and patriot_man?
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Posted: 6/15/2014 8:18:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels:
Does anyone know where I can find the posts from the Nightforce rep and patriot_man? Page 4 for the NF guy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/303894_Pic_Request__Recce_style_rifles.html&page=4 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2014 9:43:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slowkota1:
Page 4 for the NF guy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/303894_Pic_Request__Recce_style_rifles.html&page=4 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slowkota1:
Originally Posted By DackJaniels:
Does anyone know where I can find the posts from the Nightforce rep and patriot_man? Page 4 for the NF guy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/303894_Pic_Request__Recce_style_rifles.html&page=4 Thank you. But where are the pictures I've been seeing? |
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Posted: 6/15/2014 10:17:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels:
Thank you. But where are the pictures I've been seeing? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels:
Originally Posted By slowkota1:
Originally Posted By DackJaniels:
Does anyone know where I can find the posts from the Nightforce rep and patriot_man? Page 4 for the NF guy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/303894_Pic_Request__Recce_style_rifles.html&page=4 Thank you. But where are the pictures I've been seeing? Lawman734 is the poster... http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=6&f=5&t=355946 |
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Posted: 6/18/2014 10:20:42 AM EDT
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Great to be back. This was from a fun day getting dopes out to 600 on some of my Recce guns.
KAC Recce 
HK416 Recce 
Lilja barrel Recce 
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Posted: 6/19/2014 8:46:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By new-arguy: Great to be back. This was from a fun day getting dopes out to 600 on some of my Recce guns. KAC Recce https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/1623680_754873607875870_1494215867_n.jpg HK416 Recce https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/1660596_754873281209236_198151320_n.jpg Lilja barrel Recce https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/1511546_754872847875946_683189666_n.jpg More pics of that last rig; looks a bit like a SEAL recce clone.
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Posted: 6/19/2014 10:20:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By new-arguy:
Great to be back. This was from a fun day getting dopes out to 600 on some of my Recce guns. KAC Recce https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/1623680_754873607875870_1494215867_n.jpg HK416 Recce https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/1660596_754873281209236_198151320_n.jpg Lilja barrel Recce https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/1511546_754872847875946_683189666_n.jpg I don't think I like you anymore. Pure jealousy.  Very nice weapons. WHich is your fave? (If you could have just one you greedy bastard.) 
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Posted: 6/19/2014 10:45:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
More pics of that last rig; looks a bit like a SEAL recce clone. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
Originally Posted By new-arguy:
Great to be back. This was from a fun day getting dopes out to 600 on some of my Recce guns. KAC Recce https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/1623680_754873607875870_1494215867_n.jpg HK416 Recce https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/1660596_754873281209236_198151320_n.jpg Lilja barrel Recce https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/1511546_754872847875946_683189666_n.jpg More pics of that last rig; looks a bit like a SEAL recce clone. It's supposed to be a SEAL Recce... MSTN built this upper sometime around 2004 or so. It uses a Crane contract Lilja barrel with Vortex FH, 12" FF RAS and QD mount from KAC. It's built on an LMT upper and has a PRI gas buster. NightForce 2.5-10x24 scope in a LaRue mount with an offset Dr Optic. LMT Lower with SOPMOD stock, Geissele SSA-E and a BCM grip. 
That's a friend of mine, Manny, shooting it at a local SPR/DMR match that happens over here once in a while. Great gun! Honestly though, although I'm so happy to ave a couple of those NightForce 2.5-10x24 optics (the other is on the pictured 416 Recce), they're not my favorite scope. Awesome to be so small and short and still have 10x, but the small objective makes eye position more critical than other scopes. It's easy to get scope shadow, Hard to pic a favorite, each of them are really cool and unique in their own way for one reason or another. |
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Posted: 6/19/2014 10:49:28 PM EDT
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Very cool. Tell me about the rifle on the floor next to the SEAL Recce - looks like a 16" barrel and an A1 stock...
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Posted: 6/19/2014 10:57:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Very cool. Tell me about the rifle on the floor next to the SEAL Recce - looks like a 16" barrel and an A1 stock... That's a pretty traditional MK12 Mod0. Maybe the angle is making it looks smaller than it is? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2014 3:15:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/20/2014 10:43:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spartan-Racing:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/OMEGANOX/MK116_zps1d2994e4.jpg Badass scope! 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2014 11:28:01 AM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2014 11:45:48 AM EDT
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Who makes that mount again..?
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Posted: 6/20/2014 12:50:34 PM EDT
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Who's using an AFG-1 or AFG-2 on their bipod equipped rifle, with rifle length+ handguard?
Pics? Wanting to add an AFG to my rifle, just not sure if I should go with a "1" or "2" with the bipod 
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IA, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2014 1:13:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Maack:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HV59tG2_4Mg/U6RRnDDgAKI/AAAAAAAAA7A/DfD4dMA2ioM/s1600/RECCE3.jpg Details/specs? Killer looking rig |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2014 2:57:05 PM EDT
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16" Rainier Arms Match barrel, SF brake, 13" BCM KMR (I really like this rail), BCM grip, Magpul STR stock.
BCG is also from Rainier. Geissele SD3G trigger. Dueck Defense RTS. Leupold Mark 8 1-8 in a LT SPR-E mount. Harris HBRM-S bipod. |
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Posted: 6/21/2014 5:15:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slowkota1:
Lawman734 is the poster... http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=6&f=5&t=355946 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slowkota1:
Originally Posted By DackJaniels:
Originally Posted By slowkota1:
Originally Posted By DackJaniels:
Does anyone know where I can find the posts from the Nightforce rep and patriot_man? Page 4 for the NF guy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/303894_Pic_Request__Recce_style_rifles.html&page=4 Thank you. But where are the pictures I've been seeing? Lawman734 is the poster... http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=6&f=5&t=355946 Also on Pages 53 and 55 of this thread |
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Posted: 6/22/2014 2:00:31 AM EDT
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Love this thread!! The Recce/recon rifle is my favorite AR configuration by far.
Here is my Recce, completed yesterday and test fired today:  " />
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PSA upper Shaw 16" fluted SS barrel 1/9 Wylde Nickel Boron BCG Midwest Industries 10" free float rails Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 ADM Recon mount Harris bipod/notched legs/GGG adapter Stream light polytac/Vltor thumbscrew mount Troy rail covers Troy modular vertical grip (sometimes) PSA lower/LPK Magpul CTR stock Magpul MIAD Soon to add: Geissele trigger B5/LMT Sopmod Gear Sector light mount Troy BUIS Suppressor I'm also probably going to go to a 12" rail and scout mount. Also considering ditching the Harris for an Atlas bipod. That's down the road though. So far I'm loving this rifle. Shot 180 rounds today and was very happy with the results. Can't wait to see what a Geissele does for group size
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/22/2014 4:04:12 PM EDT
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My parts and pieces collection resembles an actual rifle, a really nice shooting one at that.
It has an Adams Arms Piston with a Walther Lothar 16" barrel and a RRA 2 stage trigger. The Atlas belongs elsewhere, but I think the SWFA 1-6 will stay (that way i wont be tempted to sell it) A good friend from my days in the USAF has staked claim to it with the idea that he will actually buy it from me someday. (im not holding my breath) 
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USA
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Posted: 6/22/2014 10:24:06 PM EDT
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Here is my humble submission - a sort of recce-inspired rifle, I think.
LMT Defender 2000 upper/lower in .223 Wylde with mid-length gas Douglas Premium/CLE barrel 16", matched bolt Geissele ALG ACT Combat Trigger Geissele 10" Super Modular Rail Black Magpul BUIS Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark AR with RRA cantilever mount (yeah, I know I'm bridging and I'm ok with it) Magpul foregrip http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj606/tperkins_esq/PTPR/PTPR05_zps89d4048f.jpg Got the scope zero'd and that's about it so far, but .... I like it. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/23/2014 1:35:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/25/2014 11:30:11 AM EDT
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NF 2.5-10x24
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Posted: 6/25/2014 12:30:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JarHead94]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WideFlange:
My parts and pieces collection resembles an actual rifle, a really nice shooting one at that. It has an Adams Arms Piston with a Walther Lothar 16" barrel and a RRA 2 stage trigger. The Atlas belongs elsewhere, but I think the SWFA 1-6 will stay (that way i wont be tempted to sell it) A good friend from my days in the USAF has staked claim to it with the idea that he will actually buy it from me someday. (im not holding my breath) http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b499/WideFlange1/imagejpg5_zpsa9807d14.jpg What does the hive think? I'll tell ya what I think....so get ready!
I was about to stick a high-dollar barrel on my 6920, since I was already putting on an expensive PRI free-float tube. A guy that was helping me do the build insisted I shoot the stock M4 barrel first before I spent more money than needed. I did as he suggested, and to my surprise it shot so good as is, that an 18" match barrel couldn't be justified at the time. So, kudos to you for not getting rid of something that works just because the build list requires it! I guess everyone will say ours aren't really "recce" type rifles without the 18" match barrel, and I am sure they are right, however, to the untrained eye, you can't tell what barrel I have by casual glance, and certainly not by looking at the groups it shoots. I'm happy with mine. I do need an Geiselle or at least and RRA NM trigger. I just can't afford it right now. I am thinking about ditching the PEPR mounts for LaRue or ADM in the near future. I am tickled as a pig in poop with the MTAC scope, however, I am thinking of stepping up the 1.5x-6x version. |
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Posted: 6/25/2014 12:32:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By new-arguy:
NF 2.5-10x24 https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/1555541_736433579719873_1903008102_n.jpg SWEET optic! I am sure the price is more than I can spend at the moment, but how's the reticle? |
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Posted: 6/25/2014 12:44:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: new-arguy]
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Two of those are mine and both have NPR2 reticles, which work fine. A friend, Jboy on here, has one with the FC2 reticle and dislikes it. Each of us purchased these when they were in production, so did not have to pay the collectors item prices. I doubt I would. I like having these scopes because of their compact size and light weight, and they are the proper optics on my SEAL Recce and 416 Recce. But it's small objective lens means a smaller FOV and tighter restrictions on how much your head can move behind the optic. Not a great picture, but this is the view through it at targets that are 700, 800, 900 and 1000 yards
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Posted: 6/25/2014 3:00:24 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By new-arguy:
Two of those are mine and both have NPR2 reticles, which work fine. A friend, Jboy on here, has one with the FC2 reticle and dislikes it. Each of us purchased these when they were in production, so did not have to pay the collectors item prices. I doubt I would. I like having these scopes because of their compact size and light weight, and they are the proper optics on my SEAL Recce and 416 Recce. But it's small objective lens means a smaller FOV and tighter restrictions on how much your head can move behind the optic. Not a great picture, but this is the view through it at targets that are 700, 800, 900 and 1000 yards https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1014002_754874844542413_66245114_n.jpg Do you have any experience with the x32? I've recently tried the x24 and wasn't pleased with the "eye box" forgiveness as you pointed out. I'm going to try the x32 and see if it offers a considerable improvement. I love the x24 for the compact aspect but it punishes you for poor head position. I see that the x42 would be the most forgiving but I can't get myself to put that big bell on my rifle. I hope the x32 is the sweet spot. |
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Posted: 6/25/2014 3:11:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: new-arguy]
[#46]
I do not own one of the x32 NightForce optics, but a friend of mine does. I do own a Leupold 2.5-8x36. Neither my friend with his NF 2.50-10x32, or myself with the Leup have had any issues with them, but we both have pointed out how critical eye position is on the 2.5-10x24 model.
NF 2.5-10x32 on top Leupold 3.5-10x40 in the middle Leupold 2.5-8x36 on bottom 
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Posted: 6/25/2014 3:13:12 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RussellAthletic:
Do you have any experience with the x32? I've recently tried the x24 and wasn't pleased with the "eye box" forgiveness as you pointed out. I'm going to try the x32 and see if it offers a considerable improvement. I love the x24 for the compact aspect but it punishes you for poor head position. I see that the x42 would be the most forgiving but I can't get myself to put that big bell on my rifle. I hope the x32 is the sweet spot. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RussellAthletic:
Originally Posted By new-arguy:
Two of those are mine and both have NPR2 reticles, which work fine. A friend, Jboy on here, has one with the FC2 reticle and dislikes it. Each of us purchased these when they were in production, so did not have to pay the collectors item prices. I doubt I would. I like having these scopes because of their compact size and light weight, and they are the proper optics on my SEAL Recce and 416 Recce. But it's small objective lens means a smaller FOV and tighter restrictions on how much your head can move behind the optic. Not a great picture, but this is the view through it at targets that are 700, 800, 900 and 1000 yards https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1014002_754874844542413_66245114_n.jpg Do you have any experience with the x32? I've recently tried the x24 and wasn't pleased with the "eye box" forgiveness as you pointed out. I'm going to try the x32 and see if it offers a considerable improvement. I love the x24 for the compact aspect but it punishes you for poor head position. I see that the x42 would be the most forgiving but I can't get myself to put that big bell on my rifle. I hope the x32 is the sweet spot. The 32 does have a little more forgiveness. As well as a slightly noticeable improvement at dawn and dusk. The 42 would probably be awesome, but IMO it's too big for an AR platform. Maybe a 308 AR or a SCAR-H |
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Posted: 6/25/2014 4:55:34 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By new-arguy:
I do not own one of the x32 NightForce optics, but a friend of mine does. I do own a Leupold 2.5-8x32. Neither my friend with his NF 2.50-10x32, or myself with the Leup have had any issues with them, but we both have pointed out how critical eye position is on the 2.5-10x24 model. NF 2.5-10x32 on top Leupold 3.5-10x40 in the middle Leupold 2.5-8x32 on bottom https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10407513_829570527072844_3196788071142155992_n.jpg Not trying to split hairs, but your Leupold is a 2.5-8x36, not x32....correct?
I love my x24 NF scopes though. |
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Posted: 6/25/2014 4:58:53 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy:
The 32 does have a little more forgiveness. As well as a slightly noticeable improvement at dawn and dusk. The 42 would probably be awesome, but IMO it's too big for an AR platform. Maybe a 308 AR or a SCAR-H Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy:
Originally Posted By RussellAthletic:
Originally Posted By new-arguy:
Two of those are mine and both have NPR2 reticles, which work fine. A friend, Jboy on here, has one with the FC2 reticle and dislikes it. Each of us purchased these when they were in production, so did not have to pay the collectors item prices. I doubt I would. I like having these scopes because of their compact size and light weight, and they are the proper optics on my SEAL Recce and 416 Recce. But it's small objective lens means a smaller FOV and tighter restrictions on how much your head can move behind the optic. Not a great picture, but this is the view through it at targets that are 700, 800, 900 and 1000 yards https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1014002_754874844542413_66245114_n.jpg Do you have any experience with the x32? I've recently tried the x24 and wasn't pleased with the "eye box" forgiveness as you pointed out. I'm going to try the x32 and see if it offers a considerable improvement. I love the x24 for the compact aspect but it punishes you for poor head position. I see that the x42 would be the most forgiving but I can't get myself to put that big bell on my rifle. I hope the x32 is the sweet spot. The 32 does have a little more forgiveness. As well as a slightly noticeable improvement at dawn and dusk. The 42 would probably be awesome, but IMO it's too big for an AR platform. Maybe a 308 AR or a SCAR-H Agreed. I hope to take at the x32 this weekend. Maybe I can do a side by side comparison and let folks know what I think. I want to love the x24 but I was exhausted after my range session as I was straining to maintain my positioning. I am also swapping out my SOPMOD to try a UBR so we will see if that helps with fine tuning the LOP with cheekweld. I find myself starting to create a recce/SPR hybrid. |
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Posted: 6/25/2014 5:10:54 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coregon:
Not trying to split hairs, but your Leupold is a 2.5-8x36, not x32....correct?
I love my x24 NF scopes though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coregon:
Originally Posted By new-arguy:
I do not own one of the x32 NightForce optics, but a friend of mine does. I do own a Leupold 2.5-8x32. Neither my friend with his NF 2.50-10x32, or myself with the Leup have had any issues with them, but we both have pointed out how critical eye position is on the 2.5-10x24 model. NF 2.5-10x32 on top Leupold 3.5-10x40 in the middle Leupold 2.5-8x32 on bottom https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10407513_829570527072844_3196788071142155992_n.jpg Not trying to split hairs, but your Leupold is a 2.5-8x36, not x32....correct?
I love my x24 NF scopes though. Correct, my apologies. I will correct the OP. Thank you. |
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