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3/9/2017 3:35:42 PM EDT
[#1]
Mod 1 and Mod H
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PSALMS 144-1 Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to warre, and my fingers to fight:
3/9/2017 5:24:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By chenault:


Gun-kote matte grey is the correct finish.  You can buy an aerosol can from brownells that's an exact match
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Well guys,

just spoke with CLE(have a Douglas 416 SS SPR barrel being turned from a blank), they do offer
2 other DuraCoat finishes besides black-"Parker Gray" and "German Flecktarn Gray".

They stated the "Parker Gray" finish is very close to the CRANE speced, Gun-Kote matte gray finish,
so I had my finish changed accordingly. Turn around time for Bbls. is around 3-4 weeks.
Cage Codes:13269/1S002/3J629/0BJZ8/3S679

"What's wrong with you, Abu Hajaar?"
3/9/2017 5:28:28 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Previously-mentioned KAC rails are first-batch sold out, but the gentleman tells me he's picking up more within the next couple days.  If you want a rail, I'd get in touch with him ASAP to get on his list.

ETA:  If you're going to buy one to flip it for 2-3x retail, the enthusiast in me has a heartwarming invitation for you to self-fornicate immediately.
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Yep,
on that list and impatiently waiting.

I'm a KAC dealer and I can't get my hands on one otherwise at the moment. I did speak with KAC/Lawmen's and the good news
is another run is in the works. Looking at 4-8 months.
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"What's wrong with you, Abu Hajaar?"
3/9/2017 5:28:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Samson-Dogg][Edited] [#4]
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Originally Posted By IronBalaclava:



Well guys,

just spoke with CLE(have a Douglas 416 SS SPR barrel being turned from a blank), they do offer
2 other DuraCoat finishes besides black-"Parker Gray" and "German Flecktarn Gray".

They stated the "Parker Gray" finish is very close to the CRANE speced, Gun-Kote matte gray finish,
so I had my finish changed accordingly. Turn around time for Bbls. is around 3-4 weeks.
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Originally Posted By IronBalaclava:
Originally Posted By chenault:


Gun-kote matte grey is the correct finish.  You can buy an aerosol can from brownells that's an exact match



Well guys,

just spoke with CLE(have a Douglas 416 SS SPR barrel being turned from a blank), they do offer
2 other DuraCoat finishes besides black-"Parker Gray" and "German Flecktarn Gray".

They stated the "Parker Gray" finish is very close to the CRANE speced, Gun-Kote matte gray finish,
so I had my finish changed accordingly. Turn around time for Bbls. is around 3-4 weeks.


I bet they are wondering what's going on. I emailed them this morning with pictures and got mine squared away. Parker gray is it. Dustin tried to explain the color and I just told him do whatever he thinks will look like the pics posted this am. I'm sure they know if they get several calls all of a sudden we must be talking about it.

There is a long FF RAS in the EE right now $350
I would have scored it but I'm already on the "list" . I'm glad they are getting out again and putting a stop to the crazy prices.

Edit-ironbalacava got it.
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URX II for SR-25(7.62) carbine length.
A.R.M.S #36 swan sleeve-PEQ-2 or MOD with no notches for gen 3 PRI tube
3/9/2017 5:36:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: IronBalaclava][Edited] [#5]
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Originally Posted By Samson-Dogg:


I bet they are wondering what's going on. I emailed them this morning with pictures and got mine squared away. Parker gray is it. Dustin tried to explain the color and I just told him do whatever he thinks will look like the pics posted this am. I'm sure they know if they get several calls all of a sudden we must be talking about it.

There is a long FF RAS in the EE right now $350
I would have scored it but I'm already on the "list" . I'm glad they are getting out again and putting a stop to the crazy prices.
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Lol,

They said I wasn't the first one to ask about this today!

As for the FF RAS in the EE.....................MINE. Thanks, Bro.
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3/9/2017 7:07:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By GreenLantern:



So you're pissed because a company won't cater to 0.000001% of the consumer market for a custom request?
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Those bore guides are expensive, I wouldn't call the clone market .00000001% (I didn't count zeros in your post).  I would bet that less than 2 out of 10 AR owners have one of the JP bore guides.  If it wasn't clone correct, I wouldn't buy the damn thing...I'd go with Dewey where the OWNER of the company responded to my email questions.
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3/9/2017 7:48:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 44Echo10][Edited] [#7]


I sure wish this matte gray KG Gun Kote information had been on page one when I was getting my parts together. I  ASS-U-ME-D   the barrels in all the pics had simply been spray painted while getting their camo jobs.

It might also be a good idea to add the Pelican cases and contents info, along with pics of the different style foam cut outs.
3/9/2017 7:57:39 PM EDT
[#8]
Anyone snag a brownells A1 lower? I see they are on sale but out of stock... did they get them in an sell out? Because I got 4 different emails on the notification list for when they are back in.
3/9/2017 8:19:05 PM EDT
[#10]
And who is this individual?
3/9/2017 8:22:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Samson-Dogg][Edited] [#11]
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Originally Posted By ArpaioFan:


Those bore guides are expensive, I wouldn't call the clone market .00000001% (I didn't count zeros in your post).  I would bet that less than 2 out of 10 AR owners have one of the JP bore guides.  If it wasn't clone correct, I wouldn't buy the damn thing...I'd go with Dewey where the OWNER of the company responded to my email questions.
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Originally Posted By ArpaioFan:
Originally Posted By GreenLantern:



So you're pissed because a company won't cater to 0.000001% of the consumer market for a custom request?


Those bore guides are expensive, I wouldn't call the clone market .00000001% (I didn't count zeros in your post).  I would bet that less than 2 out of 10 AR owners have one of the JP bore guides.  If it wasn't clone correct, I wouldn't buy the damn thing...I'd go with Dewey where the OWNER of the company responded to my email questions.


My thoughts exactly. 20-30 bore guides in one order is probably more than some of their dealers buy at a time. Even colt,Troy and Daniel defense have recognized how the clone and retro market is growing. I see reference to this exact thread in many many magazines,videos and other media. It was totally the guys attitude. I asked a question. He could have just said I'm sorry but we can't do it and I wouldn't have thought a thing. He chose to be a dick instead. So too bad. I found the bore guides. The guy has 40 of them. They are 30.00 each in the raw. I'm negotiating now with him about buying bulk and I'm waiting to hear if he can anodize them black.

44echo10- I would not loose sleep over it. My other 3 barrels are black and if they had already coated my barrel it would have been black too.

Does anyone have access to the usmc round count log. It looks like the one in the picture. It's not for shot data it just logs round count and maintainence I believe. I will keep working on the bore guides and I will have the black hills Ballistic data cards made.
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A guy was selling them on here but it was 4 years ago.
WTB:
URX II for SR-25(7.62) carbine length.
A.R.M.S #36 swan sleeve-PEQ-2 or MOD with no notches for gen 3 PRI tube
3/9/2017 8:36:14 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Samson-Dogg:
I got one of the kac ff ras from said dealer as a late valentines day gift for my girlfriend.ive got her building he own. I watch over but she knows how to do everything.
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And who is this said dealer?
3/9/2017 8:44:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By IronBalaclava:

Well guys,

just spoke with CLE(have a Douglas 416 SS SPR barrel being turned from a blank), they do offer
2 other DuraCoat finishes besides black-"Parker Gray" and "German Flecktarn Gray".

They stated the "Parker Gray" finish is very close to the CRANE speced, Gun-Kote matte gray finish,
so I had my finish changed accordingly. Turn around time for Bbls. is around 3-4 weeks.
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Originally Posted By IronBalaclava:
Originally Posted By chenault:

Gun-kote matte grey is the correct finish.  You can buy an aerosol can from brownells that's an exact match

Well guys,

just spoke with CLE(have a Douglas 416 SS SPR barrel being turned from a blank), they do offer
2 other DuraCoat finishes besides black-"Parker Gray" and "German Flecktarn Gray".

They stated the "Parker Gray" finish is very close to the CRANE speced, Gun-Kote matte gray finish,
so I had my finish changed accordingly. Turn around time for Bbls. is around 3-4 weeks.


Here is my Douglass Barrel'd MK12, what's not painted is definitely grey...



Here's a pre-paint pic actually...
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3/9/2017 8:45:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dobs013:


I would put at least one in and let the other ride the barrel. The jigs are only like 30 bucks and it takes like 5 mins. At least if you put one in under the gas port the block won't go anywhere.

ETA - I have a jig you could use if you need one....wouldn't mind letting you borrow it.
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Thank you for the offer I might have to take you up on it.

Have to buy a gas block first.
3/9/2017 8:54:21 PM EDT
[#15]
Will be ordering the last few parts for my Mod 1 tonight The Harris BRM-S is the correct bipod, right? I know these questions about parts are annoying... The specific model isn't outlined in the OP. I haven't seen the specific model identified during the copious amount of reading I've done while building my rifle, so I thought I'd ask.
3/9/2017 9:11:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By CoilCrafter:
Will be ordering the last few parts for my Mod 1 tonight The Harris BRM-S is the correct bipod, right? I know these questions about parts are annoying... The specific model isn't outlined in the OP. I haven't seen the specific model identified during the copious amount of reading I've done while building my rifle, so I thought I'd ask.
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That be the one... 6-9 for bench, 9-13 for field.  I think 9-13 is the correct one technically for cloning, but it's a pain to bench with, but for field use it's fine.
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3/9/2017 9:15:03 PM EDT
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Badger block on hcs barrel mod 1? Front screw not going all the way in....
3/9/2017 9:18:41 PM EDT
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Looking good dude. We have similar taste :D





3/9/2017 9:24:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RTUtah:

That's a great question. I'd wager 2004? 
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With respect, when someone asks a great question, the following must accompany one's response.

Great Question!


(i don't want to get in trubble for meme-ing in a tech-like thread, so i'm just leaving it like that and not putting the img tags or anything.  click it if you want to see a funny; if you don't want to see an OT funny then don't click it.  fair enough?)
Cunnilingus aside, that is fucking awesome.
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Perfection can't be achieved from inside the rattle can.
--RTUtah
3/9/2017 9:36:03 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By K_weez:


Looking good dude. We have similar taste :D

http://i.imgur.com/ygcb9DV.jpg?2

http://i.imgur.com/5je1wen.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/klw4HvH.jpg?1
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That Holland makes me feel all tingly in my man parts
3/9/2017 10:13:18 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:

With respect, when someone asks a great question, the following must accompany one's response.

Great Question!

(i don't want to get in trubble for meme-ing in a tech-like thread, so i'm just leaving it like that and not putting the img tags or anything.  click it if you want to see a funny; if you don't want to see an OT funny then don't click it.  fair enough?)
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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Originally Posted By RTUtah:

That's a great question. I'd wager 2004? 

With respect, when someone asks a great question, the following must accompany one's response.

Great Question!

(i don't want to get in trubble for meme-ing in a tech-like thread, so i'm just leaving it like that and not putting the img tags or anything.  click it if you want to see a funny; if you don't want to see an OT funny then don't click it.  fair enough?)

I wanna lol but I don't know who that feller is. 
http://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Propositions-J-S-Economos/dp/0615997635
3/9/2017 10:34:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:


Here is my Douglass Barrel'd MK12, what's not painted is definitely grey...

http://i.imgur.com/wG0SH7u.jpg

Here's a pre-paint pic actually...
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/385949/IMG-6594-zps7ic75iit-162510.jpg
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Your muzzle brake is upside down 
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3/9/2017 10:49:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: IronBalaclava][Edited] [#23]
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:


Here is my Douglass Barrel'd MK12, what's not painted is definitely grey...

http://i.imgur.com/wG0SH7u.jpg

Here's a pre-paint pic actually...
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/385949/IMG-6594-zps7ic75iit-162510.jpg
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Perfect.
You ain't making this wait any easier...............................

The second pic, interesting GB/Tube placement, how's that working out?
Cage Codes:13269/1S002/3J629/0BJZ8/3S679

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3/9/2017 11:04:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By GreenLantern:
So you're pissed because a company won't cater to 0.000001% of the consumer market for a custom request?
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Honestly...pulling parts off the pile before they go to anodize is not a 'custom' request by a long shot lol. It doesn't matter to me...if I want it that bad I will just copy it. It's 6061 or 7075 round stock that has OD and ID work and some O-rings...meh.....really the thoughts going thru my head (as I am thinking along these lines) are cloning SF 556-RC (I can work around the current patent) SAM-R gas blocks...really things that are more complicated than doing dimple pins, moderators and such that you are used to seeing in the retro forum.
The only thing that really currently appeals to me is possibly bulk buying 80% forged receiver blanks...then putting them on a multi-axis machine and re-profiling them to be A1's (read: quickly), then glass bead (or vibro deburr) and basically doing it at a level that no one has to wait if they want a 80% A1...
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3/9/2017 11:16:04 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Mad4wd:


Honestly...pulling parts off the pile before they go to anodize is not a 'custom' request by a long shot lol. It doesn't matter to me...if I want it that bad I will just copy it. It's 6061 or 7075 round stock that has OD and ID work and some O-rings...meh.....really the thoughts going thru my head (as I am thinking along these lines) are cloning SF 556-RC (I can work around the current patent) SAM-R gas blocks...really things that are more complicated than doing dimple pins, moderators and such that you are used to seeing in the retro forum.
The only thing that really currently appeals to me is possibly bulk buying 80% forged receiver blanks...then putting them on a multi-axis machine and re-profiling them to be A1's (read: quickly), then glass bead (or vibro deburr) and basically doing it at a level that no one has to wait if they want a 80% A1...
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I like your idea. Do you have access to machine that can do that? I guess stupid question but........
3/9/2017 11:20:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:

That be the one... 6-9 for bench, 9-13 for field.  I think 9-13 is the correct one technically for cloning, but it's a pain to bench with, but for field use it's fine.
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The 6-9 one is the correct one
3/9/2017 11:21:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:


Here is my Douglass Barrel'd MK12, what's not painted is definitely grey...

http://i.imgur.com/wG0SH7u.jpg

Here's a pre-paint pic actually...
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/385949/IMG-6594-zps7ic75iit-162510.jpg
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Douglas sells barrels to lots of distributors, I think HCS has them do the coating on the ones they buy that was just like what was done for Crane
3/9/2017 11:43:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:

That be the one... 6-9 for bench, 9-13 for field.  I think 9-13 is the correct one technically for cloning, but it's a pain to bench with, but for field use it's fine.
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I agree. Tried a 9-13 for about a day once, couldn't hang. Horrible for most applications. And don't even think about going prone with it. 6-9 is correct. Notched or not is personal preferece. I can't understand why the notched is as popular as it is.

I'll be a BRS guy until I die.
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- Doctersight III
- AN/PEQ 2
- Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II in FDE
3/9/2017 11:50:51 PM EDT
[#29]
Found that pic from Crane

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3/9/2017 11:59:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By chenault:
Found that pic from Crane

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/340785/TaxiHTH-162687.JPG
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great pic.
WTB:
URX II for SR-25(7.62) carbine length.
A.R.M.S #36 swan sleeve-PEQ-2 or MOD with no notches for gen 3 PRI tube
3/10/2017 12:14:57 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Samson-Dogg:


great pic.
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Hey man I got my MK12 manual in today, fantastic!
3/10/2017 12:33:00 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By chenault:
Found that pic from Crane

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/340785/TaxiHTH-162687.JPG
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That's cool all sitting with flats milled....on a positive note I feel better now that I have an official Crane Nupla hammer clone (Gen1 of course :) ) in my toolbox.
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3/10/2017 12:36:22 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Samson-Dogg:


My thoughts exactly. 20-30 bore guides in one order is probably more than some of their dealers buy at a time. Even colt,Troy and Daniel defense have recognized how the clone and retro market is growing. I see reference to this exact thread in many many magazines,videos and other media. It was totally the guys attitude. I asked a question. He could have just said I'm sorry but we can't do it and I wouldn't have thought a thing. He chose to be a dick instead. So too bad. I found the bore guides. The guy has 40 of them. They are 30.00 each in the raw. I'm negotiating now with him about buying bulk and I'm waiting to hear if he can anodize them black.

44echo10- I would not loose sleep over it. My other 3 barrels are black and if they had already coated my barrel it would have been black too.

Does anyone have access to the usmc round count log. It looks like the one in the picture. It's not for shot data it just logs round count and maintainence I believe. I will keep working on the bore guides and I will have the black hills Ballistic data cards made.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/330914/IMG-3136-162495.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/330914/IMG-3138-162500.JPG

A guy was selling them on here but it was 4 years ago.
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I have the exact same thing, but it's not USMC marked.
3/10/2017 2:44:20 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By cjwwd2:


The 6-9 one is the correct one
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Originally Posted By cjwwd2:
Originally Posted By 78Staff:

That be the one... 6-9 for bench, 9-13 for field.  I think 9-13 is the correct one technically for cloning, but it's a pain to bench with, but for field use it's fine.


The 6-9 one is the correct one


My bad, just seems like you see a lot of 9-13 in ITW pics for some reason...  Def prefer the 6-9 though :).
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3/10/2017 2:46:06 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By IronBalaclava:


Perfect.
You ain't making this wait any easier...............................

The second pic, interesting GB/Tube placement, how's that working out?
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LOL had me going for a sec, I was rushing back to the pic to see what the deal was :).
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3/10/2017 10:04:47 AM EDT
[#36]
Hey guys I don't know if this would be helpful to any of you guys or if they were even used on mod 1's or not, but, predator tactical mrds mounts got mentioned in the block 2 thread and since I was planning on running an acog on my block 2 I liked the idea of running offset vs mounting on the acog itself. Anyway, I emailed predator tactical to see if they had nos or demos laying around they didn't need anymore(bc unicorn parts and all) and I got a reply from them saying that as of this week gen 2 mrds offset mounts will be available for purchase again direct from them. I ordered one at 3 in the morning and had tracking info 20mins later. So if you are looking for a predator mount they are out there again!
3/10/2017 12:18:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TinyCrumb][Edited] [#37]
Sorry for the grainy pic, but here's a shot of a Holland doing overwatch in Iraq. Spent an hour on the phone yesterday with the guy that carried this and got some awesome stories (including on this mission) and more details about the guns. A lot more pics to come soon!

Just a couple details from the call that we sort of already knew but were interesting nonetheless:

1) In Iraq, they loved them because of the urban environment. They had SR-25s (M110s hadn't been fielded with them yet) but the SPRs were so much handier and everything else they had was a huge bolt gun. So for the engagements they were facing in the urban environments of Iraq the SPRs were an EASY favorite.

2) In Afganistan, there were a few areas where they ended up where because of the tree lines, the engagements really weren't further than 300-400yds. So they'd be near a field, have a 300yd field of view, but then need to move to the next field to see the next 300yds. So again, the SPR proved to be the perfect carry gun. A lot of them just decided to carry the SPR instead of their M4s since it was just as light and with the match ammo they felt way more confident in hits at that distance. This explains the pic we have of the S&B short dot on it without the can. Pretty cool!

Anyway, a lot more pics and info to come soon.

On an incredibly funny note, towards the end of the call he mentioned he's always wanted to build a copy of the M4 he carried overseas. He said "We had the daniel defense rail that still had the front sight cutout and then we also had a short 10" upper that went along with it with a Daniel Defense rail. Do you know if those are possible to build or if anyone does that?" I couldn't stop laughing and told him he had no idea haha and to say goodbye to his wallet.

3/10/2017 12:32:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:

On an incredibly funny note, towards the end of the call he mentioned he's always wanted to build a copy of the M4 he carried overseas. He said "We had the daniel defense rail that still had the front sight cutout and then we also had a short 10" upper that went along with it with a Daniel Defense rail. Do you know if those are possible to build or if anyone does that?"
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Lel.  Nope.  Nobody does that.  
Cunnilingus aside, that is fucking awesome.
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--RTUtah
3/10/2017 12:49:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Samson-Dogg][Edited] [#39]
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Originally Posted By Dobs013:
Hey guys I don't know if this would be helpful to any of you guys or if they were even used on mod 1's or not, but, predator tactical mrds mounts got mentioned in the block 2 thread and since I was planning on running an acog on my block 2 I liked the idea of running offset vs mounting on the acog itself. Anyway, I emailed predator tactical to see if they had nos or demos laying around they didn't need anymore(bc unicorn parts and all) and I got a reply from them saying that as of this week gen 2 mrds offset mounts will be available for purchase again direct from them. I ordered one at 3 in the morning and had tracking info 20mins later. So if you are looking for a predator mount they are out there again!
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I guess email them directly? Their store is under development.

FYI-All manuals are spoken for. If anyone backs out I'll post up but as of now all are spoken for. We went through over 100 mod 1 and mod 0/1 manuals. I will be mailing 8-10 more today and then I have to move sat and Sunday so I won't get anymore out until Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I should have all of them out by the end of next week.
WTB:
URX II for SR-25(7.62) carbine length.
A.R.M.S #36 swan sleeve-PEQ-2 or MOD with no notches for gen 3 PRI tube
3/10/2017 12:50:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
Sorry for the grainy pic, but here's a shot of a Holland doing overwatch in Iraq. Spent an hour on the phone yesterday with the guy that carried this and got some awesome stories (including on this mission) and more details about the guns. A lot more pics to come soon!

Just a couple details from the call that we sort of already knew but were interesting nonetheless:

1) In Iraq, they loved them because of the urban environment. They had SR-25s (M110s hadn't been fielded with them yet) but the SPRs were so much handier and everything else they had was a huge bolt gun. So for the engagements they were facing in the urban environments of Iraq the SPRs were an EASY favorite.

2) In Afganistan, there were a few areas where they ended up where because of the tree lines, the engagements really weren't further than 300-400yds. So they'd be near a field, have a 300yd field of view, but then need to move to the next field to see the next 300yds. So again, the SPR proved to be the perfect carry gun. A lot of them just decided to carry the SPR instead of their M4s since it was just as light and with the match ammo they felt way more confident in hits at that distance. This explains the pic we have of the S&B short dot on it without the can. Pretty cool!

Anyway, a lot more pics and info to come soon.

On an incredibly funny note, towards the end of the call he mentioned he's always wanted to build a copy of the M4 he carried overseas. He said "We had the daniel defense rail that still had the front sight cutout and then we also had a short 10" upper that went along with it with a Daniel Defense rail. Do you know if those are possible to build or if anyone does that?" I couldn't stop laughing and told him he had no idea haha and to say goodbye to his wallet.

http://i.imgur.com/hGn9rnN.jpg
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Good stuff thanks for posting
3/10/2017 1:04:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cjwwd2:


Douglas sells barrels to lots of distributors, I think HCS has them do the coating on the ones they buy that was just like what was done for Crane
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The Douglas barrels that Monte and Kevin were selling were Douglas blanks, but the connection ends there. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the impression that it was Gene Barnett who contoured, cut the chamber and installed the extension, stands to reason his shop also coated them.
3/10/2017 1:17:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Samson-Dogg:


I guess email them directly? Their store is under development.

FYI-All manuals are spoken for. If anyone backs out I'll post up but as of now all are spoken for. We went through over 100 mod 1 and mod 0/1 manuals. I will be mailing 8-10 more today and then I have to move sat and Sunday so I won't get anymore out until Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I should have all of them out by the end of next week.
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Originally Posted By Dobs013:
Hey guys I don't know if this would be helpful to any of you guys or if they were even used on mod 1's or not, but, predator tactical mrds mounts got mentioned in the block 2 thread and since I was planning on running an acog on my block 2 I liked the idea of running offset vs mounting on the acog itself. Anyway, I emailed predator tactical to see if they had nos or demos laying around they didn't need anymore(bc unicorn parts and all) and I got a reply from them saying that as of this week gen 2 mrds offset mounts will be available for purchase again direct from them. I ordered one at 3 in the morning and had tracking info 20mins later. So if you are looking for a predator mount they are out there again!


I guess email them directly? Their store is under development.

FYI-All manuals are spoken for. If anyone backs out I'll post up but as of now all are spoken for. We went through over 100 mod 1 and mod 0/1 manuals. I will be mailing 8-10 more today and then I have to move sat and Sunday so I won't get anymore out until Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I should have all of them out by the end of next week.


Replied to your email sir!
3/10/2017 1:23:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:


With respect, when someone asks a great question, the following must accompany one's response.

Great Question!


(i don't want to get in trubble for meme-ing in a tech-like thread, so i'm just leaving it like that and not putting the img tags or anything.  click it if you want to see a funny; if you don't want to see an OT funny then don't click it.  fair enough?)
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This is what I get when I click it.
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3/10/2017 1:28:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dejavu:


This is what I get when I click it.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/259499/IMG-0085-162888.JPG
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Fuckin photobucket.  Sorry.  That's their bullshit ads they're covered in now.  I'm in the process of moving stuff to my flickr but that one hasn't gotten migrated yet.  
Cunnilingus aside, that is fucking awesome.
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3/10/2017 1:47:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:


Fuckin photobucket.  Sorry.  That's their bullshit ads they're covered in now.  I'm in the process of moving stuff to my flickr but that one hasn't gotten migrated yet.  
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No worries, I didn't realize it was photobucket.
There are enough people in the world who could benefit from a good asswhipping that there was no need to be unpleasant to nice people.

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Small Arms Master Gunner
3/10/2017 1:58:16 PM EDT
[#46]
I am building up a MOD1 and I am on the fence for the scope.

I'm leaning to the 2.5-10x42 NXS in a LT104 mount, I want to use this for coyote hunting in TX. I want it to be clone correct but at the same time have the optic for my needs.

Anyone currently using a x24 with the Mil-R reticle
3/10/2017 2:55:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Samson-Dogg:


My thoughts exactly. 20-30 bore guides in one order is probably more than some of their dealers buy at a time. Even colt,Troy and Daniel defense have recognized how the clone and retro market is growing. I see reference to this exact thread in many many magazines,videos and other media. It was totally the guys attitude. I asked a question. He could have just said I'm sorry but we can't do it and I wouldn't have thought a thing. He chose to be a dick instead. So too bad. I found the bore guides. The guy has 40 of them. They are 30.00 each in the raw. I'm negotiating now with him about buying bulk and I'm waiting to hear if he can anodize them black.

44echo10- I would not loose sleep over it. My other 3 barrels are black and if they had already coated my barrel it would have been black too.

Does anyone have access to the usmc round count log. It looks like the one in the picture. It's not for shot data it just logs round count and maintainence I believe. I will keep working on the bore guides and I will have the black hills Ballistic data cards made.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/330914/IMG-3136-162495.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/330914/IMG-3138-162500.JPG

A guy was selling them on here but it was 4 years ago.
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Hey! Those are my round count logs

I have no idea where they came from
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3/10/2017 2:57:57 PM EDT
[#48]
These are legit pics. Your eyes are not deceiving you.



3/10/2017 3:05:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By HARMS4X:
I am building up a MOD1 and I am on the fence for the scope.

I'm leaning to the 2.5-10x42 NXS in a LT104 mount, I want to use this for coyote hunting in TX. I want it to be clone correct but at the same time have the optic for my needs.

Anyone currently using a x24 with the Mil-R reticle
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I have one on my recce and I think it looks great, using the Mil-R as well. I have another for sale as well
3/10/2017 3:10:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By lancecriminal86:
These are legit pics. Your eyes are not deceiving you.

http://i.imgur.com/h2cYbgw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/etOLwjG.jpg
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Do tell more.

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