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Posted: 6/9/2023 10:48:00 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: I got rid of the Q stock and went with a DDC from the Memorial Day sale. This stock is less than an inch longer when collapsed, so I’m not really giving up much. https://i.ibb.co/f08HV9N/IMG-8174.jpg That looks awesome! I'm a huge fan of Magpul MOE SL / SL-K stocks. All of my build have SL's. Nice work brother. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 6/9/2023 8:12:36 PM EST
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It looks great. I love how dark it is. Might have to roll the dice on one soon.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 6/9/2023 10:06:24 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Sorry bud, I sold it a couple of weeks ago on the EE. Damn! I figured it probably was already gone. Glad I don’t have to come off that money lol |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 5:05:33 PM EST
[#4]
Fellow addicts,
I’ve been emailing back and forth with a rep from B&T Industries regarding a special run of Tanodized Atlas Bipods. They’re trying to figure out what the minimum order would be, and I wanted to how many of you would be interested if this ends up being possible. There’s no guarantee this is remotely feasible, but thought I’d mention it here to get some preliminary feedback. I’ll set up a poll thread somewhere on this site if I get a number that seems manageable from B&T. |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 10:28:29 PM EST
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Fellow addicts, I’ve been emailing back and forth with a rep from B&T Industries regarding a special run of Tanodized Atlas Bipods. They’re trying to figure out what the minimum order would be, and I wanted to how many of you would be interested if this ends up being possible. There’s no guarantee this is remotely feasible, but thought I’d mention it here to get some preliminary feedback. I’ll set up a poll thread somewhere on this site if I get a number that seems manageable from B&T. That sounds awesome. If I didn’t have so many ongoing projects I’d sign up. If they do make them I might not be in on the first run, but I’ll get one eventually guaranteed. |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 10:57:58 AM EST
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Fellow addicts, I’ve been emailing back and forth with a rep from B&T Industries regarding a special run of Tanodized Atlas Bipods. They’re trying to figure out what the minimum order would be, and I wanted to how many of you would be interested if this ends up being possible. There’s no guarantee this is remotely feasible, but thought I’d mention it here to get some preliminary feedback. I’ll set up a poll thread somewhere on this site if I get a number that seems manageable from B&T. I may be in. I've got 2 Atlas CAL BT-65 NC bipods right now. That's what I'd love to have tanodized. I could offload one of the black ones to defray the cost. Keep us posted brother! Thank you. I know this is a Cerakote job, but man does it look good! Atlas in tan |
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Posted: 6/20/2023 10:47:15 PM EST
[#7]
Depending on the final price I might be interested in a tanodized bipod.
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Posted: 6/22/2023 12:26:16 PM EST
[#8]
Geiselle, LMT and HK aside, who else out there makes an actual *tanodized* upper/lower
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Posted: 6/22/2023 12:33:08 PM EST
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stormhammer: Geiselle, LMT and HK aside, who else out there makes an actual *tanodized* upper/lower Tanodized is pretty subjective these days, but check the OP for a list. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/22/2023 4:58:10 PM EST
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stormhammer: Geiselle, LMT and HK aside, who else out there makes an actual *tanodized* upper/lower Someone on this posted this link (see below) a while back. Not sure on the quality or anything, I have checked their site from time to time and they are not in stock. I think Ripcord Ind. offered a clear ano lower, but that was a while ago and I haven't seen them available for quite some time. https://www.matrixarms.com/product/5-56-stripped-upper-lower-set-in-gold-fde-hard-coat-anodize/ Ripcord Ind. Clear Ano Build: https://www.ripcordindustries.com/items-1/11.5%22-ripcord%2Fgear-plug-clear-ano-build |
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Posted: 6/23/2023 10:13:06 AM EST
[Last Edit: MackDaddy1962]
[#11]
Ordered an ADM Tano quick release AD-170-S lever mount for one of my Atlas bipods. I had one in the past, sold it to a friend. I like the ADM Tano goodies.. and the Titanium lever system is just icing on the cake.
Now if B&T will help us out with a Tano version of the BT-65 Bipod. That would be stupid sweet! Edit: Tano ADM AD-170-S bipod mount in the house. I also sent Roman Arms a pricing request on a Cerakote job like the link I posted earlier in the thread. They still do it, girl I spoke with quoted ~ $175 + ship for a single color. But, the one I linked to her is a custom mix, so it'll be more $$$. If B&T would do a run of Tanodized bipods straight out of the factory that would be best. Maybe I'll call them and bug them too. Can't hurt, as they've done it before (I think they did anyway.) Carry on Edit II: Looks like FDE.rifle did one and posted on B&T's Facebook wall in 2019 |
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Posted: 7/17/2023 8:37:33 PM EST
[#12]
This is the quietest this thread has ever been.
My SFAR goes to Cerakote next week. Smoked bronze of course. Hoping the Mk8 and Aero adjustable gas block play well together. Still have a massive list of parts to buy but the base rifle will be ready in a few weeks. Seriously considering an Sig Tango MSR 1-6 in their coyote anodize. Trying to not get carried away on this one and it’s probably my last tano focused build of the year. Spent almost as much on guns in 2023 as I have on the mortgage. 
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Posted: 7/18/2023 8:37:55 AM EST
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: This is the quietest this thread has ever been. My SFAR goes to Cerakote next week. Smoked bronze of course. Hoping the Mk8 and Aero adjustable gas block play well together. Still have a massive list of parts to buy but the base rifle will be ready in a few weeks. Seriously considering an Sig Tango MSR 1-6 in their coyote anodize. Trying to not get carried away on this one and it’s probably my last tano focused build of the year. Spent almost as much on guns in 2023 as I have on the mortgage. I’m secretly hoping the MK8 doesn’t work with the SFAR, as that’s exactly what I would use and if it doesn’t fit I’ll have an excuse not to buy one… |
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Posted: 7/18/2023 10:23:06 AM EST
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: I’m secretly hoping the MK8 doesn’t work with the SFAR, as that’s exactly what I would use and if it doesn’t fit I’ll have an excuse not to buy one… The Mk8 is good to go. There’s a guy running one already which was what pushed me over the fence. The factory Ruger gas block is garbage. Not only is it so large it runs into the factory rail, but lots of people having gas seal issues with them as well. After that it appears Ruger is sending them out with loose gas keys. All things I can address as they seem to run solid once sorted. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/18/2023 3:56:13 PM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: This is the quietest this thread has ever been. My SFAR goes to Cerakote next week. Smoked bronze of course. Hoping the Mk8 and Aero adjustable gas block play well together. Still have a massive list of parts to buy but the base rifle will be ready in a few weeks. Seriously considering an Sig Tango MSR 1-6 in their coyote anodize. Trying to not get carried away on this one and it’s probably my last tano focused build of the year. Spent almost as much on guns in 2023 as I have on the mortgage. Please give an update on that Aero adjustable gas block when you get a chance to shoot with it. I am curious about those, especially for the price. They seem to run less in price than my Odin Works AGBs. |
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Posted: 7/18/2023 5:52:32 PM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmh556: Please give an update on that Aero adjustable gas block when you get a chance to shoot with it. I am curious about those, especially for the price. They seem to run less in price than my Odin Works AGBs. Will do. It’s stupid simple compared to most of the over engineered stuff on the market so hopefully it works lol. And just because it’s a tano thread. 
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Posted: 7/20/2023 10:23:22 PM EST
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmh556: Please give an update on that Aero adjustable gas block when you get a chance to shoot with it. I am curious about those, especially for the price. They seem to run less in price than my Odin Works AGBs. Just got it in today. No range time yet, but…. It’s a stupid simple design. I scratch my head wondering why so many other AR gas blocks are so complicated. Adjustable gas blocks are nothing new but people try to innovate and it complicates. The sizing is barely bigger than a typical low profile. Measures 1.300 on my calipers at the tallest. The detents are nice. I should be able to adjust it from the top of my Mk8 even easier than from the front. The design seems like it will hold up to erosion well by nature of the screw shaft being crazy easy to replace if need be. It comes with an extra detent and again I want to point out how simple the design is. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2023 11:04:46 PM EST
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Just got it in today. No range time yet, but…. It’s a stupid simple design. I scratch my head wondering why so many other AR gas blocks are so complicated. Adjustable gas blocks are nothing new but people try to innovate and it complicates. The sizing is barely bigger than a typical low profile. Measures 1.300 on my calipers at the tallest. The detents are nice. I should be able to adjust it from the top of my Mk8 even easier than from the front. The design seems like it will hold up to erosion well by nature of the screw shaft being crazy easy to replace if need be. It comes with an extra detent and again I want to point out how simple the design is. Thanks for the update, I might pick one up at the local shop and try it out. How's the SFAR coming along? |
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Posted: 7/21/2023 5:24:52 PM EST
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmh556: Thanks for the update, I might pick one up at the local shop and try it out. How's the SFAR coming along? In line for Cerakote. Should have it back in a couple weeks. Still have a lot to buy for it but will post pics. It’s a stupid gun. Stupid as in you pick it up and can’t help but laugh that it’s a 308. 
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Posted: 7/22/2023 2:43:10 PM EST
[#20]
PSA must have liked my last 5.56 build. Their new Geissele Mk8 knock off rail is coated in smoked bronze.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2023 8:48:09 PM EST
[#21]
Sorry if this is off topic - do you guy know where to buy tanodized upper receivers? Geissele DDC is one but always out of stock.
No cerakote please. |
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Posted: 7/25/2023 9:49:02 AM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar15ken: Sorry if this is off topic - do you guy know where to buy tanodized upper receivers? Geissele DDC is one but always out of stock. No cerakote please. I've got an order in with MSP Armory on a FDE receiver set that should be fulfilled here soon. I believe they make Ripcord's products. https://msp-manufacturing.com/armory/products/ |
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Posted: 7/25/2023 4:29:39 PM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar15ken: Sorry if this is off topic - do you guy know where to buy tanodized upper receivers? Geissele DDC is one but always out of stock. No cerakote please. Definitely not off topic, in fact it’s the reason this thread exists The OP is kept up to date and has a listing of everything from this thread. Aero Precision and RGuns are the two that immediately come to mind besides what Outrider listed above. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2023 11:13:11 AM EST
[#24]
Thank you! @Goody454 @Outrider
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Posted: 7/28/2023 9:03:07 AM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: Aero Precision and RGuns are the two that immediately come to mind besides what Outrider listed above. I think RGuns is done with Tano & Greenie. You'll need to touch base with them.. but I do remember reading they're pulling a Kramer.. "I'm out!" |
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Posted: 7/28/2023 9:18:37 AM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: I think RGuns is done with Tano & Greenie. You'll need to touch base with them.. but I do remember reading they're pulling a Kramer.. "I'm out!" It looks like they’re still on their website and can be added to cart. And they have Nickel Boron receivers…! Not sure why, but I’m interested
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Posted: 7/28/2023 10:18:44 AM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: It looks like they’re still on their website and can be added to cart. And they have Nickel Boron receivers…! Not sure why, but I’m interested Sweet! I didn't check before I posted.. good to hear they've still got some stock. I've got no issues with their stuff. |
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Posted: 7/29/2023 1:55:55 PM EST
[#28]
Anyone know what tano buffer tube would go best with Badger tano C1 LPVO mount / Badger tano charging handle?
Looks like Colt would have been a great option but I don’t see them anywhere. Maybe Geissele DDC? |
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Posted: 7/29/2023 3:05:49 PM EST
[#29]
My depravity knows no bounds…
After adding these to my cart and then later deleting them several times over the past few weeks, I finally bought a pair of ALG DDC QD swivels (and a Geissele sling). I’m happy with them, yet disgusted with myself   
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Posted: 7/31/2023 2:11:01 PM EST
[#30]
Primary Arms just came out with a tanodize version of their PLXC.
https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-compact-plxc-1-8x24-ffp-rifle-scope-illuminated-acss-griffin-mil-m8-reticle-fde |
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Posted: 8/3/2023 6:17:21 PM EST
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#31]
Sig Coyote anodize versus CMT DRT. I was worried the Sig would be the same DRT/Olight reddish bronze but it’s not.
 Pretty dark compared to DDC. Good 50 shades element, but probably pretty close to Kodiak Brown more than anything else. 
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Posted: 8/3/2023 7:54:17 PM EST
[Last Edit: Goody454]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Sig Coyote anodize versus CMT DRT. I was worried the Sig would be the same DRT/Olight reddish bronze but it’s not. https://i.ibb.co/4mL9vN2/D06-DF3-AC-236-F-4757-A713-D23-EF3-ACCF14.jpg Pretty dark compared to DDC. Good 50 shades element, but probably pretty close to Kodiak Brown more than anything else. https://i.ibb.co/Qfrg63k/B3345-A11-3011-4-D14-9-BD2-AE4-AD8156-BAD.jpg That second pic with the MK8 and the Aero receivers looks great! How do you like the glass on the Sig (Tango MSR)? Can you compare it to anything? |
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Posted: 8/3/2023 8:35:23 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: That second pic with the MK8 and the Aero receivers looks great! How do you like the glass on the Sig? Can you compare it to anything? It’s only the cheap one, not the DVO. Chinese glass has come a long ways since I last bought a cheap LPVO about 10 years ago. Decent enough for $300 but even a $500 LPVO will be twice as good. It’s dumb but I mostly got it because the tano will be a good fit for my budget 308 Ruger SFAR.
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Posted: 8/3/2023 8:38:50 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: That second pic with the MK8 and the Aero receivers looks great! How do you like the glass on the Sig (Tango MSR)? Can you compare it to anything? Not Odie, but I’ve owned the tango msr (before switching to a tango6T)… the glass is pretty close to the leupold vxr series’s scopes. It’s has good mid tier glass and hits above its price point. Better than a strike eagle and some of the older primary arms 1-6 scopes. The eye box is good but not great, I give it a solid C+/B- |
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Posted: 8/3/2023 9:23:47 PM EST
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5L33P3R: Not Odie, but I’ve owned the tango msr (before switching to a tango6T)… the glass is pretty close to the leupold vxr series’s scopes. It’s has good mid tier glass and hits above its price point. Better than a strike eagle and some of the older primary arms 1-6 scopes. The eye box is good but not great, I give it a solid C+/B- I’d agree to all that. The glass is surprisingly clear. Only glass knocks I have are slight barreling at 1X and chromatic aberration. The new generation Strike Eagle and PA optics are all about on par with the MSR. China has come a long ways the past few years in glass quality. I’d even say the 1X is better than my Credo. My old PA ACSS absolutely fell apart in clarity around 300 yards. Lost my rangefinder moving but the furthest I can see from my house is about 500 yards maybe and it still holds up pretty good. My Leupold VXFI (upgrade bridge between the VXR and Mk3) edges it out but not by a ton. If someone has a strict budget I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. The PA Nova might be better but it also doesn’t have tanodize.  ETA: I got a bit more time to do a stable comparison and there’s less humidity today. My Leupold is much clearer, but it’s also almost twice as much. Still impressed for $270 but will be replacing it with the tano Primary Arms PLXC after I finish some other projects. |
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Posted: 8/8/2023 8:15:09 AM EST
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Posted: 8/8/2023 9:05:38 AM EST
[#37]
That all looks sweet! I've never seen a Tano MRO, interesting.
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Posted: 8/8/2023 9:46:02 AM EST
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: That all looks sweet! I've never seen a Tano MRO, interesting. I believe that’s the Optics Planet OPMOD. My SFAR is done. Picking it up later today. Not sure what light I’m going to put on it yet, but as of my typing this it only has two tano parts which is just unacceptable. The first 308 AR with a 15” DDC Mk8 that I’m aware of. 
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Posted: 8/8/2023 9:52:34 AM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryLove the Tano MRO, especially that it’s an “OPMOD” and doesn’t say it all over like sone other scopes/sights. |
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Posted: 8/8/2023 10:42:11 AM EST
[#40]
Super nice odiegreen!
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Posted: 8/8/2023 1:18:52 PM EST
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Super nice odiegreen! Thanks. One more as a hold over until I can get a picture on a sunny day.  Definitely want a lighter weight optic for it. The LPVO kind of kills its lightweight spirit, but it’s hard to remember it’s a 308. Think I might just suck it up and get another Cloud Rein 3.0. Also completely spaced I’m out of slings too. Even with the chunky LPVO and other bolt ons it’s pushing just about 9 pounds unloaded. I still can’t believe it’s a 308 when I pick it up.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2023 7:52:18 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Thanks. One more as a hold over until I can get a picture on a sunny day. https://i.ibb.co/YjzSccJ/E5-F82615-2164-40-B5-AC80-1905-E6-DD0-A32.jpg Definitely want a lighter weight optic for it. The LPVO kind of kills its lightweight spirit, but it’s hard to remember it’s a 308. Think I might just suck it up and get another Cloud Rein 3.0. Also completely spaced I’m out of slings too. Even with the chunky LPVO and other bolt ons it’s pushing just about 9 pounds unloaded. I still can’t believe it’s a 308 when I pick it up. Dude!! That thing turned out good! |
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Posted: 8/9/2023 3:29:00 PM EST
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Posted: 8/9/2023 8:26:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5L33P3R: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/478727/IMG_8160_jpeg-2913929.JPG That FCD upper is calling my name. Damn that looks good. |
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Posted: 8/9/2023 8:28:28 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: That FCD upper is calling my name. Damn that looks good. Lower is RAL8000, upper is tano obviously, the rail is Barrett brown |
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Posted: 8/9/2023 9:15:23 PM EST
[Last Edit: -OdieGreen-]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5L33P3R: Lower is RAL8000, upper is tano obviously, the rail is Barrett brown Barrett brown is a lot lighter than I thought for some reason. Going to be a full spectrum of FDE. And FDE AR family pic. I need to crank the tano numbers up! The bottom one is going to need a barrel replacement and rebuild soon but still waiting out the pistol ban BS. Props to Firearm Policy Coalition. Need a new optic and light for the SFAR first. 
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:23:15 AM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Barrett brown is a lot lighter than I thought for some reason. Going to be a full spectrum of FDE. And FDE AR family pic. I need to crank the tano numbers up! The bottom one is going to need a barrel replacement and rebuild soon but still waiting out the pistol ban BS. Props to Firearm Policy Coalition. Need a new optic and light for the SFAR first. https://i.ibb.co/6gDYwDL/5-E5374-F9-88-D9-461-F-BF60-D11-F6-DD83-CF3.jpg 3 Amigos! Those are on point brother. Get that last one a proper stock & stamp..
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:42:55 AM EST
[#48]
@-OdieGreen- That SFAR is really looking good.
I’ve been trying to resist buying one, but you’re making it very difficult… |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 9:57:20 AM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goody454: @-OdieGreen- That SFAR is really looking good. I’ve been trying to resist buying one, but you’re making it very difficult… I know what you mean. But, I've been on a Glock roll lately. Built two new guns, G48MOS and G19.5 MOS. And, Trijicon releases the RMR HD. That $650 little gem didn't help. Did you ever hear anything back from B&T about doing a run of Tano bipods? |
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Posted: 8/12/2023 10:12:14 AM EST
[#50]
The rep I was dealing with never got back to me on their minimum order.
She told me they don’t make the parts in house, and custom jobs weren’t that easy. I think it’s a lost cause… |
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