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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:58:47 AM EDT
[#1]
Christmas came a little early this year for me - RWS built Mk13 Mod 5:
   Also, here is the Mk13 Mod 5 issued sling detail in case anyone is interested (the NSN matches up with the issued sling for the Mk13 Mod 5 and Mod 6):  |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2020 8:35:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320: Christmas came a little early this year for me - RWS built Mk13 Mod 5: https://i.imgur.com/0Jpepl2.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/0WCQRXR.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/OosoSvy.jpg?2 Also, here is the Mk13 Mod 5 issued sling detail in case anyone is interested (the NSN matches up with the issued sling for the Mk13 Mod 5 and Mod 6): https://i.imgur.com/EmX9gnM.jpg?1 Nice build! Going with NF or S&B? |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 8:54:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Teufelhunden1: Nice build! Going with NF or S&B? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Teufelhunden1: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Christmas came a little early this year for me - RWS built Mk13 Mod 5: https://i.imgur.com/0Jpepl2.jpg?2 https://i.imgur.com/0WCQRXR.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/OosoSvy.jpg?2 Also, here is the Mk13 Mod 5 issued sling detail in case anyone is interested (the NSN matches up with the issued sling for the Mk13 Mod 5 and Mod 6): https://i.imgur.com/EmX9gnM.jpg?1 Nice build! Going with NF or S&B? Thanks! My first choice is the S&B PSR, but the medallion thing on top of the objective bell bothers me. Maybe it won't bother me as much as I think it would? Who knows - its purely an aesthetic thing. Strongly considering the NF ATACR 5-25x56 in its place. I know there is at least one pic floating around of an AICS chassis Stiller Mod 5 w/ that scope. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 11:06:42 PM EDT
[#4]
where can i get that sling ?
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Posted: 12/18/2020 12:38:11 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BSOG1: where can i get that sling ? Not my ad, but here: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/886793861 |
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Posted: 12/18/2020 12:09:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dangerdan]
[#6]
I run a TIS sling. Better quality
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CA, USA
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Posted: 12/18/2020 9:42:10 PM EDT
[#7]
Notice the date on your sling. Its recent production. I have a few oldgen used mk13 mod 5 slings and none of them have those tags. They have LBT and Eagle Logo tags.
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Posted: 12/19/2020 3:17:03 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: Notice the date on your sling. Its recent production. I have a few oldgen used mk13 mod 5 slings and none of them have those tags. They have LBT and Eagle Logo tags. About time you joined us on this forum, glad to see you over here! |
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Posted: 12/19/2020 8:51:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: Notice the date on your sling. Its recent production. I have a few oldgen used mk13 mod 5 slings and none of them have those tags. They have LBT and Eagle Logo tags. Yup - I saw the 9/20 date and was curious about that as well. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2020 4:43:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMCSGT0331: About time you joined us on this forum, glad to see you over here! took me a while. I figured i was lurking long enough, might as well make an account. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2020 5:02:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ilikebmxbikes]
[#11]
Here are two versions of issue mk13 slings. A friend has one with a Red LBT logo tag as well.
Eagle Industries - Green hooks with black slips    LBT - Black larger hooks with brown slips  
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Posted: 12/21/2020 7:29:29 PM EDT
[#12]
Interesting.
Curious about the one I got then - the tag has an NSN that matches Mod 5 and 6 issued slings (when I looked it up anyway). Are these like custom runs that somebody ordered? Leftovers from a previous run? Or made up? |
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Posted: 12/21/2020 10:52:58 PM EDT
[#13]
thank you
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Posted: 12/28/2020 3:01:53 PM EDT
[#14]
think they are a run that gunbroker IvanDrago had made. Likely he put an order in with Eagle for the minimum number.
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Posted: 12/28/2020 4:12:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: think they are a run that gunbroker IvanDrago had made. Likely he put an order in with Eagle for the minimum number. Without actually knowing, that would make sense. Well, it's a nice sling anyway. |
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Posted: 1/1/2021 4:16:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cmdexe]
[#16]
nvm found the answer, thanks.
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Posted: 1/1/2021 4:18:24 PM EDT
[#17]
which mil spec version? They were run on all sorts of things. MK11'S, MK17's, M40's (fringe mirs ones), M24's, MK13 MOD 5, MK20 etc.
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Posted: 1/1/2021 4:20:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cmdexe]
[#18]
Just straight mil-spec stamped but second focal plane SFP, no army, no navy, and non F1, so I believe these are pretty old. I think I got the answer that I was looking for though: Mk11 Mod0/Mod2, Mk13 Mod5, M40a3, Mk14, and Mk12s.
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Posted: 1/1/2021 6:19:08 PM EDT
[#19]
The only Nightforce optic used in the Marines was on the XM3 (excluding recent Atacr contract).
The XM3 came with a 3.5-15x50 Milspec NXS. SFP with mildot. They weren't used on M40s. Some took the S&B off the 40 and put it on the XM3 because the S&B was a better optic and already a familiarity with it. |
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Posted: 1/1/2021 9:21:03 PM EDT
[#20]
Speaking of scopes (and specifically NF and S&B), how do the S&B PSR and NF ATACR compare?
Are they equal in terms of glass quality, durability, and functionality? |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 12:31:27 AM EDT
[#21]
Originally Posted By dangerdan: They weren't used on M40s. Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Speaking of scopes (and specifically NF and S&B), how do the S&B PSR and NF ATACR compare? Are they equal in terms of glass quality, durability, and functionality? |
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Posted: 1/2/2021 12:47:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ilikebmxbikes]
[#22]
Originally Posted By dangerdan: They weren't used on M40s. Some took the S&B off the 40 and put it on the XM3 because the S&B was a better optic and already a familiarity with it. They are uncommon, but they were on some select m40's. I have seen a few other photos of them with MIRS REV B SA rails.    And another photo of a Mirs m40. Cant identify the optic, but the photo may have other clues. 
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2021 1:00:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320: Speaking of scopes (and specifically NF and S&B), how do the S&B PSR and NF ATACR compare? Are they equal in terms of glass quality, durability, and functionality? End users in a specific community had numerous tracking issues with the PSR scopes(along with certain other issues), which directly led to a new contract which NF subsequently won. Whether you would have the same issues is impossible to predict. The ATACR is also correct for a Late Mod 5. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2021 3:35:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Molonlave]
[#24]
Need some optic info. I'm build a mk13 mod 5 on one of the Thoroghbred return stocks with IMUNS and Stiller Mk13 action. What are the correct scope and ring options for this particular set-up? I'm looking for specifics such as power, reticle, turrets, etc.
Thanks! |
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Posted: 1/9/2021 4:20:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cmdexe]
[#25]
Scopes are on the first page but hasn't been updated in a while
Nightforce Mil-Spec 5.5-22x56 Nightforce Mil-Spec 3.5-15x50 F1 Army Mil Dot or Mil-Spec 3.5-15 SFP Mil Dot .25 MOA Turrets Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PMII PSR & Pantone TReMoR 2 reticle (later models) Horus 5-20x50 Falcon Feel free to update or correct me. |
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Posted: 1/9/2021 4:38:09 PM EDT
[#26]
Have also seen Steiner and Vortex on the Mk13, but I'm assuming those were personal buys or unit purchases?
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/10/2021 8:27:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cherokeefan03]
[#27]
There is a distinction in scopes used between the Stiller Mod 5s and the Remington ones. For right now the only ones seen on the Stiller for sure have been the Schmidt 5-25 PSR and the 5.5-22 milspec/Navspec, as the Stiller Mod 5s were Navy only, with limited use by MARSOC iirc. EDIT: and the above mentioned Vortex Razor Gen 1.
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ND, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2021 9:44:26 PM EDT
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Finally got my MK13 Mod 3 built...took six long years and a headache dealing with a former smith in Indiana. It was finished by a former MARSOC smith and it looks great. Everything except the can is correct. I wasn't going to drop 2k on a KAC can that had fitment and re-zeroing issues, so I had Ron Allen build me a 3rd model for it. They look the same on the gun anyway-minus the dimples and the gate latch. Now I need to find a scope and fire-form some cases to load some 220 grain pills. The chamber is turned for the MK248 Mod 1 round, so longer round stick-out/longer COAL.
-Bolt Markings  -Overall 
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Posted: 1/19/2021 3:41:19 PM EDT
[#29]
 Attached File Attached FileMy mod 5 back home a second time. Everyone knows the story. This thing is right now. The trigger is amazing. Need to get the scope mounted back up. |
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Posted: 1/19/2021 7:57:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Samson-Dogg: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/330914/3836AA5E-80AD-4FBF-A0C9-4008EADA2504_jpe-1786763.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/330914/5E5925FF-F1D2-45F0-9429-EABC3F5945F7_jpe-1786765.JPG My mod 5 back home a second time. Everyone knows the story. This thing is right now. The trigger is amazing. Need to get the scope mounted back up. 
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Posted: 1/20/2021 2:48:03 AM EDT
[#31]
Looks great!
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ND, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:21:48 AM EDT
[#32]
Do the masses have any good leads on Nightforce scopes that have been discontinued? I finally get my rifle built and the scope I want to put on it is no longer made. I'm looking for the Nightforce C244, which is 5.5-22x56 with Mil-dot reticle. I've gotten a hold of Nightforce and even with the Mil program they won't make it for me. So, anyone got any good ideas? Leads? One for sale?
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:40:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firejareen: Do the masses have any good leads on Nightforce scopes that have been discontinued? I finally get my rifle built and the scope I want to put on it is no longer made. I'm looking for the Nightforce C244, which is 5.5-22x56 with Mil-dot reticle. I've gotten a hold of Nightforce and even with the Mil program they won't make it for me. So, anyone got any good ideas? Leads? One for sale? Watch the EE. I believe there was just one on there recently. |
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USA
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Posted: 1/27/2021 1:23:07 PM EDT
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NY, USA
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Posted: 1/27/2021 2:15:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Davey_Sickboy]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By usnguns: https://i.imgur.com/MQZynpQ.jpg That’s a life goal right there! Congratulations, you have made it to the next level. Which one is your favorite?? |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 4:17:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: usnguns]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Davey_Sickboy: That’s a life goal right there! Congratulations, you have made it to the next level. Which one is your favorite?? Thanks, man. They are all really special, but the Mod 7 has been getting a lot of my attention lately.  
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Posted: 1/30/2021 9:57:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2021 10:36:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LsuJon: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/316069/543CD7D6-3BFE-44DE-B64C-5A67997050EB_jpe-1804181.JPG  Figured you guys might like this photo...That SRL is awesome! Pretty damn rare rifle, one of my friends has one of the prototypes with carbon fiber forend |
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Posted: 1/31/2021 11:36:03 AM EDT
[#39]
 Marine Corps Pre-Sniper Course • Camp Hansen - Japan |
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Posted: 2/2/2021 12:21:35 PM EDT
[#40]
Hadn't seen this one before - Late Mod 5 w/ Stiller action and S&B:
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Posted: 2/2/2021 1:59:55 PM EDT
[#41]
looks like a NF Beast Light.
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Posted: 2/2/2021 2:31:17 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: looks like a NF Beast Light. Ahh good eye. The knobs looked S&Bish, but I can see the NF characteristics now. |
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Posted: 2/2/2021 2:46:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Vapor-Trail]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320: Ahh good eye. The knobs looked S&Bish, but I can see the NF characteristics now. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320: Originally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: looks like a NF Beast Light. Ahh good eye. The knobs looked S&Bish, but I can see the NF characteristics now. An early P-VPS prototype? Basically the ATACR with a beast-like turret.  
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Posted: 2/2/2021 2:50:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320: Hadn't seen this one before - Late Mod 5 w/ Stiller action and S&B: https://preview.redd.it/x6u87nfqhax31.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=f43c39f7ce4c42e47485e7943dd2ddfac2cb220f I'm pretty sure that's the first time I've seen a picture of a Bushnell CONX rangefinder in military use. |
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Posted: 2/2/2021 2:56:47 PM EDT
[#45]
we have seen those beast lights on the Forward Observations Group IG
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Posted: 2/2/2021 8:01:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: USMCSGT0331]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: looks like a NF Beast Light. That's exactly what the scope is, the SU-284. The mount is a NightForce Compact MAG Unimount MA361 (1.5" height, 0 MOA) The two P-VPS scopes are the SU-295 (5-25x56) and the SU-296 (7-35x56) |
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Posted: 2/2/2021 8:03:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vapor-Trail: An early P-VPS prototype? Basically the ATACR with a beast-like turret. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35055/38878b51fb15f2f831930e3b1570b67a-1807815.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35055/131891178_3703558499691191_7927010957374-1807820.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vapor-Trail: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Originally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: looks like a NF Beast Light. Ahh good eye. The knobs looked S&Bish, but I can see the NF characteristics now. An early P-VPS prototype? Basically the ATACR with a beast-like turret. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35055/38878b51fb15f2f831930e3b1570b67a-1807815.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35055/131891178_3703558499691191_7927010957374-1807820.jpg Not a prototype, the SU-284 has been issued for years. Mk13 Mod 5, Mk13 Mod 7, Mk15 Mod 1, Mk20........ |
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Posted: 2/2/2021 8:47:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMCSGT0331: Not a prototype, the SU-284 has been issued for years. Mk13 Mod 5, Mk13 Mod 7, Mk15 Mod 1, Mk20........ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMCSGT0331: Originally Posted By Vapor-Trail: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Originally Posted By ilikebmxbikes: looks like a NF Beast Light. Ahh good eye. The knobs looked S&Bish, but I can see the NF characteristics now. An early P-VPS prototype? Basically the ATACR with a beast-like turret. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35055/38878b51fb15f2f831930e3b1570b67a-1807815.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35055/131891178_3703558499691191_7927010957374-1807820.jpg Not a prototype, the SU-284 has been issued for years. Mk13 Mod 5, Mk13 Mod 7, Mk15 Mod 1, Mk20........ So then its this guy?  |
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Posted: 2/2/2021 8:54:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: USMCSGT0331]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vapor-Trail: So then its this guy? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35055/130737804_3688898607823847_6015715004839-1808261.jpg Yes, exact same scope and mount combo as seen in the Mk13 Mod 5 photo. The rifle in this photo is the Mk15 Mod 1 The rifle in the background of this photo is another Mk15 Mod 1, but it has a S&B PSR scope in OPS AWP Gen 1 PSR rings. My Mk15 Mod 1 is set up in this configuration:  |
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Posted: 2/4/2021 6:13:39 PM EDT
[#50]
@Teufelhunden1
You said you have two of these S&B scopes as pictured below on the right. I forgot to ask you - what is it exactly? Just a black PMII 5-25x56?  |
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