Official Mil Sniper Rifle Photo and Discussion Thread (Page 71 of 72)
|
Originally Posted By SpeyRod: I’m in the wrong tax bracket currently. Originally Posted By SpeyRod: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: You buying it?  ETA: After looking at the pics fullscreen, that paint seems fresh for an old gun. Like it was painted to go to the auction house. I’m in the wrong tax bracket currently. Just break out the plastic. |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
|
Originally Posted By KavonTN: Not sure if anyone is interested but just saw this... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/116042/1000012852_jpg-3494939.JPG I think it's good in some mk13s? https://geissele.com/super-700-trigger.html?_aem_R6HGpEzU3YOF4gDVufX94Q |
|
My rendition of a Mk13 Mod 7... but in 6.5CM. Stiller TAC 30 Geissele Super 700 2S Trigger AICS AX 2.0 Chassis Criterion SS 26" Match barrel (Mod 7 profile) Surefire SF3P flash hider Hoptic Quiver Vortex SE 5-25X56 w/LaRue OBR 34mm mount    |
“The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.”
"And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers,
And the temples of his Gods."
"And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers,
And the temples of his Gods."
|
I need an XM3. |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
U.S. Army Warrant Officer, 920B & 915E, CW5
Joined:
Feb 2001
Posts:
44987
EE: 100% (5)
MT, USA
|
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Got this today. Still being made after 117 yrs and in inventory. New M1907 leather sling dated 2/24! 18B claiming it for his Mk22. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_3270_jpeg-3232826.JPG Here's my Buddy Dan shooting my M24 with issue sling. They still work. Now I just need to find the original iron sights. 
|
KF7WNX If you want a picture of the future, imagine Clownshoes stomping on a human face—for ever.
|
Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: I took a Commercial MRAD and tried to get it as close as possible to an actual Mk22 - in particular, Big Army's version. I'm debating grabbing one of the contract .308 20" barrels to make it look even closer, but I'm pretty happy with this. I also have the contract Mk22 Armageddon Gear suppressor cover, but left it off for these pics. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_144823_jpg-3441340.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_144849_jpg-3441341.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_145203_jpg-3441342.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_145138_jpg-3441343.JPG Well done, beautiful. @wayfaerer320 what's the flip up cap setup you have? I was looking for RAL8K caps for a Mk5 3-18, couldn't find any in that color. |
|
Originally Posted By Slu54: Well done, beautiful. @wayfaerer320 what's the flip up cap setup you have? I was looking for RAL8K caps for a Mk5 3-18, couldn't find any in that color. Originally Posted By Slu54: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: I took a Commercial MRAD and tried to get it as close as possible to an actual Mk22 - in particular, Big Army's version. I'm debating grabbing one of the contract .308 20" barrels to make it look even closer, but I'm pretty happy with this. I also have the contract Mk22 Armageddon Gear suppressor cover, but left it off for these pics. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_144823_jpg-3441340.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_144849_jpg-3441341.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_145203_jpg-3441342.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/20250121_145138_jpg-3441343.JPG Well done, beautiful. @wayfaerer320 what's the flip up cap setup you have? I was looking for RAL8K caps for a Mk5 3-18, couldn't find any in that color. Tenebraex |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
|
Originally Posted By Slu54: Well done, beautiful. @wayfaerer320 what's the flip up cap setup you have? I was looking for RAL8K caps for a Mk5 3-18, couldn't find any in that color. Originally Posted By Slu54: i mean the p/n, i've been looking for ral8k for 3-18 mk5 specifically thanks Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: It doesn't appear that they make one, at least not commercially. This is where I got mine from: Ocular Objective |
|
Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Originally Posted By Slu54: Well done, beautiful. @wayfaerer320 what's the flip up cap setup you have? I was looking for RAL8K caps for a Mk5 3-18, couldn't find any in that color. Originally Posted By Slu54: i mean the p/n, i've been looking for ral8k for 3-18 mk5 specifically thanks Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: It doesn't appear that they make one, at least not commercially. This is where I got mine from: Ocular Objective Does the Mk5 5-15 have the same size and thread pitch as the Mk5 3-18? |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
|
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Does the Mk5 5-15 have the same size and thread pitch as the Mk5 3-18? Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Originally Posted By Slu54: Well done, beautiful. @wayfaerer320 what's the flip up cap setup you have? I was looking for RAL8K caps for a Mk5 3-18, couldn't find any in that color. Originally Posted By Slu54: i mean the p/n, i've been looking for ral8k for 3-18 mk5 specifically thanks Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: It doesn't appear that they make one, at least not commercially. This is where I got mine from: Ocular Objective Does the Mk5 5-15 have the same size and thread pitch as the Mk5 3-18? That I'm not sure about, but I would just call Tenebraex and ask. Tenebraex customer service is awesome (in my experience). |
|
Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: @Combat_Diver Other than that M1907 sling, what other issued sling are you seeing with the Mk22s you've come across? NSN 1005-01-690-4464, PN 32418, Barrett MRAD sling is what comes in case. |
De Oppresso Liber
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
|
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: NSN 1005-01-690-4464, PN 32418, Barrett MRAD sling is what comes in case. Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: @Combat_Diver Other than that M1907 sling, what other issued sling are you seeing with the Mk22s you've come across? NSN 1005-01-690-4464, PN 32418, Barrett MRAD sling is what comes in case. Thanks, CD. It doesn't appear that Barrett sells it commercially, but from what I can tell it's made by Armageddon Gear just like the issued suppressor cover. I could be wrong, but from the looks of it, it's the Precision Rifle Sling by Armageddon Gear in Coyote Brown. |
|
I received my 2nd USMC used XM3 from the CMP today! I added a new Eagle Industries stock pack and the following USMC used takeoff items - S&B M8541 SSDS scope, Badger Ordnance scope rings, SureFire FA762SS silencer, and Harris bipod. I have a PVS-22 for the rifle as well, but I did feel the need to photograph it on the rifle. I've never seen an DT turret S&B used on an XM3, but they were used at the same time, so it's a possible combination. I'm pretty excited about this one! |
|
Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: I received my 2nd USMC used XM3 from the CMP today! I added a new Eagle Industries stock pack and the following USMC used takeoff items - S&B M8541 SSDS scope, Badger Ordnance scope rings, SureFire FA762SS silencer, and Harris bipod. I have a PVS-22 for the rifle as well, but I did feel the need to photograph it on the rifle. I've never seen an DT turret S&B used on an XM3, but they were used at the same time, so it's a possible combination. I'm pretty excited about this one! https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/attachments/1000004181-jpg.8681014/ 
|
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
|
It looks like this USMC XM3 is setup the same way that I currently have mine configured. It looks like an S&B M8541 SSDS scope with DT elevation turret and simrad cap on the front scope ring. I wish the photo was higher quality so that we could be completely sure this is how the rifle is configured. |
Oh I’m sorry, I thought this was America!
Joined:
Feb 2017
Posts:
1492
EE: 100% (72)
MI, USA
|
SHORT Act has been added to the BBB along with the HPA. Call your Senators to support this gets passed! SHORT Act would remove SBS, SBR and AOW from the NFA. HPA would remove suppressors from the NFA. Only thing NFA would still require a TAX stamp for would be Full Auto and DDs. Clones getting closer! |
De Oppresso Liber
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
|
This setting a record on price?? DARPA XM-3 Sniper Rifle with Scope |
|
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
Member
Joined:
Feb 2023
Posts:
427
EE: 100% (3)
PA, USA
|
There's no way that actually goes through, right? I swear I've seen a few go through CMP for far less than that
|
Collector, historian, and enthusiast of A.R.M.S. rails, mounts, and accessories.
|
I recently met a gentleman who won an auction for an XM3. We were bsing at the range and he mentioned he just won a DARPA XM3 in a cmp auction. I was shocked when he told me. Hoping he will bring it to one of our shoots. Edit: he brought the xm3 to a 600 shoot and I did get to shoot it. Definitely a worthy investment of a very cool piece of history. I definitely covet one now. |
|
Originally Posted By bm7465: What does this group know about NAV-SPEC marked NXS 5.5-22s? Got a few NIB in a trade and am curious about them. I think they’re used for MK13 mod 5s? @USMCSGT0331 |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
|
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: @USMCSGT0331 Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Originally Posted By bm7465: What does this group know about NAV-SPEC marked NXS 5.5-22s? Got a few NIB in a trade and am curious about them. I think they’re used for MK13 mod 5s? @USMCSGT0331 From the man above: These NF Nav-Spec 5.5-22x56 scopes that were recently sold have a mix of Q, R, S, and T serial number prefixes (I'm pretty certain that these are the serial number prefixes in this group of scope that just hit the market) Literally dozens of these scopes hit the market, and they've already been offered to all the major collectors and dealers for really great prices. These scopes used to sell as high as $6k to $7k, but now some prices are less than half of that (if you're higher up the pipeline, collectors downstream will obviously have to pay more as these scopes sell through more people). The market is now absolutely saturated with dozens of these scopes, so people should pay about $4k or so for them (if they're not upstream enough to get the best deals, building connections in this community is required to get the best parts at the best prices). Don't buy any of these scope if they're priced over $4,500, the market price is currently lower than that amount. The earlier NF scopes with N and M serial number prefixes from the early 2000's should cost more because they are correct for both the Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, but these early prefixes are mainly associated with the Mod 0's. The Q serial number prefix should be 2005, so those prefixes and later ones will be in the Mk13 Mod 5 date range (I can't remember off the top of my head when the Remington/MARS Mod 5's were first issued, probably around 2005 or 2006). So, a later serial number prefix scope would technically be incorrect for the earlier Mod 0 rifles, and all of these recently released scopes are technically correct for Mod 5 rifles and other sniper rifles (not the earlier Mod 0's). However, cloners can use any NF Nav-Spec scopes on any Mk13 Mod 0 or Mod 5 clone, regardless of the serial number prefix. Sometimes, it's too difficult to find the necessary NF scope with a specific serial number prefix that matches up with a certain year of rifle use. So, any of these scope serial number prefixes can be used on Mk13 Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, at least as a placeholder, until a scope with the correct corresponding serial number prefix can be acquired. |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
|
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: From the man above: These NF Nav-Spec 5.5-22x56 scopes that were recently sold have a mix of Q, R, S, and T serial number prefixes (I'm pretty certain that these are the serial number prefixes in this group of scope that just hit the market) Literally dozens of these scopes hit the market, and they've already been offered to all the major collectors and dealers for really great prices. These scopes used to sell as high as $6k to $7k, but now some prices are less than half of that (if you're higher up the pipeline, collectors downstream will obviously have to pay more as these scopes sell through more people). The market is now absolutely saturated with dozens of these scopes, so people should pay about $4k or so for them (if they're not upstream enough to get the best deals, building connections in this community is required to get the best parts at the best prices). Don't buy any of these scope if they're priced over $4,500, the market price is currently lower than that amount. The earlier NF scopes with N and M serial number prefixes from the early 2000's should cost more because they are correct for both the Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, but these early prefixes are mainly associated with the Mod 0's. The Q serial number prefix should be 2005, so those prefixes and later ones will be in the Mk13 Mod 5 date range (I can't remember off the top of my head when the Remington/MARS Mod 5's were first issued, probably around 2005 or 2006). So, a later serial number prefix scope would technically be incorrect for the earlier Mod 0 rifles, and all of these recently released scopes are technically correct for Mod 5 rifles and other sniper rifles (not the earlier Mod 0's). However, cloners can use any NF Nav-Spec scopes on any Mk13 Mod 0 or Mod 5 clone, regardless of the serial number prefix. Sometimes, it's too difficult to find the necessary NF scope with a specific serial number prefix that matches up with a certain year of rifle use. So, any of these scope serial number prefixes can be used on Mk13 Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, at least as a placeholder, until a scope with the correct corresponding serial number prefix can be acquired. Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Originally Posted By bm7465: What does this group know about NAV-SPEC marked NXS 5.5-22s? Got a few NIB in a trade and am curious about them. I think they’re used for MK13 mod 5s? @USMCSGT0331 From the man above: These NF Nav-Spec 5.5-22x56 scopes that were recently sold have a mix of Q, R, S, and T serial number prefixes (I'm pretty certain that these are the serial number prefixes in this group of scope that just hit the market) Literally dozens of these scopes hit the market, and they've already been offered to all the major collectors and dealers for really great prices. These scopes used to sell as high as $6k to $7k, but now some prices are less than half of that (if you're higher up the pipeline, collectors downstream will obviously have to pay more as these scopes sell through more people). The market is now absolutely saturated with dozens of these scopes, so people should pay about $4k or so for them (if they're not upstream enough to get the best deals, building connections in this community is required to get the best parts at the best prices). Don't buy any of these scope if they're priced over $4,500, the market price is currently lower than that amount. The earlier NF scopes with N and M serial number prefixes from the early 2000's should cost more because they are correct for both the Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, but these early prefixes are mainly associated with the Mod 0's. The Q serial number prefix should be 2005, so those prefixes and later ones will be in the Mk13 Mod 5 date range (I can't remember off the top of my head when the Remington/MARS Mod 5's were first issued, probably around 2005 or 2006). So, a later serial number prefix scope would technically be incorrect for the earlier Mod 0 rifles, and all of these recently released scopes are technically correct for Mod 5 rifles and other sniper rifles (not the earlier Mod 0's). However, cloners can use any NF Nav-Spec scopes on any Mk13 Mod 0 or Mod 5 clone, regardless of the serial number prefix. Sometimes, it's too difficult to find the necessary NF scope with a specific serial number prefix that matches up with a certain year of rifle use. So, any of these scope serial number prefixes can be used on Mk13 Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, at least as a placeholder, until a scope with the correct corresponding serial number prefix can be acquired. Thank you so much!!! This is exactly the information I was looking for. |
|
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: From the man above: These NF Nav-Spec 5.5-22x56 scopes that were recently sold have a mix of Q, R, S, and T serial number prefixes (I'm pretty certain that these are the serial number prefixes in this group of scope that just hit the market) Literally dozens of these scopes hit the market, and they've already been offered to all the major collectors and dealers for really great prices. These scopes used to sell as high as $6k to $7k, but now some prices are less than half of that (if you're higher up the pipeline, collectors downstream will obviously have to pay more as these scopes sell through more people). The market is now absolutely saturated with dozens of these scopes, so people should pay about $4k or so for them (if they're not upstream enough to get the best deals, building connections in this community is required to get the best parts at the best prices). Don't buy any of these scope if they're priced over $4,500, the market price is currently lower than that amount. The earlier NF scopes with N and M serial number prefixes from the early 2000's should cost more because they are correct for both the Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, but these early prefixes are mainly associated with the Mod 0's. The Q serial number prefix should be 2005, so those prefixes and later ones will be in the Mk13 Mod 5 date range (I can't remember off the top of my head when the Remington/MARS Mod 5's were first issued, probably around 2005 or 2006). So, a later serial number prefix scope would technically be incorrect for the earlier Mod 0 rifles, and all of these recently released scopes are technically correct for Mod 5 rifles and other sniper rifles (not the earlier Mod 0's). However, cloners can use any NF Nav-Spec scopes on any Mk13 Mod 0 or Mod 5 clone, regardless of the serial number prefix. Sometimes, it's too difficult to find the necessary NF scope with a specific serial number prefix that matches up with a certain year of rifle use. So, any of these scope serial number prefixes can be used on Mk13 Mod 0 and Mod 5 rifles, at least as a placeholder, until a scope with the correct corresponding serial number prefix can be acquired.   |
|
Originally Posted By phlegm: https://i.ibb.co/xt3qTg04/Serial-numbers-by-production-date-w-models.jpg These are approximate. NF Dates slide a little bit. Seen Q Prefixes in 2006. R 2006/7, s2007,8, and T’S 2007,8,9. they are not as fixed as Leupolds. Look at the dates on the packages and inspection stickers just on the T prefixes. Typically for mk13-0 you want an M, N,O,P,Q. MK13-5 generally will be roughly an R,S,T |
|
Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: https://scoutsniperheritage.org/scout-sniper-war-memorial-fundraiser/ Last day to buy MSSHF M40A6 raffle rifle tickets! Got my fingers crossed. Wouldn't mind the tool cart too. |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
|
Originally Posted By HaveBlue83: I got it close....don't flame me too bad.....rings were issued A5 kit and came painted  It's an early Stiller/Bergara custom build.......rumor is they have some 2112s there https://i.postimg.cc/NjBHQdBs/IMG-20250511-133906656-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k5h6F98G/IMG-20250511-164202913-HDR-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/3r0p1ytT/IMG-20250511-164914594-2.jpg Forget the dumb question  300wm? What barrel? |
|
Originally Posted By YoteSlayer69: Any interest in a Leupold 3.5 x10 LR/T with M3 knobs? And mil dot reticle? Curious if this is the start of a clone rifle? Mk12 Mod0/1 comes to mind, but they were also used on M14 DMRs and the M24A2. Honestly, you can probably find a pic somewhere of that scope on just about anything at one point or another during the GWOT. |
|
Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Keeping this thread alive - Green Berets: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269084/Screenshot_20251204_173811_Instagram_jpg-3669992.JPG That's a long sumbitch. |
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars