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Posted: 2/1/2018 4:16:34 PM EDT

After a subliminal message from a FB buddy a while back, I began building a Travis Haley Blackwater "Iraq" Bushmaster clone. Here it is.

Rifle:
Bushmaster XM-15E2S HBAR A3 Target (Windham, ME)

Accessories:
Leupold Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x40mm (30mm) M1 Illum. Mil Dot (in lieu of the no longer made Mark 4 LR/T 3-9x40)
A.R.M.S.® #22™ Throw Lever® Rings (High) NSN 5365-01-562-0979
A.R.M.S.® #32™ Throw Lever® Adapter for Harris-type Bi-pod NSN 1005-01-574-2195
A.R.M.S.® #40™Std. A2 Flip Up Rear Sight
A.R.M.S.® #59™M S.I.R.® System NSN 1005-01-574-2540
Harris Bipod 6-9 Inch Notched Legs - Swivel (BRM-S)
S-Lock for Harris "S" Series bipod
AN/PEQ-2 battery box (airsoft)

I tried the #22 Medium rings as was spec'd, but they were to low to work with the AN/PEQ-2 battery box (yes, airsoft) and have enough clearance for the rear sight.

The inspiration

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The "Clone"

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Posted: 2/1/2018 4:20:04 PM EDT

[#1]

Very cool build! Where did you find the ARMs rail? I'd love to find one for a carbine.

Posted: 2/1/2018 4:28:16 PM EDT

[#2]

Man you did an excellent job. What's this, AR number 87 in the stable?

Everything looks spot on to me. Did Travis use the A2 stock or A1? The one in the animation picture kind of looks like it's length is In between A1 and A2 lol. And I only remember what the gun looked like from receivers forward from the rooftop "Turkey Shoot" vid.

Excellent job!

Posted: 2/1/2018 4:32:17 PM EDT

[#3]

VERY NICE!!!!

I hope you have a ton of grandkids.....

Posted: 2/1/2018 4:43:31 PM EDT

[#4]

Very nice.

Posted: 2/1/2018 4:46:03 PM EDT

[#5]

Nice rifle OP.

Posted: 2/1/2018 4:51:20 PM EDT

[#6]

Holy crap.......I need to buy a ticket to the museum!

A stunning display, thanks for sharing

Posted: 2/1/2018 4:53:41 PM EDT

[#7]

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Very cool build! Where did you find the ARMs rail? I'd love to find one for a carbine.

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A.R.M.S. Inc.

Here is the civilian version for a flat-top carbine.

This is the military version for a flat-top carbine.

There is also a military version for a mid-length.

Posted: 2/1/2018 4:58:44 PM EDT

[#8]

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Man you did an excellent job. What's this, AR number 87 in the stable?

Everything looks spot on to me. Did Travis use the A2 stock or A1? The one in the animation picture kind of looks like it's length is In between A1 and A2 lol. And I only remember what the gun looked like from receivers forward from the rooftop "Turkey Shoot" vid.

Excellent job!

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I have gone through a lot of builds over the years. Traded some. Sold some. I had to sell one of my nicest ones to afford this project. I am now at 40 complete ARs with three upper and lower receivers in the wings waiting to become something. On Travis' rifle, he used an A2 buttstock as that is what the Bushmaster came with. The illustration does not really reflect that all that well. Photos of the actual rifle do.

Posted: 2/1/2018 6:18:34 PM EDT

[#9]

of all of your many many many many many clone builds this is actually my favorite. Nice work man.

Posted: 2/1/2018 6:18:49 PM EDT

[#10]

Very cool.

Posted: 2/1/2018 6:33:58 PM EDT

[#11]

WELL DONE OP.... amazing job.

Posted: 2/1/2018 6:44:30 PM EDT

[#12]

Looks good op but you forgot to drill a hole

Posted: 2/1/2018 6:51:25 PM EDT

[#13]

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Nicely done sir

Posted: 2/1/2018 6:54:12 PM EDT

[#14]

Before I found this website, that rooftop shooting vid is what made me want an AR

Posted: 2/1/2018 7:15:07 PM EDT

[#15]

nice gun, I like that set up a lot.

Posted: 2/1/2018 7:16:44 PM EDT

[#16]

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of all of your many many many many many clone builds this is actually my favorite. Nice work man.

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Thanks James.

Posted: 2/1/2018 7:23:37 PM EDT

[#17]

Very cool

Posted: 2/1/2018 8:15:13 PM EDT

[#18]

Cool rifle build OP.

Posted: 2/1/2018 8:44:15 PM EDT

[#19]

Pretty dope OP

Posted: 2/1/2018 10:04:57 PM EDT

[#20]

Another masterpiece

Man, when you croak, your family is going to have a field day

ETA: I haven't seen a family pic of the rifles in a while. Can you even fit them in one frame from 20 feet?

Posted: 2/1/2018 10:16:58 PM EDT

[#21]

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Another masterpiece

Man, when you croak, your family is going to have a field day

ETA: I haven't seen a family pic of the rifles in a while. Can you even fit them in one frame from 20 feet?

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The AR family is much larger than the one I had a few years ago. It is much harder to get 41 ARs in one pic these days.

Posted: 2/1/2018 10:40:04 PM EDT

[#22]

What kind of accuracy can you expect out of the gun? How does the barrel stack up to some of the big names?

Posted: 2/1/2018 10:48:13 PM EDT

[#23]

Very well done!

Posted: 2/1/2018 11:12:52 PM EDT

[#24]

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What kind of accuracy can you expect out of the gun? How does the barrel stack up to some of the big names?

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I am not sure at this point. I will find out next Wednesday when I get it to the range. I am going to try M193, M855, and some 77 gr. OTM through it. I am curious as to how the 1/9 twist will perform with 77 gr. ammo.

Posted: 2/1/2018 11:30:49 PM EDT

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I am not sure at this point. I will find out next Wednesday when I get it to the range. I am going to try M193, M855, and some 77 gr. OTM through it. I am curious as to how the 1/9 twist will perform with 77 gr. ammo.

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Would really like to see those results. My guess is they will stabilize at 100. I could be wrong though. You are a blessed man indeed. That's going to be a fun rifle to shoot. I would imagine. I'm not sure if I'm missing it or if you didn't say.... What trigger do you have in there?

Posted: 2/1/2018 11:43:01 PM EDT

[#26]

I don't think 1/9 would negatively effect 77gr until quite a ways out there, if at all. I've found those twist rate to bullet grain charts to be quite exaggerated. I've never owned a Bushy barrel but if its well made I would expect quite good accuracy with that setup.

It's too bad Travis isn't here to let us know, but he killed quite a few shit bags with that gun. Not sure what round he was using, but it had to be one of the popular few choices

Posted: 2/1/2018 11:45:59 PM EDT

[#27]

This is definitely not something to take to the bank. And I may be all wet. But I'm pretty sure I was around when he posted on here. And for some reason I'm thinking he had 75 grain match ammo. Black Hills. But again, I might be dreaming all of that.

Posted: 2/1/2018 11:50:55 PM EDT

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This is definitely not something to take to the bank. And I may be all wet. But I'm pretty sure I was around when he posted on here. And for some reason I'm thinking he had 75 grain match ammo. Black Hills. But again, I might be dreaming all of that.

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Lol I know what you mean. After reading so many threads over so much time, a lot of info tends to get mixed up and mish-mashed in my head too. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the round he used tho. As a contractor he had choices for round I'm sure. Plus Black Hills is king for 5.56 precision 2 legged critter hunting

Posted: 2/1/2018 11:53:02 PM EDT

[#29]

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Would really like to see those results. My guess is they will stabilize at 100. I could be wrong though. You are a blessed man indeed. That's going to be a fun rifle to shoot. I would imagine. I'm not sure if I'm missing it or if you didn't say.... What trigger do you have in there?

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Factory Bushmaster mil-spec type trigger. ~~Haley did not use anything different.~~

ETA: I just saw a video a little while ago with Travis Haley taking about the rifle he used in Najaf. He did mention that it had a Match trigger, but did not say which one. I suspect that it may have been either a LMT, KAC, or even RRA considering the time frame (2004).

Posted: 2/1/2018 11:54:00 PM EDT

[#30]

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I don't think 1/9 would negatively effect 77gr until quite a ways out there, if at all. I've found those twist rate to bullet grain charts to be quite exaggerated. I've never owned a Bushy barrel but if its well made I would expect quite good accuracy with that setup.

It's too bad Travis isn't here to let us know, but he killed quite a few shit bags with that gun. Not sure what round he was using, but it had to be one of the popular few choices

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I have messaged Travis on FB about this project and a couple questions. Waiting to hear back from him.

Posted: 2/2/2018 12:19:26 AM EDT

[#31]

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Factory Bushmaster mil-spec type trigger. Haley did not use anything different.

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Nice. And to think some people got r done with out the "big G".........

Posted: 2/2/2018 12:54:15 AM EDT

[#32]

What’s that video?
I’ve never seen it, is it a reenactment or what?

You guys suck for back story, assuming we know what’s going on.

“Donny you’re out if your element”

Posted: 2/2/2018 1:15:10 AM EDT

[#33]

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What’s that video?
I’ve never seen it, is it a reenactment or what?

You guys suck for back story, assuming we know what’s going on.

“Donny you’re out if your element”

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The shooting footage is legit. Travis Haley on a rooftop killing Iraqi Insurgents as a military contractor (working for Blackwater) in 2004. Battle of Najaf. Ill find you the full vid, its way better

[youtube]https://youtu.be/BDoX8UnQ4D0[/youtube]

Posted: 2/2/2018 1:23:35 AM EDT

[#34]

Fantastic job, OP.

Posted: 2/2/2018 1:28:06 AM EDT

[#35]

Very well done, sir!

Posted: 2/2/2018 1:28:25 AM EDT

[#36]

Nce OP

Posted: 2/2/2018 2:11:50 AM EDT

[#37]

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I am not sure at this point. I will find out next Wednesday when I get it to the range. I am going to try M193, M855, and some 77 gr. OTM through it. I am curious as to how the 1/9 twist will perform with 77 gr. ammo.

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I've got a 16" 1/9 E.R. Shaw BBL AR and @ 100yds. I can hold my groups under 1" with B/H 77gr. TMK's with no "key holing". At 300yds. I can ring a 8" plate, if I'm on my game using a 1x6x24 scope. Have not attempted to bulls eye shoot it at 200/300yds. on paper yet, have to wait until the snow melts. I don't think it's going to be that much of a problem to achieve decent accuracy. 10RING

Posted: 2/2/2018 5:14:55 AM EDT

[#38]

Very cool!

Posted: 2/2/2018 8:26:08 AM EDT

[#39]

Awesome job!

Posted: 2/2/2018 4:09:38 PM EDT

[#40]

Here is a pic of me with the rifle. Notice the Blackwater hat.

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Posted: 2/2/2018 4:13:05 PM EDT

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Here is a pic of me with the rifle. Notice the Blackwater hat.

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I thought that was a FED EX shirt for a second til I zoomed in and saw 5.11

Posted: 2/2/2018 4:19:34 PM EDT

[#42]

Awesome rifle. Saw you post it on the GCGF.

Do you shoot at ERGC or the public range off Quientette?

Posted: 2/2/2018 4:38:05 PM EDT

[#43]

Nice Haley clone, OP.

Posted: 2/2/2018 4:59:46 PM EDT

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Awesome rifle. Saw you post it on the GCGF.

Do you shoot at ERGC or the public range off Quientette?

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SRSC on Quintette.

Posted: 2/2/2018 6:43:47 PM EDT

[#45]

vwery 2002 nice build OP

Posted: 2/2/2018 6:54:20 PM EDT

[#46]

Dupe...

Posted: 2/2/2018 6:55:30 PM EDT

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Damn, makes me wish I never sold my 87' Colt H-Bar now!

Saying that... if I still had it; it would in short order become a Colt version/clone of this configured rifle OP. Nice job!

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ETA: sans the carry handle upper receiver that is...

Posted: 2/2/2018 7:17:06 PM EDT

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Nicely done sir

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Dude was killing them at almost 900 yards out with 556.
Most meat heads think 556 is only good to 300 yds

Posted: 2/2/2018 7:35:29 PM EDT

[#49]

Nice build OP!
Im building something similar (Centurion c4 instead & ADM scope mount ) to give a new life to my old Colt Hbar.

As for the ammo.. try some 69g if you can. Both my 1/7 & 1/9 barrels love it.

Posted: 2/2/2018 7:42:00 PM EDT

[#50]

Is that a PEQ2 unit the laser/IR?

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