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Posted: 2/2/2018 8:21:22 PM EDT

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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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://youtu.be/BDoX8UnQ4D0

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Good lord he killed a shitload of dudes in that video.

Posted: 2/2/2018 8:41:52 PM EDT

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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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://youtu.be/BDoX8UnQ4D0

Good lord he killed a shitload of dudes in that video.

Yes he did. Cool as a cucumber too.

Posted: 2/2/2018 8:45:02 PM EDT

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Is that a PEQ2 unit the laser/IR?

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AN/PEQ-2 battery box (airsoft)

Posted: 2/2/2018 8:48:25 PM EDT

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That is a good-looking rifle! Makes me miss my old Bushmaster A2 HBar.

Posted: 2/2/2018 9:18:24 PM EDT

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Nice job.

Posted: 2/2/2018 9:48:16 PM EDT

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Inspiring build...makes me regret getting rid of my last Windham Bushmaster.
Nice bud

Posted: 2/2/2018 9:51:21 PM EDT

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+1 Cool as a cucumber! Did he ever estimate the number?

Posted: 2/2/2018 10:09:56 PM EDT

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+1 Cool as a cucumber! Did he ever estimate the number?

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Over 100 I think.

Posted: 2/2/2018 11:58:59 PM EDT

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Inspiring build...makes me regret getting rid of my last Windham Bushmaster.
Nice bud

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I can understand that. When I decided to do this build, I knew I needed to find a Windham, ME Bushmaster and not a new one. I found this one on GB and won the auction at a decent price. I was elated to get it. It came complete with original Bushmaster hard case, detachable carrying handle (which I am going to use on an A4 build), and two BFI Windham, ME 30-round magazines.

Posted: 2/3/2018 1:06:02 AM EDT

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I've had that same build on the backburner for about 5 years. Only difference in mine is a Colt 1/7 Heavy bbl and minus the PEQ2.

Looks great!

S/F

Al

Posted: 2/3/2018 11:11:28 AM EDT

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Very nice.

Posted: 2/5/2018 7:32:16 PM EDT

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Well, since I found out that Haley had a match trigger in the Bushmaster he used in Najaf and not knowing which one (probably a LMT, RRA, or KAC), I decided to use the Geissels SSA-E. It arrived a short while ago and is now installed and ready for the range in the next couple of days.

Posted: 2/6/2018 6:27:10 AM EDT

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Very nice rifle. Wasn't Haley a member here under the handle Simply Dynamic?

Posted: 2/6/2018 7:03:11 AM EDT

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Turkey Shoot!!

Nice build OP!

Posted: 2/6/2018 2:35:14 PM EDT

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I do believe so.

Posted: 2/6/2018 3:02:54 PM EDT

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He was also a site Industry Partner with Haley Strategic for a short while.

Posted: 2/6/2018 5:35:41 PM EDT

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Anyone know the story on how he got the rifle? Did he built it or did black water build it?

Posted: 2/6/2018 11:11:15 PM EDT

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Excellent

Posted: 2/6/2018 11:35:12 PM EDT

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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. 10RINGhttps://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_cool.gif

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What's your altitude? A true 1:9 in "standard" conditions is showing an SG of 1.17. 1:8.75 yields SG 1.24. I'm only comfortable with 1.3+.

Posted: 2/6/2018 11:35:45 PM EDT

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My understanding is it was a company rifle that he grabbed as he was hopping on the bird to go out there after the army backed off. They ended up giving him the rifle, the rig he used wasn’t what he was “issued”...

Posted: 2/7/2018 10:37:07 AM EDT

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Fuckin' double post.

Posted: 2/7/2018 10:39:40 AM EDT

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AN/PEQ-2 battery box (airsoft)

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That makes me feel better about putting PEQ boxes on my clones

Posted: 2/7/2018 6:48:04 PM EDT

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How much does she weigh OP?

Posted: 2/7/2018 7:22:12 PM EDT

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Right at 12.5 lbs with an empty 30-round USGI magazine.

Posted: 2/11/2018 5:32:08 PM EDT

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How much do the used arms sir rails run?

Posted: 2/11/2018 8:28:21 PM EDT

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I could not tell you. I have never seen a used #59M S.I.R. for sale anywhere. New ones are $459.

Posted: 2/11/2018 9:24:56 PM EDT

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Great job OP, very cool...

Posted: 2/12/2018 8:23:10 AM EDT

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OP, did you had the chance to test it?
I'm curious since I have a simila built on the way

Posted: 2/12/2018 4:03:35 PM EDT

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OP, did you had the chance to test it?
I'm curious since I have a simila built on the way

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I have not had a chance to shoot it yet. The weather has not been cooperating. Maybe, just maybe, I will be able to shoot it later this week.

Posted: 2/12/2018 6:50:56 PM EDT

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I have not had a chance to shoot it yet. The weather has not been cooperating. Maybe, just maybe, I will be able to shoot it later this week.

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You're in FL.. what's not cooperating about it?

Posted: 2/12/2018 7:01:04 PM EDT

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You're in FL.. what's not cooperating about it?

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I have not had a chance to shoot it yet. The weather has not been cooperating. Maybe, just maybe, I will be able to shoot it later this week.

You're in FL.. what's not cooperating about it?

Might be wind. Im not in FL but I rode my motorsickle to the gym 2 days ago and felt like I was fighting Chuck Liddel just holding onto the thing on the freeway.

Also curious to see how she groups

Posted: 2/12/2018 7:19:08 PM EDT

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Might be wind. Im not in FL but I rode my motorsickle to the gym 2 days ago and felt like I was fighting Chuck Liddel just holding onto the thing on the freeway.

Also curious to see how she groups

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Fair enough.

Posted: 2/12/2018 8:25:42 PM EDT

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Rain. It looks like I will be able to get to the range on Wednesday. The front has finally pushed east of us. Dry and cool air now.

Posted: 2/15/2018 4:51:08 PM EDT

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I finally made it to the range this morning with this rifle and an A4 clone I just built. Once I had the scope dialed in (only 100 yards), I was able to reset the turret caps to the zero settings. I love how this scope works. I only took some American Eagle XM193 and some ZQ1 SS109/M855 with me. Sighted in with the 55 gr. and had a little fun with it. Then, I moved onto the 62 gr. and had a little more fun. The 1/9 barrel really delivered some good accuracy with both of the types of ammo. After getting on target, I decided to shoot at some wood fragments laying up on the berm. It is nice to have the accuracy to shoot at a small piece of wood from about 120 yards away and bounce it around. This rifle is a keeper.

Posted: 2/16/2018 11:50:50 AM EDT

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Posted: 2/16/2018 2:14:42 PM EDT

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Years ago I had that upper. The 20" HBAR was very accurate. I regret selling it sometimes.

Which "laser" box are you using?

Posted: 2/16/2018 2:19:42 PM EDT

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14.5 pounds of steel, whadda you bench Bro?

Posted: 2/16/2018 5:27:15 PM EDT

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I've used 12lb NM A2s as dumbbells before.

Posted: 2/17/2018 1:46:54 AM EDT

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Awesome build.

Posted: 2/17/2018 12:28:36 PM EDT

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I finally made it to the range this morning with this rifle and an A4 clone I just built. Once I had the scope dialed in (only 100 yards), I was able to reset the turret caps to the zero settings. I love how this scope works. I only took some American Eagle XM193 and some ZQ1 SS109/M855 with me. Sighted in with the 55 gr. and had a little fun with it. Then, I moved onto the 62 gr. and had a little more fun. The 1/9 barrel really delivered some good accuracy with both of the types of ammo. After getting on target, I decided to shoot at some wood fragments laying up on the berm. It is nice to have the accuracy to shoot at a small piece of wood from about 120 yards away and bounce it around. This rifle is a keeper.

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Also:

Posted: 2/17/2018 12:36:16 PM EDT

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Very nice job, brother! It is such a good job that it is hard to tell any differences between the original and your clone build. That rail is very clean-looking!

Posted: 2/17/2018 1:09:08 PM EDT

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Awesome build! Ive been wanting to build one of these for a few years. I chose to do a MK12 Mod1 clone instead but now i'm thinking I might have a new project once that one is finished.

Posted: 2/17/2018 6:07:03 PM EDT

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I could not tell you, but I do a tad bit of weight training.

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Posted: 2/19/2018 4:17:37 PM EDT

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Got Brownells Sunday Gun Day email yesterday and saw your rifle. I was like hey I recognize that rifle. Congrats on being featured. Hopefully they hooked you up with some gear for being featured.

Sunday Gun Day

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