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Posted: 12/21/2009 8:48:01 AM EDT
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Can you even use that?  |
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Posted: 12/21/2009 5:02:20 PM EDT
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From another thread....
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Posted: 12/21/2009 7:19:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/21/2009 7:19:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot]
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Posted: 12/21/2009 7:20:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot]
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Posted: 12/21/2009 7:28:22 PM EDT
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Photo courtesy of ColdBlue
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Posted: 12/21/2009 8:13:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
I think Wes at MSTN used to say a quarter and a set of vice grips. Anyone do anything to mitigate the fore and aft movement, if any? When I ran one I just pushed it all the way forward and tightened it down. Had to take it off and move it back one notch to put it in the small arms rack. Believe it or not it held zero even after being moved back and forth almost every day for a year. I just used the quarter or buckle and nothing else. Doesn't need to be too tight. |
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Posted: 12/23/2009 3:20:48 PM EDT
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What is the consensus on BCGs? Which one are you using in your A4 clone?
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2009 4:04:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CPT1-285TH]
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
What is the consensus on BCGs? Which one are you using in your A4 clone? I will be using a BCM group in my upcoming A4 build. Place holder pic for now...gotta long way to go, but hope to be done by late spring! 
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/lt1st285/111_0017-1.jpg My apologies for the shameless plug of another forum, but the receiver is from a group buy with custom logo and ser. # from that forum. |
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Posted: 12/23/2009 5:56:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/23/2009 6:07:23 PM EDT
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Purple rail, purple lower, good thing that rifle doesn't belong to an ARFCOMer because it is completely unsat.
I decided I want a FF rail on my rifle, so I am selling my M5 RAS rails. I think I am going to put a DD M4 RIS II rail on my rifle. That will FF the barrel, and weigh a little less then the M5. |
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Posted: 12/24/2009 11:59:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: orkman]
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Here's mine.
ETA: Is it pretty much standard to have the thumbscrews on the left side? I just reversed the base. |
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Posted: 12/24/2009 1:23:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Purple rail, purple lower, good thing that rifle doesn't belong to an ARFCOMer because it is completely unsat. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kq-OiL_yaQw/SzEkUFqXkZI/AAAAAAAAATQ/251w6nV-raY/s800/M5RAS.JPG I decided I want a FF rail on my rifle, so I am selling my M5 RAS rails. I think I am going to put a DD M4 RIS II rail on my rifle. That will FF the barrel, and weigh a little less then the M5. What do you want for your M5? |
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Posted: 12/24/2009 2:18:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KJB]
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
What is the consensus on BCGs? Which one are you using in your A4 clone? I used a Young carrier that I staked myself and a BCM Bolt. Why I had the parts on hand and I preferred and unmarked carrier in my unmarked clone. However if I had a complete BCM upper than I would have used a complete BCM BCG. 
Sabre barrel on CMT upper with M5 RAS and TA31F and Matech BUIS. Sabre lower with RR LPK and DPMS A2 stock ( was laying around). Vtac sling and unknown mag pouch. Troy sling loop on left side of rail. Bipod because this is a range toy. I was hesitant about putting a bipod on the rail but then read an article on the "West Coast SAM-R". What I found is the bipod didn't change the point of impact like on many non-free floated ARs. I think because the RAS locks tight to the barrel nut and the front handguard cap, it's more like putting a bipod on an M14 with unitized gas cylinder and front band. Anyway its one accurate rifle and a pleasure to shoot. |
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Posted: 12/25/2009 4:33:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/25/2009 9:56:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SSully]
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Originally Posted By orkman:
ETA: Is it pretty much standard to have the thumbscrews on the left side? I just reversed the base. Word is that Trijicon has recently been shipping with the knobs on the right. Supposedly the knobs can get in the way of slapping the bolt release if on the left side. |
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Posted: 12/25/2009 10:11:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KJB]
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Originally Posted By flpickupman:
Originally Posted By orkman:
ETA: Is it pretty much standard to have the thumbscrews on the left side? I just reversed the base. Word is that Trijicon has recently been shipping with the knobs on the right. Supposedly the knobs can get in the way of slapping the bolt release if on the left side. I think that is on the RCOs only. My TA31F is only a month old and they were on the left. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/25/2009 10:14:24 PM EDT
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Beautiful rifles gentlemen!
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Posted: 12/26/2009 11:05:18 AM EDT
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Does anyone have any examples of a BUIS other then the Matech or the carry handle being used?
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Posted: 12/26/2009 11:26:19 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Does anyone have any examples of a BUIS other then the Matech or the carry handle being used? The 3rd ID had some with 300m and 600m KAC BUIS used with M68s back in 2003-2004. |
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Posted: 12/26/2009 7:49:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/26/2009 8:34:13 PM EDT
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MT, USA
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Posted: 12/27/2009 12:46:48 PM EDT
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So, after reading through this thread more than twice, I haven't found the answer I'm looking for. Which Government profile barrel brand is the most accurate? If you had your pick of any Gvt profile 1/7 twist barrel, which one would you pick, and why?
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Posted: 12/27/2009 1:21:29 PM EDT
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If you want pure accuracy, get a match barrel.
Having owned Bushmaster, Saber, and BCM, I am most happy with my BCM A4 upper. Colt barrels are often quite accurate, but I find BCM easier to get and cheaper. I think if you buy BCM, you will find your rifle to be about a 1 MOA gun with good ammo. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 12/27/2009 1:24:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CPT1-285TH]
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I have heard good things on this forum about the Sabre Defence 1/7 CL gov't barrel, which is why I have selected it for my M16A4gery build. It's a tad bit more expensive than the BCM though.
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Posted: 12/27/2009 2:11:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KJB]
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Originally Posted By Postal0311:
If you want pure accuracy, get a match barrel. Having owned Bushmaster, Saber, and BCM, I am most happy with my BCM A4 upper. Colt barrels are often quite accurate, but I find BCM easier to get and cheaper. I think if you buy BCM, you will find your rifle to be about a 1 MOA gun with good ammo. I've never had an AR that wouldn't shoot 1 MOA with good ammo. Colt, Bushmaster, Sabre, BCM all should be about the same as far as accuracy. It's hard to fins a Colt A4 barrel and Bushmaster uses a standard FSB so my choice for an A4 would be BCM or Sabre. I have a Sabre barreled upper and I have seen a BCM barreled A4 upper. From what I can tell they are about equal. For Lancelot: M16A4s with M68 and 300M KAC BUIS 
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Posted: 12/27/2009 7:34:53 PM EDT
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Thanks!
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Posted: 12/28/2009 4:30:45 PM EDT
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I'm not hating but what's with all the combat pics, inspiration? Cuz, they aren't clones, they are the real deal.
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Posted: 12/28/2009 8:38:16 PM EDT
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You are correct. That being said, it is nice to see how different units outfit their guns.
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Posted: 12/29/2009 9:17:56 PM EDT
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Google pointed me to this one. It showed up as being an arfcom thread, but the thread is dead and or gone. If this is your picture, let me know so you can get credit.
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Posted: 12/29/2009 9:48:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Google pointed me to this one. It showed up as being an arfcom thread, but the thread is dead and or gone. If this is your picture, let me know so you can get credit. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u309/FordGuy2/SleepingRifles.jpg You know for sure it's from arfcom. It has the obligatory feet in the picture. 
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Posted: 12/29/2009 9:52:26 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By KJB:
Originally Posted By Postal0311:
If you want pure accuracy, get a match barrel. Having owned Bushmaster, Saber, and BCM, I am most happy with my BCM A4 upper. Colt barrels are often quite accurate, but I find BCM easier to get and cheaper. I think if you buy BCM, you will find your rifle to be about a 1 MOA gun with good ammo. I've never had an AR that wouldn't shoot 1 MOA with good ammo. Colt, Bushmaster, Sabre, BCM all should be about the same as far as accuracy. It's hard to fins a Colt A4 barrel and Bushmaster uses a standard FSB so my choice for an A4 would be BCM or Sabre. I have a Sabre barreled upper and I have seen a BCM barreled A4 upper. From what I can tell they are about equal. For Lancelot: M16A4s with M68 and 300M KAC BUIS http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/120291018/M16a4wM68.jpg?t=1261943029 Is the 3rd ID the only unit in the U.S. Army to get M-16A4's? Evey pic I see of A4's in Army units, it's the "Broken Television" Division. |
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Posted: 12/29/2009 10:00:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
Google pointed me to this one. It showed up as being an arfcom thread, but the thread is dead and or gone. If this is your picture, let me know so you can get credit. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u309/FordGuy2/SleepingRifles.jpg its a pic from Fordguys article about going to the army DMR school, they are army AMU rifels. mainly just for the range, not combat. they have armalite lowers and match barrels etc the article can be found still on this site on the home page |
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Posted: 12/30/2009 2:21:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By US_PATRIOT_1776:
Originally Posted By KJB:
Originally Posted By Postal0311:
If you want pure accuracy, get a match barrel. Having owned Bushmaster, Saber, and BCM, I am most happy with my BCM A4 upper. Colt barrels are often quite accurate, but I find BCM easier to get and cheaper. I think if you buy BCM, you will find your rifle to be about a 1 MOA gun with good ammo. I've never had an AR that wouldn't shoot 1 MOA with good ammo. Colt, Bushmaster, Sabre, BCM all should be about the same as far as accuracy. It's hard to fins a Colt A4 barrel and Bushmaster uses a standard FSB so my choice for an A4 would be BCM or Sabre. I have a Sabre barreled upper and I have seen a BCM barreled A4 upper. From what I can tell they are about equal. For Lancelot: M16A4s with M68 and 300M KAC BUIS http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/120291018/M16a4wM68.jpg?t=1261943029 Is the 3rd ID the only unit in the U.S. Army to get M-16A4's? Evey pic I see of A4's in Army units, it's the "Broken Television" Division. They are or were that largest user by far. |
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Posted: 12/30/2009 7:05:25 PM EDT
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As stated I bought a BCM A4ish upper. I forgot the carry handle so I ordered a BCM carry handle. It came today. I gotta say, if you need a carry handle this is the one to get. The thing is beautiful. Range report on or about the 8th.
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Posted: 12/30/2009 7:11:15 PM EDT
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Anybody running a TA33 series on their A4? Interested in what this setup looks like.
-X |
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Posted: 12/30/2009 7:56:11 PM EDT
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Not a great pic, but its something......
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Posted: 1/3/2010 8:21:31 PM EDT
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Mine with first and second line gear.
Bushmaster 1/7 twist profiled to government style by ADCO. Can't ever find KAS M5s anywhere so I went with a Daniel Defense rail. Surefire scout light and Tango Down vfg. Eagle Ind. three point sling. Waiting on Matech site for the rear.  |
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Posted: 1/11/2010 6:31:22 PM EDT
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20" upgrades:
Added: LaRue FUG LaRue LT-100 ACOG Mount Magpul MBUIS DD QD Sling mount Butt Stock cleaning kit (not seen) Just waiting on a VTac Padded sling and KZ butt stock adaptor. |
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Posted: 1/12/2010 10:43:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/12/2010 11:07:13 PM EDT
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Heh. Looks like he has his eyes closed.
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Posted: 1/12/2010 11:09:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EvanWilliams]
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Posted: 1/13/2010 12:24:07 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2010 12:38:17 AM EDT
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It is A4 not M4. and a  to boot.
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Posted: 1/13/2010 1:23:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnMikerson]
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Just finished mine
CMMG Upper BCM Bolt LRB lower Magpul BAD RRA Fixed Stock MAtech BUIS KAC M5 + covers and grip |
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Posted: 1/13/2010 1:54:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: gunnut003]
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Originally Posted By platypusREX:
It is A4 not M4. and a to boot.RETREAT!!, RETREAT!!!, RETREAT!!!! ETA: SHAME ON ME!!!!, in all my posts in this thread, I never put pictures of my clone... 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/13/2010 2:20:36 AM EDT
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Touche'.
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Posted: 1/13/2010 2:29:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: gunnut003]
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Originally Posted By platypusREX:
Touche'. Well, I never said I did not have a Clone of Colt's PREDECESSOR to the M16A4 rifle... 
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Posted: 1/13/2010 3:13:32 AM EDT
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My A4 type.
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