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Posted: 7/13/2020 7:53:46 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Truuu. My 6.5 has been the same for a while now though ha. Went through optics on that one but it's done. I'll give that one a month. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2020 8:02:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eyekahn]
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eMc9001: I'll give that one a month. Haha! The beauty of a switch lug rifle. Get bored, Have a new caliber just 35 in/lbs away! I'm also not afraid to say it. I like the T3 Gen 2 Razor way more than the T3 ATACR....  Recce thread... 
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Posted: 7/14/2020 2:48:43 PM EDT
[#3]
Yo homie did the x24 show up?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2020 9:15:32 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Yo homie did the x24 show up? MK12 for now. Until the 15.1" shows up. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2020 10:06:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CMCctx]
[#5]
What gas block are you dudes running? Trying to hurry up and get this one done before I do something stupid... Like think about it. At least get what I can get done sans optic.
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Posted: 7/14/2020 10:11:30 PM EDT
[#6]
badger ordnance mk12 gas block, or DD mk12 block also is the same. i prefer the badger ordnance mfg'd one because it arrives in a very small card stock box with the original NSN label on it. it's the little things, ya know?
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2020 10:57:29 PM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 7:30:43 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryBeautiful rifle and photo's! Was that Dobs old upper? |
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USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 7:33:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Dobs013]
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Beautiful rifle and photo's! Was that Dobs old upper? Nope, mine got broken down but I still have the pieces. Happy someone is carrying the torch on the OG tho! ETA - Optic, Optic Mount, and Atlas were sold off. The upper got moved over to my mk12 mod 0. And the barrel is getting sold off too. Eventually I’ll use the rail to do a 15.1 upper. |
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Posted: 7/15/2020 7:37:27 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryStraight recce fire. |
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Posted: 7/15/2020 7:42:08 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: badger ordnance mk12 gas block, or DD mk12 block also is the same. i prefer the badger ordnance mfg'd one because it arrives in a very small card stock box with the original NSN label on it. it's the little things, ya know? I'd also echo the Badger block except I had an absolute BITCH of a time getting mine fitting to my 18" WOA SPR barrel way back in the day when I was building the Mod1. I ended up having to remove a minor amount of material from the barrel just ahead of the journal where the block mounted by hand. Very tight tolerances. Since then, I've been using CMMG micro blocks and have been more than happy with them; there's no brand stamp or engraving either. But I do understand the desire to keep the parts pile all NSN, and perhaps the one I got was out-of-spec. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 9:55:02 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: Nope, mine got broken down but I still have the pieces. Happy someone is carrying the torch on the OG tho! ETA - Optic, Optic Mount, and Atlas were sold off. The upper got moved over to my mk12 mod 0. And the barrel is getting sold off too. Eventually I’ll use the rail to do a 15.1 upper. Don't play with my heart. I still have my Vari-X III 2.5-8 that I haven't pulled from my bolt gun. |
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Posted: 7/15/2020 10:26:37 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: I'd also echo the Badger block except I had an absolute BITCH of a time getting mine fitting to my 18" WOA SPR barrel way back in the day when I was building the Mod1. I ended up having to remove a minor amount of material from the barrel just ahead of the journal where the block mounted by hand. Very tight tolerances. Since then, I've been using CMMG micro blocks and have been more than happy with them; there's no brand stamp or engraving either. But I do understand the desire to keep the parts pile all NSN, and perhaps the one I got was out-of-spec. Yep. pretty sure that is a typical experience with the badger blocks, most people using a press to put it on the barrel. i just send them to JT at Retro arms works and let him deal with the build. I don't have the right tools to do a scratch and nick free job. |
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Posted: 7/15/2020 11:56:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: Yep. pretty sure that is a typical experience with the badger blocks, most people using a press to put it on the barrel. i just send them to JT at Retro arms works and let him deal with the build. I don't have the right tools to do a scratch and nick free job. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: Originally Posted By RTUtah: I'd also echo the Badger block except I had an absolute BITCH of a time getting mine fitting to my 18" WOA SPR barrel way back in the day when I was building the Mod1. I ended up having to remove a minor amount of material from the barrel just ahead of the journal where the block mounted by hand. Very tight tolerances. Since then, I've been using CMMG micro blocks and have been more than happy with them; there's no brand stamp or engraving either. But I do understand the desire to keep the parts pile all NSN, and perhaps the one I got was out-of-spec. Yep. pretty sure that is a typical experience with the badger blocks, most people using a press to put it on the barrel. i just send them to JT at Retro arms works and let him deal with the build. I don't have the right tools to do a scratch and nick free job. Ugh. Don't be removing material from your barrel lol. Polishing the inside of the block a bit would be much better. That said, the really tight press fit of them is what makes the Badger extra awesome. Keeps the gas system as efficient as possible (think KAC Mod 2). I've had great luck with just greasing the inside of the block and the barrel and then using a hammer with a wood block to press it down. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 12:04:18 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: Nope, mine got broken down but I still have the pieces. Happy someone is carrying the torch on the OG tho! ETA - Optic, Optic Mount, and Atlas were sold off. The upper got moved over to my mk12 mod 0. And the barrel is getting sold off too. Eventually I’ll use the rail to do a 15.1 upper. @Dobs013 Wait, don't tell me you broke down your recce...the one you've been posting beside your Mk11? |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 12:04:48 PM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 12:29:52 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: I'd also echo the Badger block except I had an absolute BITCH of a time getting mine fitting to my 18" WOA SPR barrel way back in the day when I was building the Mod1. I ended up having to remove a minor amount of material from the barrel just ahead of the journal where the block mounted by hand. Very tight tolerances. Since then, I've been using CMMG micro blocks and have been more than happy with them; there's no brand stamp or engraving either. But I do understand the desire to keep the parts pile all NSN, and perhaps the one I got was out-of-spec. Was probably the 6lbs of duracoat from the PO plus your rattle rattle! |
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USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 1:00:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dobs013]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42: @Dobs013 Wait, don't tell me you broke down your recce...the one you've been posting beside your Mk11? I did. Needed to liquidate something to fund a purchase and that was what went. I had a shot at this guy and I had to take it.  ETA - it will be an SAS recce
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Posted: 7/15/2020 1:41:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb: Ugh. Don't be removing material from your barrel lol. Polishing the inside of the block a bit would be much better. That said, the really tight press fit of them is what makes the Badger extra awesome. Keeps the gas system as efficient as possible (think KAC Mod 2). I've had great luck with just greasing the inside of the block and the barrel and then using a hammer with a wood block to press it down. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb: Ugh. Don't be removing material from your barrel lol. Polishing the inside of the block a bit would be much better. That said, the really tight press fit of them is what makes the Badger extra awesome. Keeps the gas system as efficient as possible (think KAC Mod 2). I've had great luck with just greasing the inside of the block and the barrel and then using a hammer with a wood block to press it down. By removing material, I mean clearancing with a Scotch Brite pad, which is essentially polishing. I should also mention I never had a single hiccup with that gas system. I worked both the inside of the block and the shoulder of the journal on the barrel to get it to seat properly. Originally Posted By Eyekahn: Was probably the 6lbs of duracoat from the PO plus your rattle rattle! That Duracoat shit peeled right off when I started forcing the block on, so yeah, that shit was trash and I sanded through what was left in a hurry. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 2:49:07 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: I did. Needed to liquidate something to fund a purchase and that was what went.  That thing was the perfect recce. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 4:13:34 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42: That thing was the perfect recce. It was but I’ve been after this IUR upper for like 3 years. And I wasn’t giving up the MK11 or MK12. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 4:25:34 PM EDT
[#22]
He was just making room for the rest of us to flex
Black Beauty will always be in our hearts |
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USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 4:37:33 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: He was just making room for the rest of us to flex Black Beauty will always be in our hearts I still got more flex to come....don’t you worry bout that! |
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Posted: 7/15/2020 5:12:48 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryAwesome build and great photos. What camera are you running? |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 5:29:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: minion42]
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: It was but I’ve been after this IUR upper for like 3 years. And I wasn’t giving up the MK11 or MK12. SEAL recce > Mk12   Gotta say, @robertototototo has picked up the torch quite capably. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 7:21:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dobs013]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42: SEAL recce > Mk12 Gotta say, @robertototototo has picked up the torch quite capably. I had a late mod 0 forever ago, sold it and then regretted it. So I needed another one before the parts dried up. Buuuuttttt, I do still have the unmarked 249F, M4 Match and the ring cap tucked away in a safe place. So the option to rebuild is there.... ETA - yes he has, the OG recce is in good hands. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 9:40:53 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eMc9001: Awesome build and great photos. What camera are you running? Thanks! I think this is my favorite AR. Camera setup is Sony A7s2 and Sony 50mm 2.8 macro |
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Posted: 7/16/2020 11:17:31 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By minion42: SEAL recce > Mk12 I must say, you guys are a very bad influence. After completing the MK12 trifecta (still might tinker with the setups), I decided to do a Seal Reece. My CLE 15.1 barrel is with d. Wilson and all the parts are in the bin in the workshop. Will update with pics when complete. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/16/2020 11:33:44 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jkacg1: I must say, you guys are a very bad influence. After completing the MK12 trifecta (still might tinker with the setups), I decided to do a Seal Reece. My CLE 15.1 barrel is with d. Wilson and all the parts are in the bin in the workshop. Will update with pics when complete. Their website is down for the move. Is he still accepting work during this time? |
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Posted: 7/16/2020 11:48:19 AM EDT
[#30]
I had been emailing for a couple weeks since I was waiting on the barrel from Compass Lake. I sent it to him last week, but I called him to confirm shipping address before I did. Since it was just a pin and weld on the Ops brake and no barrel work, he said they could accommodate before the move.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Their website is down for the move. Is he still accepting work during this time? |
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NLD
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Posted: 7/18/2020 5:30:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: kemp]
[#31]
don't freak out.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/18/2020 6:16:33 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryLooks like a G rail, or am I missing something? |
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Posted: 7/18/2020 8:04:43 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Looks like a G rail, or am I missing something? Remington Defense 416 handgaurd. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/18/2020 8:08:50 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eMc9001: Remington Defense 416 handgaurd. Ahh, so now we just need a G rail'd Ops setup and that'll be all the handguard? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/18/2020 8:18:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CMCctx]
[#35]
I don't know, it almost looks like HK type from this angle.
Edit: too late, answered. |
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Posted: 7/18/2020 8:49:43 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Ahh, so now we just need a G rail'd Ops setup and that'll be all the handguard? Basically lol |
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Posted: 7/18/2020 7:34:00 PM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/18/2020 7:51:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sbye: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/260726/20200718_193137-1509755.jpg Hell yea! I DM'd him when Tiny references him. Asked if he would do more Recce M4 content. He was super cool and said he was gonna post more for sure! |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2020 5:41:30 PM EDT
[#39]
6 business days after my order, I got tracking for my barrel!
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2020 7:44:38 PM EDT
[#40]
Can anyone speak to the NSW move from the Mk12 to the Recce and the different iterations of the Recce. I’d love to hear the decisions that drove the evolution. Love this rifles in this and the Mk12 thread.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2020 8:37:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eyekahn]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By McCarron: Can anyone speak to the NSW move from the Mk12 to the Recce and the different iterations of the Recce. I’d love to hear the decisions that drove the evolution. Love this rifles in this and the Mk12 thread. 16" SEAL Recce came before MK12 Mod 1 for NSW. SEAL's didn't like the longer barrel. NSW goes back to the 16" Some cool ass SEAL at DEVGRU or Armorer said let's make it as short as possible with the RAS and OPS and boom, NSW RECCE. That's the quick version. I'm sure others will go more in depth. Side note: picked up another Docter Sight II today. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2020 11:02:52 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: MK12 for now. Until the 15.1" shows up. https://i.imgur.com/7WewN40.jpg Who’s doing your cut and collar contour? |
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USA
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Posted: 7/20/2020 11:38:34 PM EDT
[#43]
I had John at Retro Arms Works pin and weld my CLE barrel
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AL, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2020 1:17:44 AM EDT
[#44]
Can anyone post to confirm if CLE's 15.1" barrels still have a much larger gap than those profiled by D.wilson?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2020 6:22:51 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cherokeefan03: Can anyone post to confirm if CLE's 15.1" barrels still have a much larger gap than those profiled by D.wilson? I'll post a pic tomorrow when mine gets here. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/21/2020 7:30:47 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Maddy21: I had John at Retro Arms Works pin and weld my CLE barrel https://i.imgur.com/BKZfQ9i.jpg That’s impressive! |
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USA
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Posted: 7/21/2020 9:12:48 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2Keylows: Man the last couple of pages have been pretty convincing to make a NSW Recce build. I have BlockII'ed Nsw built up but, it's not scratching the same itch like some of these pics. I'll be breaking down that upper and making the swap, just needed a push. https://i.imgur.com/SsS9hgmh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PjKipAAh.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2Keylows: Originally Posted By usnguns: A pair of rare scopes. Notice the second one has a "RECON" marked illumination turret. https://i.imgur.com/h82DwAV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/RbMg3O9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fziLwaw.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sHicYhw.jpg Man the last couple of pages have been pretty convincing to make a NSW Recce build. I have BlockII'ed Nsw built up but, it's not scratching the same itch like some of these pics. I'll be breaking down that upper and making the swap, just needed a push. https://i.imgur.com/SsS9hgmh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PjKipAAh.jpg Who makes the rail ring mount? Don’t recognize it. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2020 10:32:12 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Maddy21: I had John at Retro Arms Works pin and weld my CLE barrel https://i.imgur.com/BKZfQ9i.jpg So, did he pin it, fill it, and re-thread it? Is that I'm looking at here...? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2020 11:13:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: stainlineho]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985: Who’s doing your cut and collar contour? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jellis71985: Who’s doing your cut and collar contour? I believe he ordered a Douglas from CLE and I'm pretty sure it comes good to go straight from them, no further contouring required. Originally Posted By Maddy21: I had John at Retro Arms Works pin and weld my CLE barrel https://i.imgur.com/BKZfQ9i.jpg That is an impressive job, I will most likely look into that instead of the SBR route. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2020 12:07:12 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Maddy21: I had John at Retro Arms Works pin and weld my CLE barrel https://i.imgur.com/BKZfQ9i.jpg That looks super clean. Alphabet Bois wouldn't believe it. It almost looks like clickbait. "Beat the ATF and blow their minds with this one simple trick!" |
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