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Posted: 7/9/2018 7:32:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheManimal: The only clone I have at the moment to offer is a Johnny Rifle clone (close), but I don't live too far from Wilmington (foothills) and would be willing to drive...that is if non-clones are allowed to participate  |
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Posted: 7/10/2018 11:05:20 AM EDT
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So I was thinking about going for a Recce build, but I also have a MK12 Mod 1, so I'm thinking the two uppers would be too similar. Now I am thinking of doing a mini Seal Recce build with the Medium FF RAS. Anyone know what barrel length would make the AEM5 sit flush? Maybe around 13.5 or so?
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Posted: 7/10/2018 11:30:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cdholmes:
So I was thinking about going for a Recce build, but I also have a MK12 Mod 1, so I'm thinking the two uppers would be too similar. Now I am thinking of doing a mini Seal Recce build with the Medium FF RAS. Anyone know what barrel length would make the AEM5 sit flush? Maybe around 13.5 or so? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/10/2018 12:59:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cdholmes:
So I was thinking about going for a Recce build, but I also have a MK12 Mod 1, so I'm thinking the two uppers would be too similar. Now I am thinking of doing a mini Seal Recce build with the Medium FF RAS. Anyone know what barrel length would make the AEM5 sit flush? Maybe around 13.5 or so? Ditch Mk12 go NSW Recce! 
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Posted: 7/10/2018 1:34:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: I think 13.7 sits flush with a 10.75 urx like on movie stars rig. Isn’t the medium FF RAS 10-3/8? Ditch Mk12 go NSW Recce! . I was going to keep the Mod 1 and was in the process of building the Recce but figured they were too similar to have both. That’s why I was thinking the shorter version. Plus I still have a x24 NXS to use.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/10/2018 3:02:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cdholmes: I was thinking about selling my Mod 1 and the 3.5-15 NXS on top but I sat it down and stared at it for a while today and just couldn’t post them for sale . I was going to keep the Mod 1 and was in the process of building the Recce but figured they were too similar to have both. That’s why I was thinking the shorter version. Plus I still have a x24 NXS to use. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2018 10:17:40 AM EDT
[#7]
Finally got to the range on a good day to test the rig.
Still have some tweaking to do. 
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Posted: 7/11/2018 12:01:02 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn:
Finally got to the range on a good day to test the rig. Still have some tweaking to do. https://i.imgur.com/xpWmeqQ.jpg |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 12:25:20 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn:
Finally got to the range on a good day to test the rig. Still have some tweaking to do. https://i.imgur.com/xpWmeqQ.jpg 
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Posted: 7/11/2018 12:54:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Movistar]
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Hey gents. With regards to the medium RAS and flush AEM5 question i would go with 13.5. Mine is 13.7 and I have a quarter inch between the can and the rail. I should add that my Rail is a URX 3.1 in 10.75 and it is timed completely flush against the receiver (this can also effect length but in a very small way).
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Posted: 7/11/2018 1:45:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn:
Finally got to the range on a good day to test the rig. Still have some tweaking to do. https://i.imgur.com/xpWmeqQ.jpg |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2018 3:31:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eyekahn]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA: I meeeeeeaaaaannnnn.... It's just..... Beautiful. I bet it shoots as nice as it looks..... Shot some older hand loaded 77TMK. It didn't like them very much. Shot 5 1.5 moa groups. Shot one group with dirty Tula. It was 1.5 moa as well. Need to get my hands on some factory match ammo and start developing a load for it. See what bullet it likes. Shot 1/3 ISPC steel at 25 yards. Doing 22422 drills with a full size Carboard ISPC in the middle. 2.5 power wasn’t bad but I’d like a Docter up top. |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 5:00:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Munzy]
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I've got this MRE sitting in a box. Other than Lilja, who has match grade barrels with carbine gas in the 14.5"-16" range? I seem to be having a hard time finding any.
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Posted: 7/11/2018 5:07:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Munzy:
I've got this MRE sitting in a box. Other than Lilja, who has match grade barrels with carbine gas in the 14.5"-16" range? I seem to be having a hard time finding any. Frank was who I dealt with and he originally wanted me to do a carbine length gas. I talked him into mid-length for use with my Med RAS. I absolutely love it. Shitty picture but you get the idea 
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Posted: 7/11/2018 5:18:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: though it's not clone Compass Lake Engineering can spin you whatever you want. I had them do a 14.5" Recon barrel profiled for the ops inc brake/collar with a matching bolt and it's flawless. Frank was who I dealt with and he originally wanted me to do a carbine length gas. I talked him into mid-length for use with my Med RAS. I absolutely love it. Shitty picture but you get the idea https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/2018-06-20_18_29_34-585758.jpg My Douglas shoots lights out. Though I'm getting evil thoughts of doing a 13" mid length. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2018 6:21:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: Huge +1 for CLE. What blank did you work off of? My Douglas shoots lights out. Though I'm getting evil thoughts of doing a 13" mid length. https://i.imgur.com/zIBMFes.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Q1zBgYz.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Ug1Tdpi.jpg 
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Posted: 7/11/2018 7:21:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: Huge +1 for CLE. What blank did you work off of? My Douglas shoots lights out. Though I'm getting evil thoughts of doing a 13" mid length. https://i.imgur.com/zIBMFes.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Q1zBgYz.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Ug1Tdpi.jpg |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 8:03:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider:
Though I'm getting evil thoughts of doing a 13" mid length. |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 8:23:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: RAS>PRI Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: RAS>PRI
Originally Posted By cdholmes: I am thinking the same thing. I have a Larue 18" Stealth I was going to have cut down for the Recce, but I am thinking about having it cut down shorter, possibly to 13.7" or 13.5" to sit flush with either the Medium RAS or a midlength URX. Although I am not sure I would have enough room for the Ops profile. https://www.spikestactical.com/collections/upper-parts/products/parts-upper-parts-tapered-micro-suppressor?variant=32521181452 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2018 8:25:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: They are both solid options and "eyekahnic"! Take a look at Spike's collar/block combo. I have one that I want to play with. It's a gas block and SPR collar in one so it takes up less barrel space and would allow you to run a shorter barrel. https://www.spikestactical.com/collections/upper-parts/products/parts-upper-parts-tapered-micro-suppressor?variant=32521181452 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1450/8200/products/SUGB150_2048x2048.jpg?v=1484172815 |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 8:28:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Ooohhh shooot!!!! |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 9:12:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Hah thanks. My colt buffer spring is wearing out, it’s got about 15k on it. Ejecting at 1 o’clock with 77gr. Ordered a Red Sprinco. Shot some older hand loaded 77TMK. It didn't like them very much. Shot 5 1.5 moa groups. Shot one group with dirty Tula. It was 1.5 moa as well. Need to get my hands on some factory match ammo and start developing a load for it. See what bullet it likes. Shot 1/3 ISPC steel at 25 yards. Doing 22422 drills with a full size Carboard ISPC in the middle. 2.5 power wasn’t bad but I’d like a Docter up top. |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 9:56:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: Take a look at Spike's collar/block combo. I have one that I want to play with. It's a gas block and SPR collar in one so it takes up less barrel space and would allow you to run a shorter barrel. https://www.spikestactical.com/collections/upper-parts/products/parts-upper-parts-tapered-micro-suppressor?variant=32521181452 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1450/8200/products/SUGB150_2048x2048.jpg?v=1484172815 |
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Posted: 7/11/2018 10:59:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn:
Finally got to the range on a good day to test the rig. Still have some tweaking to do. https://i.imgur.com/xpWmeqQ.jpg |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 11:27:44 AM EDT
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Despite what Eyekahn wants I'm making this my ".mil'ish recce picture thread." That is a recce that uses commonly seen/issued parts. I'd love to see some of the cool combinations people can come up with using the "pool" of parts/brands we've seen.
Slight update: I swapped rings out because the old 1.00" Nightforce rings did not allow me to run my Butler Creek front cap and clear the recce rail. I didn't want to step up all the way to 1.125" rings so I found some 1.075" made by TPS (well respected in the PRS competitions and similar to NF in construction/design) which gave me just enough clearance without getting too high. I'm fond of 1.50" optic height so with the recce rail and these rings I'm at a very manageable 1.55". I'm still debating on chopping all the way to 13" to shorten the package up but still take advantage of the midlength gas and AEM5 setup. I guess it would be a true proper mini recce at that point. 
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Posted: 7/12/2018 12:01:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Movistar]
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I love my 13.7 with the AEM5. I like the spikes gas block thing. But if you do that make sure you have a barrel with the correct size port. My Noveske Barrel has a huge port and I’d have been in trouble without my PRI adjustable block. Now if spikes made that block in an adjustable version.
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Posted: 7/12/2018 12:08:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Outrider]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Movistar:
I love my 13.7 with the AEM5. I like the spikes gas block thing. But if you do that make sure you have a barrel with the correct size port. My Noveske Barrel has a huge port and I’d have been in trouble without my PRI adjustable block. Now if spikes made that block in an adjustable version. ETA: And that build is incredible. URX AEM combo is always a good one. I recently came into a URX II rifle length that I thought about giving the recce treatment but I'm on the PRI train right now. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 2:44:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Munzy:
I've got this MRE sitting in a box. Other than Lilja, who has match grade barrels with carbine gas in the 14.5"-16" range? I seem to be having a hard time finding any. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 2:56:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cjwwd2]
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Posted: 7/12/2018 3:32:39 PM EDT
[#30]
I totally dig the mini recce concept.
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Posted: 7/12/2018 4:19:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: That's a good point. I've got an already chopped (16 to 14.5) Novekse that would make a good candidate for the 13" but I haven't confirmed its accuracy yet. I currently have the Douglas in the 15" range which is proven but I'm hesitant to go any shorter on it in case I want to go back. I've become a big fan of the Bootleg adjustable carriers so I may throw one in here (gasp not clone correct) to throttle the gas. ETA: And that build is incredible. URX AEM combo is always a good one. I recently came into a URX II rifle length that I thought about giving the recce treatment but I'm on the PRI train right now. My Noveske Barrel is more accurate than both of my Douglas 18 inch barrels I owned. One HCS and one CLE. I did lose a little velocity but the plate still goes ping at 712 yards. It honestly did everything my Mk12 did. But it’s so much more balanced and easy to carry and use. While I ended up not loving the NX8 as much as I thought I Love NF still. I think the perfect optic for this rifle is the 2.5-10x24 with a MRDS on top.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 4:22:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Movistar:
Thanks man. I get the PRI train. I’m really into it. But for me the URX 3.1 is the first Rail I’ve truly loved. Meaning the first one I didn’t want to swap to something else the minute I installed it. My Noveske Barrel is more accurate than both of my Douglas 18 inch barrels I owned. One HCS and one CLE. I did lose a little velocity but the plate still goes ping at 712 yards. It honestly did everything my Mk12 did. But it’s so much more balanced and easy to carry and use. While I ended up not loving the NX8 as much as I thought I Love NF still. I think the perfect optic for this rifle is the 2.5-10x24 with a MRDS on top. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392133/B9570B31-BDA8-4C7F-9DCA-C6D61D8FB5AE-605520.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392133/2F88C085-56C7-44CA-8BEE-9B526CAC69C7-605521.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392133/6624178F-37FD-452C-908D-8BA7A0DCBE15-605523.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Movistar:
Originally Posted By Outrider: That's a good point. I've got an already chopped (16 to 14.5) Novekse that would make a good candidate for the 13" but I haven't confirmed its accuracy yet. I currently have the Douglas in the 15" range which is proven but I'm hesitant to go any shorter on it in case I want to go back. I've become a big fan of the Bootleg adjustable carriers so I may throw one in here (gasp not clone correct) to throttle the gas. ETA: And that build is incredible. URX AEM combo is always a good one. I recently came into a URX II rifle length that I thought about giving the recce treatment but I'm on the PRI train right now. My Noveske Barrel is more accurate than both of my Douglas 18 inch barrels I owned. One HCS and one CLE. I did lose a little velocity but the plate still goes ping at 712 yards. It honestly did everything my Mk12 did. But it’s so much more balanced and easy to carry and use. While I ended up not loving the NX8 as much as I thought I Love NF still. I think the perfect optic for this rifle is the 2.5-10x24 with a MRDS on top. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392133/B9570B31-BDA8-4C7F-9DCA-C6D61D8FB5AE-605520.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392133/2F88C085-56C7-44CA-8BEE-9B526CAC69C7-605521.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392133/6624178F-37FD-452C-908D-8BA7A0DCBE15-605523.JPG 
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Posted: 7/12/2018 5:03:17 PM EDT
[#33]
Atlas came in and the x24 should be here next week!
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2018 6:33:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider:
Despite what Eyekahn wants I'm making this my ".mil'ish recce picture thread." That is a recce that uses commonly seen/issued parts. I'd love to see some of the cool combinations people can come up with using the "pool" of parts/brands we've seen.
Slight update: I swapped rings out because the old 1.00" Nightforce rings did not allow me to run my Butler Creek front cap and clear the recce rail. I didn't want to step up all the way to 1.125" rings so I found some 1.075" made by TPS (well respected in the PRS competitions and similar to NF in construction/design) which gave me just enough clearance without getting too high. I'm fond of 1.50" optic height so with the recce rail and these rings I'm at a very manageable 1.55". I'm still debating on chopping all the way to 13" to shorten the package up but still take advantage of the midlength gas and AEM5 setup. I guess it would be a true proper mini recce at that point. https://i.imgur.com/Kzx1FOQ.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/lVhnphD.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/YfZ7C6b.jpg?1 |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 6:49:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Got keep this thread on track. If we open it up to all these other builds it’ll just become the RECCE thread. Let’s keep it on topic with NSW/Delta Recce builds. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2018 6:55:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eyekahn]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013:
Atlas came in and the x24 should be here next week!
https://i.imgur.com/A69Bfml.jpg X24 is gonna set it off! |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 6:57:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: eMc9001]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013:
Atlas came in and the x24 should be here next week!
https://i.imgur.com/A69Bfml.jpg |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2018 7:36:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eMc9001: Better have them rattle cans ready. |
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Posted: 7/12/2018 11:52:08 PM EDT
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As much as I like to paint things, I do t think I can paint this rail....maybe one day but I think it will most likely stay black. Spent too much for the correct markings to cover with paint
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Posted: 7/13/2018 12:24:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013:
As much as I like to paint things, I do t think I can paint this rail....maybe one day but I think it will most likely stay black. Spent too much for the correct markings to cover with paint 
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Posted: 7/13/2018 12:28:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013:
As much as I like to paint things, I do t think I can paint this rail....maybe one day but I think it will most likely stay black. Spent too much for the correct markings to cover with paint |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 2:53:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: I'd definitely leave it alone. I haven't painted anything in a long time and I don't miss it. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 3:17:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013:
That's the plan....I don't think I can spray this one. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013:
Originally Posted By Outrider: I'd definitely leave it alone. I haven't painted anything in a long time and I don't miss it. ...Nothing is safe!
You could just tape off the markings. |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 4:18:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: eMc9001]
[#44]
@Dobs013, Legendary paint skills.
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Posted: 7/13/2018 4:50:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dobs013]
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Quote HistoryHahahahaahah
I do like the way this one turned out....but I just can't do it to this one 
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Posted: 7/13/2018 6:50:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eyekahn]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: Hahahahaahah I do like the way this one turned out....but I just can't do it to this one https://i.imgur.com/cQZ6Fvp.jpg Someone needs to snatch this up. It’s a deal. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Equipment-Exchange/WTS-NightForce-2-5-10x24-NXS-Mil-R-Reticle-W-1-375-Rings-/163-1785255/ |
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Posted: 7/13/2018 6:52:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Keep it Black if you dig it! Someone needs to snatch this up. It’s a deal. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Equipment-Exchange/WTS-NightForce-2-5-10x24-NXS-Mil-R-Reticle-W-1-375-Rings-/163-1785255/ 
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Posted: 7/13/2018 9:18:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lancecriminal86: @Munzy Fulton carries Criterion 1:8 carbine gas HBAR barrels. That's what I was considering for mine, maybe with a set-screw match FSB. For an MRE a Criterion would be plenty IMO, paired with a S&B Short Dot or similar old school low-power variable. |
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Posted: 7/14/2018 2:20:44 PM EDT
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Did I somehow miss that this thread included DELTA recce's too. Or did that get changed at some point? Not sure how I missed that........
Can't remember if these were posted yet then.....: 
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Posted: 7/14/2018 3:49:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Did I somehow miss that this thread included DELTA recce's too. Or did that get changed at some point? Not sure how I missed that........ Can't remember if these were posted yet then.....: https://i.imgur.com/wcUPYun.jpg https://i.imgur.com/I8Jz0lN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/dOIxV74.jpg https://i.imgur.com/h8rVj3T.jpg |
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