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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_8679_jpg-2346391.JPG CD View Quote What parts of the rifle does that tool work with? I mean, I'm assuming pretty much everything? Scope rings, base, chassis? |
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Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: What parts of the rifle does that tool work with? I mean, I'm assuming pretty much everything? Scope rings, base, chassis? View Quote Yes, the Mk13 Mod 2 folding tool fits everything on rifle T10 star driver T15 star driver 3/16 ball end hex key 1/16 hex key 2.5mm hex key 4mm hex key 5mm hex key CD |
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Originally Posted By Ehtacs: Nice!! Tag me if you ever find someone doing more M24 cans. @k31user had a few last year that were earmarked for other things but I don't think any new ones are on tap yet. Really don't want to throw a Surefire on my otherwise faithful M24A2! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Ehtacs: Nice!! Tag me if you ever find someone doing more M24 cans. @k31user had a few last year that were earmarked for other things but I don't think any new ones are on tap yet. Really don't want to throw a Surefire on my otherwise faithful M24A2! With Ron's backlog, I would be surprised in any more M24 cans get made before he retires for good. If you have one of the factory threaded M24 barreled actions, you have to get it profiled for the can and re-threaded to 11/16. Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: I started working on an M24A2'ish rifle, all I need is a barrel and a silencer. The receiver is an original takeoff M24 "C" prefix and US stamp that was made in the early 90's. The stock and bottom metal are NOS. The MIRS rail came with all of my Mk13 Mod 0 stocks, I kept this one as an extra incase I ever needed one. These scope is a NightForce Army Spec with NF marked rings. M24 trigger and an older Harris bipod round out the rest of the parts. I'm taking a few liberties with this build, since I wanted to use up a few parts I already had on hand (pretty much everything except the receiver and stock). It'll be close to spec, the rail, scope and rings would have to be swapped out to do so. Not many of the issued A2's had MIRS rails, I think they had issues with them and they ended up going with the MARS rails for almost all of the rifles. I don't think these NF scopes were ever used on the A2's, but I have no idea. Maybe it's a Mk11 scope? It has a BDC for the M118LR, so obviously it had to go with something in 7.62. I just think it looks good on the build and it will be fun to shoot. Time to go hunt down an original barrel, which should be a pain in the ass, lol. https://i.imgur.com/ota29Cd.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/AirRecy.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/EjC09wg.jpeg With as few A2s that were built what are the chances any even exist? Bartlein is good enough for the girls I go out with. The stock I found had the webbing on it, so I sanded that shit off. The bottom metal I have is the thicker one for the pst-024 stocks, so I had to add material in the belly area for the bottom metal to sit flush with the bottom of the stock. I finally got around to touching it up and painting black yesterday. I went with the xm2010 glass. I wanted more than 10x and I figured the m5a2 is at least quasi correct. |
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Originally Posted By Shlouf: With Ron's backlog, I would be surprised in any more M24 cans get made before he retires for good. If you have one of the factory threaded M24 barreled actions, you have to get it profiled for the can and re-threaded to 11/16. With as few A2s that were built what are the chances any even exist? Bartlein is good enough for the girls I go out with. The stock I found had the webbing on it, so I sanded that shit off. The bottom metal I have is the thicker one for the pst-024 stocks, so I had to add material in the belly area for the bottom metal to sit flush with the bottom of the stock. I finally got around to touching it up and painting black yesterday. I went with the xm2010 glass. I wanted more than 10x and I figured the m5a2 is at least quasi correct. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Shlouf: Originally Posted By Ehtacs: Nice!! Tag me if you ever find someone doing more M24 cans. @k31user had a few last year that were earmarked for other things but I don't think any new ones are on tap yet. Really don't want to throw a Surefire on my otherwise faithful M24A2! With Ron's backlog, I would be surprised in any more M24 cans get made before he retires for good. If you have one of the factory threaded M24 barreled actions, you have to get it profiled for the can and re-threaded to 11/16. Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: I started working on an M24A2'ish rifle, all I need is a barrel and a silencer. The receiver is an original takeoff M24 "C" prefix and US stamp that was made in the early 90's. The stock and bottom metal are NOS. The MIRS rail came with all of my Mk13 Mod 0 stocks, I kept this one as an extra incase I ever needed one. These scope is a NightForce Army Spec with NF marked rings. M24 trigger and an older Harris bipod round out the rest of the parts. I'm taking a few liberties with this build, since I wanted to use up a few parts I already had on hand (pretty much everything except the receiver and stock). It'll be close to spec, the rail, scope and rings would have to be swapped out to do so. Not many of the issued A2's had MIRS rails, I think they had issues with them and they ended up going with the MARS rails for almost all of the rifles. I don't think these NF scopes were ever used on the A2's, but I have no idea. Maybe it's a Mk11 scope? It has a BDC for the M118LR, so obviously it had to go with something in 7.62. I just think it looks good on the build and it will be fun to shoot. Time to go hunt down an original barrel, which should be a pain in the ass, lol. https://i.imgur.com/ota29Cd.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/AirRecy.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/EjC09wg.jpeg With as few A2s that were built what are the chances any even exist? Bartlein is good enough for the girls I go out with. The stock I found had the webbing on it, so I sanded that shit off. The bottom metal I have is the thicker one for the pst-024 stocks, so I had to add material in the belly area for the bottom metal to sit flush with the bottom of the stock. I finally got around to touching it up and painting black yesterday. I went with the xm2010 glass. I wanted more than 10x and I figured the m5a2 is at least quasi correct. So, you did all that work to your build, but no pics? Come on, post a few for us to see! |
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Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: So, you did all that work to your build, but no pics? Come on, post a few for us to see! View Quote I'll have pics after I get the BA in later this week. Should have time to shoot it this weekend too. The stock work turned out nice for my first time attempting something like that Click To View Spoiler |
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Great looking M24 and even better shooting! Congrats on the build!
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Originally Posted By Shlouf: First 20 rounds down the pipe this morning. Robert at RWS knocked it out of the park. https://i.imgur.com/OeTouZ2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7XUKFke.jpg View Quote Details on barrel? |
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That's just fantastic! Is the can pending?
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It should be approved in the next week or so
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Originally Posted By HaveBlue83: looks really good guys. love the groups and builds. this page delivered side note.... I picked up an RR marked 30-06 LA m700 recently...26" heavy barrel, HS precision m24 stock, but non adjustable. I got it for a great price, and did a "if they kept em in -06" build. one day i may have it for an m24 clone. for now, she stays as is. swapped the EGW base for leupolds and got Mk4 rings. sorry its inspired, wont post it again, but the paint came out cool https://i.postimg.cc/m2bMzY6M/IMG-20220418-183829-01.jpg View Quote Whoever painted that did a great job |
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Really like these last two posts. Very jealous
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Very nice rifles, gentlemen! Really enjoying the photos!
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I'd ask who's going to clone it first, but USMCSGT0311 probably already has (at least) one in the stable.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Marines-to-field-multibarrel-sniper-rifle-to-replace-two-existing-weapons/5-2552025/ |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'd ask who's going to clone it first, but USMCSGT0311 probably already has (at least) one in the stable. https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Marines-to-field-multibarrel-sniper-rifle-to-replace-two-existing-weapons/5-2552025/ View Quote This new rifle could also effect the 2112 MOS because the armorers don't need to custom build each Mk22. So, what does the future hold for that MOS and those Marines? How do they stay relevant? The 2112's will still be busy supporting the USMC shooting team, but we might also see them experiment with building rifles for roles that the Mk22 doesn't fit into (maybe something like the equivalent of the Remington CSR for plainclothes Marines). It would be awesome if they continued custom building sniper rifles, they're always trying to innovate and put their skills to use. Just something beyond the shiny new rifle to think about. The photo below is the first and last of the M40 series. The changes made over the decades were drastic, the M40 and M40A6 look nothing alike and even common shared parts like the bolt have minor changes between them. Even though the M40 series is coming to an end, it's legacy will live on. If any of you are planning on building an M40xx clone (any of them), start acquiring parts while you still can. Once the parts are depleted, it will be extremely difficult to get clones built. PGW isn't around anymore, so no more EFR fof the A3/5. McMillan has a set amount of A4 stocks remaining in inventory, once they're gone the USMC A4 stock will be discontinued. Remington no longer makes M24 triggers and suitable donor rifles are becoming harder to get. Dan Ross is no longer in business, so original DD Ross scope rails, bottom metal and recoil lugs are nonexistent. Schmidt & Bender may have discontinued the Gen 2 Mildot reticle, but we're unsure about this since a few correct scopes recently popped up for sale with a dealer. Gary Schneider is retiring and is currently training the person who's taking over the business. Barrels will still be available, but it might be too late if you wanted one that was actually made by Mr. Schneider. M40A1 smear stock and Unertl prices continue to skyrocket, with no ceiling in sight. All original M40 parts from 1966 are very rare and almost never come up for sale (a Redfield 40X marked base now sells for about $2,000). As you can see, it's not just the USMC M40 that's being retired, it's EVERYTHING M40 related that's being retired! The future of cloning these rifles looks bleak, so get what you can right now. Very few OEM parts for anything in the M40 series are still currently produced and they won't be around forever. Are any of you guys working on M40xx builds? Once my A1's and a few more A3 variations are built, I'll finally be done with the entire M40 series. Hopefully you guys are also set to wrap up some builds! Please post some photos of completed rifles or builds in progress! 1966 to 2022: Also from the article before their edit: "The A6 model began fielding in 2016. It is built by Winchester." |
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Is there a timeline for when everything it is replacing is completely phased out? Are there any chances of surplus or take off parts making it to the market eventually, or does everything have that "must be destroyed" bullshit attached now?
Maybe some kind of refurb programs like they did with the M24Rs? Some mod 7, a6, and m2010 chassis trickling out would be nice. |
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Originally Posted By Shlouf: Is there a timeline for when everything it is replacing is completely phased out? Are there any chances of surplus or take off parts making it to the market eventually, or does everything have that "must be destroyed" bullshit attached now? Maybe some kind of refurb programs like they did with the M24Rs? Some mod 7, a6, and m2010 chassis trickling out would be nice. View Quote |
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Disappointed but not surprised
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Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: Nothing is leaving the Marine Corps, absolutely nothing. There won't be any surplus items, they're destroying a lot of stuff and some stuff is being stored. Half of the A6's were put in storage when they got the Mk13 Mod 7's. If they end up doing anything, it will be destroying shit. They're also done cutting up all the A4 stocks, so no one should be holding their breath for those to come out as surplus. The A4 stocks are all gone. The Corps refuses to send it to the CMP, which is ridiculous. That's millions of dollars of taxpayer purchased pieces of history that was destroyed. If anyone here knows any politicians that are high enough up the food chain to actually do something, let them know asap and maybe the A6 rifles could be saved. View Quote While you are not wrong, and from my Marine Corps experiance, nothing from STA ever gets out to the public. Now that being said, I was with 2/23 STA at the end of the 90's, and early 2000's. I wanted to recreate the M40A1s from then, and they were unique. The rifels were fitted with a clip slotted PIC rail base for use with the PVS10. That seemed to not go anywhere and the rifles were refitted with Unertl's and A3 rings. I had an M40A1 built to this spec by C&H Precision. And out of the blue, a PVS9 showed up on Ebay. I bought it and it had a USMC service tag from Quantico. I don't know how it made it out, but here it is. Attached File Attached File This is the only photo I could find online with an M40A1 w/ 1913 clipslotted base. I can't find my pics from back then. |
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Originally Posted By Elcunning: While you are not wrong, and from my Marine Corps experiance, nothing from STA ever gets out to the public. Now that being said, I was with 2/23 STA at the end of the 90's, and early 2000's. I wanted to recreate the M40A1s from then, and they were unique. The rifels were fitted with a clip slotted PIC rail base for use with the PVS10. That seemed to not go anywhere and the rifles were refitted with Unertl's and A3 rings. I had an M40A1 built to this spec by C&H Precision. And out of the blue, a PVS9 showed up on Ebay. I bought it and it had a USMC service tag from Quantico. I don't know how it made it out, but here it is. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/209044/M40_jpg-2383167.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/209044/M40PVS_jpg-2383168.JPG This is the only photo I could find online with an M40A1 w/ 1913 clipslotted base. I can't find my pics from back then. https://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/jacqueline_7599/sniper/M40a1115.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Elcunning: Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: Nothing is leaving the Marine Corps, absolutely nothing. There won't be any surplus items, they're destroying a lot of stuff and some stuff is being stored. Half of the A6's were put in storage when they got the Mk13 Mod 7's. If they end up doing anything, it will be destroying shit. They're also done cutting up all the A4 stocks, so no one should be holding their breath for those to come out as surplus. The A4 stocks are all gone. The Corps refuses to send it to the CMP, which is ridiculous. That's millions of dollars of taxpayer purchased pieces of history that was destroyed. If anyone here knows any politicians that are high enough up the food chain to actually do something, let them know asap and maybe the A6 rifles could be saved. While you are not wrong, and from my Marine Corps experiance, nothing from STA ever gets out to the public. Now that being said, I was with 2/23 STA at the end of the 90's, and early 2000's. I wanted to recreate the M40A1s from then, and they were unique. The rifels were fitted with a clip slotted PIC rail base for use with the PVS10. That seemed to not go anywhere and the rifles were refitted with Unertl's and A3 rings. I had an M40A1 built to this spec by C&H Precision. And out of the blue, a PVS9 showed up on Ebay. I bought it and it had a USMC service tag from Quantico. I don't know how it made it out, but here it is. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/209044/M40_jpg-2383167.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/209044/M40PVS_jpg-2383168.JPG This is the only photo I could find online with an M40A1 w/ 1913 clipslotted base. I can't find my pics from back then. https://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/jacqueline_7599/sniper/M40a1115.jpg Thanks a nice build, I love seeing the A1 with night vision! Have you done any night hunting or shoots with it? |
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It sucks that the latest gear is getting shit canned. I do hope some of the stocks at least make their way out, and some glass. I am sure you will find them if the do!
I just got he Simrad cap, and the photo was just taken after I snug fit it. I am thinking I can get out and shoot it this week with the PVS and get it dialed in. I will post some pics once I can get it on paper. Now I need to find a stock for Mod 5. Last think in my life I need, is years of persuit of parts! Thaks, for all your awesome info here though! |
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Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: https://i.imgur.com/xytO867.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/xzsbHT6.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/XciqlQ6.jpeg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: https://i.imgur.com/xytO867.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/xzsbHT6.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/XciqlQ6.jpeg View Quote You need your own thread at this point. Sweet baby jesus. |
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Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: https://i.imgur.com/xytO867.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/xzsbHT6.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/XciqlQ6.jpeg View Quote Have any close ups or single shots of your Mk13 Mod 7s? Having Chris at Red Bull Armory build me one - still undecided how to scope it. Was leaning ATACR. |
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Originally Posted By USMCSGT0331: https://i.imgur.com/xytO867.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/xzsbHT6.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/XciqlQ6.jpeg View Quote I'm at a loss for words. Incredible. |
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There's a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 USASFC up for sale over at Accurateshooter. I'm not affiliated with the seller in anyway. Just wanted to give a heads up to folks in this thread.
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*WTB: BO 306-70B SIMRAD CAP (USMC M40A3/A5)
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Originally Posted By Shlouf: Not approved yet, but the only logical next step would be to break out the spray paint https://i.imgur.com/lszFUFx.jpg View Quote Suppressor was finally approved last week. Picking it up next week, but wont have a chance to shoot it until the weekend after at the earliest I wanted to keep the M5a2 leupold on it, but I just don't like the h58 reticle, especially for trying to shoot tiny groups. On the fence now between rocking my x42 atacr w/ mil-c or 5-25 mk5 w/ pr2 Click To View Spoiler |
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The g**damn Germans ain't got nothin to do with it
GA, USA
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I gotta stop looking at this thread... It's making my bank account nervous.
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I've consolidated much of the information on the MK13 Mod 5 buried in this thread into a detailed, step-by step build guide here. If you're interested in building one for yourself, this should answer any and all questions you have.
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View Quote Jesus christ man - this is a tech forum, not Babe of the Day... Gotta throw up a warning before you just throw something out there like that. |
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Originally Posted By Lawman734: Damn, save some pussy for the rest of us bro! Gorgeous M83 you have there - I need to finish mine up still. Just waiting on a Unertl to slap on it and still need to pick up a "B" prefix receiver. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52254853282_ff7d673c7a_b.jpg View Quote That's an awesome parts kit. There's practically zero info out there on these. Very obscure rifle that is extremely difficult to clone. Post some pics when you get it finished! |
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