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Posted: 9/6/2004 4:01:03 PM EDT
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Who makes a good copy (or the real thing) of the latest SPR (or SAM-R) upper and how much should one expect to pay? This is less the optics, bipod, and bipod mount. Thanks and sorry if this question has been answered too many times. |
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Depends on what you consider "the best" and what you want to pay. You can pay for a Wilson barrel, a Krieger barrel or a Douglas(all will shoot better than you). You can use a standard bolt and carrier(like the real thing) or you can pay extra for one of the fancy ones. You can use a quality forend like DD, LaRue, PRI, KAC. An upper assembled from quality parts is always good. The assembly/building itself isn't rocket science. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=130&t=143864 BTW - love your name, I have it on several pieces of my collection 
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WaA135- My opinion- is that the Knight sniper match is the best clone there is for this type of rifle.
Why do you say this? A recent thread speaks of the virtues of YHM rails. Many dealers and knowledgable people have come forward in this. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=12&t=196428 I did note that you do not appear to sell their products however. Any reason for that or the dig on them? |
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We sell many YHM product, just not their forends. The rails do not adhere to the 1913 spec. They are, however, beginning to produce better and better products. I'm pleased with the attention they've been giving in this area, and looking forward to their product improvements. |
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Unless you use some other alternative means of locking the YHM rail system (like a rail that bridges between the receiver and the rail system), I GUARANTEE that I can make that rail system move when "locked" in place, especially if you have a FVG hanging off of it. I had a few of them, "bumped" one of mine once and noticed the rail system had moved. They aren't a bad product, they just have that one "fatal flaw" that is unacceptable to me. I quit using them at that point. Won't use them anymore. Additionally, they were quite heavy, even the "light" version. No comparison to the DD or LaRue. Most would be completely happy with them. I wasn't. Just my personal preferences. |
| I sell or build with Daniel Defense, KAC, LaRue and Pri forends. I’m sorry for referring to YHM as second rate, that’s not true – they make good products, but I have more specific requirements for my customers when it comes to railed forends. I know I'm not the only dealer here who feels this way. |
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), I will throw in my praise for their work. Adco makes some damn nice SPR uppers. If I had the money, I wouldn't hesitate to throw some at them for one, but college is a bitch.
Steve has been quite courteous and patient in answering all of my questions, which he has likely heard thousands of times. Looks like ADCO is going to get the nod as they have all the parts I want to incorporate and are competitively priced, though I havent heard from everyone. It may take a bit, but I'll report back when I get it and am tearing up paper. Decided to go this route as my M25 clone is getting a new barrel. Before, I did not want to mess with the BPT mount, rings, and Leupold M3 on it as it was really doing great at the range. Now that the mount and glass is coming off, I noted it would fit fine on a flattop too, so I am going to try a SPR while I wait. Who knows, the M1A may end up a standard McMillan stocked NM with open sights.............
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Why do you say this? A recent thread speaks of the virtues of YHM rails. Many dealers and knowledgable people have come forward in this. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=12&t=196428   If they are so knowledgable they would have recommended a better system. -Justin |
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IF "BEST" MEANS PERFORMANCE, I'LL PUT M.S.T.N.'S UP AGAINST ANYBODY'S. ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=134&t=141314 QUOTE FROM SECURITY CONTRACTOR IN NAJAF, FORMER NAVY SEAL: "Wes, Got the gun yesterday and shot people the same night." ANOTHER FORMER NAVY SEAL IN IRAQ: "XXX and I just came down off of the roof from shooting his Mk12 and his Recce Rifle. I have to say that I am IMPRESSED! Not that I doubted you or what he told me, but the accuracy of both of those rifles exceeded my expectations. Especially the Recce Rifle with the TA 31. Consistent groups under 4 inches at 400 meters...DAMN. We were shooting at a .50 cal. hole in a concrete wall at 400 meters with both of those rifles and hitting it more often than not. Just thought you would like to know man. Both of those rifles are awesome." WE HAVE THE REAL OPS INC 2-PORT MILITARY BRAKES, BTW. WES GRANT M.S.T.N. WES GRANT M.S.T.N. |
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