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Originally Posted By Amay1986: You've made a compelling case. Guess I know what route I'll be going. Just gotta hunt down a badger mount now. Awesome rifles btw. View Quote Attached File It is a good optic. The right mount is key. I am going to get a badger for mine as well |
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Originally Posted By DoctorLove: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/324355/6D391AEC-A73B-4C10-B053-995C3D61C7F4_jpe-2006157.JPG It is a good optic. The right mount is key. I am going to get a badger for mine as well View Quote I've got a badger 1.7 tall on the way. Being so use to a 1.54 (or at least I believe that's it) I'm not sure if I'll like it or not. But it's worth a shot. Hopefully the rifle will be all together in a week or so. |
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Originally Posted By Eyekahn: Always NX8 https://i.imgur.com/9DTOe2O.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PcuqQqn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/RE8odEf.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PGQ9IsF.jpg View Quote NX8 really is a do-all optic. Looks great on just about anything. |
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Originally Posted By Amay1986: Here is my newest build. All of you are right the NX8 is an amazing optic. Makes my Leupold lpvo's look bad. (Hopefully the picture works, I've never been good at it.) https://i.imgur.com/hYAiBRl.jpeg View Quote Nice looking rig! What barrel length is that? I'm in the process of building something very similar. I have a Badger 1.7 in DDC. Just trying to save up funds for a NX8 or another Razor 1-6. I haven't decided yet. I know everyone in this thread is hot for the NF, but the FOV/clarity of the Razor makes it king at 1x IMO. |
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Originally Posted By Bringo: Nice looking rig! What barrel length is that? I'm in the process of building something very similar. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51326766498_db21bb6f6e_c.jpg I have a Badger 1.7 in DDC. Just trying to save up funds for a NX8 or another Razor 1-6. I haven't decided yet. I know everyone in this thread is hot for the NF, but the FOV/clarity of the Razor makes it king at 1x IMO. View Quote To be brutally honest, I like my Bushnell elite 1-6.5 more than my Razor 1-6. Euro optic was selling them for like 599 and I snagged one. It is lighter, smoother to adjust, come with excellent throw lever, made in Japan and I can’t say enough good things about it. The FDE version is supposed o be significantly better than the black, but I don’t have an FDE to compare the two |
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If you ever crawl inside an old hollow log and go to sleep, and while you're in there some guys come and seal up both ends and then put it on a truck and take it to another city, boy, I don't know what to tell you.
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Originally Posted By Bringo: Nice looking rig! What barrel length is that? I'm in the process of building something very similar. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51326766498_db21bb6f6e_c.jpg I have a Badger 1.7 in DDC. Just trying to save up funds for a NX8 or another Razor 1-6. I haven't decided yet. I know everyone in this thread is hot for the NF, but the FOV/clarity of the Razor makes it king at 1x IMO. View Quote Thank you! 13.9 if I remember correctly. So far I really like the NX8, I try not to automatically be a fan boy of any brand. But for the size and weight it seems hard to beat. |
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Upper is:
Anderson keyhole upper Triarc 2.0 Track barrel 11.5" (really is just over 11.75 which kind of irritated me) Odin Works gas block with a nitrided gas tube Midwest Industries 10.5 handguard some fancy CH, don't remember who NiB BCG Trijicon TA31H on an American Defense 1.93 extended eye relief QD mount Vortex Sparc on a Weaver offset mount Silencerco ASR FH Silencerco Specwar 556 Lower: PSA Gremlin lower with PSA EPT LPK The barrel does not really like M855 with groups of 3.5-4+ MOA. M193 was about 2 MOA. Handguard gets toasty pretty quick. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By cdholmes: https://i.imgur.com/S2iOyCH.jpg View Quote How do you like the vudu? |
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Originally Posted By StevethePirate: Put it on an A5 extension. I really like the UCIW stock but no need for the compact tube on this gun. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By StevethePirate: Originally Posted By Jonny1904: Looks like you put the UCIW on a conventional carbine extension. Put it on an A5 extension. I really like the UCIW stock but no need for the compact tube on this gun. I'm going to see if I like it. |
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Originally Posted By Bringo: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51337265469_d015d309e4_z.jpg So close. View Quote Looks good. You still thinking nx8 or maybe K16i? |
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Originally Posted By Maack: Looks good. You still thinking nx8 or maybe K16i? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Maack: Originally Posted By Bringo: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51337265469_d015d309e4_z.jpg So close. Looks good. You still thinking nx8 or maybe K16i? Thanks @Maack Yea, I'm moving away from the NX8 after doing more research. I loved how my old Razor 1-6 would disappear at 1x. I've heard the Kahles is similar, but clearer and lighter. I'd like to find a used one to try. I'd be open to a Swaro with the BRT reticle as well although I've heard the Swaros aren't as rugged. |
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Originally Posted By Bringo: Thanks @Maack Yea, I'm moving away from the NX8 after doing more research. I loved how my old Razor 1-6 would disappear at 1x. I've heard the Kahles is similar, but clearer and lighter. I'd like to find a used one to try. I'd be open to a Swaro with the BRT reticle as well although I've heard the Swaros aren't as rugged. View Quote |
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1. Plan up recce-ish build.
2. Troll/subscribe the mini recce thread because, hey more info is good right? 3. While building said recce-ish rifle, fall victim to Arfcom curse of "Get Both!!!!111!!!" and start planning mini-recce build. 4. ?????? 5. Definitely don't profit. You degenerates have cost me even more money. So now I have the following in various parts of the country and assembly: A NIB BravoCo 14.5" middy 5.56 upper with MCMR rail at D. Wilson getting a SiCo ASR flash hider p&w. A SiCo Omega 300 sitting in NFA jail. Magpul AFG2, SF 600V light on inline MLOK mount, and DBAL 2i to be installed on return. Magpul Pro offset iron sights. Aero billet lower (lol at the profile view of a dude dropping a big deuce on the side) with Geissele maritime bolt latch, LaRue MBT, Magpul MIAD, and Law Tac folding adapter on a VLTOR A5 with either a CTR or ACS stock. I've been using a TR25 with a German #4 on my recce which I have liked for that rifle. I am looking at something comparable to that so I am considering another TR25, the Gen 2 Razor (don't really want the tighter eye box and 10x of the Gen3), or a Vudu. Probably put a Lupi Pro Dot on a 45* offset. May have a Harris w/LaRue QD mount for it. Will be posting pics when I get everything in one place, probably next week or so. Great thread, lots of info, lots of negative influence. @5pt56, what is the difference between the Gen 1 and Gen 2 gas busters? I think I have two of those and an old SF hider and Warden from builds that never got completed sitting on a shelf. I think the Gen 1 had the sold web between the weinie and the CH, and the Gen 2 had the cutout? Not sure though. |
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Originally Posted By m24shooter: 1. Plan up recce-ish build. 2. Troll/subscribe the mini recce thread because, hey more info is good right? 3. While building said recce-ish rifle, fall victim to Arfcom curse of "Get Both!!!!111!!!" and start planning mini-recce build. 4. ?????? 5. Definitely don't profit. You degenerates have cost me even more money. So now I have the following in various parts of the country and assembly: A NIB BravoCo 14.5" middy 5.56 upper with MCMR rail at D. Wilson getting a SiCo ASR flash hider p&w. A SiCo Omega 300 sitting in NFA jail. Magpul AFG2, SF 600V light on inline MLOK mount, and DBAL 2i to be installed on return. Magpul Pro offset iron sights. Aero billet lower (lol at the profile view of a dude dropping a big deuce on the side) with Geissele maritime bolt latch, LaRue MBT, Magpul MIAD, and Law Tac folding adapter on a VLTOR A5 with either a CTR or ACS stock. I've been using a TR25 with a German #4 on my recce which I have liked for that rifle. I am looking at something comparable to that so I am considering another TR25, the Gen 2 Razor (don't really want the tighter eye box and 10x of the Gen3), or a Vudu. Probably put a Lupi Pro Dot on a 45* offset. May have a Harris w/LaRue QD mount for it. Will be posting pics when I get everything in one place, probably next week or so. Great thread, lots of info, lots of negative influence. @5pt56, what is the difference between the Gen 1 and Gen 2 gas busters? I think I have two of those and an old SF hider and Warden from builds that never got completed sitting on a shelf. I think the Gen 1 had the sold web between the weinie and the CH, and the Gen 2 had the cutout? Not sure though. View Quote Correct, gen 1 has a welded hotdog latch. I'll shoot you a PM and thank you! @m24shooter |
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Originally Posted By gettingthere: https://i.imgur.com/hsvVQKO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BudyWrR.jpg 11 year old Spikes Punisher SBR lower - done for my 10.3 mk18 mod 0 clone back in the day. Upper is 14.5 Noveske Afghan barrel, LaRue 13.2 Rail, not pinned/welded Optic is Trijicon 3-9x40 Accupower - outstanding glass for the money. Illuminated crosshair. I like to dial for elevation and hold for wind. No clutter. Would buy again. YHM Ti Phanton 5.56 Shoots lights out if not a bit big and heavy. Really like the concept and am in the process of mentally configuring the one and only truly supreme upper to satiate my needs (zombie apocalypse wet dream). Right now I'm contemplating going with an 11.3 WC barrel and KAC med RAS after disassembly of my 10.3 upper, but I hate the thought of taking apart a perfectly good, known shooter. Alternative is spend more and build a complete upper. Or buy a BCM 11.5 complete. Outside of tactical plinking and defending my lawn from gophers, if there's ever a situation where my weapon is being used in anger I don't really anticipate needing 400 yards + given my AO. So 400-450 yards and in sounds about right for 11.5 ballistics. Probably a 1-4 or 1-6 optic. View Quote An 11.3 Medium RAS NX8 is a perfect rifle. |
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Waiting on some parts from Cerakote to get done, and my WC bcg to come in for the 300BLK. Should round out the collection pretty well. |
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I’ve seen quite a few in this thread that I like. However I’m wondering if anyone with a yhm quick detach can has ever successfully paired a barrel and rail and was able to have the yhm mount just inside the rail to get that seamless, zero gap finished product. Looking at some pics around page 133 an image is up that makes me think about 3-5mm shorter barrel or 3-5mm longer rail should do.
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I have my Colt Cage upper w/ KAC Med Ras and BA 11.3 upper in the EE if anyone interested..
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Originally Posted By Eyekahn: An 11.3 Medium RAS NX8 is a perfect rifle. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Eyekahn: Originally Posted By gettingthere: https://i.imgur.com/hsvVQKO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BudyWrR.jpg 11 year old Spikes Punisher SBR lower - done for my 10.3 mk18 mod 0 clone back in the day. Upper is 14.5 Noveske Afghan barrel, LaRue 13.2 Rail, not pinned/welded Optic is Trijicon 3-9x40 Accupower - outstanding glass for the money. Illuminated crosshair. I like to dial for elevation and hold for wind. No clutter. Would buy again. YHM Ti Phanton 5.56 Shoots lights out if not a bit big and heavy. Really like the concept and am in the process of mentally configuring the one and only truly supreme upper to satiate my needs (zombie apocalypse wet dream). Right now I'm contemplating going with an 11.3 WC barrel and KAC med RAS after disassembly of my 10.3 upper, but I hate the thought of taking apart a perfectly good, known shooter. Alternative is spend more and build a complete upper. Or buy a BCM 11.5 complete. Outside of tactical plinking and defending my lawn from gophers, if there's ever a situation where my weapon is being used in anger I don't really anticipate needing 400 yards + given my AO. So 400-450 yards and in sounds about right for 11.5 ballistics. Probably a 1-4 or 1-6 optic. An 11.3 Medium RAS NX8 is a perfect rifle. True story. I don't have an NX8, but who knows what the future holds. The 11.3 Mini NSW is, hands down, my favorite 5.56 right now and I have had quite a few 5.56s. I confess, the AEM4 was approved earlier this month and the mini Holland (I place all blame solely on @Eyekahn for the mini Holland build) might give it a run for it's money once I have the stamp/can in hand. |
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Originally Posted By Bringo: True story. I don't have an NX8, but who knows what the future holds. The 11.3 Mini NSW is, hands down, my favorite 5.56 right now and I have had quite a few 5.56s. I confess, the AEM4 was approved earlier this month and the mini Holland (I place all blame solely on @Eyekahn for the mini Holland build) might give it a run for it's money once I have the stamp/can in hand. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51368613207_28a2a91325_z.jpg View Quote Pretty sure @Eyekahn is responsible for many folks here spending thousands of dollars with some of the pictures he posts. Great rifles. |
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Originally Posted By gettingthere: https://i.imgur.com/rVMRmq5.jpg My new upper thanks to SSOUNN... Will shoot with the Trijicon 3x9 for the time being and evaluate. Just handling it I'm super happy with the balance and how it shoulders. Have not shot yet :( but will remedy that when I can get out for an early morning as 108 is a bit warm for me to be shooting in the afternoon. Does anyone know of a 1-6 variety LPVO that just has a basic crosshair reticle? View Quote Looks good. PST 1-6 has a simple reticle. |
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Originally Posted By gettingthere: https://i.imgur.com/rVMRmq5.jpg My new upper thanks to SSOUNN... Will shoot with the Trijicon 3x9 for the time being and evaluate. Just handling it I'm super happy with the balance and how it shoulders. Have not shot yet :( but will remedy that when I can get out for an early morning as 108 is a bit warm for me to be shooting in the afternoon. Does anyone know of a 1-6 variety LPVO that just has a basic crosshair reticle? View Quote Trijicon TR25 |
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Someone said magnifiers aren’t allowed, so I’ll post one anyways (cut me some slack, it’s 6x)
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Anyone here using a Trijicon Credo 2-10x36 on a 12.5" 5.56?
My SWFA 1-6 magnification ring magically froze up on me today and I may look at other options. Can't get it to turn past 1-1.5x. To their credit, SWFA sent a return label for it but I may only be able to do a trade for another one or store credit. Trying to figure out if I want to take a chance on another SWFA 1-6 or go with the Trijicon + offset mini red dot. Its a much larger optic at 13" (compared to the SWFA at 10") but weighs nearly the same. Anything else I should look at that is sub 1k, FFP, compactish? I'd rather not dive into the SFP world or I'd just grab a PST II 1-6 or even a Leupold Patrol 3-9. Thanks! |
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Originally Posted By PBWalsh: Anyone here using a Trijicon Credo 2-10x36 on a 12.5" 5.56? My SWFA 1-6 magnification ring magically froze up on me today and I may look at other options. Can't get it to turn past 1-1.5x. To their credit, SWFA sent a return label for it but I may only be able to do a trade for another one or store credit. Trying to figure out if I want to take a chance on another SWFA 1-6 or go with the Trijicon + offset mini red dot. Its a much larger optic at 13" (compared to the SWFA at 10") but weighs nearly the same. Anything else I should look at that is sub 1k, FFP, compactish? I'd rather not dive into the SFP world or I'd just grab a PST II 1-6 or even a Leupold Patrol 3-9. Thanks! View Quote I’m looking to get that Credo as well for my mini. Steiner just wasn’t cutting it. All the reviews are great. What’s the cheapest price you’ve found? |
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Originally Posted By gettingthere: https://i.imgur.com/rVMRmq5.jpg My new upper thanks to SSOUNN... Will shoot with the Trijicon 3x9 for the time being and evaluate. Just handling it I'm super happy with the balance and how it shoulders. Have not shot yet :( but will remedy that when I can get out for an early morning as 108 is a bit warm for me to be shooting in the afternoon. Does anyone know of a 1-6 variety LPVO that just has a basic crosshair reticle? View Quote nice looking rifle. Trijicon accupower, accupoint comes to my mind |
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Originally Posted By French1966: Someone said magnifiers aren’t allowed, so I’ll post one anyways (cut me some slack, it’s 6x) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/496867/40992C23-A0A0-440E-B876-492EC6E92FEE_jpe-2057881.JPG View Quote Fuck the rules and tell us how you like that 6x! |
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Originally Posted By stainlineho: I’m looking to get that Credo as well for my mini. Steiner just wasn’t cutting it. All the reviews are great. What’s the cheapest price you’ve found? View Quote Around $900 from Euro Optic. The 13” length is whats holding me back. That doesn’t give much room for hand placement. Cut that down to sub12” and I’d get it. I’d pay money for Nightforce to produce a NXS 2.5-10x32mm in FFP, non-illuminated, Mil-R reticle. |
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Originally Posted By Claytonhoneyberry: Fuck the rules and tell us how you like that 6x! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Claytonhoneyberry: Originally Posted By French1966: Someone said magnifiers aren’t allowed, so I’ll post one anyways (cut me some slack, it’s 6x) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/496867/40992C23-A0A0-440E-B876-492EC6E92FEE_jpe-2057881.JPG Fuck the rules and tell us how you like that 6x! @Claytonhoneyberry @2apatriot It’s the first Aimpoint magnifier I have owned. I got it for what I would say is a good price @ $450 shipped. I would not pay any more money for one. Why I think it isn’t worth more: I think the glass is of lower quality compared to the Eotech G33 magnifiers I have owned. The glass is noticeably light yellow in color. The adjustments stick when Zeroing the magnifier to the red dot. Not something I want to see in a quality optic, however not as critical because it is a magnifier and not a scope. The eye relief is the same as a ta31 Acog, which is about 1.5in (not good). I’ve had to adjust my t2 and magnifier rearward to accommodate that since taking the photo. The eye box is the absolute tightest of any optic I have ever used (and I have used many). You must keep your head in the exact correct position every time to get a usable sight picture. It is an overall very unforgiving optic. I am still able to justify using it because: 1) I didn’t pay msrp 2) it does provide 6x magnification, and doesn’t distort the red dot 3) magnifier and mount adds only 11.8oz. 4) can be removed from rifle when needed (if qd mount is used) 5) still allows for true 1x Aimpoint sight picture and all the benefits that come from the T2 such as battery life and illumination. The 5 points above do hold some advantages over a traditional rifle scope, hence why I am ok with its drawbacks so far. For anyone who care, the entire optic setup (both optics and mounts) weighs in at 17.23oz Hope that helps! |
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View Quote Looks great. Form 1 can? |
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So I'm almost complete with my mini recce build, its primarily all LMT stuff so its taken quite a while to get to this point lol. I really wanted the shovelnose which now looks like it might realese some time in the near to far off in the distant future, idl but can't get my hands on one so I opted to go with the cqb upper instead and going with the 12' piston. I do have a question for the group and is it necessary to use a bipod with a mini recce? Im gripping the rail right in the middle leaving a about i would say 6 to 7 picatinny slots open.
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