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Posted: 12/30/2018 5:28:09 PM EST
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Posted: 12/30/2018 5:43:13 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87:
I do agree that 10x may be a bit of overkill on a mini but it is nice to see things just a little bit bigger out at range. The two that I’m going between are the Vortex razor 1-6 and the Viper PST 2.5-10. I previously owned the PST and regret selling it. You’re getting a lot of scope for the money. But the PST actually weighs about 7oz. lighter than the razor. I know the glass is a little clearer on the razor but the 6x is whats holding me back. If only it was 8x. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87:
Originally Posted By RTUtah:
IMHO, for a mini, I think you want to be on the lower end of the magnification scale. 10x is a bit overkill on a shorty, and that means you'll need to piggyback an MRDS, which adds weight. In my mind, a 1-6x or 1-8x is the best option, and the more money you can throw at the higher-end options, the more pleased with it you'll be. 
You can definitely shoot far enough to enjoy that 10x, the issue is what you're going to do for close-in. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 12/30/2018 5:57:59 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
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Posted: 12/30/2018 5:58:58 PM EST
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Magnification is over rated. I used to bang steel at 300yds with red dots.
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Posted: 12/30/2018 6:15:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
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Posted: 12/30/2018 7:35:26 PM EST
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My mini recce out hunting. It's a BCM 14.5" with a Burris MTAC w/ ballistic AR reticle.
Took a doe about 10 minutes after this picture was taken.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/30/2018 7:52:13 PM EST
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14.5? Should have just taken a Kentucky long rifle.
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Posted: 12/30/2018 10:09:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boltcatch: Buying glass now, I'd go with a 1-8x; I use 2.5-10's because I already had some sitting around. You know, as one does.
You can definitely shoot far enough to enjoy that 10x, the issue is what you're going to do for close-in.  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2018 12:00:30 AM EST
[Last Edit: adh]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4826/45619124705_358dba1a7c_h.jpg https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7901/45619124385_0809e0f144_h.jpg https://reptiliacorp.com/collections/frontpage/products/rof-mount I was going to suggest that you should definitely consider one of these as posted in the previous post regarding an up close.....but also a back up option |
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Posted: 12/31/2018 9:34:03 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
14.5? Should have just taken a Kentucky long rifle. 
New thread rules for 2019? I kid, I kid... |
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Posted: 12/31/2018 12:38:28 PM EST
[Last Edit: loudxpack]
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Posted: 12/31/2018 8:00:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loudxpack:
Since @themanimal inspires such great builds I call this one “The Manimal” https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472230/2356F03C-624D-4765-BAB6-CD443FCE48FF_jpeg-791372.JPG |
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Posted: 12/31/2018 11:06:01 PM EST
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Posted: 1/1/2019 9:35:42 AM EST
[Last Edit: TheManimal]
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Munzy:
Since this isn't GD Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Munzy:
Originally Posted By loudxpack:
Since @themanimal inspires such great builds I call this one “The Manimal” https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472230/2356F03C-624D-4765-BAB6-CD443FCE48FF_jpeg-791372.JPG  I am honored @loudxpack !! My bro-in-law and I put some rounds through the mini over the holiday. We were shooting off his front porch (standard procedure for NC smoky mountain folk) with the Mini4 and the sound was reverberating off the structure rather loudly, so I'll dub mine "The Loud Pack"  Placeholder for pic. ETA: 
UE-07 came in the mail yesterday. @loudxpack I'm jelly of your G rail. Been debating replacing the KMR with a mk13...but maybe I'll just build another upper in true arfcom fashion. Also, thought you guys might dig this article about current mini recces downrange: DEFENSIVE REVIEW: Strike Eagles...in COMBAT?!?! BuT mUh ElCaN The mk18s in that first photo I think the author is a member here.Happy New Years gents!!! 
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Posted: 1/1/2019 12:18:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheManimal:
I am honored @loudxpack !! My bro-in-law and I put some rounds through the mini over the holiday. We were shooting off his front porch (standard procedure for NC smoky mountain folk) with the Mini4 and the sound was reverberating off the structure rather loudly, so I'll dub mine "The Loud Pack" Placeholder for pic. ETA: https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/021024940703/media/124388122328/medium/1546353866/enhance UE-07 came in the mail yesterday. @loudxpack I'm jelly of your G rail. Been debating replacing the KMR with a mk13...but maybe I'll just build another upper in true arfcom fashion. Also, thought you guys might dig this article about current mini recces downrange: DEFENSIVE REVIEW: Strike Eagles...in COMBAT?!?! BuT mUh ElCaN The mk18s in that first photo I think the author is a member here.Happy New Years gents!!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheManimal:
Originally Posted By Munzy:
Originally Posted By loudxpack:
Since @themanimal inspires such great builds I call this one “The Manimal” https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472230/2356F03C-624D-4765-BAB6-CD443FCE48FF_jpeg-791372.JPG I am honored @loudxpack !! My bro-in-law and I put some rounds through the mini over the holiday. We were shooting off his front porch (standard procedure for NC smoky mountain folk) with the Mini4 and the sound was reverberating off the structure rather loudly, so I'll dub mine "The Loud Pack" Placeholder for pic. ETA: https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/021024940703/media/124388122328/medium/1546353866/enhance UE-07 came in the mail yesterday. @loudxpack I'm jelly of your G rail. Been debating replacing the KMR with a mk13...but maybe I'll just build another upper in true arfcom fashion. Also, thought you guys might dig this article about current mini recces downrange: DEFENSIVE REVIEW: Strike Eagles...in COMBAT?!?! BuT mUh ElCaN The mk18s in that first photo I think the author is a member here.Happy New Years gents!!! 
New rail = new build, you know the rules Here are 2 more shots from yesterday, 2018 went out with a bang!  Attached File Attached File |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2019 1:19:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryAlso, thought you guys might dig this article about current mini recces downrange: DEFENSIVE REVIEW: Strike Eagles...in COMBAT?!?! BuT mUh ElCaN The mk18s in that first photo I think the author is a member here.Happy New Years gents!!! ) I may have to get one of each of the 6x and 8x and give 'em a whirl.....
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Posted: 1/1/2019 2:36:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheManimal:
I am honored @loudxpack !! My bro-in-law and I put some rounds through the mini over the holiday. We were shooting off his front porch (standard procedure for NC smoky mountain folk) with the Mini4 and the sound was reverberating off the structure rather loudly, so I'll dub mine "The Loud Pack" Placeholder for pic. ETA: https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/021024940703/media/124388122328/medium/1546353866/enhance UE-07 came in the mail yesterday. @loudxpack I'm jelly of your G rail. Been debating replacing the KMR with a mk13...but maybe I'll just build another upper in true arfcom fashion. Also, thought you guys might dig this article about current mini recces downrange: DEFENSIVE REVIEW: Strike Eagles...in COMBAT?!?! BuT mUh ElCaN The mk18s in that first photo I think the author is a member here.
Happy New Years gents!!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheManimal:
Originally Posted By Munzy:
Originally Posted By loudxpack:
Since @themanimal inspires such great builds I call this one “The Manimal” https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472230/2356F03C-624D-4765-BAB6-CD443FCE48FF_jpeg-791372.JPG I am honored @loudxpack !! My bro-in-law and I put some rounds through the mini over the holiday. We were shooting off his front porch (standard procedure for NC smoky mountain folk) with the Mini4 and the sound was reverberating off the structure rather loudly, so I'll dub mine "The Loud Pack" Placeholder for pic. ETA: https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/021024940703/media/124388122328/medium/1546353866/enhance UE-07 came in the mail yesterday. @loudxpack I'm jelly of your G rail. Been debating replacing the KMR with a mk13...but maybe I'll just build another upper in true arfcom fashion. Also, thought you guys might dig this article about current mini recces downrange: DEFENSIVE REVIEW: Strike Eagles...in COMBAT?!?! BuT mUh ElCaN The mk18s in that first photo I think the author is a member here.
Happy New Years gents!!! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2019 3:30:42 PM EST
[Last Edit: swamperator]
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https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Competition-to-Combat-Crossover-Part-4/118-735136/
it's Stukas87 |
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Posted: 1/1/2019 4:03:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By swamperator:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Competition-to-Combat-Crossover-Part-4/118-735136/ it's Stukas87 |
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Posted: 1/1/2019 5:32:57 PM EST
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That's crazy. You still couldn't pay me to take a strike eagle to a gun fight. Viper PST..maybe. I didn't know about Trijicon winning a SOCOM contract for LPVO's, I thought it was Nightforce and Sig (
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Posted: 1/3/2019 5:57:38 PM EST
[Last Edit: Three0h8]
[#21]
Just need to mill this out and stamp it
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Posted: 1/3/2019 11:40:45 PM EST
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I know pistols don’t count, but I’ll probably Form 1 the lower somewhere down the line.
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Posted: 1/4/2019 7:46:58 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StinkPotJoe:
Just need to mill this out and stamp it https://i.imgur.com/1XlkKye.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StinkPotJoe:
Just need to mill this out and stamp it https://i.imgur.com/1XlkKye.jpg Originally Posted By cdholmes:
I know pistols don't count, but I'll probably Form 1 the lower somewhere down the line. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/414212/2C028FFC-51E7-4DE2-9892-8EC69F42BD2F_jpeg-795394.JPG |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 9:25:50 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loudxpack: I’m flattered
New rail = new build, you know the rules Here are 2 more shots from yesterday, 2018 went out with a bang! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472230/4B37BFAC-6E0C-4C6D-BC61-BEECD8FFCD19_jpeg-792667.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472230/E443D279-F1F5-4B67-95DD-D44C3870700C_jpeg-792668.JPG |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 9:26:44 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StinkPotJoe:
Just need to mill this out and stamp it https://i.imgur.com/1XlkKye.jpg |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 9:43:25 AM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
I really dig an all-black build with white-filled engraving. It just looks clean. |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 9:47:29 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alaska511: Cool! Look forward to pics after you get her all stamped up! |
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Posted: 1/4/2019 9:57:02 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StinkPotJoe: That's just where the engraving was done after the anodizing. I do agree though. I'm not sure if this one will get painted or not.
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Posted: 1/4/2019 10:46:25 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StinkPotJoe:
Just need to mill this out and stamp it https://i.imgur.com/1XlkKye.jpg  or ADCO.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/4/2019 1:03:24 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 02Overlander:
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Posted: 1/4/2019 7:49:39 PM EST
[Last Edit: Three0h8]
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Threw the upper together tonight. Still waiting on my Surefire Scout 620 to show up and trying to find a deal for a pri gasbuster. Also thinking of switching from asr to Q's plan b and cherry bomb muzzle brake to save some weight and shorten my suppressor some.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/4/2019 10:08:56 PM EST
[Last Edit: _GH05T_]
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My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod. 11.5" FDE NT4 in NFA jail.
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Posted: 1/4/2019 11:04:27 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _GH05T_:
My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/31666884657_bf3f88f4de_h.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/46608102191_1c3aab8e2e_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45693774595_a71c3011d7_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/31666883817_db49491d63_h.jpg 
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Posted: 1/4/2019 11:50:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _GH05T_:
My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/31666884657_bf3f88f4de_h.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/46608102191_1c3aab8e2e_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45693774595_a71c3011d7_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/31666883817_db49491d63_h.jpg That is the sweetest thing in my humble thread, sir! |
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Posted: 1/5/2019 3:42:16 PM EST
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Posted: 1/6/2019 12:20:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RJeff21:
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Pic thread! 
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Posted: 1/6/2019 11:31:05 PM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SurtrsFire:
for you 11.5" users who use your mini recce more for close up with the occasional longer range shots, would you go with the nightforce 1-8 options or vortex razor 1-6? The NX8 is a great optic, but I will say the dot is big and is even bigger at 8X. Don't rule out the Trijicon Accupower series, 1-8 For LPVOs I have the two mentioned and the 1-4 Accupower Ranking them, AP 1-8, NX8, then AP 1-4. The AP 1-8 is a great scope. |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 9:31:52 PM EST
[Last Edit: Lucreau]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _GH05T_:
My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod. 11.5" FDE NT4 in NFA jail. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/31666884657_bf3f88f4de_h.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/46608102191_1c3aab8e2e_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45693774595_a71c3011d7_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/31666883817_db49491d63_h.jpg |
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Posted: 1/7/2019 11:10:15 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lucreau:
@_gho5t_ that the medium ras and an 11.5" barrel? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lucreau:
Originally Posted By _GH05T_:
My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod. 11.5" FDE NT4 in NFA jail. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/31666884657_bf3f88f4de_h.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/46608102191_1c3aab8e2e_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45693774595_a71c3011d7_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/31666883817_db49491d63_h.jpg 
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Posted: 1/7/2019 11:57:06 PM EST
[Last Edit: _GH05T_]
[#40]
Medium RAS, 11.5” SR16 KAC upper.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/8/2019 2:30:53 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
For comparison, here is my 11.3". https://i.imgur.com/OimbZ7c.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zlYASaU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/28Ni5o0.jpg |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 2:58:49 PM EST
[Last Edit: cjwwd2]
[#42]
Another 11.3"
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Posted: 1/8/2019 5:48:41 PM EST
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I decided that I needed a longer rail on my 12.5 opposed to my 9.5 Mk14. Since I am using a Triarc barrel, I thought I'd order their new (at least their version) TriLok 11.5" rail. Hope to have it by the end of the week. I've always wanted to try one of the wedgelock rails. I've always liked the look of them.
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Posted: 1/8/2019 6:55:28 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lucreau:
Looks good. What barrel? I like that length under the medium ras. Considering doing a socom cut down |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 6:58:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _GH05T_:
My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod. 11.5" FDE NT4 in NFA jail. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/31666884657_bf3f88f4de_h.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/46608102191_1c3aab8e2e_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45693774595_a71c3011d7_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/31666883817_db49491d63_h.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _GH05T_:
My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod. 11.5" FDE NT4 in NFA jail. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/31666884657_bf3f88f4de_h.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/46608102191_1c3aab8e2e_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45693774595_a71c3011d7_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/31666883817_db49491d63_h.jpg Originally Posted By cjwwd2:
Another 11.3" https://i.imgur.com/esqp1uE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/9JVqYJ7.jpg
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Posted: 1/8/2019 7:09:20 PM EST
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I've thought about ditching my FBI rail for a Med. RAS so I can build one, but I don't know if I can do it. They look so damn cool.
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Posted: 1/8/2019 7:51:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
I'm keeping some good company. When @MNRidesHonda finishes his, we'll have ourselves a little medium FF RAS mini-recce clique. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
Originally Posted By _GH05T_:
My KAC SR16 Mini RECCE mod. 11.5" FDE NT4 in NFA jail. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/31666884657_bf3f88f4de_h.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/46608102191_1c3aab8e2e_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/45693774595_a71c3011d7_h.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4845/31666883817_db49491d63_h.jpg Originally Posted By cjwwd2:
Another 11.3" https://i.imgur.com/esqp1uE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/9JVqYJ7.jpg The mini nsw recce thread |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 7:53:41 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StevieJ309:
I've thought about ditching my FBI rail for a Med. RAS so I can build one, but I don't know if I can do it. They look so damn cool. |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 8:33:14 PM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
Bro, I'm a complete geissele fan boy. They've hooked me up with tons of free goodies....... But the federal rail is fucking gay. It's a mk4 that no one would buy until it said federal on the side. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
I've thought about ditching my FBI rail for a Med. RAS so I can build one, but I don't know if I can do it. They look so damn cool. |
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Posted: 1/8/2019 8:36:41 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
Bro, I'm a complete geissele fan boy. They've hooked me up with tons of free goodies....... But the federal rail is fucking gay. It's a mk4 that no one would buy until it said federal on the side. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
Originally Posted By StevieJ309:
I've thought about ditching my FBI rail for a Med. RAS so I can build one, but I don't know if I can do it. They look so damn cool. |
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