id like it for a M40a5, SR25 MK13
just go for pvs 30 ?

Its got to feel good to have your original issued rifle back in hand.

No, get the PVS-27. The Corps used those on the M40A5 and Mk13 Mod 7.

Apparently I'm building another Mod 5.....




Also, I have some Mod 5 chassis available if anyone here needs one.

Cool

An older US Optics scope is now clone correct?

Is the index pin for the suppressor on the barrel still there or did it break off or fall out?

Also if anyone is looking for a suppressor for the Mk13 Mod 7 there is a few up for sale over on the Hide.

It's not a USO scope, it's a Horus from about 2005. The index pin broke off, that's what happened to just about all of them when the sniper slammed the silencer onto the barrel. This is 1 of 2 known Mod 5 takeoff barrels.

Is this the same Horus that is responsible for all the x-mas tree reticle designs? They made their own scopes for a time?

Yes and yes. This is one of their early scopes, it's like having an adjustable USMC Unertl 10x, it's bombproof! Apparently they made scopes later on that weren't anywhere near as good. Looking at the paint marks on the known military Horus scopes, it appears that they were using the Larue STOMP mount.

Interesting. What mil rifles ever used that??

Might not be labeled US optics but it's defiantly a US optics designed and made scope.

It's just private labeled for Horus because in the beginning they didn't have many scope manufacturers willing to put there reticle in there scopes nor did they have any of there "own" scope line.  They relied on (at the time) current scope manufacturers to put the reticle in.

Back many years ago US optic was truly a custom scope manufacturer. They had a BUNCH of options to choose from. Color's, knob configurations and boat load of reticles to choose from.

Mod 5, apparently. No idea what else, we need to start digging up some pics. Later Horus scopes were definitely used on Mod 5's.


That's probably what it is then, I don't know anything about USO's line-up (old or new). It's a pretty nice scope, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if it's a rebranded USO.

You must have some great contacts out there to be able to find this stuff.

I was thinking the same.

US optics built Horus scope?

I think that's a Premier judging by the writing on the ocular housing.

I'm extremely lucky to have awesome friends that hook me up with cool stuff! Without them, my collection would be missing a lot of rare pieces.


I'm not sure who built that later Horus scope, but there's a few pics of them in use on Mod 5's. This first pic might be higher resolution of the one you posted, second pic was found on a google search:

I'm pretty sure they were the ones that bought all of Brownells new old stock, which were on sale last year. i had posted it to R/Gundeals, 0moa long actions were being blown out around $100. Someone scooped up the remaining inventory the moment a buddy of mine went to purchase one of the 27 or so left in stock, like all of it was gone during a split second refresh.

USO didn't build all of Horus's scopes. That one pictured with his kit is.

I believe Hakko of Japan did some of the later ones.

NF is also authorized for use on the M40A6. Gotta say, it looks pretty good!

Amazing! Looking at doing a similar NF with mine. Even if it's not 100% correct, I want it to be a shooter. Is the LT mount taking your paint off? I know it's trivial but I try to keep my collectibles in good shape despite shooting them. Was thinking about the Cadex Unitized mount from the MSR trials. Currently have individual Badger rings like the M2010.

Cadex (designers of the RACS line) mount:

I completely understand where you're coming from with the Larue and paint question, it bugs the shit out of me that it strips the paint off a $3,600 chassis! So, yes, it definitely removes the paint from the underside of the picatinny rail. However, if you keep the mount in the same place, you'll never see the damage.

Since the Cadex mount was never used on the M40A6, I'd suggest going a different route. I actually use a Badger Ordnance USMC Unimount on my A6 (the Larue mount and NF scope are on my Mod 7, I just threw them on the A6 for a few pics). The A6 mount contract was pretty much between Badger and Larue, with the latter ultimately winning it. Long story short, but the Corps kept changing the requirements for the solicitation; I personally think that they wanted the Larue mounts from the beginning. What really sealed the deal for Larue was the quick detach levers, which the Corps wanted for whatever fucking reason (literally no need for QD levers on this gun).

I can't remember 100%, but I think Badger Ordnance made 10 or 12 of these mounts for the Corps to evaluate. I ended up getting 2 or 3 of them from Marty right after that contract was awarded, so maybe 5 or 6 years ago. I doubt they have any left, but you might want to try calling or emailing Badger Ordnance to see if they have any tucked away somewhere. Since they only made a handful and the years have gone by, it would be a very small chance they'd still have any. Never hurts to ask though.

Your other option is just to buy a regular Unimount that's the same specs and just use that. Hell, you could probably have someone laser engrave "USMC" on it, get it refinished and it would be a perfect stand-in for the real deal! The "M" at the end of the part number stands for Marines, as you guys have probably already guessed. I'm not sure how the Unimounts are marked, but if they have a part number on them there might be room to engrave the "M" as well.

I personally like the Badger Ordnance mount better that the Larue mount. Badger makes extremely high quality products and this mount is no exception. And it doesn't fuck up the paint on my over priced Remington chassis!






I actually have another one of these mounts on my A6 clone, I'm kinda surprised none of you eagle eyed clone nerds asked about it, lol. Here it is again:

I have to confess. I actually did notice the amount. I saw it on my phone and didn’t zoom in. I thought it was a knights mount. I also thought if it’s on his rifle. It’s on there for a reason. Need glass for my m40a6 bad. Someday

I may have found a sniper rifle that USMCGT probably doesn't have.

Backs away while he digs through the safes and proceeds to post the parts and intimate details.

Is that a shorty AX50?

Hah that's a sweet setup.

Drug interdiction?

Yeah Boat Motor Killer!

What the actual fuk

For killing boats.

Or sinking them mfers

Either way...the objective has been fulfilled.

Another XM-3 just closed on CMP auction site, bidding went to $14,500…..

https://cmpauction.thecmp.org/detail.asp?id=2399&n=XM-3-Sniper-Rifle-S6534000

Honestly, I can't believe it went that low.

Yeah. Out of my price range, but a must for any astute sniper collector.

A real piece of history.

Lol, got me with that one, I don't collect foreign rifles. Not a .50 cal, but this one's close enough:




One is none, two is one!

We don't see too many vintage sniper rifles in this thread, so I thought I'd throw a few up here. If any of you guys have some vintage stuff, please post it!




The first rifle is an original USMC 1903 A5 sniper and it's one of my favorite rifles. This one is completely original and is pretty close mint condition. Original A5 sniper rifles are exceedingly rare, only 3 or 4 others are known to still exist. This example is in great condition because it was made right after WW1 ended and was never used in combat. The other known rifles show heavy use, since they were used throughout the war. This rifle might have spent more time with the USMC shooting team, as opposed to being used in a sniper platoon (back then these accurate A5 rifles served both roles).



Even though this rifle is pretty minty, there are a few spots on it that show some wear, with the most noticeable spot being around the front sight. There's a ton of old carbon caked on around the front sight because this rifle used to have a Maxim silencer mounte:



The second rifle is a 1903A4 sniper, which is pretty common compared to the other 1903 sniper variants. I purchased this rifle years ago from the CMP because it was in original condition and hadn't been messed with. The small metal parts are blued (rebuilt parts were parkerized) and the Redfield scope base is still staked to the receiver. Most of the A4 sniper rifles had there scopes removed at some point (the DCM even started doing this after the assassination of JFK), but this rifle might be one of the lucky few that retained it's original M73B1. All in all, it's a pretty nice example of an A4 sniper rifle with CMP provenance.



Keeping with this post's vintage theme, here's some firearms that are straight up archaic!



These two handgonnes were used in the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385 and are some of the earliest known European firearms still in existence:




The handgonne barrel below the two Aljubarrota barrels in this photo is from about 1400, the wood tiller is a modern day replacement:



Even though these firearms are historical and interesting, they're just not very snipery. So, since this is a military sniper rifle thread, I decided give the circa 1400 handgonne a few modern upgrades!

Behold my genius, it's now a sniper something! I didn't have any period correct bands of iron to attach everything to the gun, so I decided to use some SOCOM approved tactical zip ties!

My a4 clone. It was in a sporter stock that looked like someone carved it out of 4x4 post. Found it in great grandparents house years ago, along with a USPM M1 carbine. Brought it back to life with parts from Sarco and a new Hi-Lux repro scope.  




First 5 shots on paper (50 yards) after not being shot in probably 30+ years.

Hi all,  Looking for a McMillan A4 USMC spec stock for a M40A3 build.  If anyone has one they are thinking of letting go please let me know.  Thanks.

McMillan can make you one, they're still doing the A4 stock with sniper fill, molded in OD green color and 2 screw cheek piece. You have to call them to order it. You'll also have to let them know if you want it inletted for DD Ross or Badger Ordnance bottom metal and if you want the stock inletted for the PGW UNS rail. The bottom metal and UNS inletting are the only options on the the USMC stock, they won't change anything else. This info is current as of last week.

Yeah I just ordered one earlier this month with the PNW rail and Badger bottom metal. Jeree at McMillan is great to work with.

Thank you gentleman!  I'll give McMillan a call.  For some reason I was thinking they weren't doing them anymore.

Oh, gotta have some group pics of this!!  

Is it just me, or is the auction date from 2015?

Nope, you’re right. Grabbed the wrong link.

https://cmpauction.thecmp.org/detail.asp?id=5793&n=XM-3-Sniper-Rifle-S6539551

M40 clones in .223 and .308
IMG_0668 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr

Anyone know if fa762ss’ will ever be available again?

My dealer keeps telling me to send emails to Surefire to make another run of Fa762ss and the FA762sv suppressors.

I've been on the phone with Surefire regarding the FA762SVs specifically (and I imagine the same would apply to the FA762SS as well)...

They basically told me that they can make them, but the demand has to be there for it. Right now, there simply isn't enough demand. The reality is that nobody outside of the cloning community (which isn't as big as you think) is interested in legacy suppressors like that. The government is a completely different story, as they still make them for government contracts - talking about the commercial side here.

In other words, yes, if we can somehow persuade them to do a run (I don't know what their minimum number would be), then maybe it's possible.

Of course, none of this goes anywhere unless we all email and/or call Surefire and ask them to do it. Even then, it isn't a guarantee, but it's certainly better than sitting around "hoping" they might do it one day.

Just got off the phone with Surefire.

So, the guy I talked to in sales told me they're never coming back - those were his words.

He said they actually get a lot of requests to release the FA762SSs (for M40 clones), but he said they still won't do it - just too much involved in re-tooling for older tech suppressors that are out-dated and outclassed (in this case) by the 762-RC2.

Again, his words. Not sure if another salesperson would have anything different to say.

Bummer