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    M24-Rebuild anyone recieve one ?

    Re: M24-Rebuild anyone recieve one ? http://www.remingtonmilitary.com/Firearms/Sniper%20Rifles/M24-Rebuild.aspx
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    M24-Rebuild anyone recieve one ?

    Re: M24-Rebuild anyone recieve one ? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Numunuu</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks longebow. If I get anything from them I will post it here. Again, I don't mind a wait at all but at this point I am not even certain...
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    M24-Rebuild anyone recieve one ?

    Re: M24-Rebuild anyone recieve one ? The M24R rifles are being built, thus far there are 26 done and more on the way. There are a variety of problems that were unforseen, not the least of which is the USG (its complicated but is being overcome). Suffice to say, do not loose your enthusiasm...
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    Remington selling refurbished military M24s

    Re: Remington selling refurbished military M24s The M24 "refurb" or M24R is in fact a real M24, it uses a new barrel, action, bolt and trigger. No it doesn’t have "U.S." roll stamped into the receiver as that stamp was discontinued years ago. It was never required by the US Government...
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    Army's M24...

    Re: Army's M24... Actually several floorplates have been used over the years. Dakota was one as was Sunny hill. The originals were "outsourced" and used a Welded up and trimmed Winchester M70 steel floorplate. It uses a 30-06 spring and follower.
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    Army's M24...

    Re: Army's M24... It had a Redfield Palma rear and Olympic front. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SFC Carpentier jr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I...
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    Army's M24...

    Re: Army's M24... You are correct, the M24's are currently issued with a RPA sight sourced from OK Weber. This was due to Redfield going out of business. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wjwill</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div...
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    Army's M24...

    Re: Army's M24... Trigger - your information is outdated and at least partially incorrect. You are correct that Rock made the barrels however you are definitely wrong about the "trash" barrels. They are cold hammer forged 416R Stainless 5R barrels and have been since about the 2nd year of...