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    Differences between the Mark 4 Leupold M3 and the Vari-X III M3?

    My impression is that the Mark 4s were originally only fixed power scopes (circa 1993 to mid-200X?). The Vari-X 3.5-10x40mm was likely “re-branded” as a Mark 4 sometime in the 2004-2005 era? My 2007 Leupold catalog refers to the 51850 as a Mark 4. I have a 2009 dated 51850 on an M14 EBR replica...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    Finished a USMC M39 EMR replica, aside from installing the fake M14 selector lock. These were issued circa 2008-2012, and designed to replace the fiberglass stocked USMC M14 DMR rifles. The M39s were subsequently replaced with the KAC M110s. It fits my collection interests. Here's how...
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    A mystery Mauser

    Pics of the Argentine Modelo 1909 sniper rifle (which used German-made scopes, and a turned-down bolt handle):
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    40X Delta Build?

    Fwiw, the Caption to that picture: "Portrait of Delta Force, 1979. Jerry Boykin, who would later participate in the hunt for Pablo Escobar and serve as an Undersecretary of Defense, is top right. Eric Haney, who would later produce the popular CBS television show The Unit, is third row down...
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    40X Delta Build?

    Nice old rifle for sure. I don’t know what scope is seen in that picture from 1979-80. Here’s my understanding re the scopes: Weaver T-10 was introduced in 1977. Weaver T-16 was introduced in 1978. For tactical field of view back then, and eye relief purposes, my best guess is 10x would have...
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    A mystery Mauser

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    Vintage pic thread: Your oldest firearms

    My oldest (sniper) rifle is this Swedish M41B. Made in 1900 by Mauser in Germany for the Swedish military, as part of the then new M1896 rifle contract. Presumably converted into an M41 sniper rifle in the 1941-42 era, and re-built into the updated M41B configuration in the mid-50s. Shown here...
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    A mystery Mauser

    Per Richard Law’s book, the Germans began making some Karabiner 98a/b sniper rifles around 1928-29 for the German “police” forces - as it was forbidden to make them for the military…but in reality the two were pretty aligned esp after 1932. I’d try to get that scope from the buyer and see if it...
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    M40 build thread

    Can you elaborate on that a little? Just curious about the rationale, thanks. All I know is that some SSG-59 PIVs were threaded for this old-school suppressors back in the day:
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    Redfield 3x9 experiment & questions

    No experience anodizing parts, but I would look for a brownish-green dye to try. Avoid the bright green color. The 1960s dye in the original Redfield scopes has degraded over time producing various shades of greenish-brown. Something like this color is what I might recommend...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    My replica early Mk 14 Mod 0 is heavy and is best shot from the bench or prone. Folks might be surprised what a DMR or sniper type M14 weighs when built around a heavy McMillan stock. USMC M14 DMR w/ bipod, sling and empty magazine being weighed: As noted, the feedback to Crane from soldiers...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    For anyone interested, here are some pics of my latest M14 replica project - an early Mk 14 Mod 0 circa 2004ish. First, two pics provided some inspiration. What is unique about these early Mod 0s is the 1st generation SAGE chassis with 13” long forend, and full length 22” barrel. These would be...
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    History of the SR25

    To answer your question, I like my Mk 11 Mod 0 replica very much, aside from the issue of the bolt stop not working for reasons unknown. (I think the stop needs to stick out about 1mm more to lock it back, but haven't figured out to achieve that. I has new LMT lower and related parts). I used at...
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    White feather stock

    According to Major Jim Land, Hathcock's issued M70 rifle used a *sporter* style stock (enlarged in the barrel channel) and a medium-heavy barrel. The lower rifle in this pic is reportedly what Hathcock carried. He apparently preferred the lighter weight of the Sporter stock vs the heavier Target...
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    Army M24 Build Thread

    …I was able to acquire one of the original boxes from that first batch of M852 back in 1980:
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    Army M24 Build Thread

    For those interested in arcane history of the U.S. military lawyers approving “open tip match” SMK bullets for combat use over the years: https://ndiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ndia/2012/armaments/Parks.pdf
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    Nice! I’m feeling much jealousy over those items! I need an M39 manual. Trying to fill this salty M39 case sold via govt auction.
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    FWIW, I have 2 SAGE projects underway. Waiting on buddy to finish barrel mounting, but both should be neat replicas when done. Top will be a replica USMC M39: ….and bottom chassis will be a replica of an early SOCOM Mk 14 Mod 0 issued to Army Airborne (fully length chassis w/ 22” barrel, as...
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    MK 11 Mod 0 project completed (poor man's version w/ LMT lower and KAC upper)

    It’s a late 1990s era KAC upper and original KAC Obermeyer barrel. Indeed, everything on the upper is KAC except the flip-up front sight. I bought the repo part that you see on gunbroker, as I could not find an original. The KAC buffer tube is also from the late 1990s Special Light Military...
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    MK 11 Mod 0 project completed (poor man's version w/ LMT lower and KAC upper)

    It would not be blasphemous. I watched the whole Griffen video posted by Sinister and the owner of the company noted that they were making only 50 each of the three KAC style suppressors. I went to their website last month and saw that they were sold out of both the Mk 11 and M110 cans, so I...
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