If you want to do what the Brit’s do with their AI, use some rolls of Scapa fabric tape. Then spray paint as needed. Lots of pics online showing this.
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I’ll put this out there for those that don’t realize that govt users of this (or any) system have a dedicated element called armorers that abide by an inspection and maintenance schedule of issued equipment. These magical cage rats are the ones who inspect and send off/replace items on the various pieces of equipment while it’s not in the hands of the issued user.
These magical cage rats also have buckets of spare parts and usually (depending on the entity) they have a direct line to a rep that has access to part allocations that the civi consumer base does not.
So if anyone thinks that a govt rifle is just as it is from the day the SN hit the agency’s books is setting themselves up for disappointment.
Everyone should worry less about what agency has which contract and worry more about ensuring they’re self sufficient if something breaks while at a match or the range. …because you don’t have the support of a cage rat or direct line to in-stock govt parts bins.
Now…here’s two bolts 69’ing on a bed of brass as two others watch on:
#CageRatsArentPeople
#EnsureYouHaveThePartsYouNeed
#Hashtag
#DontLookDirectlyIntoTheBoltFace
These magical cage rats also have buckets of spare parts and usually (depending on the entity) they have a direct line to a rep that has access to part allocations that the civi consumer base does not.
So if anyone thinks that a govt rifle is just as it is from the day the SN hit the agency’s books is setting themselves up for disappointment.
Everyone should worry less about what agency has which contract and worry more about ensuring they’re self sufficient if something breaks while at a match or the range. …because you don’t have the support of a cage rat or direct line to in-stock govt parts bins.
Now…here’s two bolts 69’ing on a bed of brass as two others watch on:
#CageRatsArentPeople
#EnsureYouHaveThePartsYouNeed
#Hashtag
#DontLookDirectlyIntoTheBoltFace
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What AI parts have you broken in the past? This would be valuable information for all of us to know.
So right now I’m 2 for 3 on broken baseplates
that’s it for broken. Those were due to mag changes at a match over concrete.
That’s it for broken. I did fuck up and not clean my trigger in 4k+ rounds and it failed on me, but that is on my stupidity and not the rifle.
Even if I have yet to break anything critical, the point remains…it is smart to be self-reliant and keep a parts kit at the ready. Just my opinion…which is worth less than what anyone has paid for it.
The best asterik to append is, "With proper use, care and maintenance..."So right now I’m 2 for 3 on broken baseplates
Those were due to mag changes at a match over concrete.
That’s it for broken. I did fuck up and not clean my trigger in 4k+ rounds and it failed on me, but that is on my stupidity and not the rifle.
Even if I have yet to break anything critical, the point remains…it is smart to be self-reliant and keep a parts kit at the ready. Just my opinion…which is worth less than what anyone has paid for it.
I did see one rifle that the lever on the bolt broke from a bad weld. But I will say, I've yet to hear, read about, see or otherwise gain any information on a bad round catastrophically damaging an AI to the point where it couldn't fire anymore... except one photo I came across with a blown AW50 barrel...
It's impressive, really... British Military AW50 in Iraq circa '05-'06 from what my notes say.
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I think thats an AW50. Man I wouldn't want to be anywhere near that event lol.
True true…but I stopped supporting that #Movement because too many people go into debt for their hobby and I cannot support the whole staying poor mindset…which is the mindset of those who go into debt for hobbies.
Whoa sorry I blacked out there for a minute.
Yea stupid poors being poor. Put this shit on your STAR card. #HeroCard
I wonder if
I want to try this stuff. Gear Aid Camo Form. More like that physical therapy type tape that basically only sticks to itself and is stretchy. I think.
Camo Form Reusable Fabric Wrap
Camouflage guns and equipment repeatedly without damaging it using Camo Form reusable, self-adhering wrap.
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I get emails about how you can finance buy now pay later ammo optics etc.
Insane.
Then you have people with clip ons that cost over 40x what their DD cost
Lol
Insane.
Then you have people with clip ons that cost over 40x what their DD cost
Lol
I always hated that Gear Aid tape, dudes would wrap their rifles and while it served a purpose, (concealment and covering the metal surfaces in extreme temperatures), there would be a residue that seeped through the fabric after a few days of use and feel like the sticker residue after you tried to rub it off with your fingers, and get dirty and ball up.
I believe it was the great Samual Sachs who once said "Max out all your credit cards on luxury items; after all, future you will be rich enough to pay it all off."
I believe it was the great Samual Sachs who once said "Max out all your credit cards on luxury items; after all, future you will be rich enough to pay it all off."
Ah well, you saved me some grief. Def not trying to be cheap, just trying to avoid residue. I’ve already got a couple rolls of expensive gaffer tape.
I guess with today’s adhesives, if you need more stickiness than a Post-It Note, one probably will get some minor residue issues of left one for an extended period. Maybe
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Scapa / sniper tape is different. Many make imitations. But nothing like the original / the one made for purpose.
It doesn’t leave any residue if removed. Adhesive doesn’t bleed through….in moderate climates anyway. I’ve only tested -5 to 30 deg. I haven’t been out to the sandpit (so can’t confirm about extreme temps)
The self adhesive vet tape is shit.
For the sake of £10 try it. Or try it on stuff that isn’t your rifle. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
It doesn’t leave any residue if removed. Adhesive doesn’t bleed through….in moderate climates anyway. I’ve only tested -5 to 30 deg. I haven’t been out to the sandpit (so can’t confirm about extreme temps)
The self adhesive vet tape is shit.
For the sake of £10 try it. Or try it on stuff that isn’t your rifle. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Ok, it’s spelled Scapa, not ScaRpa…
…for those having trouble finding this stuff.
…for those having trouble finding this stuff.
My plan is to get a raptar for the AXSR…
If the internet can’t tell it’s fake in my SH pics, then is it fake?
#ProTip
The stuff I have is a discontinued 3M product and:
I got mine from the local pro photo store.
If I were you, look at BH Photo to ensure you get the good stuff. But it sounds like the Scapa stuff is better for our needs.
Your right, I can't spell. Either way the link above the picture is for SCAPA Snipers Tape on Amazon. Not sure why the link pasted that way.
Man what the hell scope mount is that?
I've used the camo tape and had it on my optics for years, no problem removing and no residue.I wonder ifScarpaScapa tape is basically gaffer tape…guess there’s only one way to find out. Buy some!
I want to try this stuff. Gear Aid Camo Form. More like that physical therapy type tape that basically only sticks to itself and is stretchy. I think.
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Camo Form Reusable Fabric Wrap
Camouflage guns and equipment repeatedly without damaging it using Camo Form reusable, self-adhering wrap.www.gearaid.com
Went out and checked some zeros before being chased off by the rain.
everyone needs to ignore what I said about debt earlier. This is a hell of a snag.If anyone is on the fence.. Last chance to snag an AXSR at below the 2019 Pricing. Elite Sand 300NM.
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…and it’s in the best cool kid color.
#DoIt
Oh this is very cool to see. I was out on the range when they were training working with another team for final preparation.
Saw the Irish with those guns and they were very neat to see. Though behind equipment wise, they made it work.
Thanks for the heads up on my misspelling. Fixed my original post.I wonder ifScarpaScapa tape is basically gaffer tape…guess there’s only one way to find out. Buy some!
I want to try this stuff. Gear Aid Camo Form. More like that physical therapy type tape that basically only sticks to itself and is stretchy. I think.
View attachment 8466865
Camo Form Reusable Fabric Wrap
Camouflage guns and equipment repeatedly without damaging it using Camo Form reusable, self-adhering wrap.
I have some of this tape. It is thinner than gaffer tape. Gaffer tape has a sticky film to the outside at times, imo, but this tape does not.
Regarding the gear aid tape, it is as you describe. You need to wrap it around itself. Good for covering optics or barrels, not good for stocks.
Since this is a picture thread and we are discussing wrapping tape on AIs….
I installed my new Tactical Scooby Doo Pez dispenser in FDE last week. Super pumped to get into the field today.
Man I wish I could find one of those windage drums...
What flavor PEZ are you running?
I got a 3d printed chicken nugget and sauce holder I should take a pic of
I hear Meal Team 6 runs BBQ sauce mostly.
You should take a pic. If the PRS bubbas can bolt all that trash to their rifles, we can run pez and nuggets.
You see that folding chair issued with the sniper kit? They’ve got more important things suppressors to worry about..
Not the same philosophy. They are mainly here as observers. Most of their colleagues are in the streets dressed up as civilians. They would only engage as a last resort and in this case a suppressor isn't needed. People would surely notice the supersonic crack and the VIPs being extracted.
I can't think of a single reason why I wouldn't want a can on.....
Well, if you plan on surrendering anyway it just gives you a heavier gun to lug around until it is time to hand it over.
There are Germans in the Olympics right now. Maybe one has a funny mustache and the French are getting all weak in the knees about the chance to surrender again.
Offf good point... As an a real American...surrender just isn't anywhere in my mind lol
That's the american way of thinking. If you don't see a reason why you wouldn't want it then you want to have it even though you don't get any measurable benefit from having it.
Jokes aside, I can see one reason why you wouldn't want one : cold bore shots. Chambers are empty when shooting cold bore and they are full of hot gas for the subsequent shots. While this can be debatable some believe that the velocity difference from cold bore to hot bore is greater when shooting suppressed.
I too love shooting with a can which is greatly encouraged in France but I have never seen "cops" using them, only military personnel.
That's the american way of thinking. If you don't see a reason why you wouldn't want it then you want to have it even though you don't get any measurable benefit from having it.
Jokes aside, I can see one reason why you wouldn't want one : cold bore shots. Chambers are empty when shooting cold bore and they are full of hot gas for the subsequent shots. While this can be debatable some believe that the velocity difference from cold bore to hot bore is greater when shooting suppressed.
I too love shooting with a can which is greatly encouraged in France but I have never seen "cops" using them, only military personnel.
Of course. This is why we shot the British when they tried to take the cannons away from a bunch of farmers. They didn't need cannons, until the Brits tried to take them. Then they shot them because it's what Americans do when someone tries to steal their guns.
Thanks again for your country's help in that little affair, by the way. Most convenient, I must say.
That's the american way of thinking. If you don't see a reason why you wouldn't want it then you want to have it even though you don't get any measurable benefit from having it.
Jokes aside, I can see one reason why you wouldn't want one : cold bore shots. Chambers are empty when shooting cold bore and they are full of hot gas for the subsequent shots. While this can be debatable some believe that the velocity difference from cold bore to hot bore is greater when shooting suppressed.
I too love shooting with a can which is greatly encouraged in France but I have never seen "cops" using them, only military personnel.
Uh yea gonna have to call bs on the cold bore shot with a properly made can argument...
For the surrendering part you might know that France didn't really surrender. French were pissed off at the politicians for their lack of well everything. Prime minister at the time was forced to resign and General Petain who was pretty well liked became prime Minister and formed his government. It was pretty much a coup supported by a big portion of the people.
A lot of french had the same issues the germans had at the time and saw Hitler single handedly restore german economy and got the country back on its feet. They were more hostile towards french politians than they were towards the germans...
Same happened to Napoleon during the war against the Prussians. He almost got kicked out by french farmers because he needed their canons for support on the frontline. Well, they said no.
But you can have the canon at home and just take a knife to a fist fight. Lighter to carry I guess
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