Army M24 Build Thread

[m1marty]

About done with this rifle. M24R and what I feel is a pretty good representation of the BII issued over the years. I have more stuff not shown (other spotters, the ammo selection from early to late, more Eagle gear etc)
Of note- I set this rifle up to be as an original issue piece. 1988 Ultra M3A with matching early rings/base, a Redfield rear base I modified as the originals were and then parkerized, .175s front sight, early stock with small logo, Dakota bottom metal and on and on. Everything is as "real" as I could make it, often times acquiring used surplus parts vs new civilian pieces. Hope you guys like it!

 

[m1marty]

Also got these in the mail today after several years of searching. Original laser filters. I've had the Mk11/M110 style prior and it's always bugged me not to have the right one.

 

[deltawiskey]

About done with this rifle. M24R and what I feel is a pretty good representation of the BII issued over the years. I have more stuff not shown (other spotters, the ammo selection from early to late, more Eagle gear etc)
Of note- I set this rifle up to be as an original issue piece. 1988 Ultra M3A with matching early rings/base, a Redfield rear base I modified as the originals were and then parkerized, .175s front sight, early stock with small logo, Dakota bottom metal and on and on. Everything is as "real" as I could make it, often times acquiring used surplus parts vs new civilian pieces. Hope you guys like it!View attachment 7728615View attachment 7728616View attachment 7728617View attachment 7728618View attachment 7728619

Outstanding! What did it take more of to put this all together, time or money? : )
DW

 

[m1marty]

Outstanding! What did it take more of to put this all together, time or money? : )
DW

Yes.
Haha

 

[sinister]

Something a little different:

Soldier graduates at top of Marine sniper course​

By Staff Sergeant Amber Robinson, army.mil, January 4, 2011



SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Marine snipers, by common knowledge, are some of the most renowned snipers in the U.S. military, if not the world. When Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, were given an opportunity to qualify as snipers at the Marine Scout Sniper Basic Course in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, they took it.

For one "Cacti" Soldier, the opportunity was especially rewarding, as he graduated Honor Graduate for the class that graduated Dec. 14, at Kaneohe Bay.

Sergeant Michael Yilek, course Honor Graduate and Scout with 2-35 Infantry said he was glad he took the opportunity to participate in the Marine course. Although the course was not mandatory for his sniper training, Yilek chose to rise to the challenge.

"I volunteered for the course," said Yilek.

"I was given the opportunity to go to an Army sniper course or the Marine course," said SGT Jonathan Taylor, infantryman with 2-35 Inf. "But I was convinced by a fellow noncommissioned officer, and leader, to go to the prestigious Marine school."

Yilek and his fellow Cacti Soldiers were not only proud to experience and dominate the course, but to also have the opportunity to learn about and tighten their skills with their military brethren, the Marines.

"These guys were extremely professional," said Yilek. "We learned from them and they learned from us."

"I had never worked with the Marines before," said Taylor. "Any misconceptions we may have had about them were broken. They really are great guys."

The course, although tough, was a team-building challenge.

"The marches out to the range were strenuous," said Taylor. "We had 80-pound rucksacks, and it was three miles to the range. And, it was a sprint!"

"Our last night was a field training exercise," said Yilek. "It was a hard experience, but it was where we really came together as a team."

All Cacti Soldiers set a strong standard during the course. Taylor and his partner, Specialist Matthew Jenkins, 2-35 Inf. Regt., were the only partners who made it through the entire course together.

A sniper's partner is as much a part of the firing process as the Soldier holding the rifle. The cohesion between sniper and spotter is most important when firing during difficult situations. Taylor and Jenkins displayed this cohesion throughout the course.

"At one point we were practicing 1000 yard firing during a storm," said Jenkins. "No one could see, but we have a good partnership. We were the only team to keep firing."

All Cacti Soldiers who began the course graduated, each with a new and valuable skill as an elite qualified sniper. Their role as not only an infantryman, but an infantryman sniper, is one of honor.

Only recently has the Marine Scout Basic Sniper Course become available to Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division, with the Cacti Battalion helping to pave the way with distinction.

 

[sinister]

Soldiers Go through Marine Scout Sniper Course​

Two soldiers recently outshot their Marine classmates in one of the Corps' most challenging schools — the Marine Scout Sniper Course.
BY MATTHEW COX, MILITARY.COM | PUBLISHED MAY 17, 2018 12:00 PM

Two soldiers recently outshot their Marine classmates in one of the Corps' most challenging schools — the Marine Scout Sniper Course.

Sergeants Clinton Scanlon and Bryce Fox of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, took the “high shooter” and “high stalker” awards upon graduating from Scout Sniper Course 1-18 on April 13 at Camp Geiger on Marine Corps Air Station New River, according to a release from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.

The graduation occurred more than a month ago, but when stories about it began popping up on the Web this week, Military.com couldn't resist. The Marine Scout Sniper Course is known for having a high wash-out rate, so any time soldiers outperform Marines in the respected course, it's worth mentioning in the spirit of inter-service rivalry.

Army Sergeant Clinton Scanlon, left; Gunnery Sergeant Rollie Pennington, center; and Army Sergeant Bryce Fox, right, stand together after the service members of Scout Sniper Course 1-18 were graduated at Camp Geiger on Marine Corps Air Station New River, April 13.U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Madrigal

“SGT [Clinton] Scanlon and SGT [Bryce] Fox were both previous Army sniper graduates, and we had an expectation that they would at least be familiar with the skills that we teach in this course,” Marine Staff Sergeant Craig Chandler, acting chief instructor at SSC 1-18, said in the release.

“They were both extremely easy to work with and shared their knowledge with the other students in the class who aren't as familiar,” he said.

Both Scanlon and Fox, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, had to get used to shooting the Marine M40A6 sniper rifle instead of the Army's M2010 sniper rifle, Chandler said.

The transition didn't prevent Scanlon from taking the “high shooter” award for the best overall score on the rifle ranges, according to the release.

“We did go through U.S. Army Sniper School, so I think we definitely had a leg up on some of the fresh Marines right out of the fleet,” Scanlon said. “It was clear that everyone here knew what they were doing, and the instructors were able to get the guys here shooting very well.”

Fox won the “high stalker” honor by scoring the highest point average on the course's 10 graded stalks.

“Stalking is when you put grass, leaves and any natural vegetation around you on your body and then you sneak up using individual movement techniques,” Fox said.

“You take a shot without being seen, and then you shoot again. The do a walking sequence to try and lock on you. If you don't get found, you pass,” he said.

Scanlon said he was impressed by the course and hoped he could try other Marine sniper training.

“It was a great course,” he said. “After this, I'd like to attend one of the advanced Marine Corps sniper courses, but for now I'm going to go back to my unit to get my guys trained up on the things I learned here.”

 

[Master Gunny]

Soldiers Go through Marine Scout Sniper Course​

Two soldiers recently outshot their Marine classmates in one of the Corps' most challenging schools — the Marine Scout Sniper Course.
BY MATTHEW COX, MILITARY.COM | PUBLISHED MAY 17, 2018 12:00 PM

Two soldiers recently outshot their Marine classmates in one of the Corps' most challenging schools — the Marine Scout Sniper Course.

Sergeants Clinton Scanlon and Bryce Fox of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, took the “high shooter” and “high stalker” awards upon graduating from Scout Sniper Course 1-18 on April 13 at Camp Geiger on Marine Corps Air Station New River, according to a release from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.

The graduation occurred more than a month ago, but when stories about it began popping up on the Web this week, Military.com couldn't resist. The Marine Scout Sniper Course is known for having a high wash-out rate, so any time soldiers outperform Marines in the respected course, it's worth mentioning in the spirit of inter-service rivalry.

Army Sergeant Clinton Scanlon, left; Gunnery Sergeant Rollie Pennington, center; and Army Sergeant Bryce Fox, right, stand together after the service members of Scout Sniper Course 1-18 were graduated at Camp Geiger on Marine Corps Air Station New River, April 13.U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Madrigal

“SGT [Clinton] Scanlon and SGT [Bryce] Fox were both previous Army sniper graduates, and we had an expectation that they would at least be familiar with the skills that we teach in this course,” Marine Staff Sergeant Craig Chandler, acting chief instructor at SSC 1-18, said in the release.

“They were both extremely easy to work with and shared their knowledge with the other students in the class who aren't as familiar,” he said.

Both Scanlon and Fox, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, had to get used to shooting the Marine M40A6 sniper rifle instead of the Army's M2010 sniper rifle, Chandler said.

The transition didn't prevent Scanlon from taking the “high shooter” award for the best overall score on the rifle ranges, according to the release.

“We did go through U.S. Army Sniper School, so I think we definitely had a leg up on some of the fresh Marines right out of the fleet,” Scanlon said. “It was clear that everyone here knew what they were doing, and the instructors were able to get the guys here shooting very well.”

Fox won the “high stalker” honor by scoring the highest point average on the course's 10 graded stalks.

“Stalking is when you put grass, leaves and any natural vegetation around you on your body and then you sneak up using individual movement techniques,” Fox said.

“You take a shot without being seen, and then you shoot again. The do a walking sequence to try and lock on you. If you don't get found, you pass,” he said.

Scanlon said he was impressed by the course and hoped he could try other Marine sniper training.

“It was a great course,” he said. “After this, I'd like to attend one of the advanced Marine Corps sniper courses, but for now I'm going to go back to my unit to get my guys trained up on the things I learned here.”

How cool. Back in the late 80’s I went to USMC sniper school. We had 2 SEALs in the class.

 

[mjh30]

Also got these in the mail today after several years of searching. Original laser filters. I've had the Mk11/M110 style prior and it's always bugged me not to have the right one.
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Nice original Decilog filter, only to find an ARD that fits mine

 

[TurdFerguson]

I'm looking at an older long action PST 011 as a spare stock to build on. I may swap my pst 24 replacement for it and use the pst 24 for an m24a2 build. Is there anything inherently different between the 2 other than the buttpad?

 

[shlouf]

I'm looking at an older long action PST 011 as a spare stock to build on. I may swap my pst 24 replacement for it and use the pst 24 for an m24a2 build. Is there anything inherently different between the 2 other than the buttpad?

More material in the belly area to account for the thicker bottom metal on the 024. Same as what I was posting about on the last page with the 013

 

[Makeshift Mando]

I recently acquired a M24A2 barreled action with matching bolt. While it took some time to collect the parts I was able to get everything to bring it back to life. Two things I switched out from the original is the firing pin assembly and the trigger (The hardest things to find). This thread has helped me extensively in researching parts for my gun!

I’m currently waiting for my HS precision stock to come in and then I will be done with the build!

I am curious if anyone also has an M24A2 from Remington defense? I’ve seen a lot of people with clones but not a gun with all the right markings on receiver and barrel with AAC muzzle device. I’d love to see more info on these!

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

M24A2 did not have AAC muzzle brakes. They were contoured and threaded for Ops Inc suppressors. Barrel marking should be '7.62 NATO' and have similar proof marks to the regular M24's.

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

some pics of one of mine to compare - barrel just says '7.62 nato' - no rem arms and address

 

[Makeshift Mando]

some pics of one of mine to compare - barrel just says '7.62 nato' - no rem arms and addressView attachment 7750393View attachment 7750394

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My barrel has the same proof marks and only has the “7.62 nato” just like your saying but is not contoured like your last image and has a AAC brake.

 

[eodsix]

Dito to the above. There are no special markings denoting it as a A2. It was never an official military nomenclature, but more of a marketing name. There was also an A3 and two versions of A3, one with a HS stock and one with the Accuracy International stock.

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

If you do not have the contouring - you dont have a m24a2. You likely have a modified M24 that was intended for a foreign or law enforcement contract. Please post photos and the Serial Number prefix and or suffix.

The m24a2 was used in small numbers with two HS stocks. There are also images of standard m24's contoured for the ops cans as well. The m24a3 was a 338 LM that was never picked up by US military forces.

m24a3

 

[Makeshift Mando]

Here are the two pictures I have on me right now. I’ll be able to get pictures of the brake and other defining features this coming weekend, but it has the AAC 51t brake. The barrel length is 22’ to the end of the threads. With serial number being RRxxxxxE. Would this be considered a M24R? Or do you think it is different commercially available version? I know I’ve seen some articles on a commercially available M24A2 that did not have the contour. Definitely want to figure out the story.

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

its hard to say. I got a lot of weird one-offs from rem def. Not everything fit into the catalogue offerings. It being an m24 that is 22"'s suggests a m24a2, but the lack of contour rules it out as the version that our military used that is sought after by historical mil collectors. If you look at the other catalogue offerings, such as USRs and even the m24a3, those both did switch to AAC brakes/cans and moved away from the ops cans.Its possible its a late m24a2 intended for commercial / LE / or foreign mil contract.

 

[mjh30]

First Review: The Commercially Available Remington Defense M24A2 Rifle

There are certain firearms that grab our attention and hold it close, like a high school crush. Typically, this happens

www.tactical-life.com

 

[lockedandloaded]

I recently acquired a M24A2 barreled action with matching bolt. While it took some time to collect the parts I was able to get everything to bring it back to life. Two things I switched out from the original is the firing pin assembly and the trigger (The hardest things to find).

Can you describe the firing pin assembly differences?

 

[Makeshift Mando]

Can you describe the firing pin assembly differences?

its just not a Remington one. PTG and Tub parts.

 

[shlouf]

Threw a random BA into the stock to get a feel for the whole setup. Really digging it, can’t wait to get my build finished.

 

[psdan000]

With some help from some awesome guys on this forum I was able to put another M24 together (black one). Can't wait to get it out and shoot it.
IMG_2053

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

here are two of mine. One of the stocks on one of the guns may be recognizable to some of you. Both contract era barreled actions in issue stocks with issue optics.

 

[Nomad_chew]

I need a stock… might just get a HS PST011

 

[Makeshift Mando]

I need a stock… might just get a HS PST011

Lead times right now are 7-8 weeks currently

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

I need a stock… might just get a HS PST011

make sure you ask for the older coating if you want to make a military clone. the post contract stuff has a spider web texture that the mil guns didnt.

 

[psdan000]

I need a stock… might just get a HS PST011

Put up a WTB ad you never know. I was looking for one, put up a wtb ad and a member here had a stock and bottom metal he sold me for a great price.

 

[shlouf]

I need a stock… might just get a HS PST011

I have a takeoff stock and bottom metal. Not for sale, but would consider trading it for other clone stuff

 

[Nomad_chew]

I have a takeoff stock and bottom metal. Not for sale, but would consider trading it for other clone stuff

I’ll have to look and see what I have laying around. Most of what I do is for my builds.

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

Some m24 triggers in the Classifies section right now. Get them before the m40 guys do!

 

[Makeshift Mando]

Some m24 triggers in the Classifies section right now. Get them before the m40 guys do!

Huge assist!

 

[kb1]

I'm still trying to find proper glass that isn't priced in the stratosphere. I had to hold my nose and put this on top .

 

[deltawiskey]

I'm still trying to find proper glass that isn't priced in the stratosphere. I had to hold my nose and put this on top .
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That's a hell of an improvement over the Leupold you seek... looks great too!
DW

 

[Makeshift Mando]

I'm still trying to find proper glass that isn't priced in the stratosphere. I had to hold my nose and put this on top .
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You can find a good amount of scopes on EBay. Pretty decent prices depending on the week.

 

[m1marty]

I'm still trying to find proper glass that isn't priced in the stratosphere. I had to hold my nose and put this on top .
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I know a guy ....

 

[USMCsean]

I'm still trying to find proper glass that isn't priced in the stratosphere. I had to hold my nose and put this on top .
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I have what you’re looking for. Hit me up if you’re interested.

 

[kb1]

That's a hell of an improvement over the Leupold you seek... looks great too!
DW

Thanks. I really Like the S&B, but my OCD wants the proper glass lol.

I know a guy ....

I have what you’re looking for. Hit me up if you’re interested.

PM sent.

 

[TurdFerguson]

I need a stock… might just get a HS PST011

HS will still make a PST 24, just need to call and request it.

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

tossed up some m2010 barreled actions in the classifieds if anyone needs

 

[Master Gunny]

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[ODCMP]

I had a conversation with another member about M24 receiver serial number and marking variations. The following are some observations I have made on the M24R serial number and marking variations from the Remington rebuild program that were released commercially.

I appears to me that they assembled the "Complete System" rifles with the earliest serial numbered receivers. I've seen the Complete Systems with serial numbers in the following ranges:

G714xxxx
G715xxxx
RRxxxxxA
RRxxxxxB

The majority of the M24R's seem to have the current RR prefix followed by 5 numbers then a letter. I haven't observed more than about 15 or 20 G prefix rifles.

The other package variations (rifle only, rifle plus bi-pod, rifle plus optics, etc.) seem to have later RR prefix receivers:

RRxxxxxE
RRxxxxxF
RRxxxxxG
RRxxxxxH

The receivers up through RRxxxxxE do not have QR code on the receiver. Those appear to start in the RRxxxxxF range. The RRxxxxxF serial numbered receivers have a noticeably larger QR code than the later receivers. The G-H suffix receivers have a smaller QR code.

At about the same time that the QR code started, the barrel markings changed too. The earlier barrels were marked 7.62 NATO on the left side. Starting with the RRxxxxxF rifles that I have observed, the barrels were were marked REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY ILION, NY 7.62 NATO. On the RRxxxxxF barrels this address was also larger than on later barrels.

I haven't recorded any information on the other M24 receivers that have ended up in the commercial market.

 

[ilikebmxbikes]

I had a conversation with another member about M24 receiver serial number and marking variations. The following are some observations I have made on the M24R serial number and marking variations from the Remington rebuild program that were released commercially.

I appears to me that they assembled the "Complete System" rifles with the earliest serial numbered receivers. I've seen the Complete Systems with serial numbers in the following ranges:

G714xxxx
G715xxxx
RRxxxxxA
RRxxxxxB

The majority of the M24R's seem to have the current RR prefix followed by 5 numbers then a letter. I haven't observed more than about 15 or 20 G prefix rifles.

The other package variations (rifle only, rifle plus bi-pod, rifle plus optics, etc.) seem to have later RR prefix receivers:

RRxxxxxE
RRxxxxxF
RRxxxxxG
RRxxxxxH

The receivers up through RRxxxxxE do not have QR code on the receiver. Those appear to start in the RRxxxxxF range. The RRxxxxxF serial numbered receivers have a noticeably larger QR code than the later receivers. The G-H suffix receivers have a smaller QR code.

At about the same time that the QR code started, the barrel markings changed too. The earlier barrels were marked 7.62 NATO on the left side. Starting with the RRxxxxxF rifles that I have observed, the barrels were were marked REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY ILION, NY 7.62 NATO. On the RRxxxxxF barrels this address was also larger than on later barrels.

I haven't recorded any information on the other M24 receivers that have ended up in the commercial market.

the commercial / LE / foreign contract guns follow the information as you posted. largely depends on when they were built. M2010's early on had 300 win mag - and later switched to the remington address as time went on - largely mirroring your info about the return guns.

 

[USMCsean]

For the sake of being precise. That isn't a QR code marking. QR Codes have three squares located in the corners, except the upper right. The markings real name is called a datamatrix. Datamatrix uses two straight lines where the lefthand side and bottom side are solid lines across. They can also very in size, but the marking is always even. For example, it can be 10x10, 32x32, or up to 100x100 squares in size.

 

[m1marty]

For the sake of being precise. That isn't a QR code marking. QR Codes have three squares located in the corners, except the upper right. The markings real name is called a datamatrix. Datamatrix uses two straight lines where the lefthand side and bottom side are solid lines across. They can also very in size, but the marking is always even. For example, it can be 10x10, 32x32, or up to 100x100 squares in size.

Nerd

 

[ODCMP]

the commercial / LE / foreign contract guns follow the information as you posted. largely depends on when they were built. M2010's early on had 300 win mag - and later switched to the remington address as time went on - largely mirroring your info about the return guns.

Thanks, that is good to know. I thought that was the case but hadn't recorded enough examples to say for sure.

 

[ODCMP]

For the sake of being precise. That isn't a QR code marking. QR Codes have three squares located in the corners, except the upper right. The markings real name is called a datamatrix. Datamatrix uses two straight lines where the lefthand side and bottom side are solid lines across. They can also very in size, but the marking is always even. For example, it can be 10x10, 32x32, or up to 100x100 squares in size.

Thanks for the info! I hadn't noticed, but now see the difference.

 

[scharfschutze762]

Does anyone know what thread size for the front OK webber scope base?

 

[sinister]

The Japanese Ground Self Defense Force standard sniper rifle is still the M24.

Training at Camp Pendleton (from the National Archives):

 

[kb1]

Got the M24 out today. No wind, but 22° .
Put in some pretty nice groups at 100yds, and didn't have any trouble out to 800.