Had the same complaint. But when I use the rifle, I know it won’t be on paper LOL
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Youd have a point if all "recce" situations were approximately the same, i.e. 3 gun comps are all approximately the same. Home defense is going to be approximately the same. CC is approximately the same. (Anyone who uses the term "sniper rifle" is just wrong.)
Reconnaissance in the pacific northwest differs greatly from reconnaissance in Afghanistan. "Recce" is situation dependent. There is no "one size". (and using the wrong terminology in one situation is not justification for using incorrect terminology in another).
Well I certainly can’t force you to use useful and broadly understood terminology that conveys information concisely
You’re free to spell out that you’re referring to a:
16”ish AR
Match grade barrel
Mid weight barrel
Sturdy Free float handguard
Flash hider (no break)
Magnified (but not too much) optic
Fast but also distance capable reticle
Duty grade in all components
Combat related accessories as appropriate (light, laser, bipod, etc.)
Fed match grade ammunition that also exhibits good terminal performance
I’ll just say, “recce” and anyone in the know will understand all of the above.
Then again, I don’t like the word, “moist”, and tend to avoid using it, so I guess I can’t judge 
But theres my point exactly. Its not always a 16", its not always midweight bbl, not always a FH, sometimes 10x or 15x optic. "Recce" is the use, not the specs/model. A 12.5 or 13.9 ultra lightweight bbl w/ a red dot and magnifier and suppressor is just as much a "recce" rifle as an 18" midweight w/ a 15x optic and no suppressor is. Neither is necessarily right or wrong - totally dependent on settings.Well I certainly can’t force you to use useful and broadly understood terminology that conveys information concisely
You’re free to spell out that you’re referring to a:
16”ish AR
Match grade barrel
Mid weight barrel
Sturdy Free float handguard
Flash hider (no break)
Magnified (but not too much) optic
Fast but also distance capable reticle
Duty grade in all components
Combat related accessories as appropriate (light, laser, bipod, etc.)
Fed match grade ammunition that also exhibits good terminal performance
I’ll just say, “recce” and anyone in the know will understand all of the above.
Perhaps you’re unaware that there’s historical facts involved here, not opinions. SEALs and Crane came up with all this. It was decided long before you and I ever heard of the concept. We don’t get to redefine what they did.
I can use a sword for home defense. That doesn’t make it a home defense carbine… there’s a fairly defined definition of what a HD carbine is, and sword falls outside that definition. Yes, home defense is an action, and yes, a sword can be used for that action… that doesn’t change the accepted definition of a home defense carbine in any way.
I can run in boots. That doesn’t make them trail running shoes. Trail running shoes are a defined category. Even if a specific trail is better served by running in boots, that won’t change the fact that boots are boots and trail running shoes are trail running shoes. I could give examples like this all day.
You are more than welcome to do recon with a snub nose revolver or a 20mm anti material rifle… some situations may actually call for that. That won’t in the slightest way detract from the fact that “recce” carbines are (by definition) something much closer to the list I created.
Are you aware of the history of the recce carbines? Crane and SEALs decided that list, I didn’t. And no, an 18” barrel with a high magnification scope doesn’t fit what they specked out. An 18” barrel and large scope actually invalidate one of the design requirements. Do you know which requirement that was?
A skinny barrel doesn’t fit either… this literally isn’t up for debate… people WAY above/before you and me already defined these things. I can link some history/information if you’d like. It’s a very well defined weapon type with specific items known to give us good pointers (Lilja barrels early on, etc).
In short, build and use whatever you want. You can even call it by whatever name you want… (my gun identifies as a_____). But that won’t make actual recce rifles any less actual recce rifles.
Those of us who know the history of the development of recce rifles will keep calling them Recce rifles and understanding each other.
I can use a sword for home defense. That doesn’t make it a home defense carbine… there’s a fairly defined definition of what a HD carbine is, and sword falls outside that definition. Yes, home defense is an action, and yes, a sword can be used for that action… that doesn’t change the accepted definition of a home defense carbine in any way.
I can run in boots. That doesn’t make them trail running shoes. Trail running shoes are a defined category. Even if a specific trail is better served by running in boots, that won’t change the fact that boots are boots and trail running shoes are trail running shoes. I could give examples like this all day.
You are more than welcome to do recon with a snub nose revolver or a 20mm anti material rifle… some situations may actually call for that. That won’t in the slightest way detract from the fact that “recce” carbines are (by definition) something much closer to the list I created.
Are you aware of the history of the recce carbines? Crane and SEALs decided that list, I didn’t. And no, an 18” barrel with a high magnification scope doesn’t fit what they specked out. An 18” barrel and large scope actually invalidate one of the design requirements. Do you know which requirement that was?
A skinny barrel doesn’t fit either… this literally isn’t up for debate… people WAY above/before you and me already defined these things. I can link some history/information if you’d like. It’s a very well defined weapon type with specific items known to give us good pointers (Lilja barrels early on, etc).
In short, build and use whatever you want. You can even call it by whatever name you want… (my gun identifies as a_____). But that won’t make actual recce rifles any less actual recce rifles.
Those of us who know the history of the development of recce rifles will keep calling them Recce rifles and understanding each other.
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You realize you're actually making my point, yea? Right tool for the job - what qualifies as "recce" in one scenario does not in another. Im not sure how I can make this point any more clear to you so we'll probably just have to chalk this up to "agree to disagree".
no you're wrong here. recce doesn't mean a do all, I can make something to fit the narrative. a recce is defined, it is narrow but defined. I suggest you read up on it
your 18" with a 3.5-18x isn't a recce
It's not but it's way more useful for the average american shooter than the 1-4x optics, lasers, lights etc.
Apparently the Lilja seal recon/recce barrels were 17" carbine gas so all the 16" midlength guys have been doing it wrong as well:
.223-8 M4 Threaded - Lilja
These barrels are a true match-grade barrel, we only have one grade for all of our barrels, our best. All of these barrels are made from 1″ diameter 416 alloy rifle-barrel-quality stainless steel. Every barrel is drilled, reamed and rifled in our shop followed by a stress relieving heat...
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It's not but it's way more useful for the average american shooter than the 1-4x optics, lasers, lights etc.
Apparently the Lilja seal recon/recce barrels were 17" carbine gas so all the 16" midlength guys have been doing it wrong as well:
.223-8 M4 Threaded - Lilja
These barrels are a true match-grade barrel, we only have one grade for all of our barrels, our best. All of these barrels are made from 1″ diameter 416 alloy rifle-barrel-quality stainless steel. Every barrel is drilled, reamed and rifled in our shop followed by a stress relieving heat...
5 minutes of shoddy research isn’t going to undermine the reality of recce carbines… you’ll have to keep trying.
1st, that 17” includes the M4 barrel extension… which just so happens to be about an inch long
2nd, Recce, unlike “SPR” or “MK18” is a concept, based on specific criteria. Yes, to build a copy of the earliest recce receivers, you’d have to use a carbine gas system (and many have). But because it’s a concept, multiple variations (within the bounds of the concept) were (and still are today) employed. That’s why lots of different sights, handguards, etc we’re used, whereas MK12 and MK18 components are more rigidly specific.
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Also you still owe me nude pics from that rifle weight bet thread a few months back
5 minutes of shoddy research isn’t going to undermine the reality if recce carbines… you’ll have to keep trying.
1st, that 17” includes the M4 barrel extension… which just so happens to be about an inch long
2nd, Recce, unlike “SPR” or “MK18” is a concept, based on specific criteria. Yes, to build a copy of the earliest recce receivers, you’d have to use a carbine gas system (and many have). But because it’s a concept, multiple variations (within the bounds of the concept) were (and still are today) employed. That’s why lots of different sights, handguards, etc we’re used, whereas MK12 and MK18 components are more rigidly specific.
OP be like "hi guys I'd like a scope for my kinda recce rifle"
Sniper's Hide "hold my beer"
Least favorite buzzword of the past few years: recce
Really? Have you met “mil-spec?”
None of those are recent, get out from under that rock.
Took me awhile to find it:
Considerations on a new build
Gents, Thanks in advance for your replies. Currently shooting a RRA 3 gun model that I picked up in 2014. Great, but heavy rifle. It holds a minute and a half out to 700 with Frontier 75 gr and Freedom munitions 77gr. Currently running a leupold Mk4 LRT in 3.5 to 10 with a TS 32 MOA...
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A bet's a bet
Just an update. I set it up on my 300BLK 12.5in and shoot subsonic to 2 moa steels at 350 (13.3 mils) and 450 yards (19.5 mils)
No issues dialing up and down - tracked perfectly. Really impressed with it for what it is considering that there’s absolutely nothing out there in that niche. Also even though it’s 25oz it doesn’t feel that heavy maybe due to the fact that it’s a very short scope.
Still waiting. Got any word on when we will see it?
Sir, I appreciate your understanding of the English language.
Thanks for the definitions and clarifications, Steamroller!
Since you guys like word definitions. Difference between:
Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
Go.
Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
Go.
Surveillance : watching someone else eat a box
Reconnaissance : tasting the box yourself
4x16 for Recce Rifle all day, that way you can take bets which front tooth you can hit .........
So you have your two accounts back up and running?
Same weight as a 4x32. Not much smaller
And it’s 2.5 on the bottom end.
Do you even shoot brah.
It’s dmr not max power possible
What's a recce rifle these days? Something in-between a run-n-gun carbine and a precision rifle?
16" 5.56mm w/ 5-20x Ultra Short & canted RMR and assaulter bipod.
Or the AR10 version? 16" rifle length gas 6mm Creedmoor with Steiner 2.9-20x & canted T-1 with assaulter bipod.
Both of these have evolved into my "do everything" rifles.
16" 5.56mm w/ 5-20x Ultra Short & canted RMR and assaulter bipod.
Or the AR10 version? 16" rifle length gas 6mm Creedmoor with Steiner 2.9-20x & canted T-1 with assaulter bipod.
Both of these have evolved into my "do everything" rifles.
The 2.5 -20 NX8 is optically a lower performer to the 4x32 as well. Juice isn't worth the squeeze on it.
Now I know you don’t shoot things that bleed
This Recce rifle BS is all made up. It's the type of things that exist on social media forums amongst civilians. Crane has tried a lot of things. Doesn't mean it makes sense. The idea of modifying a normal 14.5" carbine into a "Recce" rifle by putting a better barrel on it and 1.5" means someone just wanted more reach and accuracy. Which is counter to the idea of reconnaissance. Unless you are doing "
Most military guys can't agree on the difference between Recon vs Surveillance and the way it's used is semantics. Like Strategic Reconaissance. It no longer makes sense. Just like the only definition of a "Recce rifle" was thought, blip in time by a few people and ultimately is a term that only gets used these days by Garand Thumb and civilians on the internet.
Lol, the OP basically has a hunting rifle. Why are we talking about "Recce" like we're a bunch of SRS guys.
Nerds....
I’ve heard too many good things about the 1-10
great with clip ons. And the close stuff
Just tagged out Tuesday on east coast whitetail. 3 headshots at 80 to 120yds inside 20 mins. All at 8x.
It's cool to know/learn the lingo. It's also cool to understand that Recce is a type of operation related to gathering intel to prepare for a follow-on action. We used M4s, mostly, to do it in my time. I'm sure previous generations did fine with their service rifles. I'd generally go with the agreed upon terms, but I also support the point that conducting Recon, "Recce" always sounded like a Brit or Aussie way to say it, is METT-TC dependent. We'd tailor gear to the job, but its not like we had the time to field, train on, and properly set up new equipment for a typical Recon patrol. You just took the gear you had available at the time. This thread has been a fun one to read, though.
Lets not overthink this, it bridges a gap between a DMR and a carbine. The term came about from the NSW recce rifles.
Trijicon credo 2-10 with an rds
I was hoping for someone to show their AR with a 7" barrel and a 6-24 scope (with a full sunshade so it sticks out past the barrel), call it their Recce build and watch the heads explode.
thank yall for the laughs. truly didnt disappoint.
thank yall for the laughs. truly didnt disappoint.
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