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Recce type scopes?

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. 🙂
 
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. 🙂
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.
 
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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.
 
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rt6 is plenty and perfect for eye relief recce is really 400 and in
 
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.

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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".
 
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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
 
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:

 
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:



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"
 
Also you still owe me nude pics from that rifle weight bet thread a few months back
What thread was that in? I remember the bet but not the details.
In the interest of transparency it seems only fitting that I post the nudes in the thread for all to see.
 
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.
You should read my BCM MK12 thread lol.
 
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What thread was that in? I remember the bet but not the details.
In the interest of transparency it seems only fitting that I post the nudes in the thread for all to see.

Took me awhile to find it:


Now you have to post up in Bear Pit

A bet's a bet
 
Athlon Helos Gen2 2-12 if you’re not looking for a 1x bottom.
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.
 
Sniper is a person/training/use case, but the term “sniper rifle” (while sometimes misused) is still a useful and descriptive term. It distinguishes itself from “comp” guns in that most soldiers aren’t going to strap ridiculous extra weights onto their gun because they actually have to carry them. The scope will probably be overbuilt (unlike a benchrest scope). It will probably have a bipod, since it won’t be nestled into a lead sled. A certain range of calibers is implied. We can make reasonable assumptions about the adjustments and the reticle (probably not a duplex), Etc.

“3 gun” is an activity, but “3 gun AR” is a useful descriptive term. It tells us that longer barrels, flashy colors, muzzle breaks, and other things are allowed in the build, whereas most people wouldn’t use those features for a serious use AR. It also tells us that “upgrades” that give time advantages are acceptable even if they slightly harm reliability… there is no other category in which this is generally accepted as a reasonable trade off.

Home defense is an action, but “home defense AR” is still a descriptive term that tells us you’re building a close range gun, probably very simple, and probably equipped with a red dot and white light. We probably know not to advise bipods and high magnification scopes to a guy wanting a HD AR.

Concealed carry is an activity, but saying you’re looking for a concealed carry gun still helps us know that our favorite S and W 500 magnum with 12” barrel probably isn’t the best recommendation.

Recce: All the same concepts apply.

A Recce AR is built to be significantly more accurate/precise than most ARs. (This is the prime distinction between Recce and “do all” or “general purpose”)

It will need some type of magnified optic to do this. It also needs to be capable up close, so high magnification scopes are out unless accompanied by a red dot. This leads most to LPVOs or red dots with magnificatiers.

It will need a premium barrel (unless you get lucky with a unicorn production barrel). If it’s a free floated AR without an upgraded barrel, we’re talking about a general purpose AR, not a recce.

Etc, etc, etc.

I’ve seen the term “recce” bother a few people recently and it always makes me shake my head. Those people are ALL guilty of using at least some of the other terms.
Sir, I appreciate your understanding of the English language.
 
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What's a recce rifle these days? Something in-between a run-n-gun carbine and a precision rifle?

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16" 5.56mm w/ 5-20x Ultra Short & canted RMR and assaulter bipod.

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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
Well, we aim to please ;) ;) :LOL::LOL: It's a super duper recce aka SDR :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
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I gotta ask ... why not 300BLK at that length ?
my guess is the owner of that outrageous blaster really wanted to do it in 50BMG, but that proved to difficult, so he settled for 308. He's probably working on a 338LM version.