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  1. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    You know the funny thing about those flash hiders is that when we got them no one knew what they were because they came through the supply channel long after the guns were issued. It took some time and then someone figured it out. I ran all of our sniper training and was running a course and...
  2. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Everything you ever wanted to know about the M3A https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009578367?srsltid=AfmBOoorW3oIbuMFL1mWA0JRzMFN_tqzbAtwluiZMr0mZ0SiX7a9DUwP&pid=272232
  3. tactinstr1SFG

    Interesting M25 Info and Pics

    The M3A was/is a very good optic overall, in all the years of shooting them I only saw a handful ever fail in any way. In one case in the mid 90's we had one that the glass on which the reticle was etched came loose and rotated inside the scope. I did see a few that the elevation turret became...
  4. tactinstr1SFG

    Interesting M25 Info and Pics

    From what I can tell about everything known about these rifles is pretty much listed/posted on this thread. We (in 1st SFG) looked at developing some back in the early 90's but it never came to fruition. I called out to the 10th and talked to some guys there about them as well back then but the...
  5. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Those swivels certainly could have been in a D kit but they were not the standard, swivels were something that we sourced from a variety of vendors and while most were very similar I have no doubt that those got in there.
  6. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Ok. the only production M24's with a DBL was the A2 and A3. The aftermarket makes all sorts of things that can be put onto the rifle and users bought a lot of, but that certainly doesn't make it a variant.
  7. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    A lot to unpack here. 1. You are correct with reference to parts differences throughout the M24 production, typically it was something when Redfield closed shop and their iron sights were no longer available so the OK Weber sights were selected (actually they are RPA Tracker sights made in...
  8. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    The only M24's offered with a DBL were the A2 and A3
  9. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    First things first, all M24's are the same regardless of who purchased it. The contract rifles as a lot underwent some testing; meaning that 1 or 2 rifles would be take from the population and tested usually for endurance (all were proof and accuracy tested). So, there is really no such thing as...
  10. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    You can build a M24 (ish) rifle that will shoot just as good (perhaps better) for less money. People are paying for the "M24" markings that have nothing to do with performance. This is a result of people wanting an "investment" and hoping that the rifle will be worth money down the road. The...
  11. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    I don't think I ever saw one of those. We did have the PAS-13 which was a POS and we seldom used them.
  12. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    As far as the accessories, the iron sights (peep sights as you call them) are really not necessary unless you intend or want to shoot iron sights. Even the military barely used them outside of the course. The MARS is a great addition as it allows you to use clip on NVG or even thermals, but if...
  13. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Actually Marty didn't say that about "snake oil" that was me, but what Marty conceded was that rifle accuracy is not "black magic". I have no experience with the FN SPR but they looked interesting. I thought about getting one for awhile but just never got around to it. I understand why they...
  14. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Well in all honesty the M40A1 is a good shooting rifle, however what I could never get my head around was how the Corps would not the snipers do much more than shoot and clean the bore of the rifle whereas the M24 could be removed from the stock, the optics could come off etc. I have met a...
  15. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Looks like an awesome rifle. Of course being an Army guy the M24 was the rifle we had (after the M21) but we also had some 40X rifles when I was overseas (very much like a M40 built by Crane but in a McMillan A2 stock). I have 2 M40's (the 1969 reproduction version that we did for the SSA one of...
  16. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    I would not say it is a "BS" per se but it also isn't what many imagine it to be, like a custom gun shop with artisan gun smiths scrutinizing every aspect of the rifle. The realty is (was) that the actions are normal 700 long actions, they are taken from the assembly floor prior to being...
  17. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Highly unlikely, not enough money in it. When I did the A2 the bottom metal and mag were the biggest PIA there were. Originally I had HS make some using their mags which were 5rd and they welded 2 together to create a 10 rd mag which was horrible not to mention expensive. Eventually I went to...
  18. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    Just to be clear, I am not saying that Leupold didn't have a hand in it, there is no doubt they were getting flak from RAC and the SWS PM about bad bases and to your (or someone's) earlier point it makes better business/logistical sense to go to 2-peice bases. What I am saying is that L&S did...
  19. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    So after looking through some things (buried on a hard drive) and doing some measuring here is what I believe is the "deal". Standardization of rails began in the 80's but more specifically Dick Swan of ARMS was behind a lot of it. He was involved with the M24 program via Remington and after...
  20. tactinstr1SFG

    Army M24 Build Thread

    So I have looked into this mount issue and from what I can tell the M24 was always spec'd with a Picatinny rail (which was made by Leupold. The original requirements document (from the Army) and the original solicitation do not specify a mount type/style, rather it requires that the day optic be...
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