Army M24 Build Thread

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Some more M24 pics,for the 99% of us who know what the Hell a M24 is:

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The Marine M40 is more based of a Winchester 70. The M24 is a long action 700. The SS 5R is a short action, but has the same barrel as the M24.</div></div>

I guess the M40A1 you "drug around" was a M70? Whatever.

You are correct in that the M24 is a long action and the SS 5R is a short action 700. If the barrels were the same, the M24 would be a little easier to tote.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let me make it clear for a few of you. Most of you know this. The Marine M40 is more based of a Winchester 70. The M24 is a long action 700. The SS 5R is a short action, but has the same barrel as the M24. It has also been said it would of been better for the M24 to be a short action.</div></div>

Whacha talking about Willis?
 
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been readin this thread awhile, thought I'd throw some pics out there of mine, GAP M24 built in '05

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Borrowed a flash hider from work and had an uncle machinist reproduce me one

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to show the Rear Iron sight base, was 5 years ago and cant recall where I got the base from when GA built the gun, note they stamped U.S. on her as well, ssshhh dont tell anyone, that'll start a whole rampage o correct markings again

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thanks, yeah it was all about havin the entire system, maybe a little OCD on my part, I never ever mount it and use it, only for that pic, but hey I HAVE IT. let me see if I can get my uncle to do another, sell it to ya for a good price.........hows 2,000 dollars sound? no?
 
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Listen you guys I will argue with you until the cows come home if I am right or wrong. Doesn't matter. There are some added features to the M24 but it is just a 700 long action with a different barrel. Nothing special. Not like the M110. It is the shooter, and always will be the shooter who makes the rifle.

You who were shooters and lucky enough like myself to have the vision to be "special", not sure so much if it's luck or a curse know what I am talking about.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chad3</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let me make it clear for a few of you. Most of you know this. The Marine M40 is more based of a Winchester 70. The M24 is a long action 700. The SS 5R is a short action, but has the same barrel as the M24. It has also been said it would of been better for the M24 to be a short action.</div></div>

Whacha talking about Willis? </div></div>

He has no clue.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Listen you guys I will argue with you until the cows come home if I am right or wrong. Doesn't matter. There are some added features to the M24 but it is just a 700 long action with a different barrel. Nothing special. Not like the M110. It is the shooter, and always will be the shooter who makes the rifle.

You who were shooters and lucky enough like myself to have the vision to be "special", not sure so much if it's luck or a curse know what I am talking about. </div></div>

You're "special" all right buddy.......and full of shit
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jayjayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thanks, yeah it was all about havin the entire system, maybe a little OCD on my part, I never ever mount it and use it, only for that pic, but hey I HAVE IT. let me see if I can get my uncle to do another, sell it to ya for a good price.........hows 2,000 dollars sound? no? </div></div>
That might be a little out of my budget.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefan73</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice AN-PVS10.
My M3A has different turrets. </div></div>

I don't think they ever made a nice AN-PVS 10!!! I hate that abortion. The day optic looks like M1 knobs to me,perhaps taken off a M107 or unit purchased? TJR
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dallas12</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Specs on thees M24's can be found at this link, Remington M24 SWS which I'm sure most of you knew. </div></div>
The problem is that the person that most needs to read it actually posted it, but doesn't understand it and still wants to argue about it.
ETA: To be clear Dallas, I am not referring to you.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762slinger</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dallas12</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Specs on thees M24's can be found at this link, Remington M24 SWS which I'm sure most of you knew. </div></div>
The problem is that the person that most needs to read it actually posted it, but doesn't understand it and still wants to argue about it. </div></div>
Yea they even have the M24 Military manual for down load with all the specs.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trobertson5-0</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefan73</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice AN-PVS10.
My M3A has different turrets. </div></div>

I don't think they ever made a nice AN-PVS 10!!! I hate that abortion. The day optic looks like M1 knobs to me,perhaps taken off a M107 or unit purchased? TJR </div></div>

My guys were able to ID targets to 800 meters which was pretty darn good imo. With some of the more recent optics that has changed and for the better as long as the systems are maintained!
 
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Does anyone have a pic of the flash hider on the M24? I know we have a pic from above, does any have a real pic up close. Those are nice pics of M24s. Did the Army ever go with the M24a2 or a3?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the Army PEOs product improvement for the M24 going to be the M24A2 mods as posted at Remington? I know that some groups are going to the AICS. </div></div>


The rifle is obsolete, it has been replaced by the M110.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the Army PEOs product improvement for the M24 going to be the M24A2 mods as posted at Remington? I know that some groups are going to the AICS. </div></div>


The rifle is obsolete, it has been replaced by the M110. </div></div>

Common wisdom says that when you find yourself trapped at the bottom of a hole, STOP DIGGING!
 
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+1 ReaperDriver, he needs to stop. As we all know the 24 isn't dead but being retrofitted to bring it up to date. Almost every one here knows that there will always be a need and a purpose for a bolt action rifle, I can list the reasons why but for the less please read books to gain knowledge before spewing uninformed and uneducated opinions
 
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This is from popular mechanics.

The Army is now selecting a contractor to upgrade the 22-year-old Remington bolt-action rifle to become a more effective killing machine. The Army will pour about $5.6 million into upgrades to the M24, with the new gear expected to be delivered to troops by this fall. The M24's barrel is being modified to shoot heavier .300 Winchester Magnum rounds, instead of the 7.62mm NATO ammunition, which should extend the rifle's maximum effective range by hundreds of yards to a maximum of about 1400 yards. The suppressor will reduce the noise and flash of the gun so snipers can stay in their hiding positions much longer after they fire.

The Army is also adopting a new chassis that allows for more "real estate" on the rifle—meaning the ability to attach accessories, especially much-needed night-vision devices that clip on directly to the rail in front of the scope. The scope itself will be improved, adding a variable power system that can reach 16.5x to 25x magnification.
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Pretty sure 25ID went with AICS.

It will be interesting to figure out what the "approved" Army solution will be on this.

Not to hijack-- I wonder what will happen if Remington's MSR wins the SOCOM contract--seems like it would be an easy (and lucrative) sale to upgrade the rest of the Army to one standard.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the Army PEOs product improvement for the M24 going to be the M24A2 mods as posted at Remington? I know that some groups are going to the AICS. </div></div>


The rifle is obsolete, it has been replaced by the M110. </div></div>

Seriously????

I know more guys to include ODA teams who despise the M110! The bolt action systems built properly are far from obsolete!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pretty sure 25ID went with AICS.

It will be interesting to figure out what the "approved" Army solution will be on this.

Not to hijack-- I wonder what will happen if Remington's MSR wins the SOCOM contract--seems like it would be an easy (and lucrative) sale to upgrade the rest of the Army to one standard. </div></div>
I know one of the teams from Carson that used the AICS but they didn't care for the feel of it (personal preference).

We'll see what happens.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762slinger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well he is at least consistent. </div></div>

I just think you Army boys are immortalizing something that is not that special. I know none of them shoot any better than my 700 ss 5R. In fact with my set up mine will out shoot any M24. Better optics, and a pretty fair shooter behind it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M110_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_System

Read M24 is obsolete and is being replaced.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I own two of the three jerk off. Maybe military.com is good enough for you? Or are you smarter than those guys also?
You Army boys.

http://www.military.com/forums/0,15240,146717,00.html</div></div>

Did you check the date on that? 3 years old. Your lack of knowledge is only underscored by your failure to even find correct, up to date, factual information to back up your ridiculous claims.

You internet commandos.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762slinger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well he is at least consistent. </div></div>

I just think you Army boys are immortalizing something that is not that special. I know none of them shoot any better than my 700 ss 5R. In fact with my set up mine will out shoot any M24. Better optics, and a pretty fair shooter behind it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M110_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_System

Read M24 is obsolete and is being replaced. </div></div>

hey benchy, there is no "I" in "Team". But there <span style="text-decoration: underline">ARE</span> three "U's" in "Shut the Fuck Up"
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ReaperDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> hey benchy, there is no "I" in "Team". But there <span style="text-decoration: underline">ARE</span> three "U's" in "Shut the Fuck Up" </div></div>

LOL sig worthy to say the least
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ReaperDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762slinger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well he is at least consistent. </div></div>

I just think you Army boys are immortalizing something that is not that special. I know none of them shoot any better than my 700 ss 5R. In fact with my set up mine will out shoot any M24. Better optics, and a pretty fair shooter behind it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M110_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_System

Read M24 is obsolete and is being replaced. </div></div>

hey benchy, there is no "I" in "Team". But there <span style="text-decoration: underline">ARE</span> three "U's" in "Shut the Fuck Up" </div></div>

There is a me though. So shut the fuck up yourself.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zeroed1983</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I own two of the three jerk off. Maybe military.com is good enough for you? Or are you smarter than those guys also?
You Army boys.

http://www.military.com/forums/0,15240,146717,00.html</div></div>

Did you check the date on that? 3 years old. Your lack of knowledge is only underscored by your failure to even find correct, up to date, factual information to back up your ridiculous claims.

You internet commandos. </div></div>

That is because it is history, it has already happened.

Dumbass

http://www.knightarmco.com/m110.html
 
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HAHAHA

So far your infomation has been:
- Years old
- Wikipedia
- Internet advertisements

You have no credibility whatsover. The M110 is in service but is not replacing but augmenting the M24. The M110 has had mediocre reviews particularly in units serving in afghanistan. It is a more modular weapons system with rapid fire capability better suited for shorter distance engagements in MOUT operations but sacrifices range, accuracy, and reliability when compared to the M24. Is the M24 better than the M110? Arguably no, they are totally different platforms suited for different missions. The upgraded M24 is expected to have a service life of 10 years and is the basis for future systems. I don't claim to be an expert, and welcome any correction to the above information by someone with more knowledge than a wannabe sniper who seems to have google and video games as his only real world source of information
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762slinger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well he is at least consistent. </div></div>

I just think you Army boys are immortalizing something that is not that special. I know none of them shoot any better than my 700 ss 5R. In fact with my set up mine will out shoot any M24. Better optics, and a pretty fair shooter behind it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M110_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_System

Read M24 is obsolete and is being replaced.</div></div>

Ok, this is now turning into one of those posts where a few posters are acting like mensturating 16 year old girls. If anything is true, its that there is a shitload of wrong, misguided, or outdated information on the M24. Hell there is an entire build guide on the M40 series of rifles, but nothing on the m24.
Now from a little research done the M24 was undecided for a while as far as its future. From what I have read and whatnot it seems the M110 is going to be the new 7.62x51 rifle. The M24, still in a purchase contract till 2010, is still going to be used. The Army is finally going to take advantage of the long action, and go with a .300WM. So while the M110 is fielded the M24 gets the makeover it needs.
As far as immortalizing..Why shouldnt anyone give this rifle attention? The M40 is special because it is built by Marines, in house. The M24 is a manufacturer built rifle. Both done well enough to accomplish outstanding shots over the years.
Here is an attraction that I think gets a lot of attention. They are built off of factory actions, using some up to date gunsmithing, and quality parts. Something anyone with the money can have done. Who wouldnt want to emulate these guns?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Listen you guys I will argue with you until the cows come home if I am right or wrong. Doesn't matter. There are some added features to the M24 but it is just a 700 long action with a different barrel. Nothing special. Not like the M110. It is the shooter, and always will be the shooter who makes the rifle.

You who were shooters and lucky enough like myself to have the vision to be "special", not sure so much if it's luck or a curse know what I am talking about.
</div></div>
You seem real special alright. Your lack of knowledge should get your picture beside the definition of RETARD over on wikipedia. By the way the M110 is a piece of shit that apparently some fucking retard high up on the chain got a nice retirement for. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the Army PEOs product improvement for the M24 going to be the M24A2 mods as posted at Remington? I know that some groups are going to the AICS. </div></div>


The rifle is obsolete, it has been replaced by the M110.</div></div>
It's already been said but I think you might do well by hearing it again. The M110 is NOT replacing the M24. Fuck even the high school kids should know that just by watching last years Top Sniper Comps. If you shoot as good as you sling bullshit, then I'm Santa Claus and You ain't getting shit this year boy
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Benchshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just think you Army boys are immortalizing something that is not that special. I know none of them shoot any better than my 700 ss 5R. In fact with my set up mine will out shoot any M24. Better optics, and a pretty fair shooter behind it.</div></div>
Since you haven't gotten the picture let me refer back to the first post in this thread, that is to say the whole reason for this thread:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: superwolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want to build up a M24 SWS clone.</div></div>
The operating principle here is the physical properties. Nobody cares about how well you shoot with whatever rifle you've got. If you can't contribute to the discussion of the physical components of the M24, why don't you go find another thread to show how ignorant you are?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M110_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_System

Read M24 is obsolete and is being replaced. </div></div>
More tardness.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: willor58</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bench, Would you be so kind as to post a 300m group with your 5R as 089 did. Also I like rifle porn, a few pictures of the 2 out of 3 you have would be appreciated. Thanks </div></div>

Don't have one hadny but here is one the day I sighted it in. First 7 down the tube from 200 yards. You'll notice first two then the one in the middle. The ones in the four corners around it were done on purpose to hit the four squares.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...298#Post1251298
 
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give him a break, I realized that he thought we were talkin Airsoft. And uh huh it is so re-placing the 24, why do you think they dont have it on Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare 2, only the M110....................just sayin
 
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The Marines, we don't have the problem with our rifles that you Army boys do. Know why? We make them, we don't buy a Remington 700 that is doubled in price and sell it to the govt and call it a sniper rifle.

That ss of mine again will shoot as well as any M24 ever issued. And I paid a grand for it, before the other adds.