As was said above- the inside edge needs laid back. This was done by hand at Rem prior to glass beading and parkerizing. The relief was filed down to the mounting holes.
I remember seeing those flash hiders when the arms room started receiving them, thinking, "What a useless POS."
I don't recall ever seeing anybody using one.
I don't recall ever seeing anybody using one.
Just acquired an M144 spotting scope courtesy of another hide member. It does not have the front lens cover. Based on photos found online, looks like it originally had a binocular style flip off lens cap. Anyone know where to obtain a suitable replacement for this? The external dimension of the front “lip” measures at 66mm almost exactly. Thanks for any help!
Sweet, that was the last piece I needed
It's named a Flash/Blast Suppressor. So when using the nightvision scope at night it cuts down on muzzle flash signature. It also cuts down on muzzle blast which kicks up dirt & sand if the sniper is prone, giving away his position. Lots of pics from the Irq/Afg wars
Greetings,
Stock maker / Rifle building God, James Cloward, is not deceased.
Oh darn, I think it was listed somewhere he had passed. My bad, sorry. Do you know if he still manufactures his bases?
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Jim fully retired several years ago. All his inventory sold.
Champion's Choice still carries the extended version iron sight base. You could trim it to use just the top three holes (or mount as-is):
Look on eBay for L-3/Steiner Fujinon Military M22 7X50 Binocular lens cap covers 70mm/2.75" These are a slip fit rubber cover that should work.
If you want to get fancy, search Tenebraex KillFlash M22B-ARD anti reflection device nsn 6650-01-456-9093 Black.
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Mine is available at that price and I won't even add tax...
Col. Norm Chandler would prowl USMC sniper ranges with a pocket full of spanner wrench copies made in his machine shop. He'd trade them with snipers for their original Unertl-built spanners. Pretty smart idea. Wonder how many he collected over the years?
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Asking a question to the knowledgeable people on this forum....So I acqired two M24s and one comes with the correct leupold M3 10x scope and the other one is equipped with a Leupold mark 4 3.5-10 FFP, I am not too sure if the 3.5-10 was ever used on the earlier M24s that do not have mccann mirs rail installed. Should I hunt down another Ultra or fix 10x and pay stupid amount for it or just be happy for what I got? What are your thoughts?
Here’s an article from 2004 American rifleman talking about the M24. Sorry for the crappy pics but thought id share this interesting read.
May be of interest
Bag Spotting Scope Carry Case L3 EOS M144 Sniper System Telescope Tripod Padded | eBay
M144 Sniper Spotting Scope which is part of the M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System). My Inventory Number: G227 M144 Scope Bag. New in the plastic Bag (few opened for the pictures). Genuine U.S. Military issue.
www.ebay.com
Awesome! Now I can sleep in peace at night and move on to other projects! lol
Well if you're wanting to match the scopes to the rings and their period, the rings on the 3.5-10 are the appropriate rings for the Ultra and visa versa. Both rifles are late models so which scope to which rifle is a crap shoot. A MIRS or a MARS would be period correct for the 3.5-10 for sure but some rifles that had MIRS put on them could also use the Ultra scope.
@lockedandloaded Thanks for the info. The M22 ARD covers work great! They are pretty inexpensive on eBay, especially since they are both an ARD and a lens cover/protector, and come as a pair too (for those that lose stuff, or like to have backups
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Does anyone know the thread pitch for the over-the-barrel flash hiders? I'm trying to get extra lock rings (both original and larger thickness versions) made, and cannot find the correct thread pitch anywhere. Thanks in advance!
Found this on Dvids. First one is 2022, Air Force. Thought it was an interesting hand position. Second is a Marine fast response team. Non standard scope and rings caught my eye.
That is a benchrest shooter trigger technique.
Wonder why the fuck a Marine would be shooting a M24?
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With a Leupold M1 and high rings it probably belongs to an MP unit, or possibly an allied unit, not Army.
I'm not sure MPs rate Quantico sniper rifles, but I'm not a Marine.
Here’s the image description.
“Cpl. Troy A. Biggs prepares to fire the M24 sniper weapon system, Oct. 10, at Range 22 in the Central Training Area. Marines with the special reaction team, executed marksman-observer training to refresh their skills as well as remain qualified. SRT marksman-observers qualify monthly to maintain their position on the team. Biggs is a marksman-observer with SRT, Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.”
I can see it at training at an army base, etc, but interesting that it’s at a Marine base. Image location was Okinawa, Japan.
“Cpl. Troy A. Biggs prepares to fire the M24 sniper weapon system, Oct. 10, at Range 22 in the Central Training Area. Marines with the special reaction team, executed marksman-observer training to refresh their skills as well as remain qualified. SRT marksman-observers qualify monthly to maintain their position on the team. Biggs is a marksman-observer with SRT, Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.”
I can see it at training at an army base, etc, but interesting that it’s at a Marine base. Image location was Okinawa, Japan.
Mentioned earlier in the postings about the Cloward made rear sight base, had previously gotten one many years ago from Outback but quickly discarded it as dimensions were off. Afew pic, Clowards version, the outback and obviously original wb490.
The hole spacing dimensions are spot on. What dimensions are you referring too? I know you've shown how Remington had to hand-file the Redfields so they cleared the earlier L&S ULTRA 30mm rear scope ring. But Leupold began using longer shanks on the ring nuts to clear the sight base.
The outback is both narrower and longer, yes the hole spacing is correct. My other rear mount is handfiled to fit the nuts
Just wanted to share my m24a2 inspired build I recognize some parts are not exactly clone correct but here it is.
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Recommend you figure our your cheek height for that riser....measure it....and make a sleeve out of plastic or aluminum to slip over the posts underneath the riser. Those cheekpieces suck.
Your rear bag or support hand will turn that thumbwheel and it will cause the riser to go up/down if not locked down. Not good for consistency. I complained directly to HSP over a decade ago. They still haven't addressed it. Even if the solution is a chinsy one.
I'd be fine sending it to you so your machinist can mic it himself. This one fits the early Redfield front sight base. I need a spare lockring that fits the newer OK Weber/RPS Trakker front base. LMK if I can buy one.
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Wish i had more information on the barreled action.
This is a remington 700 short action chamber in .223 rem. Barrel is a 1:8.5 twist.
When rifle was purchased it was set up for fclass. The action was definitely worked on and barrel did not seem to be fired much. Contour matched a rock creek m24 barrel i have. However, was unable to find any additional information on it. It really likes 77gr fgmm will put them in 1/4” @ 100. Have gotten the opportunity to stretch the legs to 600 and consistently get hits on an 8” gong. It has a harris bipod, Mars gen2 0 moa rail, a timney 510v2 trigger, and a ptg m5 bottom metal it feeds out of mdt .223 metal mags flawlessly.
8.5" twist is an uncommon rate, so prior owner probably spec'd that barrel for a specific load, but I'm not familiar w F-Class rules. Seems like you found what it likes. Camo pattern gets you this weeks sexiest rifle trophy!
If you need a Redfield front sight base, Freeland's Sports still offers an original spec version. It's stamped with an inverted "A" on the end, and comes with 2 slot-headed screws, not the allen key type used on the M24. Height is .175" correct for alignment with the rear Palma sight. Hole-to-hole spacing is standard .562" to fit factory Remington threaded holes.
$10.00 SKU: US-175-A1
FreelandsSports.com
$10.00 SKU: US-175-A1
FreelandsSports.com
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Just what I needed for my early C prefix m24. Has anyone ordered from them yet?
Life saver! Thank you. I almost just gave up and went with the Redfield .225 sight.
Technically you could use the .225 height because the Palma has an adjustable sight gradiant (dont know what its called, it has the tick markings on it and slides up or down).
Probably never use it. Just needed the front sight for looks. Thank you!
Already have a set from an old 40xb rimfire figured i use that set. My understanding they are redfield. I just need to take it to the smith to drill and tap I appreciate the help!
