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Stop being a pussy, bust out the Makita, and hand drill those holes yourself. What could go wrong
The "S" designates Screw-Attached front bases. Without the S would be a 2-Step Screw-Attached special base for small bore shooting with two heights, one for 100 yards, the other for 50 yards. Purpose was to prevent wear on the rear sight from cranking the adjustments back and forth when switching course of fire. You move the front globe instead of adjusting the rear sight.
The "A" and "A-3" were customized "Special Front Bases". I havnt deciphered exactly what the differences are. I'll post a pic of the Redfield catalogue so you can understand why I dont know the answer
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The geometry of the rear sight & front sight are very specific. This has to do with the click-values of the rear sight dials. They need to be an exact distance away from each other in order for the rear Palma adjustment dials to be accurate. Just like a +20° MOA canted scope base, you could run out of adjustment clicks. Different height front bases also compensate for varying barrel profiles among manufacturers
Quick update on the Freeland's front sight base.
On the left is a Redfield base that came installed on a Remington M24. The "A" is upright and stamped on the rear end. The screws are 7/62 allen socket caps.
On the right is the Freeland base. The "A" is inverted, and stamped onto the front end. Screws are flat-bladed.
The allen heads do not fit into the Freeland base holes, just a smidge too wide.
Anyone thats worked on firearms knows they often have uncommon thread patterns. Finding allen heads to replace the Freeland flat-blade screws will be difficult. Maybe a McMaster-Carr or Fastenal store could source them. Or a local gun store. If anybody has a source, let us know.
On the left is a Redfield base that came installed on a Remington M24. The "A" is upright and stamped on the rear end. The screws are 7/62 allen socket caps.
On the right is the Freeland base. The "A" is inverted, and stamped onto the front end. Screws are flat-bladed.
The allen heads do not fit into the Freeland base holes, just a smidge too wide.
Anyone thats worked on firearms knows they often have uncommon thread patterns. Finding allen heads to replace the Freeland flat-blade screws will be difficult. Maybe a McMaster-Carr or Fastenal store could source them. Or a local gun store. If anybody has a source, let us know.
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On the rear, a Cloward WB-490 repro came installed on my M24 from Remington Defense. It was not fitted with a Redfield WB-490. Those were long gone when this rifle was built. Interesting it was not provided with the RPA Trakker sight bases. The other base shown in the pic is also a Cloward.
I'm still researching what the "A" on the front base means. Starting to think its got something to do with having the Cloward rear.
I'm still researching what the "A" on the front base means. Starting to think its got something to do with having the Cloward rear.
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Not sure where this fits in as far as issued rifles, but I picked this up from a guy who stated when he got it from MDT it was from a cancelled contract. Emailed MDT, and Josh confirmed it was a very limited run they did and no plans to do another. With MDT supplying IDF with updated M24 chassis systems, I wonder if this was an alternate considered.
M24 marked MDT LSS-XL GenII. Long action receiver, takes SA mags.
M24 marked MDT LSS-XL GenII. Long action receiver, takes SA mags.
I asked MDT awhile ago about making some of the stocks they provided to the IDF and they said they might make more if someone would order at least 50 of them.
I just saw this auction for a DMR M25 scope, super rarity B&L 10X optic. The 10TH Special Forces developed that rifle for the Army. That reminded me I was coined by one of the hide regulars, a 10thSF Major (Ret.), @buffalowinter. So have to be a show-off, and post the goods. Thanks sir!
To put it into perspective, Unertl USMC 10X scopes sell for less than half of this auction
To put it into perspective, Unertl USMC 10X scopes sell for less than half of this auction
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Yup, I’d be down for one or two of these chassis kits if we can get a run going. But looks like someone has to have the will and bank account to fund an order of 50 first, from the sounds of it. To quite Bob Dylan, “It ain’t me babe”
Also, a neat detail noticed by @lockedandloaded about the M24 flash hiders: there is a lip machined into the inside of them so when attached, the flash hider seats against the muzzle of the barrel at that lip, and so does not push on the front sight block.
Makes you wonder what design they would have gone for if the muzzles could easily have been threaded on all the existing inventory.
The EuroOptic M24 Limited Edition rifle hasn't been discussed in much detail. Having recently acquired one from a Hide member, want to go over the specifics.
These were a joint collaboration between EuroOptic, Remington Defense, and the Army Sniper Association. 500 rifles produced. Serial number prefix is ASA1987 to commemorate the year of founding for both the US Army Sniper School & the Army Sniper Association (www.armysniperassociation.org). Initial delivery date was September 2019. $100 from every rifle sold was donated to the A.S.A. Congrats to EuroOptic for putting this deal together
These were a joint collaboration between EuroOptic, Remington Defense, and the Army Sniper Association. 500 rifles produced. Serial number prefix is ASA1987 to commemorate the year of founding for both the US Army Sniper School & the Army Sniper Association (www.armysniperassociation.org). Initial delivery date was September 2019. $100 from every rifle sold was donated to the A.S.A. Congrats to EuroOptic for putting this deal together
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Cool rifles for sure. Almost bought one when they came out but never did. I have a spare m24 stock that has the same date in the barrel channel. Most likely came off one of the ASA models.
The earliest released rifles did not include the Leupold Mark 4 2-piece scope bases. EuroOptic said they would provide them to the purchasers. Im not sure how that worked out, but mine came with the Badger Ordnance M24 1-piece 0° cant mount. They also did not include the rear sight base, but were drilled/tapped and had filler screws. Mine was upgraded by prior owner with an original Remington WB-490 base.
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Trigger is the factory built M24 pattern with adjustment screw on trigger face. This one has no marking stamps. Prior posts have shown some variations of trigger markings on original issued units. These are pre-set at Remington to meet Army specs. Anyone familiar with the Walker designed Rem700 trigger knows they can be fine tuned to better performance by tweaking the sealed adjustment screws. But the M24 isnt allowed to be fiddled with
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Serial # is 0545 that seems to indicate it was beyond the 500 range of the EuroOptic 500 units. Not sure of the exact starting number for this run. Interested if anybody has #'s over 500. Some of the other proofs are shown. "WN" barrel stamp indicates W=August/N=2019 assembly month. Bolt & Barrel both have Magnaflux proofs.
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Some finer details were this stock had a lot of overspray left on the aluminum bedding block mating surfaces that needed to be removed for a perfect fit with the reciever. Especially in the recoil lug recess. I also ran into a problem afterwards with the safety lever hanging up after reinstalling the action. That required some simple file work to allow it to clearance its recess area.
I have not yet measured the chamber dimensions for reloading purposes. Bolt lug wear looks very good after prior owner firing 900 rounds. The firing pin/collar had a few machining marks that needed polishing out. The floorplate hangs up slightly when closing, and its hinge pin fell out while reassembling since it isnt staked in place. The trigger crosspins were heavily staked in place that prevented removing it for cleaning. Flushing it out with lighter fluid to clean it produced lots of graphite powder residue. Torqing the stock bolts to 65i/p produced a decent pull weight. It's my personal opinion these rifles were not assembled to the same exacting standards as military issued rifles. Your results may differ. Regardless, its the last of the Mohicans manufactured from Remington Defense. I envision collectors 30 or more years from now finding this thread to source details about the rifles. Feel free to add any other info you want. It may be important to mention the EuroOptic rifles are called Limited Edition (ASA Commemorative) And the Remington reissued rifles are known as Collectors Edition.
I have not yet measured the chamber dimensions for reloading purposes. Bolt lug wear looks very good after prior owner firing 900 rounds. The firing pin/collar had a few machining marks that needed polishing out. The floorplate hangs up slightly when closing, and its hinge pin fell out while reassembling since it isnt staked in place. The trigger crosspins were heavily staked in place that prevented removing it for cleaning. Flushing it out with lighter fluid to clean it produced lots of graphite powder residue. Torqing the stock bolts to 65i/p produced a decent pull weight. It's my personal opinion these rifles were not assembled to the same exacting standards as military issued rifles. Your results may differ. Regardless, its the last of the Mohicans manufactured from Remington Defense. I envision collectors 30 or more years from now finding this thread to source details about the rifles. Feel free to add any other info you want. It may be important to mention the EuroOptic rifles are called Limited Edition (ASA Commemorative) And the Remington reissued rifles are known as Collectors Edition.
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Is it possible to build a Rem 700 M24 clone chambered in 300 PRC that can accept larger heavy 230gr to 250gr ammo and 3.850" magazines? Does H-S Precision make the M24 stock for that? Also, how much do the M24 clones weigh on average roughly?
Does anyone make the M24 clone chassis in carbon fiber, kevlar or fiberglass under 20 ounces?
Does anyone make the M24 clone chassis in carbon fiber, kevlar or fiberglass under 20 ounces?
Well rounded history on the M24 FOIA on RIA:
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/1045/651/us-remington-model-700-m24-sniper-rifle-receiver
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/1045/651/us-remington-model-700-m24-sniper-rifle-receiver
The M24 barrel is 1:11.25" twist rate/.30cal
230gr+ bullet weights will be unstable
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It's hard to tell exactly when it was rebuilt, some FOIA's are more specific on that. It started as an M24 based on the date, and I would say it's last configuration was an XM2010/M2010 based on the plugged rear sight holes and the adhesive residue from the tag. I think the "reconcilliations" are just inventory checks in between issues to the various units.
Here’s my example of an issued m24 trigger. The only stampings on it is the number “55” whatever that means.
Had to look it up, served with 5th SFG Airborne. They deployed everywhere in 2016...Mexico, Jordan, Syria, Iraq. It's seen some shit. Totally amazing this information is available!
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One of those details lost after the bankruptcy we may never know. I live a few hours away from Ilion, NY. I'd like to go there someday to meet the men & women who worked in the M24 gallery. Ask a few questions, gain some insight, maybe write a magazine article. I know there were some direct sales to current employees at the time. One was a US Army Sniper School leased M24 with supporting paperwork that was later auctioned for serious money. Ive been hounding that rifle for a year or so to get more info. Who knows what else might be laying around in that historical town? Ive worked in a manufacturing plant before, and tool & die makers usually retire with their gauges and handmade jigs. Bet a weekend scouring garage sales would turn up a shitload of Brown & Sharp or Starrett tools stamped with the Remington logo. Doubt I'm the first person to consider that. They're also probably still pissed off by how Remington shafted them out of their severance pay & pension, that they wouldn't speak with me.
Is it possible to use the H-S Precision M24 chassis and drop in a action and barrel for 300 PRC? It might not be a true m24 clone. I was referring more about building a 300 PRC around the H-S Precision M24 chassis. Basically, I'm asking if the M24 chassis can accommodate a 300 prc barrel and action from Mack Bros or ARC?
Not really a topic for the m24 thread. You would get more feedback in the bolt action category. The stock is a long action and uses an m24 profile barrel. It uses a very specific bottom metal that is hard to find.
A Mack bros or Arc would work as they both are a 700 footprint.
That is the thing with these FOIA's. It's very unlikely that this M24 sat in storage at Fort Campbell from 2012-2016 when issued to the 5th SFG. The same is true of its earlier locations.
Here’s one of my early US marked m24’s. The new format they use for the FOIA is hard to translate but this one looks to have a few interesting dates.
Just didn’t want to blast my serial all over the internet
Haha yeah I was wondering what was up with the “unknown unit”I like the 'unit unknown' column....probs CIA/SAD issue
Eurooptic advertises the possibility of more of these for a while now. Does anyone thing they can come thru with them?
For one place right here on the Hide they had an add with a place to sign up t o be notified when available. Also on a number of other gun sites
