SPECTER-BABR from Underground Skunkworks*New Pics*

[BlackOps Tech]

I've updated my origianl post with photos of a completed SPECTER-BABR. I believe this is one of the most versatile rifles I've ever used and I'm thoroughly pleased with its performance and overall "handiness." The specs are:

Underground Skunkworks Model 911 "Military" Action (feeds from AICS and AW Mags)
Underground Skunkworks Precision Ground Recoil Lug
Underground Skunkworks Back Up Iron Sight System integral to the 20 MOA Rail with Underground Skunkworks Front Sight (a Skunkworks Exclusive)
Underground Skunkworks SPECTER NV Mount (not pictured)(also a Skunkworks exclusive)
Underground Skunkworks Forward, Side-Mounted Picatinny Rails
Manners/UGSW MCS-SPECTER Stock
Underground Skunkworks Precision Pillar System
Underground Skunkworks EHD DBM
Bartlein 5R SPECTER Contour Barrel, 19"
S&B 1.1-4 Short Dot Day Optic
ATLAS Rail
AAC Brake/Adapter

I'm building a few 18" versions of the SPECTER as well and the NV Mount will be available for outside builds soon. It can be adapted to the McMillan A1-3 and HTG stocks.

The SPECTER-BABR package will be available to the non Military and LE market, but I don't believe I'll be willing to deviate significantly from the original design specs. The rifle weighs 9lbs 14oz without the optics, 5 rounds in the mag and a TIS sling. It was designed for close urban combat (MOUT), perimeter/overwatch missions and SDM roles.

See the announcement on the New Products page at Tactical-Life.com

 

[savage110]

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oh my

 

[gunnut284]

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Thats about as close to my definition of "perfect" as I have seen.

 

[Anchor Zero Six]

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WOW!

Will the FWD NVD mount be reversable? IMO you have just refined the Scout rifle to a degree that Col Cooper would appreciate greatly.

I realize the Fwd mount is for a NVD but personaly it has appeal as a mount for a red dot in the scout position.

Well done!

 

[sniper2ndrep]

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That thing is Bad Ass!!

 

[medic103]

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bro, I seriously love your work

 

[JoeSmith]

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Like all your posts so far: Wow!
Nice work.

 

[Chiller]

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you have been one busy pup.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Matt284</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats about as close to my definition of "perfect" as I have seen. </div></div>

Thanks Matt....

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Anchor Zero Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">WOW!

Is the Will the FWD NVD mount be reversable? IMO you have just refined the Scout rifle to a degree that Col Cooper would appreciate greatly.

I realize the Fwd mount is for a NVD but personaly it has appeal as a mount for a red dot in the scout position.

Well done! </div></div>

The short answer is "YES." The NV Mount is reversible and the production version is configured a little differently so it better accommodates the Forward Mounted SCOUT Type Sight and to give a better range of ocular to objective interface when running the NV Optic. The front sight is designed to be co-witnessed with the CC Mode (1X Red Dot in the 1-8 Short Dot). The rifle is designed for the 25 to 800 meter target engagement range in dynamic environments. I'm also working on a few other surprises that I'll post at a later date.

Thanks AZ6....

 

[OFIS]

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I don't even...

 

[Lowlight]

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Innovation... nicely done.

 

[larbhills]

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Man, that front NV rail is beautiful!

 

[Brutas]

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Underground Skunkworks Back Up Iron Sight System integral to the 20 MOA Rail with Underground Skunkworks Front Sight (a Skunkworks Exclusive)

How did we live with out this for so long?

Very well thought out design and excellent craftsmanship.

 

[Bacarrat]

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Very nice!

How close is the suppressor to the front sight when it's mounted?

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OFIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't even... </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Innovation... nicely done. </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: larbhills</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man, that front NV rail is beautiful! </div></div>

Thanks Guys....I started this thing over a year ago and it's been a blast (pardon the pun) to test it. It will be fielded very soon....

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brutas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Underground Skunkworks Back Up Iron Sight System integral to the 20 MOA Rail with Underground Skunkworks Front Sight (a Skunkworks Exclusive)

How did we live with out this for so long?

Very well thought out design and excellent craftsmanship. </div></div>

Thanks Brian....Much appreciated.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bacarrat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice!

How close is the suppressor to the front sight when it's mounted? </div></div>

Thanks Bac....I have test rifles with the AAC and SureFire adapters and the front sight sits at least .125" behind the suppressor.

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

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As always nice!

 

[buckey]

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Looking good Mike!!

 

[DT1]

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Beautiful work on the stick sir! Is the S&B 1-8x ready to roll or did you get an advanced release model?

Thanks for sharing the pics!

 

[Texar2]

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Wow! I dreamed about this rifle once.

 

[Eagle1899]

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Really, Really, Nice!!!

Going to have to start asking the wife for a new rifle.

Well done!!!!!

 

[Red Belly]

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I hate to quote Flounder from Animal House but......

"Oh boy is this great!"

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rubicon-unlmtd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As always nice! </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking good Mike!! </div></div>

Thanks Guys....

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: SPECTER-BABR Preview from Underground Skunkworks

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DT1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beautiful work on the stick sir! Is the S&B 1-8x ready to roll or did you get an advanced release model?

Thanks for sharing the pics! </div></div>

Thanks DT....The Short Dot is an advanced copy and it should hit the market by the end of October. It lends itself very well to this type of platform as it allows the SPECTER to fill the void between the M4/M16 based assualt guns and the M24/M40 precision platforms.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Recoil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow! I dreamed about this rifle once. </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Eagle1899</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really, Really, Nice!!!

Going to have to start asking the wife for a new rifle.

Well done!!!!! </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Red Belly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hate to quote Flounder from Animal House but......

"Oh boy is this great!" </div></div>

Thanks Guys. The SPECTER will be added to the website once I get the current builds shipped and will be available for order by the end of Sept.

 

[KYS]

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You are going to cost me a lot of money in new rifles....... AHHHHH!! I want this one bad. Like LL said, very innovative

 

[Oddball Six]

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Dare I ask what the entry level price point for this baby is shaping up to be?

 

[Ishikawa]

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Ok...I'm hoping that you consider putting the irons on your .22lr builds! Great looking work, Mike...keep it up boss!

 

[Mute]

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I like the weight. Nicely done!

 

[holy cow]

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Holy shit i'm speechless. After you are done with the 2 builds you got going on for me, thats the next 1. That will compliment the Kukri very well in the safe. Keep it up and i will need a part time job also. Keep the killer work coming Mike.

 

[PatrickChewing]

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Mike,

As usual, GREAT work. I really like the BUIS.

Mike is a great guy. I have not given him a penny (not yet anyways ) and he has treated me like a big-spending frequent customer. He has given me great advice about making the right choices for my first custom rifle build. No one should hesitate in using his services!

I'm curious to see what other cool stuff will make its way out of the Skunkworks shop......

PC

 

[GunGuru727]

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Wow...You have been coming out with some awesome stuff lately...Crap.

 

[glock24]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> It can be adapted to the McMillan A1-3 and HTG stocks.

The SPECTER-BABR package will be available to the non Military and LE market, <span style="color: #000099">but I don't believe I'll be willing to deviate from the original design specs</span>. The rifle weighs 9lbs 4oz without the optics, 5 rounds in the mag and a TIS sling. It was designed for close urban combat (MOUT), perimeter/overwatch missions and SDM roles.

</div></div>

Very nice!

Can you elaborate on your above statement? You mention the option of a different stock, but what design specs won't you change? I sure I hope I can get it without the Short Dot!

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYshooter338$</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You are going to cost me a lot of money in new rifles....... AHHHHH!! I want this one bad. Like LL said, very innovative </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dare I ask what the entry level price point for this baby is shaping up to be? </div></div>

Thanks Guys. I'm still working on final costs but it shouldn't be much more than the RECON. I'm not exactly certan yet what my production costs are going to be for the NV Mount, but when I get the details squared away I'll get the info out.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: SPECTER-BABR Preview from Underground Skunkworks

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ishikawa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok...I'm hoping that you consider putting the irons on your .22lr builds! Great looking work, Mike...keep it up boss! </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mute</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the weight. Nicely done! </div></div>

Thanks Max and I have a few ideas on the Rimfire project that will set it apart.

Mute, I'm actually working to get the weight down a little more. My goal was to be in the 10lb range with the day optic, but with the Short Dot coming in at 19 oz, I'm a little heavier than I'd like to be....I have some ideas to get it down a little.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: SPECTER-BABR Preview from Underground Skunkworks

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dan Tucker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Holy shit i'm speechless. After you are done with the 2 builds you got going on for me, thats the next 1. That will compliment the Kukri very well in the safe. Keep it up and i will need a part time job also. Keep the killer work coming Mike. </div></div>

You never disappoint Dan and the good news for you is that your KUKRI barrel (along with quite a few others) came in earlier this week....

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PatrickChewing</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,

As usual, GREAT work. I really like the BUIS.

Mike is a great guy. I have not given him a penny (not yet anyways ) and he has treated me like a big-spending frequent customer. He has given me great advice about making the right choices for my first custom rifle build. No one should hesitate in using his services!

I'm curious to see what other cool stuff will make its way out of the Skunkworks shop......

PC </div></div>

Thanks Pat and call/e-mail anytime. If I don't have the machines running, you should be able to get me....

 

[JRose]

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While I have no real use for an "urban combat" rifle, this would be a sick day/night medium range fun gun....

I'll be interested to see how much this lil guy will cost...

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: SPECTER-BABR Preview from Underground Skunkworks

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GunGuru727</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow...You have been coming out with some awesome stuff lately...Crap. </div></div>


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> It can be adapted to the McMillan A1-3 and HTG stocks.

The SPECTER-BABR package will be available to the non Military and LE market, <span style="color: #000099">but I don't believe I'll be willing to deviate from the original design specs</span>. The rifle weighs 9lbs 4oz without the optics, 5 rounds in the mag and a TIS sling. It was designed for close urban combat (MOUT), perimeter/overwatch missions and SDM roles.

</div></div>

Very nice!

Can you elaborate on your above statement? You mention the option of a different stock, but what design specs won't you change? I sure I hope I can get it without the Short Dot! </div></div>

Thanks Guys....

Glock24, Sorry for the confusion. What I was referring to was the basic design specs of the rifle itself. I'll go shorter on the barrel, but not longer than 19" and the other SPECTER specific features would stay the same, i.e., BUIS, NV Mount, DBM, etc. The SureFire Suppressor Adapters are an option and I would do a threaded muzzle with cap if someone wanted to use a thread on suppressor.

There are other options for the optics, but ideally the rifle is designed for a lower mag range. The Short Dot and other 1-8X optics are perfect for the intended use of the rifle and they allow optimum performace with NVD's. USO has a 1.5-10 that would be great and S&B has a 1.5-6....

 

[Mute]

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What do you think about going to say a 16.5" barrel to further reduce weight?

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mute</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What do you think about going to say a 16.5" barrel to further reduce weight? </div></div>

As a matter of fact, I'll be talking to Bartlein very soon about doing some shorter SPECTER contour barrels for me and my thoughts were going with 16-ish".

 

[Mute]

Re: SPECTER-BABR Preview from Underground Skunkwor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mute</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What do you think about going to say a 16.5" barrel to further reduce weight? </div></div>

As a matter of fact, I'll be talking to Bartlein very soon about doing some shorter SPECTER contour barrels for me and my thoughts were gooing with 16-ish". </div></div>

Great minds think alike.

 

[srv656s]

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Very cool. Love the backup sights.

 

[Joel989]

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To quote “The Joker”: “Where does he get these marvelous toys?” I’m guessing Skunkworks!

 

[handym3000]

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i would look into offering a package w/o the night vision mount.

very nicely done rifle, very innovative. the whole package screams buy me.

very cool stuff here.

 

[Rust]

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So, is that BUIS scope rail available as a seperate item?

 

[ranger1183]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

</div></div>
Love the iron sights! I hope this rifle sells very well for you!

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: handym3000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i would look into offering a package w/o the night vision mount.

very nicely done rifle, very innovative. the whole package screams buy me.

very cool stuff here. </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rust</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, is that BUIS scope rail available as a seperate item? </div></div>

Thanks Guys and I actually do offer a version without the NV Mount, but there are two short Pic rails on each side of the forend. I'll have photos available of the finished rifle very soon....Right now, the BUIS system is only available on Skunkworks actions. I'm considering doing a version of the rail for the Remington 700, but there are quite a few other projects going already.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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[/quote]Great minds think alike.

[/quote]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: srv656s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very cool. Love the backup sights. </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gutowsky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To quote “The Joker”: “Where does he get these marvelous toys?” I’m guessing Skunkworks! </div></div>

Thanks Guys....I have a few other features for this package that are nearly finished and I'll get them out pretty soon....Lots of paperwork left to do before I can post pics....