Tackleberry23
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- Jan 27, 2011
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Walter, I like your setup purely as a build, but it depends on what you're using it for.
I you're doing a lot of mid-range varmint work shot mostly from prone with little sense of urgency, you're all set. But if you're planning on any CQB at all you've got way too much weight, and I think you'll figure that out the first attempt.
If CQB, dump some weight. Lighter flashlight is great. Get rid of that bipod. It's heavy and useless up close.
The eotech setup is great, though. I have one on my ACR (which has it's own weight issues), but the great thing about that optic setup is that if you need it quick, you've got the magnifier; but if you don't and you've got time to stage up for strictly CQB work, you can quickly detach the 4x. The new magnifier mount on the 2nd gen. 3G mangier is even better because the throw lever detaches the mount and the optic.
Everything else looks great. The important thing is that you're comfortable with it. Like with my ACR- everyone told me that it's so heavy (and it is), but the comfort level and ergos makes it worth while for now. It makes me feel the same way I do with my favorite pistol - IT JUST FITS ME. I'm working to improve it with a lighter flashlight setup, a lighter muzzle brake, and maybe a new shorter Eotech HWS. eventually, a pencil or short barrel too once they're available.
Have fun with the new toy, and don't forget to put some wear on it. There should be no such thing as a show gun.
I you're doing a lot of mid-range varmint work shot mostly from prone with little sense of urgency, you're all set. But if you're planning on any CQB at all you've got way too much weight, and I think you'll figure that out the first attempt.
If CQB, dump some weight. Lighter flashlight is great. Get rid of that bipod. It's heavy and useless up close.
The eotech setup is great, though. I have one on my ACR (which has it's own weight issues), but the great thing about that optic setup is that if you need it quick, you've got the magnifier; but if you don't and you've got time to stage up for strictly CQB work, you can quickly detach the 4x. The new magnifier mount on the 2nd gen. 3G mangier is even better because the throw lever detaches the mount and the optic.
Everything else looks great. The important thing is that you're comfortable with it. Like with my ACR- everyone told me that it's so heavy (and it is), but the comfort level and ergos makes it worth while for now. It makes me feel the same way I do with my favorite pistol - IT JUST FITS ME. I'm working to improve it with a lighter flashlight setup, a lighter muzzle brake, and maybe a new shorter Eotech HWS. eventually, a pencil or short barrel too once they're available.
Have fun with the new toy, and don't forget to put some wear on it. There should be no such thing as a show gun.