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ASH556
03-15-12, 06:29
In anticipation of the arrival of my DD MK18, I started shopping for scopes for my 16" to give it more of a recce role. I found a good deal on a used Nightforce 2.5-10x24 w/Larue SPR1.5 over on Snipershide. When I received it, both the scope and mount had been painted. Last night, while my wife and I were watching some NCIS re-runs I decided to see what I could do about getting the paint off. Here's what the scope looked like before:

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/25-10NF.jpg

Here's what it looks like now:

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/IMG_7940.jpg

The scope/mount is a lot heavier than my T1 for sure, but not that much heavier than when I was running it with a 3X magnifier behind it. Of course after putting it together last night, I really can't wait to get out and shoot it.

SPECS:
DD CHF LW 16" mid-gas
DD 14.0 Lite rail
DD BCG
BCM Gunfighter CH
DD Lower
LMT Sopmod stock & tube
Noveske QD end plate
Padded VTAC sling
KAC 200-600 rear
KAC 99051 front
Danger Close Consulting handstop
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x24, Illuminated NP-1
Larue SPR1.5 (LT104)

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/IMG_7932.jpg
http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/IMG_7946.jpg
http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/IMG_7955.jpg
http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/IMG_7950.jpg
http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab104/ASH556/IMG_7931.jpg
ASH556
03-20-12, 10:24
Wow, not to get all sandy vag about it, but I thought someone might comment?
fallenromeo
03-20-12, 11:12
Looks very nice. Interested to see how it shoots.

If you don't mine me asking, when you say you got a good deal on the NF, do you mind telling us what you got it for?
Singlestack Wonder
03-20-12, 11:50
Of course a true RECCE would have a SS barrel. ;)
ASH556
03-20-12, 12:43
Looks very nice. Interested to see how it shoots.

If you don't mine me asking, when you say you got a good deal on the NF, do you mind telling us what you got it for?

Just over $1K including the Larue mount.
ASH556
03-20-12, 12:43
Of course a true RECCE would have a SS barrel. ;)

Yes, and a KAC rail too;) I suppose this is a false recce...REECE:D
wild_wild_wes
03-20-12, 17:07
I wouldn't call it a Recce at all, since it lacks an accurized barrel.

It's a good general-purpose rifle. Nothing wrong with that.
ColtJ
03-20-12, 18:15
Wow, not to get all sandy vag about it, but I thought someone might comment?

Lmao. :haha:

Nice rifle, get a chance to shoot it yet? Hows it shoot?
jpmuscle
03-20-12, 20:00
Looks good, im always willing to show some love for the 14" DD lite rail, my favorite out there.


Definitely post a range report, i see brownells is now carrying the lw mid gas barrel im curious to see how it shoots.
ASH556
03-21-12, 08:52
Lmao. :haha:

Nice rifle, get a chance to shoot it yet? Hows it shoot?

Only @ the local indoor 25yd range, so not much to report. I'd be kinda pissed if it didn't shoot one hole @ that distance. I will say this was fun for me: I've been playing with how to use the NP-1 reticle for holds, and I determined that the substentions are 5MOA. I shot the first group and then used the reticle to measure how low it was. It was 10 MOA low, so I dialed 10 MOA on the scope and put the next 3 round through the center bull.

The closest long distance range (100-700yds) is 2 hrs away, but hopefully I can get out there in the next month and take this thing through some paces.

The more I handle it the more I like it!
fallenromeo
03-21-12, 10:32
Just over $1K including the Larue mount.

Damn, nice deal you got.
ColtJ
03-22-12, 16:03
The closest long distance range (100-700yds) is 2 hrs away, but hopefully I can get out there in the next month and take this thing through some paces.

The more I handle it the more I like it!

I know how you feel. I have a 100 yard range within a reasonable distance but for any real fun i'm looking at a ~3+ hour drive... :help: