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wild_wild_wes
09-11-13, 22:10
I don't think the low-cost RDS clones would stand up to this...

http://abload.de/img/774405_40220487988040mjycb.jpg

http://abload.de/img/1268468_4022050232137xey9t.jpg
Hmac
09-11-13, 22:34
Lol. Cool photos, but looks pretty far afield from the needs of the vast majority. Doesn't look like any part of my home defense plan.
mndang
09-11-13, 22:39
Lol. Cool photos, but looks pretty far afield from the needs of the vast majority. Doesn't look like any part of my home defense plan.

Same here! Definitely like the photos...
Zane1844
09-11-13, 22:44
I do not even have scuba gear.
Caduceus
09-12-13, 00:10
I do not even have scuba gear.

And I got rid of my flektarn. Drat!
GH41
09-12-13, 07:24
Photoshop?? Sure guys swim with their guns but setting up to shoot under water... I don't think so. The bullet would not go far even if the barrel didn't rupture. I would like to know how long after exiting the water do you have to wait before firing. I imagine the guns guys swim with have a few extra holes in them for drainage. At least in the receiver extension and magazine. Any Seals listening? GH
ECain18
09-12-13, 07:25
pretty cool pictures! that would be awesome
T2C
09-12-13, 07:27
I don't own a swimming pool.
sadmin
09-12-13, 07:49
tactical clam harvest
lurpygeek
09-12-13, 09:54
This is why you need a quality RDS like an Aimpoint

What, me specifically?

Well, I do have an Aimpoint, but as has been pointed out, this is a little outside of my scope of activities.
SteveL
09-12-13, 10:26
Photoshop?? Sure guys swim with their guns but setting up to shoot under water... I don't think so. The bullet would not go far even if the barrel didn't rupture. I would like to know how long after exiting the water do you have to wait before firing. I imagine the guns guys swim with have a few extra holes in them for drainage. At least in the receiver extension and magazine. Any Seals listening? GH

But they even donned boonie hats for the second shot!


Seriously though, the pics are cool looking. This is just a hair outside my realm though.
Hmac
09-12-13, 10:44
So, do we conclude that deep water capability of an RDS is indicative of its overall quality? I'm OK with that concept, but does that mean that the Aimpoint H-1 or R-1 (which are touted around here as being "every bit as good as the T-1") are therefore significantly inferior to the T-1?

H-1 rated waterproof to 15 feet.
T-1 rated waterproof to 80 feet.
Kain
09-12-13, 15:54
Awesome pictures. Makes me want to gear up and go for a swim.
JulyAZ
09-12-13, 16:05
This might come in handy for me when I'm swimming off the coast of AZ...
Benito
09-12-13, 17:02
Perhaps totally off-topic, but why is it that pistols seem to function perfectly fine underwater (I done seen it on Youtube!), but apparently water will **** up your rifle?
Caeser25
09-12-13, 17:09
Duh, global warming is coming. When the polar ice caps are all melted we'll all be under water:D
kantstudien
09-12-13, 17:28
Takes spearfishing to another level.
sinlessorrow
09-12-13, 20:59
Cool photos but the bullet wont get more than a foot or two when exiting the barrel.
wild_wild_wes
09-12-13, 22:06
Photoshop??


No, German special forces (Kampfschwimmer) in training.

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?72275-Germany-s-Elite-Soldiers/page70

Here is a cool operational pic:
http://abload.de/img/c4124371c8r2ljm.jpg
WS6
09-12-13, 22:33
Cool photos but the bullet wont get more than a foot or two when exiting the barrel.

Not necessarily. There are hypercavitating projectiles with significant range in water. I don't know if that is just fired into water, or underwater firing, though.
sinlessorrow
09-13-13, 01:01
Not necessarily. There are hypercavitating projectiles with significant range in water. I don't know if that is just fired into water, or underwater firing, though.

I always thought that was when fired into the water from the surface.
tinkerer
09-15-13, 14:57
Isn't it generally regarded as a horrible idea to fire a gun underwater? Seems to me so long as the optic can get wet it is good to go. I would say very very few people need a Scuba ready optic.
montrala
09-15-13, 17:22
Isn't it generally regarded as a horrible idea to fire a gun underwater?

No, if firearm is rated for such exercise. There are reasons, why G36 is very popular among maritime SOF units (at least in my neighborhood).

But if there is need to actually hit something underwater and do some harm, I would prefer APS or ASM-DT :)
Keith E.
09-15-13, 21:29
Takes spearfishing to another level.

Mount bayonets!

Keith
kazbot
09-16-13, 01:07
http://abload.de/img/c4124371c8r2ljm.jpg

Manliest. Back scratcher. Ever.
pilotguyo540
09-16-13, 07:12
In response to barrel rupturing and projectile range, I am going to park this here.
http://youtu.be/cp5gdUHFGIQ
In the video, he is using a Kalashnikov. I am sure a .556 or .762 would do better, but this is a great reference.
Green Eye Tactical
09-16-13, 08:45
In response to barrel rupturing and projectile range, I am going to park this here.
http://youtu.be/cp5gdUHFGIQ
In the video, he is using a Kalashnikov. I am sure a .556 or .762 would do better, but this is a great reference.

I'll add this old video as well, although we are off topic from the OP

http://youtu.be/AGwkHktkTxU


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