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    M16A4 used a DMR true or not?

    I have heard that early in the GWOT before the SDM-R that the Army used the M16A4 as a designated marksman rifle... Is that true? If so how well did it perform? I like Knowledge[

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    I think you are referring to the one with an ACOG and the original Daniel Defense lite rail. IIRC some had Compass Lake or Douglas barrels and KAC triggers. I think some may have even been built on commercial lowers if only for the course itself.

    Quite a while ago, For the record, I am not military. But I was acquainted with a fellow from AMU who taught/assisted with training. From my understanding this was when the Army had essentially gone M4s for everybody as opposed to A4s.

    I dont know performance but I believe it wasnt long lived and they did the M14 EBR deal.

    Like...12-13 years ago.

    I too would love to hear first hand accounts of any who used one aside from a guy over a decade ago telling me about these shit hot M16s over Burger King. I sorta miss the Glock matches at Ft. Benning. I should update my GSSF. I ran across a bunch of guys still active duty who went on to be names for a lot of these gun companies. Wasn't like big buddies with them but they were professional and friendly.

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    I keep hearing the A4 was used termporarily before the SDM-R (the one your referencing) became standard, is it true?

    Also thank you for your response and your service
    Last edited by FarmallM; 11-09-16 at 11:16. Reason: Thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by FarmallM View Post
    I keep hearing the A4 was used termporarily before the SDM-R (the one your referencing) became standard, is it true?
    You mean some just bone stock A4? No clue.

    But I'm pretty sure some guys plopped a 3-9x40 on their guns, regardless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FarmallM View Post
    Also thank you for your response and your service
    Not military. Only police who used to do a bit of 3 gun and Glock matches and made a few pals.

    Please do not mistake me for military.

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    Never seen or heard of a SDM rifle outside of the 3rd ID builds in 2004. My last unit had M14s for the guys who passed the course up until a couple years ago, been out a few years and don't know if they replaced them with anything other than a M16A4 and ACOG. Heres the one I built way back, use it for prairie dogs and coyotes now.








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    Thats a pretty rifle. Do they even make that rail anymore? I know they dont but just saying.

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    I dont think anyone really makes a rail like that anymore, unless its to fill old contracts. Im anxious to see what replaces the block 2 for the SOPMOD program, if anything.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    Thats a pretty rifle. Do they even make that rail anymore? I know they dont but just saying.
    I just bought one on Armslist, but couldn't find any in stock anywhere else.

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    if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? How close is the Larue rail?

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