To set the context for my question, I need to explain my background. I never served in a military or LE capacity, so if I confuse terms and roles, please forgive my ignorance. As a connoisseur of military history and historical weaponry, I can't help but love the basic concept of the MK 12. Having grown up shooting NRA Service Rifle matches, I have appreciated what good ammo and a well-built AR-15 is capable of. After discussing some basics with friends, I wanted to ask the forum what they think a modernized Mk 12 would look like for an urban environment, say for Ramadi or any major urban center in the Western Hemisphere.
Has the concept merged with the "Recce" rifle?
Are we going with an 18'' or 16'' barrel, and at what contour?
Would you mount a fixed stock or a specific type of M4 aftermarket stock?
Mlok or a Picatinny rail?
What magnification range would you consider necessary? Is there a specific go-to optic
Bipod or not?
Singe stage match or two-stage trigger?
If you have an example or a personal rifle that might fit this criterion, please explain your thought process behind it. If there are readers with experience behind the Mk 12, please feel free to provide your two cents on the rifle or the intended role.
Thanks!