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XM177 — MACV-SOG’s Experimental 5.56mm
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Vegas Johnny Mac
Alpha
I made my own XM177E2 almost 20 years ago, used a 16 inch barrel, cut back slightly then pin/welded a slip over false moderator to bring length back to the same 16.1 inches of XM177E2. The sound moderation effect is not there but the 16 in ballistics are better than the 12.5 inch original.
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Vegas Johnny Mac
Alpha
yep, 20 rd steel mag in butt stock mag pouch. the mag is original and the grip is A1 M16, butt stock and hand guard are repop, everything else is aftermarket
Vegas Johnny Mac
Alpha
good job, Marine
One of my favorite "loadout" photos from our next door neighbor, Lima Co. Rangers (LRRP). From the collection of friend the late Randy White and his LCoRanger website (sadly gone). Lima and "Dirty Delta" (D/2/17th Cav, 101st Abn.) were Division assets.
I especially like this combination because in those days I also carried the combination on the left with the M203 and we were all rappel qualified (I still make Swiss Seats). From Camp Eagle 70-71.
I especially like this combination because in those days I also carried the combination on the left with the M203 and we were all rappel qualified (I still make Swiss Seats). From Camp Eagle 70-71.
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I have a Colt C-AR SP1 16" and I love the gun. Light and pretty accurate for having a light weight pencil barrel. With a period correct Colt 4X scope or using the peep sights, I can knock down Ram Silhouettes at 400 meters by double tapping, using 55 grain .223 or 5.56 rounds. I consider it one of the best SHTF survival guns you can own. If you can find one for yourself, grab it, you will not be disappointed.
KillerFord1977
Emissary
USMC6094
Professional
5.56/223 is much more capable if you get away from the original rifling twist rate(s).
The original, and I mean the REAL original was 1 in 14, and it failed cold weather accuracy testing, so 1 in 12 was adopted. 1 in 12 is great, with 55 grain and lighter ammo. But like 22-250, you're stymied by it.
The A2, and later commercial barrels made life much easier, as 1 in 7, and 1 in 8 fixed (mostly) the bullet weight and performance problems of the 1 in 12.
I wouldn't hesitate to use my A2/A4, and other later barreled rifles and carbines on larger four legged game.
You just need to know your rifle.....
The original, and I mean the REAL original was 1 in 14, and it failed cold weather accuracy testing, so 1 in 12 was adopted. 1 in 12 is great, with 55 grain and lighter ammo. But like 22-250, you're stymied by it.
The A2, and later commercial barrels made life much easier, as 1 in 7, and 1 in 8 fixed (mostly) the bullet weight and performance problems of the 1 in 12.
I wouldn't hesitate to use my A2/A4, and other later barreled rifles and carbines on larger four legged game.
You just need to know your rifle.....
KillerFord1977
Emissary
Hog took 11 rounds of 5.56 and 3 to the neck and one head shot grazed off the sloped head. Finally went down.
I need a shtf rifle to take down big hogs, people and deer.
If city, 5.56 is fine, but I’m going for best for the job, not “will get it done”
Any rifle will work, I want to stack the odd in my favor
KillerFord1977
Emissary
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Bassbob
Guest
So at the end of things you're still gonna be hunting hogs.Hog took 11 rounds of 5.56 and 3 to the neck and one head shot grazed off the sloped head. Finally went down.
I need a shtf rifle to take down big hogs, people and deer.
If city, 5.56 is fine, but I’m going for best for the job, not “will get it done”
Any rifle will work, I want to stack the odd in my favor
KillerFord1977
Emissary
Yep.. great food source and where I will go, there are hundreds .
Ton of deer and hogs. Lots of cattle, goats and sheep. A well for water and a very large garden.
I need to kill attackers and knock down food. In that order.
Ton of deer and hogs. Lots of cattle, goats and sheep. A well for water and a very large garden.
I need to kill attackers and knock down food. In that order.
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Bassbob
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Just so you know, when shite gets hot in southern mo I'll be heading to your place.Yep.. great food source and where I will go, there are hundreds .
Ton of deer and hogs. Lots of cattle, goats and sheep. A well for water and a very large garden.
I need to kill attackers and knock down food. In that order.
KillerFord1977
Emissary
Absolutely.. grab a few reputables with you. I dont know how to weld, and the owner/ welder is 80
, so we need you.Plus, want a big wrap around porch to survey it all
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Bassbob
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I'm picturing it kinda like Josey Wales trip to Texas ( From the book Gone to Texas). Walking, shooting D heads, more walking, maybe a crazy indian squaw.
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Bassbob
Guest
Probably have a rag tag band of misfits with me for sure. 