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High-Gear 10 March 2007 11:26 AM

Rifles and Rolex
 
Guys,

We had a few training missions last Wednesday, and I wore my new Sea-Dweller. There was some photos taken with me in my Ghillie suit and my rifle, with my sleve pushed up enough to show off the SD. I was not able to get in touch with the person who took the photos today, so I snapped a few with some of my other "Babies" Enjoy!

My Sniper rifle: A Remington 700 in an Accuracy Internaitonal stock, custom built by George Gardner at GAP

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7691/1002725gk1.jpg

A look at the front of the scope, a Nightforce optics 5.5 x 22
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/3361/1002726kl8.jpg

My support weapon

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4932/1002729no7.jpg

My Sidearm. Glock entusiasts will notice the port cut, and the cut in front of the sights indicates there is a little switch on the other side of the slide. This is a Glock 18C, a select fire (full auto) pistol. Not really useful in the real world, but a lot of fun to shoot

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9917/1002728wk5.jpg

Here is my off duty 1911, with my SD, DJ, Passport and a few Euros and Pounds. We were gathering items for a trip we will be taking next week.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7196/1002721mq0.jpg

I hope you guys enjoyed these. I'll try to bring my camera home from work, which has a macro lens, and get some better photos of the watches. I also have a few more guns, and will try to arrange some better "Themed" photos.

boogerhead 10 March 2007 01:13 PM

Nice looking stuff you've got there high-gear. I'm a fan of the 1911 pistols, too. Yours looks customized- is it possibly a wilson custom? I've an old 1911 Gold Cup with a holo-scope. Loads of fun to shoot, though a bit big and cumbersome compared to the likes of your Glock!
Thanks for sharing!

Blue Bull 10 March 2007 02:18 PM

Whats your accuracy with the custom Rem 700 @ 100,200,300 etc yards ? Caliber .308W ? Ever used a Sako TRG ?

I have a Mauser .308W,stamped "Spandau 1916" reblued ,glass bedded,Timney trigger,Buttler Creek stock. 1MOA with 168gr Hornady boattails and a 4x40 scope.I think with a larger magnifying scope I could go less than 1MOA.Not bad for a hunting rifle ... :thumbsup:

My family home/family protector is a Glock 23 with an extended 15 shot magazine.

High-Gear 10 March 2007 02:49 PM

Blue Bull,

I have never fired a TRG, but would love to if you want to loan me one! :cheers:
The accuracy depends on weather conditions, (wind is not your friend). Usually between 1/4 to 1/2 moa out to 300, and 1/2 moa beyond with 5 shot groups. Temp only effects elevation, + 1 moa below freezing for the first two rounds, normal zero after the chamber warms up, and - 1 moa above 95 degrees. It is a
.308 and I use Black Hills Match 175 gr. which uses Sierra Match King bullets and Ramshot TAC powder. The best I have ever fired at 100 yds, is a 5 shot 1/8" group (Definately not typical) This rifle hangs with F class benchrest guns, not bad for a spray painted tactical rifle.

I like my guns like I like my watches, Accurate and Dependable, which is why I wear Rolex!

BTW, you can't go wrong with the older Mausers, many a custom rifle has been built on their receivers. Your rifle was built in the old world by those who knew quality.

Blue Bull 10 March 2007 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by High-Gear (Post 190491)
Blue Bull,

I have never fired a TRG, but would love to if you want to loan me one! :cheers:
The accuracy depends on weather conditions, (wind is not your friend). Usually between 1/4 to 1/2 moa out to 300, and 1/2 moa beyond with 5 shot groups. Temp only effects elevation, + 1 moa below freezing for the first two rounds, normal zero after the chamber warms up, and - 1 moa above 95 degrees. It is a
.308 and I use Black Hills Match 175 gr. which uses Sierra Match King bullets and Ramshot TAC powder. The best I have ever fired at 100 yds, is a 5 shot 1/8" group (Definately not typical) This rifle hangs with F class benchrest guns, not bad for a spray painted tactical rifle.

I like my guns like I like my watches, Accurate and Dependable, which is why I wear Rolex!

BTW, you can't go wrong with the older Mausers, many a custom rifle has been built on their receivers. Your rifle was built in the old world by those who knew quality.

Yes,those old Mausers are special.Very strong K98 action.The Boers in the Anglo Boer war used the Mauser rifles,in 8x57.Its a fact that at up to 800 yards,the British was pinned down,due to the accuracy of these rifles and the marksmanship of the Boers.Head shots were very common.Thats also with open sights.

Exceptional accuracy with your tactical rifle :thumbsup:

Do the porting make the Glock 18C controllable in full auto mode ?

Alcan 10 March 2007 03:14 PM

Speaking of rifling...
 
I've rifled through my sock drawer to find two that sort of match, and rifled through my underwear drawer to find the ones with the fewest holes. Do they count? :cheers: :rofl: :cheers:

High-Gear 10 March 2007 03:22 PM

I don't know that I would use the word "Controllable", but it tames it quite a bit. The gun is actually designed as a close in weapon capable of delivering an overwhelming hail of gunfire on a single adversary (1200 rds per min or 20per sec), such as in dignitary protection, or in my particular situation as a Sniper. During a rural operation, where I may be observing a marijuana field, which is often patrolled by armed paranoid dealers, which may happen upon me, it could save me from having a really bad day. Realistically I don't believe it has that great of a use, but it was issued to me and like I said it is alot of fun.

High-Gear 10 March 2007 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan (Post 190499)
I've rifled through my sock drawer to find two that sort of match, and rifled through my underwear drawer to find the ones with the fewest holes. Do they count? :cheers: :rofl: :cheers:

:rofl: :rofl: What sort of "group" did you get in the shorts?

Blue Bull 10 March 2007 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan (Post 190499)
I've rifled through my sock drawer to find two that sort of match, and rifled through my underwear drawer to find the ones with the fewest holes. Do they count? :cheers: :rofl: :cheers:

Havent found a " match grade Blue TT Sub "in the drawer,yet ... ?? :chuckle: :chuckle:

Alcan 10 March 2007 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by High-Gear (Post 190503)
:rofl: :rofl: What sort of "group" did you get in the shorts?

You'd probably arrest most of the "group" in those shorts! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Just kidding, please don't come here and shoot me! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Alcan 10 March 2007 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull (Post 190505)
Havent found a " match grade Blue TT Sub "in the drawer,yet ... ?? :chuckle: :chuckle:

Nope, I usually toss things out before they degrade to that point. :rofl: :rofl:

Actually, I was surprised by my TT Sub colour poll. I thought that more members here had black TT's but it looks as though Blue is the favourite. That's ok, it's a striking looking watch. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Tombstone 10 March 2007 04:19 PM

High Gear nice tools, I have a few myself. I enjoy my G35s with SureFire
X200s I have several M-4S with 900m SureFires, Aimpoint, and a couple other toys on them. Be safe send more to them then they send to you.

Lol-x 10 March 2007 09:01 PM

Hi Hi-Gear, some high calibre gear there including the SD. I basically know nothing about guns, but in your first phot, is your gun dirty, or is that a style of camoflage that I have not seen before?
Also is that scope on your rifle night vision and how does that work?
I've been wearing my SD for the last week or 2 and yep, it is very accurate and dependable :)
What is the story on the knife, I just got a Gerber Paraframe II (works great for me as a letter opener in the office:)
Thanks for the insight. Cheers

High-Gear 11 March 2007 02:55 AM

LOL-X,

I use a product called Fleck Stone paint. What is good about this product, is it gives a three dimensional effect, and does not reflect any light, as even flat paints can do with the new high powered lamps. The other benefit is the paint is a two stage product, which requires a sealer coat. I do not use the sealer coat, which makes the paint removeable, and mission specific. I have found the combination of the sand and green in a breakup pattern works well in almost all environments. I used a sponge to add paint to the killflash (honeycomb thing) on the scope and scope cover so it does not show up as a big black circle. The flash makes it look a lot lighter than it really is. The knife is a Benchmade Mel Pardue collaboration, I forget the model name.


Some of the guys asked if I was going to paint the SD so it would blend in to the environment. :dummy: While I'm sure the SD could handle it, and would look exually as striking, I just couldn't bring myslef to do it.:chuckle:

Alex Stylianou 11 March 2007 05:26 AM

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Me and My Dad Share These ! Pics are not my own. I also Have A Webley , Beretta M92F and some sort of bb gun

Alex Stylianou 11 March 2007 05:28 AM

1. Air Arms S400 Carbine
2. Air Arms S400 Classic
3. Daystate Desert Air Ranger
4. Rat Catcher

leopardprey 11 March 2007 09:18 AM

Adstylianou, Nice photos and nice guns! What are the specs on the 2 Air Arms? Caliber .177 pellet? and fps? Think I need to get one.

High-Gear 11 March 2007 11:50 AM

What sort of accuracy, and velocity do you get out of that air ranger?

ofelas 11 March 2007 01:01 PM

Nice to see some long range folks! I used an issue M24 for several years, in .308 as well as .300 Win Mag. Took it all over the world with me.

TARDIS 11 March 2007 04:19 PM

Very nice 'shots'... good grouping:lol: .

Rolex is a very tough watch, but it ain't 'bullet proof'.:chuckle: :chuckle:


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