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  1. I've one of these in my spares box...

    I've one of these in my spares box...
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    As Jim said, it should fit and operate just fine.

    As Jim said, it should fit and operate just fine.
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    So sorry Ron, that's really tragic mate.

    So sorry Ron, that's really tragic mate.
  4. Thread: Xm177e2

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    Evening Kev, 12" without. The FE screws off, as...

    Evening Kev, 12" without. The FE screws off, as per the original.

    I spent a few hours shooting groups this afternoon, keeping an eye on the gathering thunder stops that thankfully rolled past my...
  5. Thread: Xm177e2

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    Hi Robert, I will put lighter trigger springs in...

    Hi Robert, I will put lighter trigger springs in at some point. One thing about AR's, they are a movable feast of accessories!

    That said, this rifle has been built to be as close as possible ( in...
  6. Thread: Xm177e2

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    Cheers Jim, I'll probably just try lighter...

    Cheers Jim, I'll probably just try lighter springs at some point.

    To be fair, you don't buy a rifle like this to be a tack driver, but the stiff trigger is the limiting factor.

    Certainly a 12"...
  7. Thread: Xm177e2

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    Cheers Robert, it's a great build. I need to try...

    Cheers Robert, it's a great build. I need to try different makes of ammo, the CCI varmit is impressively accurate I have to say.

    Not the cheapest to feed, bit I've a really nice Tippmann M4-22...
  8. Thread: Xm177e2

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    Cheers Jim, it's great fun to shoot too. The...

    Cheers Jim, it's great fun to shoot too.

    The recoil impetus of the heavy bolt group is similar to the mild recoil of 5.56mm.
  9. Thread: Xm177e2

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    It's taken a while, here's my XM177E2 build,...

    It's taken a while, here's my XM177E2 build, using an NDS upper on a Brownells retro lower.

    A mix of original and repro parts, original parts being handguards and pistol grip, plus buffer.

    The...
  10. Sticky: No problem, always happy to help and sorry for...

    No problem, always happy to help and sorry for the delay. Unfortunately the records aren't complete.
  11. Sticky: Here we go Georg.... 00421F 23RD JANUARY...

    Here we go Georg....

    00421F 23RD JANUARY 1990 NO SCOPE FITTED 18.9MM GROUP @ 100 YARDS 10 ROUNDS BLACK stock fitted and sold to 'Sportsman'

    ---------- Post added at 11:01 AM ----------...
  12. Sticky: I apologise for the delay all, I'm away from my...

    I apologise for the delay all, I'm away from my office at the moment dealing with the aftermath of a family bereavement.

    As soon as I can get back home and back to my office, I'll check the S/N's.
  13. Sticky: Bear with me guys, I'll check this week.

    Bear with me guys, I'll check this week.
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    Many thanks for that, she will squeeze in! ...

    Many thanks for that, she will squeeze in!

    It's an original metal stock, the chap Im buying bit from sourced a good number of original parts..
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    Quick question

    Hi all,

    Could someone give me the measurement from the base of the pistol grip to the highest point of the carry handle, just trying to work out if my new XM177E2 build will shoe horn into my...
  16. Sticky: Hi Kevin, Info is a little sketchy... ...

    Hi Kevin,

    Info is a little sketchy...

    00376G Is not listed in the surviving documentation.

    The below are listed among a larger batch with the following heading.

    CANADIAN REFURBISHMENT...
  17. Thread: ANZAC Day:

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    We salute them...

    We salute them...
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    I certainty wouldn't shoot it!

    I certainty wouldn't shoot it!
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    hmm, early Maltby too, I wouldn't be too happy...

    hmm, early Maltby too, I wouldn't be too happy shooting that with a hole milled through the wall, it does look similar to an SKN viewing slot dosen't it....
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    looks like a bargain at that price Kev!

    looks like a bargain at that price Kev!
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    Certainly a curo, I would at least deactivate it...

    Certainly a curo, I would at least deactivate it to ensure no-one tries to shoot it in the future, it's got shoulder launched hand grenade written all over it...

    Makes you shudder to think of...
  22. Thread: Xm177e2

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    Hi John, As per my pm mate, I would personally...

    Hi John,

    As per my pm mate, I would personally avoid a certain AR dealer in the 'North West', not a great experience there a few years back.

    I personally think the AR builder of choice is Rob...
  23. Sticky: You're welcome Steve, happy to help.:beerchug:

    You're welcome Steve, happy to help.:beerchug:
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    Morning mate, now you're asking, we are talking...

    Morning mate, now you're asking, we are talking 45 years ago now and I really can't remember.

    It was in the town centre, the owner was a slightly built guy with a beard, always wore his 'product',...
  25. Sticky: Info available on 00225F 00225F Date of...

    Info available on 00225F

    00225F Date of build 28TH SEPTEMBER 1987 Test target 17.7MM GROUP @100 YARDS 10 ROUNDS JUNGLE CAMO HOME SALE UK No scope mentioned

    There is no mention of 00354F but...
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