Wow it was not on GB for more then 12 hours and sold (buy it now) looked like a very nice piece. here is the link.
AI L115A2 Sniper Rifle 1 Of Only 6 in USA 338 : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com
Would have loved to own that one.:clap:
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Wow it was not on GB for more then 12 hours and sold (buy it now) looked like a very nice piece. here is the link.
AI L115A2 Sniper Rifle 1 Of Only 6 in USA 338 : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com
Would have loved to own that one.:clap:
Oh my. And it was headed to Canada. Funny thing is that most non-military designated AI products are permitted into Canada.
DDTC won't approve it for export. Been down that road before.
Was not possible given US export rules.
Actually its been for sale for about 6 weeks, it just re-listed.
I had temporarily ended it...Quote:
Originally Posted by m4carbine
That is remarkable.
I imagine the S & B scope that is not included will set him back 4-5K.
To think that I had four of the S&B scopes on mounts sat in my drawer!
Well, I suppose he can slap a Weaver K3 on it in the mean time! LOL
5-25 x 56 S&B if memory serves. I looked out the window with one just like it back in 2009 at Warminster! They wouldn't let me bring it home though. It was brand new too!!
Yes Brian,
5-25 X 56 P4F reticle w/ illumination.
One thing struck me about the rifle. The seller said they were imported in 2006. Yet, isn't the barrel dated 07?
Someone help me on this, my 99 dated rifle had a non-flutted barrel originally. It was changed to a flutted one in 2010. When was the transition? Just curious.
Thank you,
Michael
The next question that I cannot find a legitimate answer for is 'what is the earthly reason for a fluted barrel? Except the negligeable one of weight of course, is there another?
Flutes were installed for additional cooling, I have read, on other rifles. Could this be the reason?
More exposed metal surface for cooling. Understandable on a gas gun like an AR match rifle that's susceptible to rapid fire strings but not on a sniper rifle IMHO.
Like BRian says.......... Cooling ain't a big problem for sniper rifles. A greater cooling area can be a negative sometimes, requiring a thermal sleeve
Re the S+B telescope BRian. Well....., you came home with a new SUSAT!
I wasn't just referring to the scope. I liked the whole rifle AND scope!! Kidding aside, that was a very privileged day Sir. Meeting the Armourers was a delightful bonus.
The SUSAT is on a light weight AR carbine I have here with an M4 upper and a custom base made for me by Gordon Lamont in Scotland. Works like a charm. The only one around these parts!!
Just looks bloody good!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
Wish I had been offered the beast:bow:
The Astonishing Way a Deadly Accurate Sniper Killed Six Taliban Insurgents From 930 Yards… With ONE Bullet | TheBlaze.com
Here's a story of one in action.
Sold for $15,000 U.S.
Regards,
Doug
I an effort to further educate myself regarding this rifle system, would the L17a1 scope be appropriate on this rifle? My understanding is that they switched to the S&B 5-25x56 for the L115a3 variant. Is there a "L" designation for the S&B 5-25x56? Thank you in advance for any info!Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
Did anyone save the pics of this rifle? The link on GB is dead..
So did this rifle stay in the States or head north?
Some infoQuote:
Originally Posted by FlightRN
UK Armed Forces Commentary: The Infantry of Army 2020: Lethality
The L115A2 followed, and introduced several improvements, such as Tan colored body, Harris bipod, fluted barrel and suppressor. It was effectively a prototype for the further enhanced L115A3.***
L115A2 rifles are similar enough to the final A3 configuration that they*were converted*to A3 standard, but the legacy L115A1 LRR (Long Range Rifle) was not modified.
This rifle did in fact stay in the states. I will attempt to find the pictures from GB. Are there any specific pictures you are looking for?
Good to know that it stayed here... I would just like to see any pictures to keep an idea of where the 6 or 7 are. I think I can account for 5 of them. One of them for sure ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Molonlave
It couldn't be legally exported unless going to a police or military unit under the current rules.
I wonder if it will go back on the market...
Sorry for the delay, here are some photos. Enjoy!
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Nice one
Very NICE indeed! I wish that I had the Accuracy International Metal Transit Case for mine.