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    After a subliminal message from a FB buddy a while back, I began building a Travis Haley Blackwater "Iraq" Bushmaster clone. Here it is.

    Rifle:
    Bushmaster XM-15E2S HBAR A3 Target (Windham, ME)

    Accessories:
    Leupold Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x40mm (30mm) M1 Illum. Mil Dot
    A.R.M.S.® #22™ Throw Lever® Rings (High) NSN 5365-01-562-0979
    A.R.M.S.® #32™ Throw Lever® Adapter for Harris-type Bi-pod NSN 1005-01-574-2195
    A.R.M.S.® #40™Std. A2 Flip Up Rear Sight
    A.R.M.S.® #59™M S.I.R.® System NSN 1005-01-574-2540
    Harris Bipod 6-9 Inch Notched Legs - Swivel (BRM-S)
    S-Lock for Harris "S" Series bipod
    AN/PEQ-2 battery box (airsoft)
    Geissele SSA-E


    I tried the #22 Medium rings as was spec'd, but they were to low to work with the AN/PEQ-2 battery box (yes, airsoft) and have enough clearance for the rear sight.

    The inspiration

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    The "Clone"

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    JWlineman

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    Awesome build Tackle, always doing some great retro work.

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    Another great looking build sir, congrats!!
     
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    Well guys, since I found out that Haley had a match trigger in the Bushmaster he used in Najaf and not knowing which one (probably a LMT, RRA, or KAC), I decided to use the Geissels SSA-E. It arrived a short while ago and is now installed and ready for the range in the next couple of days.
     
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    I finally made it to the range (SRSC) this morning with this rifle and an A4 clone I just built. Once I had the scope dialed in (only 100 yards), I was able to reset the turret caps to the zero settings. I love how this scope works. I only took some American Eagle XM193 and some ZQ1 SS109/M855 with me. Sighted in with the 55 gr. and had a little fun with it. Then, I moved onto the 62 gr. and had a little more fun. The 1/9 barrel really delivered some good accuracy with both of the types of ammo. After getting on target, I decided to shoot at some wood fragments laying up on the berm. It is nice to have the accuracy to shoot at a small piece of wood from about 120 yards away and bounce it around. This rifle is a keeper.
     

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    And Rolling Stone magazine.
    Heck sir . . . your famous. --- SAWMAN
     
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