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adamjagger · 2 years

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My “Dream” rifle build

This is going to be a 2 part post. Part 1 I am going to explain the entire build and what all is on the rifle. Part 2 will be after I get some time on the gun and get a decent amount of rounds through it. So I guess I’ll just start with a complete parts list break down.

Receiver set - Geissele super duty set in odg

Handguard - Geissele MK16 13.5” odg

Buffer/tube - Geissele odg tube w/ super42 & H2

Stock - B5 sopmod bravo odg

Castle nut - forward controls design odg

Grip - B5 type 22 p grip odg

Lower parts kit - Geissele ultra duty

Trigger - Geissele ssa-x government

Charging handle - Geissele government odg

Forward assist - forward controls dimpled

Bcg - sons of liberty gun works

Barrel - ballistic advantage 14.5”

Gas block - forward controls design

Muzzle device - surefire closed tine warcomp

Mlok covers - slate black industries

Sling - Flatline Fiber flecktarn padded sling

Magazine pictured - odg Duramag

Not pictured yet

Light - modlite 18650 okw with a surefire cap and the Unity / modlite switch and a arisaka mount.

Optic - odg eotech xps2 on the odg Unity fast riser.

So with a build list like that this should be a pretty damn good rifle. I’m not sure if I’d consider it a “dream” build or more of a I wanted to build a really nice rifle this year type of build. I love the 50 shades of green look the rifle has with all the different green anodized parts on it. At the time of writing this I just placed the order through brownells for the modlite setup. All that will be left after that is the odg eotech xps2. My original plan was to use the forward controls single or double dimple ejection port cover in odg but trying to find one of those is equivalent to trying to find Sasquatch. In the meantime I am planning on grabbing a odg magpul cover when I place my next brownells order. That should do just fine until I can get a fcd one.

Overall I am extremely happy with how this has turned out and I am beyond excited to get it finished and head right out back to the range to send some rounds through it. In part 2 of this I will cover my first thoughts of the rifle, give you some overall weight with everything on it, and let you know my thoughts after putting some rounds through it. Let me know in the comments what you would have done different or what you like about this rifle.

Thanks for reading, and happy shooting!

Adam Jagger gun blog post #5 10/15/22

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retro-life-journal · 2 years

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Retro-Life Journal

Retro Camouflage's Return to Popularity?

It came to my attention several years ago, while browsing in a sporting goods store, a camouflage pattern I hadn't seen since my youth. As I looked at the design hanging on the rack, a flood of nostalgia came over me. That pattern was MossyOak Bottomlands.

Military Start

In order to see where we are with the revival of retro camouflage, we must take a look at its history. The first military use of a breakup style camo was in WWII with M1942 used by the Marine Corps.

M1942 Camouflage Pattern. Also referred to as Frog Skin.

After WWII, soldiers returning home either used black and red buffalo plaid for hunting, or made use of the surpluses of the M1942 pattern by incorporating it into their hunting and sporting needs. It would become known as "Duck Hunter" and "Brown Camo" by its users. The popularity of the pattern, especially among duck and bird hunters, saw that it would be copied and used up until the early 90s by some companies.

My vintage Columbia Gortex Hunting Jacket in "Duck Hunter" pattern. This was put out by Columbia from the late 1970s-early 1990s.

Like with M1942 the surplus market would give, and still gives, hunters a way to break up their outlines. Tiger Stripe, ERDL, and M81 woodland are patterns tried and used by many. Even up into the 90s, it wasn't uncommon around rural Northwest Georgia, where I live, to see M81 surplus being used in the deer woods.

Rise of the Commercial Market

The first attempt at making a commercial camouflage pattern, not based on military design, was TreBark. In the early 1970s, Jim Crumley a bow hunter from Virginia decided that the surplus patterns available thru mail-order and surplus stores weren't enough. By using a gray color base, and odorless brown and black markers, the first commercial pattern TreBark was born. It would take off for success in 1983 when Cabela's offered it in the fall catalog.

The Original TreBark pattern.

In 1986, two other big names would enter the arena. MossyOak and RealTree. Like with Ford vs. Chevrolet, or Remington vs. Winchester, MossyOak and RealTree would start a debate on which pattern is better for years to come. Both Companies would evolve from the original patterns, and offer several different styles to fit the environment the hunter would be in. As manufacturing and technology advances, a lot of these patterns are 3D and in HD these days.

Original MossyOak Bottom Lands.*I like to believe that some inspiration came from M1942 in the base design.*

Original RealTree.*I like to believe that TreBark inspired this design*

Current Times and Revival of Retro Patterns.

With all the advances in camouflage these days, it's exciting for a retro lover such as myself to see a revival of the old-school patterns. With MossyOak bringing back bottomlands, Drake offering what they are calling Old School; to folks customizing their boats, guns, and even tactical equipment in retro patterns, it's a welcome bit of nostalgia in today's shooting and sporting world. The trend toward using old-school camouflage for personalization and simpler practicality, over more recent offerings, I believe is part of the revival. It's easier to customize guns and equipment for example in the older and more basic patterns, when using paint, Cerakote, or coatings such as Alumahyde. Another part is just the cool factor and nostalgia it brings. There are several smaller companies offering retro type camouflage accessories, giving folks an option to style their guns or gear that way. JunkyardOps and Flatline Fiber Co. shown below are two of many examples of these type companies, and you can find a lot of options to do custom coatings in whatever pattern you want from Brownells. Either way, whatever pattern you decide on, be it old military or commercial camouflage, I believe it's a welcome sight in today's time!

Some examples of retro camouflage patterns giving some personality and customization:

Modern Custom Chest Rig made from M1942 shelter half. (Photo courtesy of owner @carbinesandcoffee on Instagram)

Cerakoted Retro “chocolate chip” desert camo magazine for an AR15, available from JunkyardOps.(photo courtesy of @its.miller.time on Instagram)

A Brownells BRN180(a modern retro design rifle in itself) featuring a retro pattern Tiger Stripe sling made by Flatline Fiber Co. (photo courtesy of owner @thee_adam_jagger on Instagram)

Weatherby Shotgun that has been Cerakoted in MossyOak Classic Bottomlands. (Photo sourced from Cerakote’s website)

My own Personal HK VP9, Custom camouflaged in a duckhunter pattern camouflage using Brownells Alumahyde II. It’s an affordable and durable way for a person to customize guns and gear with an aerosol epoxy paint type coating.

*You can Find all the different Alumahyde II colors in the link below, if you want to try your own hand at customizing your Guns and Gear. But be warned it is addictive once you start. You’ll be wanting to customize everything!*

#bureauofpropaganda #retrolifejournal #camouflage #retro #retro life #brownells #2a #hunting #firearms #equipment #gear

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gundark2000-blog · 5 years

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– tonight we’ll talk about Flatline Fiber Co, TP500, See All Open Sites update, X0-Tech Tactical and more! Our Guest is Jeremy Deadman from XTech Tactical.

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adamjagger · 1 year

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Gear setups

This week I wanted to show some of my current gear setups, give you some details on what I currently and what I am planning for the future. Gear in my opinion is an extremely subjective subject so finding what works for you is completely up to you and what you are wanting to get out of it. My outlook on this subject is keeping things simple which can be seen in the items I am going show. Let’s start out with my belt setup.

So my current belt setup is a Gcode assaulter kit. Out of the box this belt comes with the drop leg rti holster mount, the rear pouch rti mount, 3 scorpion rifle magazine pouches, 3 scorpion pistol magazine pouches, and of course the belt itself. Overall this has been a fantastic piece to have. I’ve owned it for a few years now and have never had a single issue with it. One of the things I really like about running a belt setup is how quick and easy it is. Simply snap two buckets together and you are good to go. I have since taken 1 of each of the magazine pouches off to de clutter the whole setup just a little bit. I have also since added a Flatline Fiber Co dump pouch which has been a great addition to shooting on the range. Another thing I really enjoy about the Gcode system is the RTI mounting method. It’s extremely easy to swap between holsters or rear pouches if you so desire. Normally my belt sits with my Glock 45 holster, two rifle mags, two Glock mags, and my gloves, balaclava, and ear pro inside the dump pouch. I’m the few years I’ve had this belt setup I have absolutely loved it. The belt and pouches are still in fantastic condition even through years of minor use. Highly recommend checking out the Gcode holsters site.

Next up is my plate carrier setup. This is where I tried to keep my setup as minimal as possible. The carrier itself is a T.Rex arms ac-1 which is a very simple carrier which is what intrigued me to begin with. The elastic cumberbund has three different sized pouches sewn right into it for any extra items you want to carry. The placard is also a T.Rex arms item, I believe it is just called the 5.56 placard. Great magazine retention and it uses both the buckles and Velcro for attaching. I added a dangler pouch specifically to carry a North American rescue ifak in. Before getting the dangler I had just used one of the pouches in the cumberbund to carry it. At the moment I just have some level 3+ steel plates and the T.Rex plate backers. In the near future I will be upgrading to some hesco 210 plates for better protection and the weight savings. Over all I’ve really enjoyed using this setup and keeping it simple works great for me.

Next up is some very very new to me. So new that it isn’t even here yet. My helmet setup. In less than a month I should have finally gotten myself a agm gen 3 pvs14. With that being said it was time to do some helmet shopping. I ordered my entire helmet set up from TNVC (tactical night vision company?). I ended up going with a foliage green ops-core fast bump helmet, a Agilite gen4 helmet cover, a TNVC Mohawk mk1 counterweight, a Kinetic consulting NERD ( night vision elastic retention device), and a Unity spark IR marker. Since I am so new to this subject I’m going to use a surplus rhino mount instead of spending the extra money on a fancy mount. I’ve done a lot of looking online and talking to friends who have pretty much the exact same helmet setup. Everyone has to start somewhere and I feel like this should be a solid start for me. Once I receive all the helmet components I will throw a picture in here.

Overall like I said in the beginning finding what works for you and what you are wanting to do is the most important thing. The other main thing is using the stuff, I don’t get to shoot nearly as much as I’d like too because life and money. When I do get out back and shoot I make the most of it. Run your gear, don’t just shoot from a static position, and get a shot timer. Make your time spent shooting fun and useful, not just you standing in one spot from one distance. Doing it like that is weird. Get out and have some fun.

Happy shooting!

Adam Jagger gun blog #10

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