SPR & GPR Hacks for the Modern Rifleman

[@JackManiacky]

I have a polymer piece of pic rail attached to my belt. When I dont want the bipod on my gun I unclip it from my gun and clip it on the belt.

[@fullm3taljacket]

Some of us bought the GG&G qd bipod adapter damn near 20 years ago for the same purposes...still going strong too, if that's your thing.

[@johndunbar2393]

This format is golden. So much information, with no interruptions. I've always used paracord between my Harris legs, but it's long enough, I pull on the rope to drop both legs, but I like your setup better. That's a good tip.

[@Naturalstatefrontier]

Corporate has now decided that we're using the more inclusive term, "All Purpose Rifle" or APR. Please ensure to update all literature NLT COB 20 APR 2024. Thanks

[@dustinfrasier3039]

I have been getting my balls busted by team mates and skeptics alike about my 2 dot and variable power setup. After turning off my peltors to drown out the ridicule and using this setup for a few weeks now I will be converting all of my SPR and GPR rifles to this setup. Glad to see you agree. Keep up the good work gentlemen! God bless

[@reds815]

The imfo you put out there is pure gold. Stay golden pony boy stay gold!

[@richardschafer7858]

Paint mark for tightness is a solid suggestion. Tomorrow's project.

[@Gorkabandit]

You guys sold me on the trijicon credo 2-10, i absolutely love mine

[@barrelandhatchet]

Dude it’s still one of our favorite optics ever

[@GldenRetriever]

In regards to the atlas deployment, you can get new plates called the slapjax, which gives you that buttonless deploy. Of course you lose the 0* and 45* locking angles. I personally like the 45* forward, but its all give and take.

[@fattigla]

For a cheap scope cap dope card, i cover the insidenof the cap with white masking tape. The write dope with a fine tip sharpie. I also spray paint tan/fde, then write dope on scope or stock with a marker.

[@ExplorinInTheWoods]

Badger offset dot at 1.7 at 45 is easy to aim passive because my nods are against my scope as a touch point. Mounting it forward or in line with the ejection port is easy to pick up.

[@TheMikeshannon]

I personally blame you guys for making me build a mock12 😂 but for anyone wondering the new rosco spr barrels are awesome. My mk12 is a 1/2 moa 3 shot gun. Even 10 shot groups of pmc m193 were staying at or under 2 moa

[@barrelandhatchet]

Hahaha the ROSCO SPR barrel is by far the best we have ever run

[@MyLonewolf25]

You have a just under2 MOA gun 3 shot groups mean nothing

[@TheMikeshannon]

@MyLonewolf25 well it's definitely a sub moa gun. I don't judge my guns with 3 shot groups, but I also don't judge them with ball ammo. I haven't shot 10 shot groups with it yet, but I don't doubt it'll hold sub MOA for 5 and probably 9 or 10 shot groups will be close to it.

[@allansmith9004]

Why does there always have to be someone that wants to piss on your cornflakes? It doesn't take a lot of common sense to know if a barrel will do 3 at 1/2 moa that even with a flier it's not a 2 moa at 5. Add in the pmc and it removes all doubt from me. I don't get the negativity. I'm happy when my peeps get wins. My ex wife woke up every day for 20 years thinking she was going to have a bad day, and guess what? It's a self fulfilling proficiency. Note to peeps. NEVER marry a woman who has "pessimist" on her license plate when you meet her. Good job on the MK12!!!

[@Persuasian338]

I've personally had great luck for about 10 years with Amazon bipods, except for the provided sling stud attachments. If you only have one or two rifles you're setting up, shell out for the good stuff.

[@jaysnipr107]

A tip for a homemade killflash a screenmesh over the scope objective held on by your scope cap.

[@LastGunslinger94]

Thought about that, but a large part of what makes the killflash effective is it having the depth of the honeycomb, like the straws you see through. Mesh is still better than nothing I'm sure, but spending a little coin on a one hundred concepts killflash is still worth the upgrade when you can afford to, if they make one for your optic

[@jaysnipr107]

@LastGunslinger94 served me well through my time in service, really only saw the manufactured ones on cco's, of course this was back in the day before we had options, depth is good to have with one, for the homemade a sunshade with the cap can do it too.

[@YenzHouse]

Okay….i KNOW someone already asked….That gun must be in Excess of 13-15lbs. I know I know HIT the gym lol 😂 . I’m a good sized guy, I’m hard pressed to say I could handle that weight in a WROL/SHTF scenario. I suspect that particular gun is MOSTLY for competition. And THEN There’s the GPR. Good Video as always 💪🏽💯!!!

[@barrelandhatchet]

The handguard surprisingly is pretty light weight, the TOOB is made of carbon fiber and the top rail is monolithic making it rigid, but is made of aluminum. The weight the gun does have helps with recoil mitigation which allows for fast accurate shots. But yes the SPR def fills a role, for a marksman/ sniper working within the team.

[@darklyripley6138]

I had a 13lbs gun while overseas. And that was an “assaulter’s” gun. We weighed one guy’s rifle, and it weighed 16lbs.

[@zachgregory1289]

WW2 vets calling everyone little Sally’s carrying 12lbs plus rifles with iron sights.

[@tstrongarm77]

@@darklyripley6138that's just the men folk shooting there

[@BrochachosNbrews]

My setup is similar to his, 16in Daniel defense with a2 stock, Steiner 3-18 with vortex piggybacked, and bipod and a Samson grip. It’s lighter than my mk18 ris3…even with my can on it’s light.

[@squirrel_1315]

Harris bipods are the best. Thanks for the paracord tip, I literally paused the vid and hooked up my harris with it.

[@PistoleroJesse]

If you have short ff handguard (10.5 rails on a mid gas barrel for example), you can use a Magpul bipod knurled adjustment knob as barricade stop, while you use the unfolded legs as a substitute barricade rest.

[@jeffledbetter29]

Burlap works well as a kill flash if tightened and gaffer taped. God bless all of you in almighty Jesus name.

[@barrelandhatchet]

God bless you as well brother and also good pojnts

[@ericbergfield6451]

I wish I knew of a way to apply "rifle wrap skrim" to a bullpup in a manner that didn't hinder its function... Because a bullpup rifle has its' charging handle moved forward of the trigger housing

[@thor653]

Really good videos lately with a bunch of learned experience.

[@theoff-gridchurch8272]

On point. Love the gaffers tape. Might add this to my rifle. 🇺🇸🙏

[@barrelandhatchet]

Hmm we are not sure how to do that. We will have to check on that. Maybe it’s something with the release date being next Thursday and it’s not enabled or something

[@sidranshu]

Unfortunately that is a KZbin premium feature, you would need to release these like a podcast for people to listen to this content with screens locked. Unless Rumble supports locked screen listening?

[@gabrielbaker2667]

@@sidranshucan confirm Rumble offers this feature, but you’ll need to go into your account settings to enable it for some reason

[@RCFlyBoy314]

​@@sidranshuthere is a way to get around it (if it still works) Pull up the video in the browser, lock the screen and then continue playing. Should work, I am on Premium though

[@joshuaanderson3415]

Don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but the slap Jax mod for the atlas seems to work really well for a quick deploy.

[@supa_sets8636]

I love scopes and dots. A dot with an extra dot is awesome but having a mechanical option for the long run is the only move if you’re going for longevity. (In my opinion) it is the only sure fire way to 100% guarantee you have sights at all times.

[@maldo357]

Great info. Time to try and train.

[@jdsbusa]

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonypasty7549]

You gotta the Arisaka rail slider. Best bipod qd in my opinion

[@MM-kv8ly]

31:05 Why have your lens cap flip up and block the red dot? Loving these videos, keep it up.

[@barrelandhatchet]

If it’s up need more clarity and light exposure on glass, but the lens cap on the scope is see through and reduces glare but let’s in less light, so when using dot flip it down, when using scope sometimes I flip it up.

[@jonahtanner2502]

@@barrelandhatchetcoulda made it flip to the side

[@ShootersOnGo]

Awesome content mate. Kool set up. All I do is snipe her in the UK. Interesting set up, would be good to compare what we use here to what you guys use over there 😊

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

I bought a Harris before a deployment in 2006 for like $60-70. Still have it and it still works great. The only issue (being nit picky) is that it mounts to a sling stud. Nowadays a new mlok one costs around $110.

[@MunitionsDudTester]

You can get an adapter for that

[@ryanwilliams1410]

Cvlife makes a clone of that harris bipod and i got lucky its held up to all the beating ive put it through. Qd mount locks up tight and hasnt backed out during fire. Loctite does wonders.

[@kalcolt744]

Yeah I have three I just use arca rails anymore so I pull all the parts and run a bolt through it to an acra adapter. The Harris has issues locking tight without the lever on heavy rifles. That stupid nut is junk on mine. I am a cv life guy now. I can get 3 for the price of a harris. Just have to lock tite and glue on the feet roll pin in. No issues shooting matches for 2 years.

[@barrelandhatchet]

Oh nice dude!

[@barrelandhatchet]

That is some good advice and information, thanks for sharing that

[@kalcolt744]

@barrelandhatchet can't say they all hold up well but a bipod isn't exactly a must have or hard abuse item. Bipods are just silly expensive better to put that 300 dollars on barrel bolt or scope. I shoot more prs style than spr. So I have alot more weight on my gun and the bipod tilt gets loose moving around and the harris isn't a quick adjust on the clock unless you get a lever. Which is dumping more money into a thing I just need to use shooting a couple stages. I can't say it really matters shooting big plates but not being able to quick adjust and lock the tilt is pretty annoying on moa plates at 600 to 1000 yards.

[@ASaltySojourner]

Good stuff!

[@r0btimUs0341]

I do not like to have by bi pods tethered together. I used one leg to hold while walking.

[@chadsusanke6312]

That red dot is so incredibly high.

[@barrelandhatchet]

It is, similar to red dot on a carry handle gun

[@bghiggy]

And it doesn't really matter

[@patriotfromthenoket6141]

Not a big deal with training. Key word for anything. I zero my Acro on top at 70yds to match up more closely to my LPVO zeroed at 40yds. That was I can point and shoot at any target out to 300yds. Farther and I switch to my LPvO. Also for NV it’s very easy like he said. YMVV.

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

​​@@barrelandhatchet same height as the carry handle you say? The more things change the more they stay the same. Almost like Stoner knew what he was doing.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

My hack is more of an ergonomic one, all my rifles are sort of the same. My 3 main uppers (long 5.56, short 5.56, short 300BLK) have the same handguard, vert grip, light and switch, everything i touch when handeling is the same and all my lowers have the same grip and trigger. Instead of spending the time and money to get good with multiple trigger types i just threw a 2 stage match trigger in all my guns. The only thing different is the sighting systems, it minimizing the relearning curve i would have to do every time a picked up a different weapon. I can spend less time focusing on the rifle and more time focusing on the scope.

[@ericj6636]

Similar. Schmidt 2 stage triggers are good enough and affordable enough to put them in every rig over 16" I use the 1 stage version for PCC's and shorties, but the spring weight is the same (I go for 4.5# as my standard) All my handguards get a lunar concepts hot pocket and emissary arms handbrake gripstop

[@protectpersevere2030]

Awesome video guys

[@Generic_Username_0331]

I’ve been using the kac bubbles for a bit now. They are getting spendy and hard to find now. They are great though, definitely saved me on a few shots before.

[@jkellyid]

great video... most off topic inquiry, sick mug... not seeing it on the store?

[@2crakd]

Link to the scope cap dope card?

[@barrelandhatchet]

Go to google and type in sobchak security

[@RAMZAVFX]

14:01 music starts to give me Halo vibes. Nice

[@ExplorinInTheWoods]

Run a holosun 503 or whatever has a circle dot so you always can tell if it’s level

[@Joey-ne1zi]

I noticed a honeycomb insert on your red dot! Where did you source that?

[@robertgatewood514]

Looks like a hundred concepts.

[@josediaz1719]

What is your preferred zero for the top mounted dot?

[@ryanwilliams1410]

I've run a piggybacked dot for about a year and a 50 yard zeros done great for me in the courses I've taken.

[@josediaz1719]

@@ryanwilliams1410 nice I’ll have to test that, I’ve been experimenting with a 1.5 main scope and piggy back is about another 1.75 above that. I did a quick 36 yard zero and poi under 100 yards with piggy back is pretty bad

[@barrelandhatchet]

50 yards

[@ryanwilliams1410]

@josediaz1719 50 yards is good for anything inside of a 100 which about all the range I would be using my red dot for anyway. Anything past that my magnified optic is being used.

[@MyLonewolf25]

I zero mine at 100

[@dogmush]

Do you find the Hexcap on the Vortex dot makes it harder to passively aim with NODs? It seems like it cuts a lot of light transmission.

[@josephtardio1086]

Which scope are you using?

[@YenzHouse]

I “believe” it’s the Trijicon Credo 2-10 - they’ve done a video on it!!

[@TennGrizz]

Another point of contention or conversation should be about using 20 rd mags vs 30 rd mags in certain situations. Would like to hear y'all's thoughts on this.

[@lhalvi]

Never know when you need an extra bolt😂

[@barrelandhatchet]

Dude no kidding! We have had to actually use spare bolts multiple times in class when students guns went down

[@Brittbrothers2]

What yardage do you sight your piggyback red dot at?

[@SixOFord]

The 100 concepts killfkash on the crossfire, is that the killflash for the t1/t2 ? Ive yet to find one specific to the crossfire.

[@dustyrhodes1655]

The Dude abides...

[@ShepherdOfTheSilkies]

Slapjack for the atlas allows quick deployment and maintains the ability to have it at an 45 degree angle

[@barrelandhatchet]

I knew there was something out there, we will def have to check that out. Roy most likely knows about that

[@Billy4theWin11]

There's so many skus for the harris bipods and there's two qd mounts from ADM. Could you please specify which harris bipod you are using and which ADM mount? Thanks in advance!

[@Billy4theWin11]

I am looking at the 85 dollar Harris bipod but that does not seem compatible with the ADM QD mount

[@makevelicustoms]

What ever happened to the short film 🎥 you guys were supposed to release a while back??

[@barrelandhatchet]

It got sidelined. It was such an immense and overwhelming project, self funding was not possible, maybe someday when we can crowd find the film

[@barrelandhatchet]

Crowdfund *

[@makevelicustoms]

@@barrelandhatchet the preview you made was sick af, hopefully we can Mack it happen soon 👌🏻

[@stevejones3383]

Anyone know the Shaw being worn at 16:55? Thank you

[@matttrb]

Pretty sure that is a Shemagh. Can find those frequently online

[@getlikeaddy]

Which Harris bipod model specifically is that?

[@sweetbabytrae]

Nice coffee mug

[@ExplorinInTheWoods]

A5 buffer with a JP rifle length spring and the h2 a5 buffer coupled with a Surefire warcomp. The green springco spring is stronger and creates muzzle dip when using a comp or brake because the return force is stronger than normal Trying the receiver face of a build.

[@zeromaz6618]

where did you get all that scrim stuff on the scope? what is it even called?

[@barrelandhatchet]

Mil surplus store or check amazon

[@Pine0608]

When are you going to be at element again?

[@lucasTAL18]

What scope level are you using here?

[@christaylor77723]

Serious question, when have you ever needed to quick deploy a bipod in real life?

[@SM-tg7yw]

Preferred spr ammo?

[@JConley-ie7dj]

What Scope Caps do you have on the Credo 2x10?

[@jtatro]

Kinda sad that I can't play these with my phone locked like I can with other videos. Are you guys able to fix that?

[@FirstLast-dp3jx]

Its a feature from youtube/corporate. Sadly.

[@sidranshu]

KZbin premium locked feature, will say if you sub to that it does take away all the ads on mobile too... But if you didn't want to do that @barrelandhatchet would need to post these as a podcast.

[@TommyWook]

I can play KZbin with my phone locked but I pay for KZbin premium

[@jtatro]

@@TommyWook I have premium, also, but when I play the members only stuff, it pauses the video.

[@jtatro]

@@sidranshu I have premium.

[@PlaneSaddles]

Who else noticed the roping dummy/cow barricade?

[@barrelandhatchet]

😉

[@ExplorinInTheWoods]

Trijicon supremacy

[@kylerenner7442]

Does anyone know what shirt he is wearing in this video?

[@bishopm4401]

What happened to the other guy?

[@barrelandhatchet]

Roy is still there lol, he has been on the podcast running the switch board. He will be doing a solo episode soon

[@bishopm4401]

@@barrelandhatchet lmao sorry I’m not good with names, saying “the other guy” felt kinda douchey. But I’m glad he’s still around! Love the channel!

[@tstrongarm77]

Curious how much that mod 0 weighs

[@barrelandhatchet]

She weighs 9.5 lbs

[@tstrongarm77]

@@barrelandhatchet That's impressive. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but my mod 1 is pushing 12

[@barrelandhatchet]

@@tstrongarm77 ooof maybe I need to re-weigh mine! Off top of my hand that’s what I thought, but it could be close to that as well. This barrel is a prototype, but yeah most likely 10.5-11 lbs

[@Yeoman7]

If my SPR is chambered in .308 does that make it a DMR?

[@pimpovic2]

Typically

[@aahhronismyname8068]

In my humble opinion a 45 degree offset red dot is better than top mounted. If your like me and have more scopes and red dots than rifles. I basically zero a scope and red dot for each rifle. I will always have a offset RMR or 407c. I do this cause lets say 1 of my primary optics broke. Highly unlikely since its a leupy scope and acog. But lets say it does. Then i can switch my primary optic and still have a secondary offset optic. Since yours is top mounted, lets say somehow the glass breaks or a spring in your scope breaks. Are you gonna lug around all that weight just for the top mounted red dot ya got? I wouldnt. Another reason is if im goin range. Throw a red dot on and plink for fun at the silhouette side. If i wanna shoot 200+ yards all day.. Take the red dot off and put the scope on. If i really wanna go lightweight, take primary optic off and shoot with the offset sight only.😂 Anyrhing that can happen. Will happen. Learn that when i was a mechanic.

[@TexsunFU]

Pickles?

[@bogreen1872]

It’s pretty cool how many “hacks” I agree with you guys on organically. 👍🏻

[@barrelandhatchet]

Great minds think alike!

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa]

This is me keeping the conversation going for the algorithm, so who wants to talk about prostate health? It's important kings. Take your buttholes health seriously 🤴

[@christaylor77723]

Why not just use mil speed drop rather than putting a giant white dry erase card on your gun ?

[@raymondmurillo]

Carry the weight

[@tomjjackson21]

Me starting this video like *"Christ, these guys are so gd dramatic. Wth hack could they possible teach? This isn't overly complicated."* Him *"attach a string to both legs of your bipod."* Me *"OMG this is the smartest human alive.. Wth didn't I think of this, because I have a safe full of clones rocking a Harris..."*

[@hurrikaneiii]

What is wrong with your lighting?

[@UncleRemus.]

Is this your homework Larry?

[@JackManiacky]

Have you ever heard of Vietnam son?

[@BlueDevilBrew]

Ah yes, the kings of overthinking it.

[@tysonatkinson2916]

Why are all of these just gear. Why no skills to develop or techniques to work on. I’m not a gear whore i just want a simple and effective rifle and the skills to use it

[@woodsghost9088]

Then go work on your skills? Go get into the rain, the heat, the snow, the woods, the fields, and start collecting data on your gun and ammo. And if you find your gear is holding you back, go find a gear video to solve the issue. What skills are you looking for? Wind correction? Using a ballistic compensator? Changing magnification? You didn't ask for my opinion, but I'll say if you want to develop skills, go hunting. Learn your limits and then work on them at home and go back out hunting again next chance you get.

[@mynamejef7963]

Watch Ben stoeger and Matt pranka if you want to get better at shooting

[@bluesquidny]

your intro is wayyyyyy toooo long. Cut that down. Im never sitting through that again to see content thtat is suggested, but NO ONE watches.

[@DRay-or4tc]

What I refer to as a “Fixed Position” Weapon. I’m not humpin’ that if at all possible.

[@louispittman7367]

Happy Resurrection Day weekend Brothers! Love y'all. Stay frosty

[@T-O_Double-D]

Is this the music that star wars theory uses in his videos? Love it!! Nd yes looks heavy af! But sexy