SFOD-D [Delta Force] Carbine "Gordon Carbine" to 500yds: Practical Accuracy

[@240pixel]

_No black hawk helicopters were hurt during production of this video_

[@WheelchairOperator]

“Gordy is gone, man. I’ll be outside.” *THAT’S WHERE REAL MEN CRIED*

[@nancybarnes29]

i would just like to state for the record that while many like to say "oh well it was far away and some time ago" as a citizen of this nation i am still mad as hell that these men were left hanging out on a kniefs edge, begging for armored support fighting like spartans, bill clinton diddled, if only for this he deserves remorseless ridicule.. rgw farmer, 72 usa

[@Koncept34]

No greater sacrafice then to give your life to defend another... Rest Easy Brothers..

[@nancybarnes29]

@@Koncept34 words are never enough but all we mortals have for now..amen. rgw usa

[@nancybarnes29]

@King George V great call sign gv, just sticks in my craw, there are dark moments before dawn an my families still sleeping, that i look out and i do think that its only our leadership that denies us just victory, by us i mean the the young men and women. im a bit old and for the record like "willie" in the blue max, a conservative monarchist. george fifth was a most noble monarch {for a hanovarian} being a J.P. Ssauer collector by accident i wound up with one of Edward vii's doubles gold ,crown w E, VII, but i digress, best luck to you always, god save the republic

[@Meditech509]

The intro deserves a thumbs up just for itself.

[@Dr.Zoidberg087]

tempo switching up the whole time was kinda bothering me but it was still fun.

[@TuckerDale89]

Whataburger is the bombdiggity

[@TheAmericanKid94]

Seriously? They butchered a great song.

[@brandonshofner5806]

It was bad. Not the good bad.....the bad, bad.

[@TiborasaurusRex]

Nobody should be allowed to have this much fun, ever.

[@ScottKenny1978]

You're just jealous that you didn't get to shoot it! 😂

[@Robert53area]

Who are you stalin reincarnated

[@wsollers1]

Beaureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and everything else that is Fun...

[@anthonyburdine2873]

Just wait a little bit... They're working on it.

[@calholli]

You guys deserve it... Two of my favorite channels.

[@BlokeontheRange]

6 o'clock hold is real, man! :D Thanks for the shoutout!

[@NM-wd7kx]

Do you feel that a 6 o'clock hold is equally as good for a notch as for a diopter/ghost ring?

[@BlokeontheRange]

@@NM-wd7kx Yes. Cos holding over with a notch is even worse than with an aperture rear sight since your view is more blocked.

[@tristanhodgden4286]

How far below the target do input the front post. Or is it something I can make my own hold or do I wing it. It seems confusing because what is considered proper? 6 inch? 10? I want to try this hold

[@ds6872]

When I was enlisted, I zeroed my rifle to a six o'clock hold. Putting the bottom of the target on the top of the sight gave an additional and much needed (at least for me) point of reference. It was against army marksmanship doctrine, but it made the 250 and 300 meter target much easier

[@hiteshadhikari]

What works works, it should be what helps you when shit starts flying

[@bowlofrice8]

@@hiteshadhikari the issue with that is that if you needed to use someone else's weapon that has a different zero than your rifle does you probably won't be very combat effective if everybody's zero is the sane in theory you should be able to use anybodys weapon

[@grayman7208]

@@bowlofrice8 except that everyone's zero is never the same. based on, vision, body position, recoil control, weapon hold etc. it's a nice theory, but in practice, not so much.

[@keithreinert5835]

If your targets are the same size every time that’s a fantastic idea

[@ds6872]

@@keithreinert5835 shot expert every time 😆

[@KindredGh0st]

BEST. INTRO. EVER. On this channel. This episode bright to you by Gibson guitars.

[@darransmith32]

Ibanez SZ (Pedantic..... ;)

[@29VK05]

Jimi Hendricks is rotating in his grave like a top.

[@springbloom5940]

Gibson's suck.

[@9HoleReviews]

​@@29VK05 Jimi would more likely say, "cool man, let's jam together."

[@bowlofrice8]

@@9HoleReviews Jimi would probably hit the range with you

[@kyledunn6853]

"Nice man, very smooth." "Single shot through the engine block." "Shit that's a shame, that was a nice Jeep."

[@rezarcher]

Irene!

[@don8659]

@@rezarcher fucking Irene! Ay who hungray!?

[@deathdanien7200]

If delta want to wear oakleys, that's their business

[@don8659]

@@deathdanien7200 😂😂😂 I didn't see you in church today son

[@cjmj26]

"rooftop actual"...Ha Ha Ha...All you need is to add the Daewoo

[@leadcloud]

Daewoo practical accuracy when

[@Tiamanti]

@@leadcloud Year ago? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mInGdmmtZquWndk

[@mpeugeot]

I love that you acknowledge that, at distance, iron sights can be extremely effective. No where near as fast as a red dot, but can even be extremely precise with the right setup (e.g. match sights).

[@Cafferssss]

I wonder if the fact they sit more axially with the barrel bore helps? Especially vs the sight on this rifle as it's mounted way higher?

[@agentyellow11c42]

This carbine is peak aesthetic

[@SmackedInATL]

This dude has me sourcing gordon carbine parts.

[@easucks1776]

Just FYI the carbine Gordon actually used would be a 14.5" barrel, not 12.5 That said, I love Henry's "Gordon carbine" setup way more than the real one haha

[@danendraarkananta9442]

@@easucks1776 colt 733 had 11.5 inch

[@Blazerghost]

Trying to find an Allen engineering AEM5 at this point is almost impossible. My build is done and I’m stuck either waiting for one to show up on GB or prey a random shop has one left. Ron Allen has a year backlog and is thinking of retirement.

[@jeffwatson23]

Made me so happy to hear you say “singe shot through the engine block”. Favorite movie quote of all time.

[@springbloom5940]

The first carbine I used, in late '92, was a complete A1 lower, with a shortened A2 upper. I didnt feel comfortable with it. Didnt trust the effectiveness of a short barrel and the short sight radius felt like a big pistol. Now, I have an A1 stock, on a 16", with a carry handle... and absolutely adore it 🤦

[@dukecraig2402]

I absolutely can not shoot anything shorter than the full size versions, my problem is I'm 6'2" tall and have a long reach, whenever I start banging away with a short one I always burn my left hand on the foreward band right behind the front sight from it heating up and my hand being up against it because of my reach, if I slide my hand any further back then I can't steady the rifle shooting off hand.

[@talltale9760]

Duke Craig grab a geissele rail

[@washingtonvintagesaws3480]

I love my suppressed 11.5 inch SBR. Everything got better after I added a suppressor, gas block and new 3.5 lb single stage trigger. The accuracy is unbelievable. And it shoots so soft.

[@ReapingRose115]

While some people won't consider it the most viable setup of the AR based platform, personally it will always be my favourite. In a world where most want the most modern of platforms, a classic Colt Carbine with a carry handle will always catch my attention. Clean shooting as always and I hope to see more content from you guys!

[@tuck234]

"Heeeey, Chan... Where you goin' with that gun in your hand..." "All along the Rooftops 9Hole kept the view" okay I'll stahp lol Welp, time to scour for some fixed carry handle uppers and A1 lowers... lol XD

[@9HoleReviews]

C7 upper, not just A1.

[@tuck234]

@@9HoleReviews Nah! Get thatt maple leaf off my Murican gun! lol JK JK I wish I could find a C7 of anything lol.

[@superfamilyallosauridae6505]

@@tuck234 Windham Weaponry A1 Government retro guns, which are bad M16A1 clones, have the A1 sights, forward assist, and brass deflector, if you want a relatively easy way to start a C7 clone build. I don't remember what profile a C7 barrel is, but the A1 government's barrel profile is A2, and I'm fairly sure that's what the C7 is. Swap handguard and some lower furniture and you can make near any variant you wish.

[@JK-vc7ie]

Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart are American heros. Legends. 100% legit. God bless them.

[@markfergerson2145]

You guys are like Mythbusters for guns. Thanks and please keep it up.

[@SaftonYT]

"Randy, last mag!!"

[@M4A1_DELTA6]

LOADINGGGG, RANDY NEED A PISTOL MAG

[@M4A1_DELTA6]

or FRIENDLY!!! (PAFFFFFFFF) (PAFFFFF)

[@M4A1_DELTA6]

@Dogman tossed my salad aparantly when shughart gave gordons carbine to mike durant he had only had 5 rounds left :( couldof iced 5 more fuckers ,thank god mike durant did that favor

[@weaponeer]

I was an Armorer in the ARMY with the M16A1 for 18 years, and qualified expert every year I was in. We ALWAYS used the long-range sight, but you needed to remember the aim point for each distance on the popup targets.

[@desertwolfarmory]

Good ole iron sights

[@jrodie7]

I’m assuming the bolt that fixes the optic mount to the carry handle is hollow so you can still use the irons? Sorry trying to learn, would like to build a similar upper

[@plaguedoctor880]

@@jrodie7 i have the same question, im confused becasue wouldnt the screw block your view to the FSP?

[@theBrownman28]

@@jrodie7 yes it's hollow. You can still see through

[@theBrownman28]

@@plaguedoctor880 no the screw is on the bottom. The adapter is hollowed out so you can still see through and use your iron sights

[@Ghost17110]

There’s just something about that 11.5-12.5 range that just does it for me. Great handling, good ballistics, it can’t be beat as a “one AR” platform imo

[@ronniemaeker9102]

It would be interesting to know how good Henry's eyesight is. Amazing open sight shots across different platforms.

[@aholegunner]

Agreed.

[@Longshot88]

He's stated that he sometimes has trouble with longer shots because he had a slight astigmatism or something like that, saw it in one his replies a while back

[@williamflowers9435]

This episode is brought to by the classiest rail panels ever produced!!

[@stugant220]

Good points about iron vs optics. Irons are tried and true and will always have their place especially when your battery goes dead on your optic.

[@Otterweaponworx]

Well done! I’ve been shooting my Gordon carbine with 77gr mk262. Been getting great accuracy at distance with it. Great video!

[@pkt1213]

I have an idea how someone's memory might be hazy. All that soju, bush lattes, and whiskey.

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

Your Collab w/ TiborasaurusRex Call Sign Tango Romeo 6 🔥 Thanks for the upload. You Gentlemen have a good day.

[@James_Edward59]

That was nice shooting however it’s because he switches from his Reddot to his irons and they were both specifically setup for the red dot to do the first half of the course and the irons to do the second half of the course. Usually you use irons as a backup in case your optic goes out but he used them separately because he knew exactly what he needed them for.

[@jhall33pd]

I haven’t even made it past the intro and I’m already beside myself....this video is OUTSTANDING!

[@DustinRyan]

LOL This video automatically gets a like because of that intro. That was epic.

[@markgoostree6334]

No military service in my past but I love shooting peep sights. They just plain work. I wish I had access to a range with a bit more distance, but, I admit, I could stand to improve at just the 200 yards we have!

[@kawasakifreak77]

Man the midrange trajectory on a 450y zero must be crazy high. Much respect, that is great shooting.

[@danielhaikkila3056]

Favorite. Collaboration. Ever.

[@derkeiler6811]

One Video - two of my favorite Channels. Can’t get any better than this 👍👍

[@Theokballers]

The best intro I have seen in a while.

[@joshuagibson2520]

I just came in from banging 16oz plastic pop bottles at 100 with my Daisy 880 topped with a barska scope. $63 total investment. I just can't afford to shoot powder burners like I used to. I think I'm in love with air gunning now. 100 yards with a 650FPS 7.9G projectile is akin to a 55g @ 500 with 2k FPS MV. It's all much more relative than I'd have ever thought. I shoot all week (500 shots) for $5.99. :)

[@9HoleReviews]

that’s marksmanship at its purest joy

[@David-vg1wl]

I am really enjoying your collaborations! Your collaborators couldn't be further apart.

[@SaginawGS]

Ive never heard the lowlight thing before. I was always taught L meant long range and that was 300+ and use the other aperature for up to 300

[@anthonyzbikowski529]

This needs to be the into song for all future Practical Accuracy videos. I didn't know whether to start geeking over the guns or the guitar gear first.

[@1GruntZPOV]

Fabulous test results! Been saying it for years the 12.5 is the perfect length, out to 500 still has played movement! It’s the jack of all trades at length!!

[@AnotherClich3]

12.5" is my absolute favorite for 5.56. Hits at 400 yards easy and enough velocity to tumble ball ammo at 100 yards.

[@louishorrill6681]

Another great video, Rex should do a full cover of Voodoo Child and upload it for us all. That intro is one of the best yet!

[@ZASurvivalist]

Best technical, practical firearm channel on youtube for sure. The practical accuracy segments you do are awesome.

[@linus11vf1j]

Are we going to have a whole video on the American Aperture sights like @Bloke on the Range did for No. 4 rear sights? Also ... Out of curiosity will there be future thoughts/tests to compare the M16A1 and InRangeTVs WWSD at range?

[@Robert53area]

Hes already done a video on the m16a1

[@9HoleReviews]

@@Robert53area We'll re-do the A1. I mislabeled it since it was technically an XM16E1 anyways.

[@danielcordero3571]

WWSD is garbage so please no. We know what Stoner would do with modern technology and machining. It’s called the STONER RIFLE 25 and it’s made by KAC.

[@Hansengineering]

@@danielcordero3571 The SR25 is 30 years old, bud. Materials and technology have come a loooong way since then. It's also designed for an entirely different purpose.

[@mmelgoza1983]

@@danielcordero3571 WWSD is seeexy!!!

[@ferranadzarahernandez5427]

My favourite M4 modification by far, what a beauty. And even better when carried by 1st SFOD-D Operators "Irene!"

[@RedRubberRadio]

Your presentation, skill, and production are just incredible. Awesome vid. One minor thing: a misnomer is an incorrectly applied name, not just any misconception

[@JaredAF]

Interesting to note that the "B-modifed" target the Marine Corps has used at 500yds since the 1960s was created for the new M16 rifles then being introduced. Instead of the original 500 yd target which used a standard bullseye, the aiming black became an E-Type silhouette to give the M16A1 a high aiming point as the rifle lacked a readily accessible elevation adjustment. In practice however, it seems most people just elected to put almost two full rotations of elevation on their FSP for the 500yd line. Of course the M16A2 and A4 re-solved this issue entirely with a far superior sighting system similar to the M14/M1 and earlier rifles, yet the B-modified target lives on till this era where 4 power RCOs are the standard issue from initial training onward.

[@johnanderson3475]

out here flexin on us with that whataburger. im jealous.

[@charlieperry26]

It was 1993 last time I was on a range in the Marine Corps. I dont remember much of the zeroing . At 25 feet something like 1 inch below the black and the rifle was zeroed... never would have thought at that time to do a 6 o'clock hold, now on the other hand I will try it with the AR and AK. BTW another great video. Learn much I do. Lol

[@KLAYCO47]

wow, i did not think it would clear the coarse like that. #impressed

[@RIFF0RAFF]

Much better observer video quality, and love guitair at introduction :-)

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Nice vid! I can neither confirm, nor deny that I MAY have a 'CAR-15' that emulates the SFOD-D carbine. IF I did, it's definitely one of my fav rifles that I have. And more importantly, 'Limo' is NOT a word, it's an abbreviation of a word!

[@stephen9869]

I'd love to see a *Whitworth rifle* on this, maybe even head to head against another rifle of similar vintage. Love what you guys do, from across the pond :P

[@ArmorOfZeus]

I came up in the army with Gordon's son. He's a kick-ass Ranger and a better friend. Gary would be most proud.

[@libertylivesin1776]

We NEED a full length rendition of this "lead in"

[@dobraydien7242]

When I was taught a long time ago. The large aperture was for close range 50-150 meters. The the small aperture for 200-500

[@wrightsublette1701]

This review is brilliant guys, Bravo Zulu! I feel odd as a cold war Vet that I haven't gotten around to building my dream version of an AR is yet, but it will happen one day. I'm want to send my PolyTech M1A off to your friend in Alaska to get it built into a proper DMR long rifle Obviously I enjoyed the Blackhawk down reference here, and want to send love to Randy Shughard and Gary Gordon's memory as well as all the operators that battled it out that day. Thank you

[@GMdrivingMOPARguy]

You guys are surpassing demo ranch for quality video intros

[@Hurray4airsoft]

Wow! What an intro. I like all of your videos, but this one is tops in my book. You did a great job! Thank you for the awesome content. That rifle looks great.

[@SuperMarshall2009]

Great Intro. The Pump Shotgun as a musical instrument is priceless.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Rex!!! I love Rex, and wow! Never knew he could play...Hendricks!!! Awesome!!

[@GryphonIndustrial]

Nice! Glad I came to the right conclusion on the M16 sights. Glad you guys did a video so that hopefully some of that confusion gets cleared up. I assume that in the 80s after the A2 was introduced they probably started retro fitting more A1s with the low light apertures for sight picture conformity or something.

[@rdsii64]

I love it when you guys correct the misinformation spouted by people who are supposed to know better. SEMPER FI 5811 USMC(RET)

[@charlieb308]

I asked my Friend who was in Marines from 1976-1980(something like that) he said when firing an M16A1 at 500 yards they didn’t adjust front post they just held front sights post pretty much covering the target, you could only see the top of it. Using the L aperature

[@shockwavemikey64]

With a 50 yard zero I walked an M68 cco out to 575 with bullseye holds. The 575 yard target required a head hold but was very possible. A 1/9 16" S&W 5.56 barrel with 55 and 77 grain ammunition. This very brand imi razorcore. It's was fun, I need to do it again.

[@lex1945]

Glad I subbed this channel. Been watching every vid during the last few days, and now watching this new one!

[@SG-ix7sl]

This weapon is iconic.

[@SHOT_GUNNER]

Loving the Delta Force carbine man. 😎✌🏻

[@thedhive6512]

All 2A content creators and followers observe THIS IS HOW YOU PRODUCE CONTENT. No political babble based on what your great great uncle who was a Confederate water boy said, no justifications of racism and hatred, no whining because your guy lost an election or because the Supreme Court is not deciding cases based on your personal feelings and because you want an AR for fun. JUST THE GUNS AND JUST THE FUN. THANKS AGAIN FELLAS!!!

[@ReverendMeat51]

what the fuck are you talking about

[@JohnDoe-nf7up]

@@ReverendMeat51 like seriously what the hell is he going on about

[@thedhive6512]

@@JohnDoe-nf7up Looks like yall are a little slow on the uptake. Makes sense considering.

[@justinm.791]

I have to say I was pretty surprised to see how easily it was to reach out to 500 yards with that barrel length! Good shit!!!

[@MarianasIslands]

Your vids are getting better and better. Surprised that your channel is not blowing up. Loved your Bob Ross vid. Proud to be your fan. Keep up the good work

[@DbolOnlyGangster]

I actually know exactly what you say about memory can be hazy. I’ve gone through it recently and it makes me rethink everything I thought I knew .

[@JayKayKay7]

After many years of shooting Service Rifle Matches DCM/CMP/NRA both 100 yd reduced 50 round course of fire and full 600 yd across the course, 200 yard 20 round Slow Fire Standing ( lose points here ), 200 yard 2x10 round strings Rapid Fire Sitting (Best Technique wins here), 300 yard (my favorite) 2 ten shot strings Rapid Fire Prone, and 20 round slow fire prone at 600 yards. (Chase the spotter) We were taught pumpkin on a fence post/ six o'clock hold. I had a tendency to bury the front sight into the bull during rapid fire strings leading to vertical stringing and blowing groups out the top. In order to prevent this I would hold with a sliver of white between the top of the front sight (which was angled and narrowed so that the image was sharp but then it only worked in one position of the four possible detents.) and the black bull. The rears were A2 type but in 1/2 MOA clicks with set screws to prevent rotation. The actual military A2 clicks are some weird value. The rear aperture was a special replaceable precision sized hole with a long hood. I finally bought a yellow diopter lense that fit inside the hood. (All legal) The whole Black Hills 77 grain Mk262 MOD 1-C was based on Rattle Battle shooters who needed a magazine length heavy bullet for 500 and 600 yards. Sierra built it and then the military discovered it, The cannelure addition was a bone to be chewed with Sierra who thought it might mess it up, but it didn't. www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/special-forces-to-civilians-black-hills-mk-262-mod-1-review/99098

[@calebhuber3283]

That new observer setup is soooo much nicer. Nice vid guys.

[@scottsaylors1996]

Greatest channel on KZbin. Every single video is pure class.

[@hiramabiff885]

The Hendrix intro was brilliant.

[@gabemcneil5221]

Reeeexxxx!! I fell asleep many nights listening to his long range series.

[@JD92205]

Great video, I'm waiting on my parts for my 723 clone, I've been wanting one for a while.

[@ashman0071]

my friends always though I was strange lolly pop zeroing my irons - now that they're older they get it - thx Holmes

[@kippamip]

Slick video chap's. The SA80 A1 also had the low light reticle on the iron sights(just to clarify, a large apature) . Would love to see you do a video on the SA80 a1 and a2 as well as the LSW 👍🏼

[@maddmaxx9819]

Perfect video to help push me towards a 13.7" Mini Recce build!

[@davidmilisock5200]

Nice video, you guys make me smile! I'm an iron sight guy because of my place in history but also be cause it's a connection with the machine, my rifle, me and my skill.

[@alaskajohn907]

Loving this collab so much!

[@ryanrayfuss9037]

best intro ever???.... yes, the answer is yes

[@AUSly09]

I just got the paperwork around for an AEM5 for my mk12 and I was wondering what else I could with it... love the 12.5” concept.

[@Huy_Nguyen_USA]

This vid deserves more views.

[@joelclark2130]

Good stuff, Keep On Truckin. I like the fact that you guys use correct information and facts. And not just hearsay or opinion thanks again

[@zackadams419]

This intro alone compelled me to drop a like for this lol

[@manuellabor2759]

I remember '87 Basic Training the Large Aperture was for Low Light/Night. The small aperture was for qualifying.

[@bradleytinstruction1350]

Dude I love everything about this video. Love the movie, love the rifle set up (mine would have a trijicon carry handle), and I qualified with irons. Ive been looking for a video like this for a while.

[@alfredyu2641]

Spot on , nice Intro.. Cheer's..

[@otherhethermocking8243]

I don't know if I want to do a C7 build off my upper like this, or a 12.5" "mini Dissipator" mid gas pistol. Gordon carbine is slick as always. Nice A2! Looks a lot cleaner than my rusty early 80s upper.

[@Hansengineering]

I think you're gonna do better with carbine gas in 12.5". If you put a 9" gas system on a 12.5" barrel, you'd have the cycling issues that can crop up in 10.5" carbine gas guns.

[@otherhethermocking8243]

@@Hansengineering I've seen enough 12.5 middies and don't run enough steel case ammo to know I probably won't have as many cycling issues as you'd think, furthermore, see: BRN-605s working with the sort of ammo I use most (less port pressure on a rifle gas system vs a midlength regardless of barrel length), people seemingly going nuts for Mk18s (10.3") and 10.5" pistols, so on. You might think it's dumb, and "unreliable", and it's not for you, I get that. I just want to for the same reason I use the upper half of a rusty M16A2 dredged from a boating accident as part of my main rifle.

[@davids1033]

Henry is magic with iron sights.

[@roofer3608]

Rooftop actual, ..Roofer360 approved, carry on. Love the music intro.

[@gunsngunpla]

"Rooftop actual" Lmfao!

[@seanwhite304]

One of my favorites guns used by US DOD.. 12.5 is my all around barrel length for 556 or 6ARC

[@crockett888]

"Hey whos hungry?"

[@plaguedoctor880]

just some aerial target practice sir, didnt want it to go to waste

[@ColtM-qk8yg]

睇过甘多集，最钟意哩支枪，无论威力，造型都摞满分，好正吖👍