SPR Setup for 2023

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

There are now like 5 different “classes” of AR which amount to “I put an LPVO on it.”

[@derekc4919]

An LPVO isn't really sticking to the SPR genetics.

[@Noahlochner0]

SPR, DMR, RECCE, = LPVO on it. 😂

[@ericmoore797]

​@Noah Lochner don't forget about "mini recce" builds😆

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

@@derekc4919 “I put an MPVO on it.”

[@asphaltannihilator157]

Tell us your only AR is a PSA shit stick without telling us

[@CarRacerGVR4]

18" inch barrel with a rifle length gas seems like a better option for a SPR build. Softer gas lends itself to seeing impacts at distance better plus all of the other benefits you get from a little extra barrel length

[@XDWX]

Exactly my thoughts. I have been trying to plan a SPR build that way with an 18" .223 wylde barrel but can't find one that isn't some fancy competition barrel with a stainless finish with a bunch of stupid fany flutting.

[@g.wo.t9366]

@@XDWX Ballistic Advantage, .223 Wylde 1/8 416R Stainless. Choose with or without fluting (stainless only), and in a black or stainless finish.

[@XDWX]

@g.wo.t thanks I'll check it out

[@austinhall5933]

​@@XDWX Armalite makes an 18" rifle gas barrel that is phenomenal.

[@derekc4919]

@@XDWX I went with an 18"Odin works heavy profile rifle length. I would have preferred non stainless but it is accurate as eff.

[@pimpovic2]

Very well articulated, and a solid thought out build. Great video bud. This is right up my alley because not once did I hear you say that you did something simply because it looks cool. There's a real purpose behind every selection.

[@sethalthouse3728]

Great build. I really think that 6mm arc is the future of the spr/recce builds excellent long range and better performance than 556 but still able to fit in a standard ar15 rather than jumping to the ar10 platform.

[@farastray1]

Nice, I love Noveske barrels. I just put a 18" SPR barrel in my DMR rifle, also opted for the arca rail, but run it the whole length and clip on the atlas bipod as well.

[@Quality_Guru]

Looks like a lot of top tier equipment. I would be very curious what a budget or at least a more affordable SPR setup would look like and to see how they compare in performance and in reliability.

[@dependablekit5500]

Putting together my SPR this week it's a 4150 CRMOV 6mm arc 16 inch not a stainless barrel topped off with a Burris 2.5×10 good luck on your new setup good to see you move to a 16 inch!

[@billbee235]

That’s a sick rifle setup for sure. I run a custom built 18” AR with a Proof stainless barrel that hammers with 77gr reloads.. FYI most custom bolt guns are not even 1/4 MOA. You might get lucky and print one once, but if you shoot 5 groups it’ll probably average around 3/4 minute - which in reality is amazing for a gas gun

[@kyleehrenreich7325]

Great video! You mentioned adding a red dot to your LPVO on the rifle for The Tactical Games. The Tactical Games doesn’t allow an lpvo and a red dot on a rifle at the same time.

[@pstkschmdt6455]

Could you do a video or even a short explaining the A5 buffer advantages, along with maybe different setups for suppressed vs unsuppressed? You are a huge proponent of it. I'd love to hear some thoughts and realworld experiences before making the switch myself.

[@ParanoidWarpig1]

Listen to Mike Mihalski from solgw he talks about the a5 advantages.

[@bestrong144]

Yeah Mike/solgw kind of set the standard for a 13.7” barrel,mid length gas and the A5 system. Solgw and bcm both sell the vltor a5 system re branded. I personally run it in all my rifles, it can’t be beat. It really smooths the gun out and helps you stay on target with rapid fire

[@XDWX]

I love the A5. I don't know why it works better but it just does especially suppressed.

[@raymondkuk5409]

I have KAC LPR with actor 4-16 with QDC can. Shoot super soft and accurate. When referring to SPR, 18” is the way to good. Even though 16 has similar velocity compares to 18” but rifle length gas allows follow up shots that much quicker than mid length IMO

[@mattsterpiecenjmaflva9956]

Love it, great setup!

[@SPR_ACTUAL]

Check out the Bobro mlok QD light mount. Super easy to take on and off as needed, no picatinny required. The 4-16 is such a nice upgrade to the 1-8 imo but I understand the division requirements of 10x on top end. I'm running my glass on a 1.70 badger with my T2 on a 1.93 J-arm set at 35 degrees. Height of comb is brought up with a LaRue stock riser that goes on the Magpul CTR stock. I've had pretty much every optic height combination and this has been my favorite by far.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

People always want way too much magnification, try your best to shoot multiple targets at different distances and you’ll see the error of having a 4-16 on a 5.56 semi auto rifle.

[@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool]

Also.....THANK YOU for giving my fellow Canadian Patriots at TriggerTech a good go.....you will not go back. Absolutely crispy....the stats don't lie after +500,000 trigger pulls as well.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Yeah they’ve been great

[@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool]

@@jimmybrodriguez yah bro....I've got the AR Diamond on my Stag AR-10 in 6.5(which I can no longer use right now, Fock Trudeau)...and another Diamond on my Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range in 6.5....and an AR Adaptable on my FX-9mm PCC.....there is arguably NOTHING BETTER, FASTER, or MORE CONSISTENT than TRIGGERTECH.....and the numbers basically prove it. Also, +7 of the top 10 PRS guys use em.....

[@TrueOpinion99]

Go with an offset and piggyback RDS, best of both worlds. The only drawbacks is weight and gun profile, but for competition that's not a big deal...unless you have a personal issue with it.

[@erikmoran3306]

Just when I started building my SPR too. Hell yeah🤘🏽

[@TrevDri]

Same. Got a 16” Geissele for Black Friday. Gettin deep into the SPR videos

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Sick!

[@SantosGunworks]

Love these SPR videos. I have the ADM with the Noveske 18” SPR and the NX8 1-8 on an ADM 1.93. I want to also enter into the IWI competitions that they have in PA. I went with the Atlas BT65 because it does not pan and it has the same lever in the back like your Harris. Something you may want to check out.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Yeah I checked out that bipod but it’s a little big for the setup so I’m rocking the Harris for now

[@SantosGunworks]

@@jimmybrodriguez honestly, it isn’t that much bigger at all and it is actually wider than the BT46 that I had for more stability. By far my favorite bipod and I’ve tried just about all of them.

[@giuseppemarabitti4056]

@@SantosGunworks what do you think of the bt10-lw17 v8 ?

[@SantosGunworks]

@@giuseppemarabitti4056 similar to the BT46, but has more slop like the Magpul Bipod and the legs rotate on it, which a lot of people do not like. Out of the BT46 and BT10, I'd take the BT46 all day, but I prefer the BT65 over all of them.

[@jrcumming997r6]

Love it!

[@jimmybrodriguez]

🤘🏼

[@michaelpaynter1895]

Thanks Jim i hope this does turn into a series for you. I have the same barrel, suppressor and bipod setup and finding the same accuracy after sighting in a Trijicon Credo 1-8x. I look forward to future vids. I am also running IMI 77gr OTM but are you planning on testing that Black Hills Mk 262? I’d like to see some of the testing of different ammo. I heard good things about some Barnes 70gr.

[@davidb9323]

How do you like the IMI?

[@michaelpaynter1895]

@@davidb9323 sub MOA haven't used a chrono but good so far. I think Jim is using it too.

[@aftermath2333]

Keep up brother I just got into SPR realm I love it.

[@althor9997]

"Wanted to stay true to some of you guys behind enemy lines" Immediately slaps a suppressor on it

[@The_bigbo55]

In case no one has mentioned it, Atlas has a bipod without the pan feature.

[@ccrosby1776]

Nice. Thank you.

[@KrisSays]

Damn that looks fun!

[@JayNoQuarterReagan]

I run the Jp Enterprise Silent Capture Spring in all my rifles. Can be change out springs and weights easily. Weight is why i wouldn't go to 4x16 UNLESS it's more your prone rifle then a "run and gun" comp rifle Try out MDT bipod's those things are badass

[@D0CKaplan]

Agree with the atlas swivel issue. I went back to Harris as well.

[@Randys_youtube]

Atlas cal bipod is exactly what you’re looking for no pan feature good locking lever

[@notoriousJC23]

Love your journey through the years and it was pretty much in line with mine 10+ years ago. I’ve been shooting the Quantified Performance match in Blakely, GA. Usually one in March and another in October if you’re interested.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Yeah we’ll check it out for sure

[@yankee101100]

Finally sir.

[@KevinWood44]

Jimmy you may have addressed this before but Im not sure.... 18" vs 16" - I was leaning towards an 18" WOA SPR barrel w rifle length gas system bc I figured it would be the softest shooting and 150fps more Obviously you chose the 16" what that mainly for maneuverability? Weight saving? Can you explain your thought process on choosing 16" over 18" Thanks

[@highdesertdrew]

Good shooting there tex....

[@jimmybrodriguez]

🙌🏻it’s coming along. Still a ways to go

[@MellowFellowOfYellow]

Everybody loves the look of the scope caps on the ATACR but they absolutely knee cap the 1x. Feels like a much better LPVO without them

[@TheWeekendShooter308]

My current SPR build is off a Sig Sauer 716i TREAD Deadair muzzle brake PA 3-18 HPVO Arisaka offset 35° mount with Delta point pro reddot BCM angled foregrip attached AK style Magpul bipod Magpul K2+ pistol grip Magpul flip sights Modlite OKW And Geissele single stage trigger I want a peq box for it but I'm unsure on what to get as there are so many options and they're all pretty much around the same price. I also plan on getting the Deadair Sandman K with the E brake.

[@bobbecker2046]

If 6.5 grendel ammo drops in price, specifically the 123gr Hornady SST/AMAX, I'd seriously re-barrel my 2 556 rifles to it and get 2 more Athlon 2-12x42 BTR G2 and the SWFA 42mm ARD to match my current 16in 6.5grd in that configuration. Reason is, it just makes sense, the round consistently performs out to 800y and that optic is fantastic for the POU.

[@petermartin7371]

That's exactly what I'm taking about.6.5 Grendel is King of the Hill!!

[@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool]

Mmmmmmm....NIGHTFORCE SUPREME.....gots to go "Tan-Clan", yo!! Finally....Jim admits the NF reigns supremely supreme.

[@Barstool_cub_driver]

There isn’t an IWI Gas gun series in NH? There’s an IWI series in PA…

[@jimmybrodriguez]

You’re right I misspoke

[@Barstool_cub_driver]

@@jimmybrodriguez you had me all excited too for a second.

[@raulalvarez9350]

Show us your garage build lol. I like it

[@jimmybrodriguez]

One day

[@TheWolfar15]

He had mentioned an IWI gas gun challenge in New Hampshire the only one i see is in PA does anyone have information on a different one?

[@mexicangator]

What break in procedure did you do?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

No break in procedure just foul it up with a couple hundred rounds and it’s good to go

[@stephenedwards5063]

For your optic you could buy a TRYBE Optics Enhancer. That way when you need more magnification you can turn your NF into a 2-16 and in screw the enhancer and place it in your pocket when you don’t need it. I use one on my 1-10 and it turns it into a 2-20

[@HeronMarkedBlade-ef7zz]

What's that do to the eye relief and light gathering?

[@stephenedwards5063]

In my personal opinion, eye-relief stays the same, but at higher magnification you definitely have a little less room for error due to shadowing. The biggest issue is definitely the change in glass quality. This definitely depends on the quality of your optic. If you have cheap glass to begin with, expect a SLIGHT change in quality, but the pros completely outweigh the cons. If you rank your glass quality 10/10 it will definitely turn it into 9/10 but this is only at the higher magnification levels. You won’t notice a difference until you zoom in about 60 to 70%. So if you have a 1-10 LVPO expect to see a change once you hit 6x but remember it doubles the magnification so you’re 6x would be 12x with the enhancer. So to me, I expect a tighter eye box and loss in glass clarity at 12x anyway. Also be aware of the weight of the enhancer I’ve ran it I made and high tier, LVPO and haven’t had an issue I’ve even dropped it while attached and it didn’t cause and problems but most people are really particular on adding heavy objects around their glass. Tbh I can’t complain order one and if it sucks send it back.

[@rutrose2000]

That a PRI gas buster charging handle?

[@GBCNBSN]

Nice rifle and breakdown, one piece of data I didn’t hear mentioned: weight? Looks like a beefy setup.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

I don’t weigh my rifles. It’s never been a factor or something I pay attention too. When I was in the cycling industry people worried a lot about weight but they would benefit far more from losing a few pounds. I think the same is true for myself in the gun industry, I just workout more.

[@JoseChung21]

Excellent call on the 16". Based on your experience, would you say an illuminated reticle is a must have for an SPR?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Absolutely not, the illumination is mainly for fast acquisition like a red dot. At magnification it makes the fine dots and lines less fine

[@MellowFellowOfYellow]

I actually disagree and think illumination is always something it should have. Lighting is not always going to be favorable and anyone who has shot in thick woods can attest to how fast a jet black reticle can disappear among the trees. Some dim illumination gives you more contrast and makes it easier to find the sights. As long as you have proper alignment you are fine using illumination

[@derekc4919]

@@MellowFellowOfYellow Why I never ask flat range ninjas for advice.

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

New here.. what's that lovely odg setup I'm seeing in the background?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fITcnmuBhrWafdk

[@jck197]

What model Harris Bipod is that?

[@jonwebsterabbott]

Great video as usual! Do you have a link or more contact info for the IWI series in NH you mentioned? Mahalo

[@jimmybrodriguez]

practiscore.com/iwi-gas-gun-challenge-2023-match-1-march/register

[@willwalker940]

What Handguard do you have on that set up

[@sethrowley7011]

what is the IWI series? I live in New Hampshire

[@sorrynotsorry7832]

What are the matches you speak of hand how do I find them?

[@Bunkerking2003]

What is hight of the scope mount?

[@andymorales6907]

Do you think going with a quality CHF CL barrel/upper of similar length and profile would hold you back somewhat precision wise and by how much? They do have a bit longer life span which is a plus. I am just curious how much of a hindrance they would be in such application.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

There’s a lot of variables in there like barrel manufacturer, ammo, and how you maintain your guns. I don’t think it would be a hinderance though because some guys compete with 2 moa guns. It all just depends on what you’re trying to do with it.

[@outdoors76]

For mounting bipods, does anyone make a pic rail with built in barricade stop? That might be helpful.

[@jasoncown]

You can just use the deployed legs of a bipod as a barricade stop. Assuming you don't have a POS bipod

[@Darkpool79]

SPR is the way 🗿

[@toddinfl]

1:12 It's not your baby... it's your main squeeze.

[@mcclainsgarage3917]

What cabinet system do you have? I really like it

[@Keenedgesurvival]

Just out curiosity, I noticed you built this for your spr setup for 2023. But more recently you did your labor of love build and have been using that exclusively it would seem. Any reason for this? Or just because another gun…why not lol 😎

[@stanleymoybien]

what song is used in the intro?

[@andreroberts6449]

What camera are you using on your LPVO?

[@mikehoncho806]

What length gas system on a 16” is best for spr?

[@MikeH0311]

I just went with a 4x20 nightforce atacr for my SPR you think that’s overkill?????????????

[@kellytruong5404]

Which night force optic did you use.

[@jkellyid]

2024 update?

[@dfdf4874]

I'm catching the SPR bug and I might have to jump on this Noveske bandwagon after seeing both your groups as well as Possum Puncher's. Now I already have a 13.9" with an ATACR 1-8x so a 16" chainsaw with an ATACR 4-16 seems like the right move. Any thoughts on the Accu-Tac BR-4 bipods with arca?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

They’ve been super impressive since we’ve started using them

[@c_s_shooting]

What are you getting for chrono numbers, I run the IMI 77gr out if an 18" barrel in 3gun interested in the difference for a 16"

[@cool_breeze_actual9643]

I have 2 dedications, 3 including my wife. But 11.5" gang and 18" gang representing. But atcr is the bees knees

[@jimmybrodriguez]

😂🤘🏼

[@blackirish4416]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@japan8o826]

I scooped the mdt grnd-pod for my spr and been loving it! But I never see anyone using them idk if I just don’t know something bad about them or🤷‍♂️

[@MrIanmclarty]

I just got mine in. I haven't heard much about them either but I figured I would give them a shot instead of another Atlas or Harris. It seems a pretty loose when dangling in the air (unlike my other bipods) but it feels solid once the weight of the rifle is on it. I hope to test it out in the next couple days if the wind plays nice.

[@japan8o826]

@@MrIanmclarty same I’ve been liking mine, got a couple hard use days with it like it more then my Warne so far if it fucks me I’ll report back haha!

[@JGoodZX6R]

May have missed it if you posted it but what velocity were you getting with the IMI?

[@possum__puncher]

People aren’t ready for the data they are about to get 😂😂😂

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Is it data or data

[@pewding8613]

data

[@THPOOKY]

Hey Jim, can I get your height to compare to myself for the b5 stock lengths?

[@robvigesaa5738]

I know you've mentioned in a previous video that you like both the Vortex Razor 1-10 and the NF ATACR 1-8. I'm curious why you opted for the ATACR over the Razor on this particular build?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOQmZabitmNY5I For the reasons explained in this video

[@chrisjr1971]

You still have the 13.9? I thought that was going to be your go to.

[@damiendaughtrey3432]

Just curious to know what type of camera and mount, if any, are you using to film the reticle shots?

[@shrubjr893]

Try Sierra 77gr TMK's 👍😎

[@DLN-ix6vf]

what is SPR ?

[@petermartin7371]

Nice setup but running 556 defeats the purpose, it's like hitting targets with 22mag at 700 yards lol now if chambered in 6.5 Grendel that would make alot more sense. Js 😁✌

[@adamdyment9732]

I think you should have ran a 2-10 or 2-12 and called the entire series "why the mpvo is king". Just because joe loves that term. Its quite fetch.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Gross stop trying to make MPVO a thing

[@adamdyment9732]

@Jim's Goon Life its too late. What was a regular scope is now an acronym. And my precision rifles have HPVOs.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

All my red dot guns have fpvo

[@adamdyment9732]

@@jimmybrodriguez hahahahahaha

[@dinovelvet8933]

How repeatable is the surefire?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Very repeatable. I take the can off every time setter I’m done and haven’t noticed any shift

[@BeastHunterSam]

Lol Glad you've switched up from the 12.5". Trends are dangerous. Don't get caught up in them.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

12.5 is still master race. If I had two I’d set one up specifically for these matches and put a larger optic on the 16” lol

[@BeastHunterSam]

@@jimmybrodriguez I've arrived at the 16"/ATACR combo myself. There's a reason that NSW went with 15.5 for their SPRs 16 is long enough to keep my rounds supersonic out to 700ish, and even with a suppressor is OK indoors. 12.5 is really just not "more betterer" enough indoors to justify the decrease in velocity.

[@forkthepork]

@@BeastHunterSam Supersonic rounds aren't hearing safe indoors. Or what did you mean by "OK"?

[@BeastHunterSam]

@@forkthepork I meant length, but if I have to shoot a man in fear of my life I'm ok with minor hearing damage.

[@forkthepork]

@@BeastHunterSam ok makes more sense now. My house gun is a 10.5 with a can, but it's 300 blk so with subs it's safe. But I agree about not worrying if the time comes.

[@ricksters11]

Brace laws? Laws?

[@meidamx]

Get some.

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

That scope view make anyone else randy as well

[@KrisSays]

Not going with the Tremor 3?

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I have a 12.5 pinned 308 heavy barrel and loud a.f. It does nothing great but does a lot good enough. Mine is fore most for tree stand hunting. I bear, deer, and coyote hunt. I focus on cold barrel shots.

[@tfunai8164]

Just need to ditch that can from the Stone Age and get a CGS. Sick build overall though. Thank you for the video! Love Noveske!

[@lvgiantfan]

What arm dope card setup are you using?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Sunrise tactical

[@lvgiantfan]

Cool thank you keep doing what you're doing 👍

[@danielmottweiler]

Question... Are you limited to that particular caliber ? If not I'd be using 6mm ARC ..

[@J.Young808]

I’m building out a 6 ARC. Waiting 2 years for a San Tan billet set and Carbon barrel.

[@c_s_shooting]

most these matches are 5.56 or 308 for gas gun only right now. some other series you can run 6 arc

[@Rootpuma2.0]

20" is what the 5.56 is built for if youre looking for speed.

[@Training_Tsuna_]

What scope caps are you using?

[@jimmybrodriguez]

These are just the ones it comes with from the factory

[@dannertactical]

They are Tenabrex

[@10jeee27]

Do you suggest a brand of shooting tripod? Thanks

[@Blkghozzt]

What weight is your buffer

[@joshgalt2022]

Ive been trying to get this AR for about 2 years, but Noveske doesn’t have enough supply to provide the market with guns. How’d you get one?

[@Edc-Guy]

What bi-pod are you using ?

[@civicsr2cool]

Adds 3.5 inches and… bam I’ve got a sniper! Lol

[@jimmybrodriguez]

All some people have is 3.5 inches

[@dannertactical]

Atlas CAL or TBAC is your friend

[@grumpymike]

Diggin this series. Would like to see more shooting less talking

[@RanceEdwardsMPHC]

I'm officially in a toxic relationship with B5. Their precision stock looks like horse meat but I just keep coming back for more...

[@jimmybrodriguez]

No kink shaming, whatever you’re into is cool with me lol

[@mojo0]

Mmmmmmm

[@garyjohns4711]

you def need more magnification.

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Thanks

[@Musket1776]

16 inch is recce rifle. 18 is spr

[@shhhboss3139]

You just like prs cause you get to lay down in the zero range smh

[@jimmybrodriguez]

Sooo you tryin to cuddle or what?

[@shhhboss3139]

@@jimmybrodriguez stupid question of course I'm tryna cuddle