The Mk12: The Most Kills of Any Precision Rifle in the US Military

[@thatblueluma9713]

If you've ever wondered what happened to Mike's "If you've ever" intros, only to be pleasantly surprised by this video, go ahead and hit that subscribe button!

[@luislongoria6621]

@@thatblueluma9713 i did everytime I played with his cousins and let them beat me ar sports. He knows me like his shin guards

[@trevorchouinard7474]

While wondering what today's video would be earlier today, I asked this very question. Then we get this intro throwback. Thanks Mike, Matrix confirmed.

[@ToMeTheFool]

The giant's shoulders on which TF LXIX stands upon

[@EmberArcher]

I not kidding for real missed them

[@Antykain]

There was a "If you've ever.." moment in the 'This Is What Subsonic Rifles Should Have Always Been' video from 3 weeks ago (Sept 15th). But yeah.. it's nice to see the "If you've ever.." moments making a return. 🥰

[@justanotheryoutubedoofus]

This video style is a welcome surprise throwback

[@BoltActionMETA]

I was about to say. Bringing it back i love it!

[@abdielortiz6183]

Souu true

[@richwalter3107]

Was wondering what happened to old school GT vids. 😊

[@240sxRule]

We're insane up in this section

[@luislongoria6621]

As insane as a crossing guard riding an elephant 🍒🐘

[@jacobtesdahl2072]

OG GT vibe meets modern GT intros. Life is good

[@GarandThumb]

feels good man

[@frosty_cop]

​@@GarandThumb can you do the asval

[@DoingTheBestICan]

@@frosty_cop He's already done the VSS Vintorez, which is practically the same thing

[@frosty_cop]

@@DoingTheBestICan oh

[@Jarred8281]

I got you to 69 ​@@GarandThumb

[@blacksky5883]

Getting an OG GT style video after a rough shift in the ER is something I didn't know I needed. Good way to end a day

[@Brandon-youtube]

Appreciate your service to your community brother 👊🏼

[@stephenkjeldgaard8979]

The amount of influence this channel has is insane. I work at a gun shop and daily we hear people referring to this channel and the information presented here. In addition to knowledge we see purchase trends as well!! Mike released a DMR 308 video and we sold two rigs built out (scope bipod mags ammo) the next day. I assume after this video the DD Mk12 will sell 10% more this month then their projections along with all those who will finally pull the trigger on their mk12 build they’ve been putting off for years. Great stuff guys. Love your content and appreciate the sales pitch!

[@userer4579]

Sheep and lemmings are easily led.

[@GrassyKnollLawnCare]

@@userer4579ah yes anyone who watches a review on a product before buying it is totally a sheep and not someone trying to make educated purchases. Yes tell me more mysterious basement dweller of wisdom

[@userer4579]

@@GrassyKnollLawnCare Ah yes, the weak strawman fallacy response. All I hear is the bleating ... While some of Mike's videos are designed to be informative, most MeringueThumb videos aren't reviews, they are entertainment. You are watching Mike have fun while maybe passing on some tidbits of info. If you need Mike to tell you what to buy or that you need a certain rifle or accessory, you are indeed a lost sheep. Learn to think for yourself.

[@wellsloan975]

@@userer4579 the thing is the only way to test if you like something is to try it. Luckily if someone buys say a scope from his recommendation and doesn't like it guess what they can sell it and get something else.

[@ecobasetech4558]

@@userer4579 Sounds like you have personal experience in being "easily led". Do I smell a Kamala Harris supporter, hmm?

[@r3direct_fire]

black drop background GT is so back

[@WayStedYou]

Netflix adaptation GT

[@T-SwiftsMaritalAid]

He needs to bring back big daddy unlimited and the Batman mask

[@themrjones]

What the ninja background? That's that new vantablack... Similar to vantesac but without the balls

[@themrjones]

P. Diddy has entered the chat

[@ch3cksund3ad]

Nooo, I liked the other format so much better lol

[@CeaddaOfMercia]

The MK stands for "many kills"

[@MB4ever88]

The "12" is actually a 1 2, because you say 1....2....and then where 3 would go is actually when you just get another kill.

[@sneakyshiba2315]

Is this real Chat?

[@i_basl]

just like the webley and it’s many confirmed tank kills

[@larrygibson9273]

MK = Mucho Kill-o

[@coltiy]

🤓👆 aCtUaLlY iT sTaNdS fOr “Mark”

[@mastoner20]

The blend of OG Garand Thumb with new-school Micah videos is *Chef's Kiss*

[@manyfaces2614]

🤌

[@luislongoria6621]

Oooh! Primary Arms HK Slaps again! You can keep your Lancer mags in a tree stand with your parachute. Nothing like a hammock in a U-Haul off to SDI...

[@luislongoria6621]

You know better than to make me say turnaround in a bunny suit!

[@luislongoria6621]

Git your JD Vance On Donut Rhino!

[@tacticutelife]

They truly are a Dynamic Duo!🍻 Knowing what all it takes to produce YT/GunTuber videos one has to respect and appreciate what they put out, week in, week out!🫡

[@Just_RealVibes]

The old style videos are much appreciated.

[@travisyoung9865]

The Skyrim music in the background did not go unnoticed. 20/10

[@arnox4554]

Are you sure that's from Skyrim... ? I don't remember hearing it from Skyrim, but maybe it's from an expack or something.

[@Jdawg1948]

Yeah I wanna know too

[@rufescenteagle7299]

Didn't hear any music from skyrim

[@theunsbezuidenhout6282]

Loading screen whiterun .....if I remember correctley

[@tombooze74]

I’m sure that wasnt Skyrim

[@istvanromai9603]

Just a minor correction, 1.8 MOA at 300 yards is 1.8 MOA at 100 yards, 500 yards, any distance. What you wanted to say it's accuracy is 1.8 inch dispersion at 300 yards, which is about 0.6 MOA.

[@GarandThumb]

facts!

[@michaelgarrow3239]

1.8 moa @ 300 yd is 5.4”…

[@jesterofknights4108]

yeah i caught that too, rso/pmi safari cover phantom flashbacks 🥵

[@terrarecon]

@@michaelgarrow3239 Close, 1.8 MOA at 300 'yards' is actually 5.653 inches. But he may have been thinking 'meters,' in which case he's in the ballpark as 1.8 MOA at 300 meters is 6.183 inches.

[@bluegrass4840]

Hey man this is the comment section you coming in here with useful information. Get out of here with that nonsense.

[@ToyotaCoronaAbsoluteT]

- "If you've ever..." - the blank room - flannels we're so back boys

[@LostCityExpeditions]

Plus, “Often forgotten, but most certainly not by me…”

[@marcondespaulo]

I certainly need to get some of those GT flannels. Not many options in Brazil.

[@jakeedgell591]

​@@marcondespauloA lot of the ones he wore in older videos were Kuhl brand, not sure if that's a brand you can get down there or not

[@makam2089]

1:08 I had to look at a calendar in my room just to be sure it is still 2024.

[@john25589]

Love the throwback! KZbin suppressed this video; first time in 2 years I've had to search for you on Sunday. Keep it up, including the format!

[@williamflowers9435]

Probably because of the K word in the title. If the title was Hawk Tuah girl says something stupid, it be the first thing in your feed

[@JTank11B]

The OG throwback was such a nice surprise! Garand Thumb knows how to make a grown man cry.

[@LeadFarmer_84]

"If you've ever" and black background nostalgia!!! 😫🙌🏽

[@LeadFarmer_84]

IDENTIFYING AS A GUN!!! 😑🤌🏽

[@mattslittlebrown4355]

For real I had to look when this video came out I was so surprised

[@alexmaurice4274]

These r the actual flannel father videos. He even popped up the old nvg meme. I miss autistic Garand thumb so much

[@robertnelson1098]

I LIKE THE OLD NEW FORMAT.... MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL . 😊

[@Korporaal1]

The Old New? This is the New Old 😉.

[@thomas_the_dank6340]

5 years ago I was watching Mike review the MK12 and thinking how cool it was, glad to see nothings changed.

[@lazypat5497]

The SPR was my most favorite weapon to carry. Everything about it was good. 19:25 is why operators loved it. I have been trying to find the parts to build my own but they are prohibitively expensive. The older optics were mid on purpose. It had to have the space and specs for the PVS-22 or 26 on the rail on front of the scope. Remember this rifle was more than likely fired at night. Excellent presentation Garand Thumb!

[@FEAR_Actual]

OH how I have missed the classic review format of videos. The production quality being just straight up S tier also helps a ton, and the backlit table was a hilarious addition that makes the whole experience just straight up cinematic. Bravo guys, y'all know what the fans want!

[@XXLDUDE]

What’s old is new again. We have entered Garand Thumb Phase 3.

[@ramennoodlesgaming1209]

My first introduction to the Mk12, was helmet cam from early 2000's afghanistan of some Army squad in a wooded area taking contact, the dude filming had a Mk12 Mod 0 and i fell in love with it as he went to work

[@zachross4634]

The OG intro🥹

[@Sommyie]

And OG talking bits. I love the black void.

[@sectorseven07]

Glad to see the Unity tactical sponsor. Bringing the sponsors back into the actual tactical sphere is a win for everyone.

[@joearledge1]

11:49 you only need a 1:8 to stabilize ANY 5.56 projectile that you can fire out of the AR. 77gr can potentially stabilize with a 1:9 but that's running on the ragged edge of stability.

[@DrewBailey-o3v]

That is fascinating. I don't know much about twist and weight and all that. But that's pretty cool.

[@joearledge1]

@@DrewBailey-o3v basically it's all about bullet length and RPMs. Heavier bullets are longer(usually, odd ball long light bullets exist) because that's the only way to change the weight and keep the diameter. The longest bullet that you can fit into 5.56 brass and still fit it in the magazine is 1.125". For RPMs twist rate and velocity matter. Faster on either one, and RPMs increase. Too little RPM and it's like a 5 year old throwing a football, tumbling all over the place. Too much RPM and it's like a tire or washing machine out of balance, the bullet is stable, but it's dancing all over the place in flight, so precision suffers. This is because bullets spin around 200,000 to 400,000 RPMs, depending on twist and velocity. No bullet is perfect, the copper jacket might be a tiny hair thicker or thinner in 1 section, the lead core might get swaged into the jacket unevenly or have air pockets in the lead. These can cause the bullet to have asymmetrical weight distribution like a tire out of balance. If you try to add more stuff to the bullet(steel tip in M855, AP cores, Tracers, Incendiary, ect...) that's 1 more thing that has to be perfectly centered on the axis of the bullet, or else it's the out of balance washer jumping all over the place. 1:7 twist in this context has a habbit of highlighting the flaws in the bullets, though it's still good enough for 90% of people 90% of the time. 1:9 you run the risk of the 5 year old throwing the football if your velocity is too slow to stabilize it. 1:8 is the perfect Sweet spot for 5.56 ARs.

[@jessicasimp4459]

This is Mr. Henry Chan of 9 Hole Reviews’ most favorite 5.56 gun because he favors lots of accuracy so much and the Mk12 did fantastic in the Speedway run.

[@T-SwiftsMaritalAid]

False

[@AldoSchmedack]

Sorry but it did do superb. ​@Dylan.More-Veiny

[@T-SwiftsMaritalAid]

@@AldoSchmedack no

[@georgewhitworth9742]

@@T-SwiftsMaritalAidWow, compelling reasoning

[@T-SwiftsMaritalAid]

@@georgewhitworth9742 indeed

[@brewer6338]

Genuinely smiled when you talked about the comment section. Love your content as always and love when you do “throwback” videos!

[@GoldenWebb]

MK12 is a vibe

[@justin_y1454]

do a burnout test then lmao (joking)

[@farawaysunsets]

TOOB

[@DominikQuesnel]

0:24 captain price: bravo 6 going dark

[@itzfletchz7281]

Not everything is cod mate

[@slywolf2025]

​@@itzfletchz7281something price would say

[@RakOrtumee]

The ODST background music during the black room segments with mike walking us through the gun is as close to bob ross levels of calm as us gun guys will ever get.

[@joefoy8905]

Carried the mod 1 in Iraq (USMC), 07-08. Absolute tac driver with the leupold mk4 on it. They issued us 3 types of ammo for it at the time.

[@charlesmullins3238]

I’ve got a 16” doublestar with 3x9 Nikon 600bdc and put my ssa-e in it with around 10 different weight handloads from 40gr v max@3400 to 85gr rdf. 55gr blitzkings and gamekings both shot .5”. Talley steel rings have held since 09. Made some incredible shots with 55gr ball I won’t even go into but the ol rifle will shoot for some reason. Straight profile with a old Blackhawk delta ring rail and barska light/laser that works awsome..$50

[@dancastle9791]

Same but not. Phenomenal gun. Except I got no training with it and when I zeroed it I found the scope rings weren’t tightened all the way and the scope rotated. Then it sat in its case for 7 months.

[@joefoy8905]

@@dancastle9791 ouch, we got a 3 day class on it a few weeks before we shipped out, but it was better than nothing.

[@Neil.Anblomi]

@@charlesmullins3238 🤣

[@c0astb0ytv39]

Was it the mk262 black hills ammo? They say its what goes with the mk12s

[@CannedOranges]

Love the OG format. I have a screenshot from you responding to my comment in 2019, I keep it in my chest rig

[@GarandThumb]

No way! 😂

[@AldoSchmedack]

No he has two! 😂

[@alexmaurice4274]

@@GarandThumbgt for the love of god plz keep doing these. I enjoy the fun range ones every once in awhile too but these autistic breakdowns are what made gt such a staple in the guntuber space

[@jessicasimp4459]

The most interesting thing of the Mk12 is that the original Mod 0 version uses the older M16A1 lower receiver to enable the end user to flip the switch to full fun mode and crank the magnification down and turn the Mk12 into an emergency light support weapon.

[@Lugghandle]

Sometimes the best sniper is a room clearer.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

The A1 had the best trigger available at the time. A1s were available and A2 triggers werent good.

[@perrywaaz3660]

That's cool

[@skipbayless5316]

Taking me back to the year I first started watching your videos Mike (2017) I had an immense blast of nostalgia hit me square in the face. I was just a kid living in the barracks back then. Life was good. Thank you.

[@Oramj]

absolutely love the style you went with making this video, classic black background + an even more professional documentary style to it. hope yall got more in the pipeline like this.

[@Omaba_Baba]

M81 and Mk12, what a cool look. Iconic.

[@BallZakc]

The rifle every gun guy wants

[@SpookyEng1]

Truth!

[@NewbombedTurk]

I honestly didn’t think I wanted one, until I built one. Then I wondered WTF I was so stupid

[@SPENCER1SHOT]

I like the concept, but I don't care to have a clone correct rifle. Not that type of collector

[@aaronorr5586]

Had one for a while. Sold it when I realized I would never have the opportunity to use it to it's fullest potential. Great rifle but the Mod 0 is a pig with the Swan Sleeve. Mod 1 is more the speed.

[@Boomy2nicce]

@@aaronorr5586is it not a durable rifle?

[@richardjwickberg8583]

Just threw an SSA-E in my mk12 to see the hype and yes it is a game changer for sure, thanks GT

[@johnqpublic2718]

You needed Garand Thumb to tell you that Geissele triggers are legit?

[@StryderK]

My DD MK12 comes with a SSA-E right out of the box. Now, the rest of my AR-15’s all have mil-spec triggers. I learned to live with it. But my MK12? I can’t ever see myself shooting my “12” with any other trigger.

[@richardjwickberg8583]

@johnqpublic2718 yes, I actually did hope that's cool with you. I mainly only watch GT so I decided to try it out.

[@richardjwickberg8583]

@StryderK that's really cool I did not know they did that. Tried ordering an upper Mk12 from DD but they wouldn't ship to NJ 👎 so I went to PRI and they gave me no problem.

[@AldoSchmedack]

Agree love my Giesele too. Makes mk12 rock!

[@gregspencer7287]

This format is great. Can’t pinpoint why, or what in particular I like about it, but it just feels right. Like going back to your childhood town and seeing old friends.

[@MoshJunkie426]

I swear this is the best channel for gun enthusiasts period. The knowledge that everyone has, the editing, the camera work. Its always so damn perfect.

[@nashtheneet]

Good to see Captain Price in action

[@Kimchi_Mike]

The combination of the OG intro with Micah/sponsors in the mix was a welcomed throwback.

[@alexmaurice4274]

I miss these so much. Lately haven’t even been watching all the videos I miss these old autistic videos compared to the adhd more TikToky videos of late

[@dravxn999]

@@alexmaurice4274this comment 😂

[@zigjib]

This format with the black background and the cuts to the range needs to be the norm.

[@alexmaurice4274]

It used to be I think to get more views he’s been doing the like “demo ranchy” more goofy videos

[@slappomatthew]

I own several unity products and all of them are solid. so glad Mike went solo and now has control over what he advertises

[@waxitron9181]

The studio going over the rifle in detail in a controlled environment, intermixed with action shots on the range and being put to work. Holy shit, its magnificent.

[@mayo1776]

My favorite shopping pastime is buying from companies that aren’t sponsored and putting Garand Thumb as how I heard about them. I may never see their confusion, but knowing it exists is good enough for me.

[@scottg1911]

What we should do as a collective is petition Leupold to bring back the mk4 2.5-8 and 3.5-10 military scopes but in FFP and mil/mil configuration. That way we can clone and have usable optics!

[@brianchamberlin4781]

I have a Leupold 3.5-10 X 30. It is FFP with Mil/Mil configuration. It is non-illuminated. It sits on My MK 12 Mod 0. They did make it around the same time as the Mk 4 with the MOA/Mil reticle.

[@ronsmith9251]

If life has ever taught me anything, it’s that Leupold doesn’t listen to their customers, because they don’t care.

[@Vertex_x83]

Literally was hoping for a updated mk12 video yesterday. The gun god's have come in clutch

[@Jasruler]

So nice to see the chill vibe black room make a return. Helps keep the focus on the gun and the talking points in between range footage.

[@seanhayes9713]

Thanks for doing this video. Near & dear to my heart. I still have my 1/7.7 Krieger-barreled SPR from when I was working on the SPR program and knew the best to get. Great platform. And carried one in OEF to great effectiveness with USASOC/ODA724.

[@flobuilds]

Garand thumb just casually creating banger movie after banger movie

[@therealad1238]

Man I've been thinking about missing the old school type of content, this is a throwback and a half

[@ultimatetrex1999]

Another reason why the AR-15 platform is the best

[@AgedFactual]

I watch this channel on my 85 inch TV now. It’s basically better than cable or paid services.

[@TheIamfrustrated]

From my understanding the reason for the 18" barrel as near as Small Arms Solutions was reporting is when they wanted a 20" barrel it was countered that the M16's were in service with a 20" barrel. They then selected 18" barrels to get it through the procurement process.

[@nightvisionnetwork2513]

PAQ4 being added to the site in limited quantities lol just because of this video. That OG vibe

[@LRRPFco52]

I don't see PAQ-4s on the site. I did a search too.

[@nightvisionnetwork2513]

We have them coming. Maybe 3 or 4 available factory new. Not listed yet.

[@WayStedYou]

Oh Hi Mark 12

[@svnsnt]

Oh hi mark. *tosses a water bottle *

[@will.5642]

​@@svnsntwatch out he might throw some lead back

[@MichaelMassie]

Hahaha. What a story.

[@jaredmatthews9403]

Hello doggie

[@HanzBlitz-i8t]

I did nahht

[@LosRiji]

We might have lost Charles and the abbreviations but we got the "if you ever..." with the black screen in return. Life is good

[@philipkrahn3259]

What happened to Charles?

[@LosRiji]

@@philipkrahn3259 he had to admit that he is just an actor and is now suffering a severe lvl 5 depression. Total ego loss prolly induced by drugs, socialism and all that. The moment I looked that kid inni eyes (irish accent) I new he meant no harm. No just kidding. But really legend has it that he is a busy, fanatic father and always has been more funny then the legal threshold for humanoid racist cyborgs. Prolly went to jail for mantising ol people in the mall.

[@TherapeuticTactics]

Love this rifle. Top 5 favorite of mine.

[@ComfortsSpecter]

The return of Garand’s black filming room is awesome Amazing going full circle like that This channel’s became so much better in so many ways since then

[@EliasPergande]

It’s my birthday what a great gift! Thanks gents!

[@tomwinterfishing9065]

Happy Birthday! Here’s a special birthday crab 🦀

[@LosRiji]

Enjoy 🎉

[@blue4629]

Happy birthday you glorious bastard.

[@TheDollarSportsman]

HAPPY FREAKIN BIRTHDAY!!!!

[@brentmay6379]

Happy Birthday to you

[@30wrdy]

Did he just bring back the “… go ahead and hit that subscribe button”? The nostalgia of my youth!

[@mattlpfeiffer]

Thank you flannel daddy

[@perrywaaz3660]

SSHHHHH!!! He'll quit wearing the flannels again!

[@joshrussell9008]

I appreciate you going back to your roots with the format of this video. Not that I dislike the evolution of your channel and success, I just missed the old flannel daddy.

[@KoW313]

Love the mix of the classic black room, and newer range shots. Been missing the black room🎉

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

The BEST intros!! Hollyweird could take lessons from Garand Thumb!!

[@LRRPFco52]

Hollywood belongs in our rear-view mirror. That place is cursed.

[@hostilegoat]

that 2-10 is probably my favorite magnified optic of all time.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

The entire range us useable as well. People that get 5 and 6 power exector scopes tend to never use max power, so that 3-18 is normally only useable up to 15, and that 5-25 to about 20. My 2.5-10 goes all the way to 10.

[@bobbyberry5559]

With the corresponding turrets of course

[@nataliedeyton6829]

“Head out to the range with Michael Jones and Micah mayfield “ as said by Michael jones 😂

[@travistucker7317]

Who?

[@mattdunbar4442]

@@travistucker7317Michael Jones is the government name of Garand Thumb

[@travistucker7317]

@mattdunbar4442 I'm Mike Jones, (Who?) Mike Jones The one and only, you can't clone me Got a lot of haters and a lot of homies, some friends and some phony Back then, hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot, hoes all on me Back then, hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot, hoes all on me Back then, hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot, hoes all on me (I said) Back then, hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot, hoes all on me

[@EDVERSiTY_DECOM]

This was so well-done. This doesn't feel like a "new" style, but rather an evolution of what we once had. Please keep this, Mike.

[@BullsMahunny]

If you.... remember the time when GarandThumb used to do those types of intros, go ahead and hit that subscribe button. I loved those things lol. But all that aside, these kinds of videos are prime. Lots of good information.

[@rpnvg]

I literally just bought an OtterCreek OCM5 two days ago and have been heavily debating between picking up a PRI MK12 Mod 0 or Mod H. This video couldn’t have come at a better time! I’ve been deep diving into everything MK12 related while I wait for approval, including most of your older MK12 videos.

[@richardjwickberg8583]

Recently picked up a Mod 0 you cant go wrong with either but what an awesome piece. She didn't particularly like the heavier grain rounds from Black Hills but she shot 62gr Hornady Black sub MOA all day. Your mileage may vary but multiple 100yd groups from the 62gr Black were extremely consistent. Congrats on the future purchases 👍

[@TheMikeshannon]

The ocm5 is the best. mod0/mod1 for sure! If you're trying to be more clone correct the mod0 is easier since you don't have to spend $1000+ on a rail that retails for less than half that. The pri stuff is still actually produced in decent quantity and you can also just get a complete PRI upper

[@user-el7rk9me4x]

I went back and forth between the Mod 0 and the Mod H. I ultimately chose the Mod H and have never second-guessed that decision. The 18-inch barrel of the Mod 0 can give you a bit more velocity, but it doesn’t provide a significant gain in performance at extended ranges. Just plug the data into a ballistic calculator and take a look. I can routinely make first-round hits out to 900 meters on E-type/IPSC targets (though I am shooting at pretty high altitude). I have the same suppressor too, and when it’s attached, the shorter barrel really helps balance the rifle. You really can’t go wrong with either option; that’s just my two cents.

[@dustin536]

@@TheMikeshannon The KAC rails have actually dropped in price quite a bit. There was a drop recently and have seen them numerous places for $400-$500 new. Definitely a breath of fresh air! Was a tough choice between Mod 0 and Mod 1 but I ended up with a Centurion Arms Mod 1

[@TheMikeshannon]

​@dustin536 nice that's good to see. A few months ago they were north of 1k on GAFS

[@Astro2nd]

OLD SCHOOL THUMB BACK

[@GermanBlackSheep]

sometimes i wonder if this is a cinematography chanel. love it

[@bobbyberry5559]

Micah the man!

[@ImNoBSING]

I would like add that 77gr will carry long ways without any problems related to subsonic flight. I dope few times a year my 16" out to 1km / 1100yds and the kestrel and wind from 800m/880yd target is very linear. It just becomes a lot harder to spot and get the wind holds correct. I have doped sierra 77, lapua 77 and hornady 75 so far. Sticking with 75s for now.

[@nylonsheep6520]

Surprised we didn't see Ron Jeremy show up trying to kidnap Mark who is 12

[@seanwhite304]

For anyone wondering .... MK is USN / NSW Crane Term they use when adopting Platforms / Systems . MK12 , MK18 , MK19 , MK23 , and MK25 are all USN / NSW Adoptions . The term M like M4 , M4A1 , M27 is what the rest of the Mil uses .

[@Jay-O_Carlow]

Lone Survivor Vibes Marcus would be Proud!

[@nathanmccullough7755]

I'm sure you know this but for clarity for anyone that might have been confused, MOA is an angular measurement and hence 1.8 MOA at 300 yards would roughly 5.65" at 300. I think what you meant was 1.8" at 300 yards which is roughly 0.6 MOA or 0.6" at 100 yards.

[@freewill-wf6yd]

I was also confused when I heard 1.8 MOA at 300

[@LeftJoystick]

You know what else is still only 5.65” at 300yards?

[@methylmania]

@@LeftJoystick I wish

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

Its also only 1"/100yards with small arms. Anyone doing long range shots, like artillery, uses 1.047"(iirc) since at 10 miles that .047 adds up.

[@nomadicpugilist3480]

GT talking about Michael Jones in third person is one of my favorite new additions to the lore of GT

[@ZacCostilla]

My friend Dylan was a SDM for his unit in Iraq, and also a gunsmith and FFL in Alaska. He loved the Mk12! He helped me build a lightweight version for coyote and wolf hunting. It was a Cavalry Arms (now defunct company) 1-piece composite lower receiver/stock, upgraded trigger (don’t remember the brand he gave me), M4 upper, custom Krieger 18” stainless barrel free-floated with rifle length gas system, carbon fiber forearm, and detachable bipod. I was using it to spot & stalk and in ground blinds. For weight savings, I used 10 & 20 round magazines (10 rounders in the gun when hiking and stalking and 20 rounders as backup). I knew I wasn’t going to push it past 200 yards, so I opted for a fixed 2.75x vintage Redfield Widefield optic (chosen for reliability and being VERY lightweight). That custom barrel and matched bolt cost as much as the rest of the gun. It was a heavy in the rear to light in the front contour with fluting to reduce weight and give it more surface area (not that barrels stay hot in Alaska!). It was Dylan’s recommendation to go stainless, not only for the accuracy but for rust prevention. And Dylan, being the gunsmith he was, cerakote painted the whole thing. He does great work! The gun, with a loaded 10 round magazine, weighed just over 7 lbs!

[@JustChillingForrealzzeez]

I missed the room videos so sastifying and calming

[@stuffofstuff3]

The MK12 such a great rifle that Garand Thumb made 2 videos on it!

[@g8eddie372]

That thumbnail goes hard.

[@SpaceDebris15]

I got my MK12 3 years ago and my AEM 5 last year. I love this gun so much honestly I can’t say any bad things about it besides the weight, other than that it’s my 2nd favorite gun.

[@carlosxchavez]

Finding the old style was a pleasant surprise. Didn’t realize how much I missed these kinds of videos

[@LtApples101]

"dropped a magazine on your little toe" That hurt my soul T_T It still hurts to touch that spot on my toe

[@armorers_wrench]

Yes. New old format. He even brought a flannel out of retirement.

[@lexisparents]

Thank you, thank you!! Black screen Mike is something that Ive been missing in my life!! Often forgotten but most certainly, not by me!!

[@forrestspradlin8015]

I love the soft piano after discussing the Geissele 2-Stage trigger. You can disagree but it is what it is.

[@Jdawg1948]

I wanna know what the name is !

[@Thisisausername556]

It may not be Thursday, but this video is a THROWBACK to the old GT days. 🗣️🎉

[@alexmaurice4274]

Untatted flannel father was the best

[@justinkochaver4403]

I sold my mk 12 on friday so i could get the last bit of cash to buy a safer car to drive for my newborn daughter. This was making me regret it, but then the dad advice reminded me what it was all about. Great video, Mike! Hope i can get another mk 12 again one day.

[@michaelw.7553]

Grown man shit. Sacrifice for family. You will definitely have another some day.

[@timmy101able]

You did the wright thing bro!!

[@thegrouch6666]

you're walking through the woods, you don't want to give away your position with a flashlight because that would make you gay -Garand Thumb 2024

[@spdcrzy]

I've learned more actual useful information about the history and development of accurate AR-15-pattern rifles in this video than I can remember seeing in any other video about this topic by anybody else. So much detail. MOAR, GT, MOAR!

[@1robertcourtney]

“The often forgotten, but most certainly not by me” Mikes old style of intros welcome to the channel!

[@nathanalderete]

Only OGs will appreciate the nostalgic intro

[@Thirsty555]

15:43 KZbin gonna have field day with that, showing that filth on this Family Friendly platform😂😂

[@tukanobecny9609]

black background and flannel 🔥🔥🔥 💯💯💯

[@jeffsoyk6994]

Thanks!

[@jeffsoyk6994]

I like Vortex !

[@ClubARthur15]

I love this blackscreen set-talk format. It's definitely reminiscent of the old days of watching your videos.

[@baylorhubble7113]

Oooooooh. This video style hits