|
Forum Rules | Firearms Safety | Firearms Photos | Links | Library | Lost Password | Email Changes |
Register | FAQ | Calendar | Today's Posts | Search |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
May 18, 2004, 07:34 PM | #1 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: March 2, 2000
Location: MI
Posts: 536
|
Flat-tops legal for Service Rifle?
It looks like Flat-Top AR's with removable carry-handle sights are legal as standard Service Rifles. From the CMP site,
Quote:
regards |
|
May 20, 2004, 08:48 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: August 7, 2000
Location: Floating down the James River in VA
Posts: 2,599
|
That would be nice, and would also make a lot of sense given that many of our current service rifles are flattops.
(running to check this out). |
May 25, 2004, 04:56 PM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: May 25, 2004
Location: Utah
Posts: 16
|
I suggest you email competitions at CMP ans ask them. I had a question about my Kimber 1911, and they gave me very clear definitions. Also, read the CMP rule book. section 7.0 It may clarify, too. Anyway, my Kimber doesn't qualify for the CMP "Service Pistol" matches, so if I wan to shoot, I have to either replace some parts or get another pistol.
|
July 3, 2004, 09:53 AM | #4 |
Junior Member
Join Date: August 31, 2002
Location: Hamilton Square NJ, near trent
Posts: 10
|
YES, just this year
The flat-top version of the M16/AR15 family was recently approved by the CMP, mainly because so many are being issued. Still iron sights on a "carry handle" are required for service rifle matches, either NRA or CMP.
__________________
Norm Glitz Distinguished in pistol and Revolver Now hacking around in high power service rifle |
January 22, 2005, 03:48 AM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 21, 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 140
|
Is the flat top a standard issue service rifle now? If it is, it should be legal. If it isn't, then it should not be legal for Service Rifle Competition. What I would like to see, is a change in the 8rnd and 2rnd rule.
|
January 24, 2005, 09:55 PM | #6 |
Junior Member
Join Date: June 13, 2004
Location: Georgia
Posts: 14
|
The way I understand it, the Commander of the AMU had a sit down with the CMP, pointing out that recruits qualify with the M16A4 in basic nowadays, and I guess when the COAMU speaks, CMP listens. 3.1.3 should be revised in the latest version of the rule book. Flat tops (20"...no, the M4 still isn't considered a "service rifle") with the removable carry handle are as legal as a service rifle for both NRA matches and CMP LEG matches as an A2 gun.
The flat top would make load development that much easier, but I've read problems about making the A2 sight on the carry handle with enough elevation and repeatablity to reach out to the 600 yard line. There's some kind of problem with pinning the rear sight on the carry handle too, but I've never heard a definitive answer as to why it's such a pain.
__________________
Please give me the good news first. |
January 27, 2005, 03:23 AM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 30, 2004
Location: God's side of Washington State
Posts: 1,601
|
Hey Chick, Change the 2 and 8 round rule? What would the poor Garand shooters do?
__________________
God Bless our Troops especially our Snipers. |
January 28, 2005, 07:22 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 21, 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 140
|
They can shoot 5 and 5, 2 and 8, or whatever they want. I would rather shoot 5 and 5 like the bolt rifle people do. There are some who say they would shoot 2 and 8 even if the rule changed. As long as you have a reload period in the string, I don't see a reason to make 2 and 8 mandatory.
|
|
|