Through no fault of my own.. it followed me home today.
So I decided to simply accept my fate and put some accessories on it.

Nice, I almost jumped on one several years ago when PSA or some other place had a crazy sale on them (probably trying to liquidate them at the time). I can’t justify one now but if the right deal came along I wouldn’t pass one up!

Sweet. Expensive buggers and currently near impossible to order out of HK according to our rep. A buddy has a very lightly used one that I've been offered...and I'm seriously considering it. Me and pistons...

I had been concerned about its relatively short barrel life but nowadays there are aftermarket solutions that don't require taking out a second mortgage.

Nice... you should look into remounting your scope though.

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Originally posted by CandyMan.45:
Nice... you should look into remounting your scope though.

How would you suggest remounting the scope?
Granted it is a bit high, but the BUIS fits under it nicely ... and if you get the scope too far forward it throws off the eye relief.

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Originally posted by CandyMan.45:
Nice... you should look into remounting your scope though.

Why? It’s his gun. Should be able to mount the scope as he likes.

I don't think the issue is where the scope is, the issue is that one ring is on the upper and one is on the rail. That isn't necessarily a huge problem if the rail is solid and well aligned, but it isn't ideal.

The scope is temporary for now.
It's something I had on hand without a real permanent home.
I took it to the range today to try it out... and while I was there I ran into a guy who had an NX8 he let me fondle for a little bit.
I'll be getting one of those for this rifle in the near future.

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Originally posted by maladat:
I don't think the issue is where the scope is, the issue is that one ring is on the upper and one is on the rail. That isn't necessarily a huge problem if the rail is solid and well aligned, but it isn't ideal.

Bingo... you should never bridge a scope

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Originally posted by maladat:
I don't think the issue is where the scope is, the issue is that one ring is on the upper and one is on the rail. That isn't necessarily a huge problem if the rail is solid and well aligned, but it isn't ideal.

Ah, didn’t see that. It is a problem because you’ve got to be able to remove the handguard to clean the piston. Just need a cantilever scope mount, I think.

Congratulations Creslin,

I found a deal at my LGS last summer and brought it home. I recently bought the HKey rail that you show for mine (came factory with picatinny).
I took it out earlier this month and was pinging the 200 yard gong with my 4 power NSN ACOG. Very accurate and reliable and heavy er... stable AR's.


I predict a lot of time spent on HKParts.net in your future. Lots of goodies there. Good thing you have two kidneys.

HK Ag

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Originally posted by HK Ag:
HKParts.net

They're quite proud of their stuff.

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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:

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Originally posted by HK Ag:
HKParts.net

They're quite proud of their stuff.
<SNIP>

Quality isn't usually cheap ...

You might look on Amazon, I've found some Leupold 1-piece mounts at pretty good prices.

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Originally posted by kimberkid:

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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:

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Originally posted by HK Ag:
HKParts.net

They're quite proud of their stuff.
<SNIP>

Quality isn't usually cheap ...

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True, and they have a large selection. However, for things that are also available elsewhere, their prices are usually higher.

optic is changed now.
I put my elcan 1/4 on it
so we’ll see how that goes