The M16A2/A4 is the most consistently accurate service rifle ever put into human hands.

This dude needs more subscribers, the quality of his videos are awesome. 👍

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@CryptidTactical

Жыл бұрын

Let it written, let it be done ✅

We use the M16A4 in US Marine boot camp and MCT. Infantry marines use the newer M27 in ITB and in the fleet though. POGs (person other than grunt) use the M16A4 in the fleet. Nice video bro.

@ElTejon47901

Жыл бұрын

POG here, soon to be former POG. Yes, always had M16A4 until qual in 2021.

@herp2664

Жыл бұрын

rather be a pog than a peacetime grunt 🤷‍♂️

@SapoVerdeSalsa

8 ай бұрын

I just want access to what I paid for the Taliban to have.

@blooeagle5118

3 ай бұрын

Went through in '18 and I am probably going to have an A4/RCO build, it's just so comfy

DD and then this BCM build. There is something to say about starting your collection with quality pieces. Nice work.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Definitely taking a “buy once cry once” approach haha

Nice video. Been getting to Retro builds, and that 20 inch barrel on the M16 hits the nostalgia feels just right.

Nice review. The A2/A4 are fire. Good memories of USMC days. I have two of the FN collector's series and they are fantastic.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Nice man, that's awesome! I'm jealous - having an FN would be sweet.

Excellent video, been waiting on them to restock this upper.

I’m loving the aesthetics of the videos, brother. Keep up the great videos. 🙏🏽

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you man!!

Stellar vid! Great vibes and close ups of a beautiful rifle!

@jamesshoots

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Well done. Excellent video with the classic A4.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great job!!!

Good-looking rifle! BCM makes excellent stuff. Congrats!

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Absolute beautiful build.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

great video

Well done video. 👏

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

New subscriber! Great job. Going to be cloning a Colt 20” soon. Hope to get some content on my channel once it’s underway. Again, awesome job with your video quality.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, def share that video once you've made it!

Yeah 20 inch AR was my first AR. I had already dabbled into a couple AKs, idk maybe I wanted to be hipster, so when it came time to get my first AR I wanted it to be a 20 inch. I picked up a m16a4 clone from Windham Weaponry (same factory that used to produce the coveted bushmaster rifles of the 80’s and 90’s) which I’ve pretty much left as it came from factory. It’s has A2 style handguards and I haven’t put an optic so it’s still got the removable carry handle, but it’s been a blast even as a plane Jane AR. I’ve gotten a Gucci LMT since then, but my 20 inch still gets plenty of attention.

@davidstevens6117

Жыл бұрын

There is something to be said for learning how to use a carry handle iron sight. They are capable of much more than most people think.

@imjudeau2156

6 ай бұрын

@@davidstevens6117what if your vision is lacking

@davidstevens6117

6 ай бұрын

@@imjudeau2156 Mine is starting to be lacking for sure. I guess some sort of low-powered scope would be best.

I thought this was the fn m16a4 clone at first nice build

If you like 20" sized rifle clones, then take a look a Canada C7 inspired project. Even if you cant get the Diemaco barrel, some of the other design ideas were very piratical.

Very cool

At my unit we covered the fiber optic on the acog all except the tip. (The thing that lets the light in, may not be fiber optic)

hey its still more practical than your mosin 😂 love the build! keep the vids coming

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

hahaha I mean the Russians made do, so I can't complain!

M16A4 IS LEGEND VERY PERPECT RLFLE. This rifle is so beautiful 😍👍

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah def one of my favorites!!

Subscribed! Looks good! I did mine with a surplus FN upper.I need an ACOG or two for other projects

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Oh NICE, how do you like the FN upper? I don't have one myself so I'm curious. I've heard about them from the Military Collector Editions but never shot them. Thanks for the sub!

@FloridaSpook

Жыл бұрын

It shoots as nice as my service rifle for competition. It came with the cardboard straw down the barrel. Looked unfired. Cage code and not the script FN font like the collectors on the barrel. P&S handgaurd came with it. I am told the uppers where a late M16A4 contract that got canceled. I had to find the bolt, stock assembly and PG. Ohio Ordinace had them a few years back. Everything is FN surplus less the receiver from BCP. The markings are really nice. I have a NM carry handle, and the charging handle is generic. Such an easy gun to shoot.

Keep the videos coming. What kind of guns would you want to review next?

That foregrip is sweet. I went back to only using mil-spec CH because it works and catches less on other things. Are you cool with the BCG being a finicky eater? Knowing that would you change it if you knew youd really need it?

@jamesshoots

8 ай бұрын

Thanks yeah, I love it and am considering putting it in my M4 lol. As for the BCG - I ended up swapping it for a Toolcraft phosphate BCG. Now it runs just fine. I look it to the range the other day and it only had one hiccup - a single failure to feed - from 200-250rds of Wolf Steel. Much better!

I have a spare M5 rail with full panel kit & VFG. Might turn it into one of these.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

10/10 would recommend, it's such a fine rifle to shoot!

Good video. I wouldn't skimp on the BGC either, you have a decent build there. Get a DD BGC or a WC (or even a BCM).

@realtyrocks1969

6 ай бұрын

Bolt Group Carrier? WTF is that?

In grunt side (Usmc)the boots used the M16 and seniors the M4s. Then everyone started getting the m4s. When i would shoot the smaw and back slung the M16, the barrel would bury itself into the ground. Probably the only thing I hated about the rifle.

I'm currently completing an M16A2 clone build and just bought the lower receiver for my next build. An M16A4. I already have an M4 clone and after the M16A4 will do an M4A1 build. I am using PSA lowers which are marked as "US Government Property", the correct model markings and the correct safety selector markings. The M16A2 is finished except for the A2 rear sight (on order now) and the handguards. I'm still searching for suitable, original handguards. The M16A2 build has an original COLT upper (bought as a stripped upper at an estate sale) It's a lot of fun searching and collecting the correct parts, finding them for good prices and putting everything together.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Oh man definitely, the build process is so fun. Those builds sound solid. I had my eyes on some of those PSA lowers you’re talking about. An M4A1 Block 1 build would be sick too 👀

Hello there, James Shoot!

Would love to shoot one of these bad boys, I bet the recoil is nice.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

It's super smooth! Would definitely recommend!

I need to build a 20 inch rife. The M5 RAS is outrageously priced though so I might go with another rail.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t checked the prices recently, but I believe there’s an M5 RAS rail by P&S Products (or something like that) for significantly cheaper!

@cadamsm11

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesshoots From what I understand, the A2 handguard came standard on the A4 (as did the carry handle), so you would still be clone correct with that. I also have an A1 triangle handguard, for when I want to go in my “Way-Back machine” to when I was in Basic Training!

You wouldn’t happen to be talking about Salt Waters Gun Club in St. Augustine FL in the beginning would you??

@jamesshoots

Ай бұрын

Nah, I’m referring to ETTS in the DFW area!

Put your acog on the dd and run it! Add a piggy back or offset reddot and your set for everything.

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, I'm gonna do that this weekend at the range!

@joelerk6298

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesshoots that would get a lot of views. Block II ➕ acog thumbnail

Should be a flat trigger guard. Don't think the A4s had the rounded trigger guard.

@jamesshoots

8 ай бұрын

You are correct! I stick with the rounded one but flat trigger guard is the right way.

Did your upper not come with a bcm BCG? Just curious why you would skimp on one of the most important pieces of a build and use garbage PSA BCG? Love the rifle do yourself a favor and upgrade your BCG

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

LOL fair point. While the BCG holds up fine minus the steel thing, tbh if I were to re-do it, I'd get a different BCG - maybe like a Toolcraft or something without a fat logo on it. PSA can go in the spare parts drawer...

@yeshua1176

Жыл бұрын

PSA uses toolcraft to OEM their bcgs I would get something more reputable like an actual BCM BCG or anything made by micro best I've heard of plenty of toolcraft bolts sheering in half and snapping lugs at very low round counts good luck 👍

I WANT THIS SO BAD

@jamesshoots

7 ай бұрын

DO IT!!! It’s a great rifle and clone - you won’t regret it

@squidy4082

7 ай бұрын

@@jamesshoots IM BROKEEEEEE

What’s that sling called? How it is attached to the butt stock

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

It's the Vickers Padded Sling! It attaches to the stock using the M16 Buttstock Adapter. Both are from Blue Force Gear.

Steel cased ammo tends to have lower pressures so the BCG could be short stroking and not feeding the next round. I would test again but douse your star chamber in lube to see if it will feed the next round. Nice build!

Full lenth rifle gas is best gas

How would you use the ACOG in a surprise CQC situation?

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

Mind you, I have no professional experience at all, so I would defer to someone who carries/carried guns for a living. With that being said, if I keep both eyes open (you're supposed to anyway with this scope) and focus on the target a little more with my non-dominant eye, I find that keeps my shots relatively on target. I find this helps me overcome most of the 4x magnification at closer ranges!

@MTMILITIAMAN7.62

10 ай бұрын

How surprise, and how close CQC? The RCO can be used fairly well snap shooting with both eyes open at pretty close range. Some of the tables you qual with it are inside 20 yards shooting while moving and doing target transitions. The RCO has a larger FOV than most 4x optics, and the fiber optics puts enough light into that chevron to really burn it into your consciousness. We actually taped our fiber optics just to keep them from pulling too much light. At across the room or down the hall ranges, esp indoors, we short stocked the rifles, often using the hot spot from our Surefire white lights as aiming points. Short stocking has been taught to LEO entry teams since the early 90s as a way to reduce the length of shotguns and rifles in tight places. It involves turning the weapon inboard 90 degrees and placing the flat of the stock over the top of the shooting shoulder, then running the shooting hand all the way back until the thumb is about resting on your clavicle, or the IBA and patrol pack strap on your shooting side. This allows you to reduce weapon length by a good 6 to 8 inches. You're looking down the side or your weapon, so there is no sights. You can do okay point shooting with practice. And like I said, we'd use the hot spot from our torches as improvised laser sights. This still wasn't as precise, but it would get you minute of jihadist at indoor distances. There is actually precedent for using the hot spot off your weapon light as an aiming point too. When SAS took the Iranian Embassy back in 1980, some of the operators had what were essentially C-cell Maglites on their MP5s. Because the lights were almost as big as the SMGs they were mounted on top of, they precluded the use of the MP5's excellent aperature sights. The operators focused the beam to intensify the hot spot, then used that as an aiming point. So neither of these techniques were invented by the USMC, but both were adopted to good effect with the M16A4.

@haoyang9719

10 ай бұрын

@@MTMILITIAMAN7.62 so basically the best way to use the RCO in close quarters is not using it. 😂 If I run RCO on my rifle I will always run it with an offset red dot

@armynurseboy

9 ай бұрын

​@jamesshoots yup. The ACOG was designed with the Bindon Aiming Concept in mind. Essentially you run it with both eyes open. Your focus will determine which eye becomes dominant and what your brain sees. I'd you are focusing past the optic, and your reticle is bright enough, your brain superimposes the lit up reticle into the middle of your vision. So in a sense you use it just like an RDO for close range shooting. Interestingly, this was how primitive RDOs worked in Vietnam. They were not see through, but were essentially a solid tube with an LED light shining in your eye. With both eyes open, the light floated in the middle of your vision.

@armynurseboy

9 ай бұрын

​@@MTMILITIAMAN7.62yup, at very close ranges your pretty much point shooting anyways.

Nice rifle I loved mine in Iraq

@jamesshoots

12 күн бұрын

Hell yeah!!

Give me a M16a4 any day.. I built mine with a heavy barrel.

Algo

Beautiful assembly bro, congratulations enjoy it. Hopefully you are active in securing our God given rights, tyrants are coming after our sovereignty with everything they got. Blessings from the Most High to you and your family.

Wrong trigger guard, but otherwise good rifle.

*WHERE ARE ALL THE KAC RAILS WTF*

@jamesshoots

7 ай бұрын

Dude honestly I feel like clone parts from that era are harder to find. I waited months (granted, I wasn’t checking everyday) and just finally got a KAC M4 front sight in Taupe for my MK18. We just gotta hold the line 😭😭

@t.m9341

7 ай бұрын

@@jamesshoots ERA!? *AM I OLD!?* clone what ? I got a m16 collector and it comes with the kac but for a year I couldn't find any in stock and everyone was still getting them idk. Then I called kac and was like wtf guys and they were like IDK were still pumping them out like normal and I was like something sus. And now I feel like people are now finally catching up to the sus. I heard there's a clone company that is literally the same exact thing ; theyre making it for mil too, but they're out too and I didn't understand their product code differences. Then you got commie democrats making parts now illegal while China walks around surveying their future land

@t.m9341

7 ай бұрын

@@jamesshoots I wanted one for my m400 srp cus muh kac also I like the rail guard covers on a kac. They gave me an m16a2 with an acog on my carry handle and idk what my acog was I swear it was a red star .

Streamlight tape switches are gross.

@jamesshoots

9 ай бұрын

The price is hard to beat, but I've ran into reliability problems with basically all the HLXs I've gotten after a year or so. I switched over to Surefire on my other rifles. Even if it costs way more, it also lasts longer and is more secure. But at least the chunkiness of this Streamlight works for the look!

You might as well just have an m4 putting all that stuff on it.

The M16 is the best AR variant imo. Best muzzle velocity and aesthetic. Only thing i'd change is using an A1 length buttstock instead of an A2 buttstock. The A2 is slightly too long. I also switched out the pistol grip for an A1 pistol grip, but other than that it's perfection

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

There's definitely something awesome about a full-length 20" barrel that maximizes the 5.56 round!

Shouldn't be running steel cased ammo anyway. I understand it to be terrible for the feed ramps/barrel extension.

Do you have instagram?

@jamesshoots

Жыл бұрын

I sure do! @itsjamesshoots