Replica U.S. Army Special Forces XM25 circa late 1980s
WEBMar 31, 2024 · The goal of this project was to build a replica of a late 1980s era XM25 sniper rifle, as fielded by the U.S. Army 10th Special Forces Group, then stationed at Ft Devens, MA. These hand-built rifles lacked National Stock Numbers, and as such are not very well documented, but one reference book states that potentially up to 200 might …
Best source for a parts kit (XM25 build) - M14 Forum
WEBJan 21, 2023 · Building an XM25 will require certain parts, the most difficult of which to locate will be the BPTco. Stock liner. There might be a few floating around, due to Mr. Matieko coming out of retirement to build twenty or so. It might be that someone who bought one has decided not to pursue building an XM25.
“Civilian” XM25 - M14 Forum
WEBNov 25, 2019 · A Mitch built XM25 “civilian version” was on gunbroker 3 months back, I communicated thru Sweeney, who relayed that Mitch did build it in the early 2000s. I decided to pass and commission a build thru Wolfe, because of the civilian feature. May be helpful to find the auction, still on my watch list so accessible, for the pics.
Post M21 sniper rifle development history - XM25/M25...
WEBDec 6, 2017 · In addition, the original XM25’s used a medium weight 1:10 twist Barnett/Douglas match barrel. These rifles also utilized a Brookfield Precision Tool (BPT) scope mount system that incorporated a 3-point mounting system, and the day optic was typically a Leupold and Stevens (L&S) M3 or M3A Ultra 10x scope, or a Bausch & Lomb …
Scout’s Tribute XM25 Build | M14 Forum
WEBJul 18, 2021 · McMillian 90’s era forest camo stock includes BPT liner and BPT bipod stud bedded by Jon Wolfe (part of XM25 kit) – from Forceman (M14F) Blackhawk black cheek pad – from (CMPF) Upgrade stock with Pachmayer butt and painting cheek pad – by M1Army (M14F) M14 faux selector lock and arm – from hawk.
XM25 history question - M14 Forum
WEBMay 13, 2024 · The XM25 was developed at Fort Devens, MA, which was at the time, home of the US Army’s 10th Special Forces Group. So 10th SFG definitely used them. A picture in Senich’s book shows a 5th SFG solider using either an XM25 or a SOCOM/Crane-built M14 sniper rifle during training in Kentucky circa 1992, but that’s about it.
Metal Stock Liners - M14 Forum
WEBNov 15, 2022 · Whereas the BPT stock liner (aka XM25 stock liner) that you seem to be referring to is a very different animal, designed for a "product improved" M21 sniper rifle in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It was used within a McMillan fiberglass stock on a very small number of Special Forces M14 sniper rifle, called the XM25 or M25.
Alternative scope/rings/mounts for XM25 replica builds.
WEBSep 13, 2017 · 1. Leupold M3A Ultra 10x scope (made from approxmid-to-late 1980s until early 1990s). The early/prototype XM25 probably used the original Leupold M3 scope, but the only difference is the M3A had 1/2" windage adjustments, and the M3 from the mid-1980s had 1" windage adjustments. The XM25 used the same scope adopted by the US …
Official XM25/M25 replica picture thread - M14 Forum
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Pictures of 1st generation XM25 rifles show McMillan M1A stocks that were typically fitted with a Pachmayr rubber buttpad, as specified by SFC Tom Kapp (RIP), who was a 10th SFG sniper instructor. Per Mitch Mateiko, owner of BPT, the first fifty XM25 rifles had black stocks, and the later rifles had camo stocks.
Replica XM25 sniper project completed (pics) - M14 Forum
WEBAug 22, 2019 · The picture from 1991 of a suppressed XM25 does indeed have the bipod set back somewhat, and its pretty clear that a bipod stud is likely located at the front sling swivel area. (BTW, that is not Ron Allen of suppressor fame in the picture, its a Navy/Crane small arms engineer who visited Ft Devens to evaluate the XM25 circa Feb 1991).