1858, its a Hensoldt 6-24 x 72, 2nd Imag Plane scope.
And, Ash........ My disagreement was with the observation that the AR 10 platform stands second to the bolt action as a long range moa and sub-moa platform. Stewart Wilson has proven that to be erroneous many times over.
And Ash my friend, this is an apples and oranges thing. You might find these made by Mr. Wilson interesting. If you're remotely interested in these kinds of firearms, you really should research this gentleman. He's currently active in the field and instructs contract security forces in the use of the .50s in Afghanistan. We were extremely fortunate that he kept his word after a 10 year wait.
(Mr. Wilson) "This is An AR10 in 300WSM. It belongs to a Federal agent who after wringing it out at Quantico in Feb., '08 by two of the FBI Eval team, declared it, "the most accurate shoulder fired weapon system we ever tested". This after three shooters attained all shot under 2 1/2" five round groups at 840 yards. Many have tried to build the AR10 platform in this caliber. None have a done so reliably. I believe I have the only design that is functioning reliably to this date. This has a Lilja three groove barrel.
16" 'Grinder" model. Light weight, quick cycling unit designed for friends who are contractors that wanted 'something that gets inside of vehicles'. Will not function reliably with heavy bullets. Handles only those in the 150 grain range. It turned out, as all successful units are, quite extraordinary in the accuracy department (1/2 moa at 400 yards with a batch of ammo from Lake City with '96 headstamp).
Anyway, just some examples of things I have made in the past few years.
Enjoy.
We shouldn't be argueing about these rifles. Both have their place in history and the FN has had it's day. These new 110 types are state of the art, and I intend to have some long range fun.