Got an email from CMP that they had some field grade IHC grarands for sale, has anybody on here sent in there application for one? I sent mine in on Thursday, would like to know what condition other people get for their rifles. Barrel, stock, trigger groups, etc.
I got one late last year and one earlier this year. Both exceeded the CMP definition for a FG. Both showed wear on the metal parts, very worn stocks and Me/TE readings that were well within the SG definition. One had quite a few IHC parts and the second had very few.
I did not send in an order. From the discussion on the CMP forum, the rifles coming out now generally meet the grade description; in other words, they're not anything spectacular. Of course there are exceptions, and those are the ones you see posted on the forum, but by and large, they're decent rifles. Nothing more, nothing less.
If I didn't already have a couple IHC's, I might have rolled the dice. As it is, I'll pass, but good luck to you!
If I didn't already have a couple IHC's, I might have rolled the dice. As it is, I'll pass, but good luck to you!
Thanks Perplexed, after reading the email they have a limited supply, I should have sent my app. quicker and maybe overnight mail.
I saw comments on the forum where even those rifles weren't moving very quickly, so I'd think you still have a chance at getting one. Let us know.
They charged my CC today, so looks like they didn't run out before they got to me. Got my fingers crossed!
Ok, a little late on posting but got the IHC last Wednesday. The serial number is 4618xxx, IHC receiver, LMR barrel, op rod IHC, bolt IHC. The trigger group is all SA, and the stock has no markings that I can find. The barrel has a throat of 3, and muzzle at 3, the finish on the metal is great, some finish gone on the gas cylinder. stock has some small dents in the upper hand guard, rest is very good. I think I got a good deal, looks more like a service grade then field grade, except for the barrel condition.
Sounds like a pretty good example - you might check the barrel numbers yourself, as the CMP hang tag numbers sometimes are pessimistic. They use gauges that get worn down from constant insertion, so the numbers can be a bit high. Too bad the stock doesn't have IHC markings, as that item alone is the most expensive to correct aside of the barreled receiver. I assume you did check the barrel channel of the stock for an alphanumeric code? At least you got an IHC op rod and bolt, and the trigger group is easily corrected if you want to go that route. Can you post pics of the rifle, please?
Didn't check the barrel channel in the stock for any numbers or letters, but will. I have never posted pictures but I will try.
Have you checked for a code in the barrel channel? It'd look something like this, though there may not be any letters in the code if the stock is a later one:
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