This is the Leupold scope with the Docter red dot sight peeking out between the windage and elevation turrets. The idea is to have a backup electronic sight for quick close-in shots by rolling the rifle to bring the Docter to the 12 o'clock position. It will be interesting to zero it at 50 yards. I'm thinking of a 200-yard zero for the "real" scope.
I was also tempted by (and succumbed to) GG&G's new bipod. While the rifle came with the tried-and-true Harris bipod, I wanted to see how this new one works out. Here are the two, side by side:
They are both the same size and weight, but the Harris is a bit more compact when it's stowed. The GG&G requires you to reach up to each leg and press the lock button to swing the leg down, rather than just swatting back the legs on the Harris, since they're spring loaded. Both bipods allow for a limited amount of cant to be applied.
Altogether, the nearly complete configuration (I'm still pondering a new sling) looks like this:
At 16 lbs, 14 ounces, the rile is about a pound lighter than the old HK91 warhorse. I guess all that aluminum and plastic let them put on the bull barrel and still save a tiny bit of weight. This is not Gene Stoner's 7-lb AR15, or even his AR10.
And, on closeout, I bought a Blackhawk padded scope cover.
I've used these on other rifles, because I'm paranoid about my optics. The cover stays on until I'm settled in at the firing line. And the handle sewn on top is a handy way to carry the rifle short distances.
Now if I can just find the time to zero it in before winter....