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Books – The British Sniper : a century of evolution & The Green Meanie : L96A1

Posted on March 26, 2021August 14, 2025 by Switch

Two books. One autor : Steve Houghton. Himself a former Accuracy International collector, he took his pen and a boatload of beautiful photos to tell the story of most of the rifles we cherish.

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Project – L2/L118 : Accuracy International QD scope mount

Posted on March 4, 2021August 24, 2025 by Switch

Being entangled in building both the L2A1 and the L118A1, there is one obligatory common part : the AI QD mount. This simple accessory holds quite a legacy within the small world of UKSF rifles.

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ITW – 2013 : L115A3 and the IMUNS

Posted on September 6, 2020August 14, 2025 by Switch

The oldest photo of an updated L115A3 also shows it sporting a Badger Ordnance IMUNS.

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Project – L115A3 : DIY cosine indicator

Posted on August 22, 2020August 14, 2025 by Switch

How I built my own angle indicator to get the complete L115A3 look.

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Project – L115A3 : Choosing the right base

Posted on August 5, 2020August 19, 2025 by Switch

Only a couple of replicas make for the perfect fitting of real Accuracy Internationa accessories. The first step into the L115A3 is choosing the right one.

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2001 – Tora Bora – Hunting Season

Posted on March 26, 2017August 27, 2025 by Switch

The second A-Squadron photo op brings us back to 2001. At a time when Delta Force and the SBS hunted the most wanted man in the world : Ossama Bin Laden.

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2003 – Operation Iraqi Freedom – The early days

Posted on February 28, 2017August 19, 2025 by Switch

The third A-Squadron photo op sends us into the very early beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Foreword

After years of posting my nitpicking on cloning real rifles and reenacting specific regiments on multiple social media platforms, it was time that I regroup it all in one place.

You'll find here everything I posted about on my Instagram : clone projects, kits, in the wild spotting and books I've read.

As a bonus, there will be a few complete guides on specific familly of rifles.
Do you want to know more ?

Recent posts

  • ITW – 2026 : 3 Para showcasing the L129A2
  • ITW – 2014 : The Trijicon RMR and the L129A1
  • ITW – 2025 : Arc’teryx Assault Pack and Brigantes Deuter Guide 35+
  • ITW – 2006/7 : Surefire M73 handguard
  • Project – L118A1 : The beginning of the Counter-Terrorism Sniper Rifle

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This blog revolves around my own reenactment activities and as a way to help fellow enthusiasts in the building of their own kits.

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None of the weapons that can be showcased here are for sale. Weapons and accessories are only pictured as an information sharing narrative.