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Posted: 3/22/2018 1:04:08 PM EDT
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I wouldn't mind having the smos type to experiment with. Whatcha want for it?
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USA
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Posted: 3/22/2018 3:22:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pscot468:
Black label holsters (stitchclimber) makes fantastic aluminum barrel nuts for the kmr, nsr, and i think he used to make smos barrel nuts. I have several. I do have a spare of the smos if anyone is interested. They aren't available on the website. https://black-label-products.myshopify.com/collections/all |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2018 6:00:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SOCOM76]
[#3]
TTT
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Posted: 3/22/2018 6:31:37 PM EDT
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Anyone know the OD of the SMOS / Noveske bbl nuts? Been trying to google-fu it, but apparently I need to spend more time in the dojo training because I can't find the answer.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2018 4:58:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pscot468]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
I wouldn't mind having the smos type to experiment with. Whatcha want for it? |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2018 8:11:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
Anyone know the OD of the SMOS / Noveske bbl nuts? Been trying to google-fu it, but apparently I need to spend more time in the dojo training because I can't find the answer. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2018 8:14:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blAck_Rice: Thanks for that. I was curious what "stitchclimber" is in the PWD. I didn't find anything matching it when I searched. https://black-label-products.myshopify.com/collections/all |
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Posted: 3/23/2018 11:08:41 PM EDT
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indeed. I added the info about who sells the stichclimber bbl nuts to the PWD in the comments field. Also added their other models. Previously only their ridiculously light KMR bbl nut was in there. Now all 3 models have been included.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 1:50:24 PM EDT
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So new frontier has redesigned their polymer accu-trigger. The material now appears to be an engineering grade thermoplastic. The trigger pull is crisper as a result.
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Posted: 3/26/2018 1:57:43 PM EDT
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oh great, just after I buy a couple of LPKs they upgrade them!
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 4:19:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
oh great, just after I buy a couple of LPKs they upgrade them! |
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Posted: 3/26/2018 7:24:41 PM EDT
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Yeah, 3 of them total. Bought an extra as a spare just in case of breakage. Can you post a pic of the new improved ones?
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2018 10:27:13 PM EDT
[#13]
Anybody tried the shooting innovations aluminum bcg
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 8:01:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vwfred69:
Anybody tried the shooting innovations aluminum bcg I will post the build with a parts list and picks after I tune it in! Here are some bolt carrier picks if I do it right! 
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 8:39:17 AM EDT
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I've never seen a more confusing forum! Then again its probably me
 Maybe this will work?https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZwbpwdaSb70uBnte2[url=https://photos.app.goo.gl/5EaUIT0ZtVdMXcy63]https://photos.app.goo.gl/5EaUIT0ZtVdMXcy63[/urhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/L6Epiqor4tFgaysq2l]
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 8:43:05 AM EDT
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Frustrated!https://photos.app.goo.gl/5EaUIT0ZtVdMXcy63
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 8:46:44 AM EDT
[#17]
So do you guys see anything in the above two post? Pics or links or?
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Posted: 3/27/2018 9:12:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: November5]
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You need the direct link to your pics, not the page they're on. If it doesn't end in .jpg, .png, .gif, etc. it's not going to show up.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 1:01:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Micron: Well I just received one a few days ago and probably won't get to the range till next week sometime. I can say its looking good and its lightweight! I just put a adjustable gas key on it! My 14.5 gun is my lightest now, Its dead on 4lb with this bolt carrier so Im going to stop here and be HAPPY with it! I will post the build with a parts list and picks after I tune it in! Here are some bolt carrier picks if I do it right!https://photos.app.goo.gl/L6Epiqor4tFgaysq2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/5EaUIT0ZtVdMXcy63 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZwbpwdaSb70uBnte2 Fostech lower 5.8oz Smokes stock 5.79oz Smokes 13” Handguard with b/n 7.54oz Smokes Buffer plate .07 Smokes castle nut .22oz Elftman trigger 2.04oz V 7 ti buffer retainer V7 ti grip screw V Seven AR15 Ultra-Light AR-15 TD/Pivot Pin Set V Seven Charging Handle AR15 V Seven Hybrid 3 Gun / Sport Selector 90 Degree Right Hand V Seven Ultra-Light Mag Catch/Release Diamond V Seven Ultralight S7 Tool Steel Bolt Catch w/ Install Kit Shooting innovations bcg 5.9oz Tubbs lw flat spring 1.5oz Taccom buffer $30 |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 3:20:20 PM EDT
[#20]
Smokes stock 5.79oz |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 8:47:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: vwfred69]
[#21]
Closed shoulder mlok rifle length with pad
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NV, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2018 10:56:49 PM EDT
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I didn't think anyone would get the pad. The open provides some flex to soften the recoil. You don't need the closed or the pad with 556.
Still you got a lot of nice parts, we all want to see it finished. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 2:21:48 AM EDT
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my SPR build 'with a little light weight thrown in' is almost done. Just need to replace my boat-anchor Vortex FH for a slim Faxon one and to get an Al carrier for my LW SBR so I can use the Faxon Gunner LW Steel carrier in the SPR and it should be right about 8 lbs 3 oz, with optic and bipod ready (no bipod attached, but there's a pic rail for it). Considering it has a heavy as hell grip (Larue apeg), ACS-L stock, and a 18" HB, that ain't bad! I'll post pics when it's done. I think it's a cool build where I use some LW parts/ideas to try to offset some compromise/heavy parts. GB, pins, mounting hardware etc. are mostly Ti. Even my sight screw/nut and scope ring bolts are Ti!
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Posted: 3/30/2018 4:43:10 AM EDT
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Lightweight rifle parts are like formula 1 technology... it eventually filters down to everyday rifles.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2018 5:07:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By breastroker:
I didn't think anyone would get the pad. The open provides some flex to soften the recoil. You don't need the closed or the pad with 556. Still you got a lot of nice parts, we all want to see it finished. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 5:34:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pscot468:
So new frontier has redesigned their polymer accu-trigger. The material now appears to be an engineering grade thermoplastic. The trigger pull is crisper as a result. 
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Posted: 3/30/2018 6:32:12 PM EDT
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Someone remind me of the details here: was it BDRC or Shooting Innovations that never ships/shipped product? I'm ready to get that Al carrier for my SBR...
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2018 7:25:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vwfred69: To be honest I was scared to get the open shoulder that I would tear it up and I bought the same stock for my wife’s rifle and liked it. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2018 7:26:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PursuitSS: I just got off of the phone with them, they person I spoke with stated that the polymer LPK is still the same plastic/design. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2018 7:32:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: pscot468]
[#30]
The new design is on the right. The top of the hammer has an obvious difference, some kind of knob??? The material feels alot more durable and slicker. The hammer spring is different because i'm using a geissele ssa-e hammer spring, instead of the included XP hammer spring since it's not needed for 223. I'm also rocking a wolff reduced power disconnector and trigger spring, the feel of the trigger is vastly improved. You have to use a standard power hammer spring with this combo though to get a reliable reset. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 9:13:12 PM EDT
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I'll have to look at my newest ones to see if they are old vs new style. I didn't get them THAT long ago, so maybe they are the new ones? I dunno, but I'm sure the one in my SBR is the old school design...I've had it a couple years now.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/31/2018 5:27:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
Someone remind me of the details here: was it BDRC or Shooting Innovations that never ships/shipped product? I'm ready to get that Al carrier for my SBR... |
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USA
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Posted: 3/31/2018 9:28:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
Someone remind me of the details here: was it BDRC or Shooting Innovations that never ships/shipped product? I'm ready to get that Al carrier for my SBR... I hounded them on face book, they finally refunded me after months. The guy also said they were also shipping me one to make up for it, still haven't seen that. Oh well. I got my money back. I guess lesson learned: Never do business with BDRC. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/31/2018 10:20:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nada-Nada: BDRC I guess lesson learned: Never do business with BDRC. |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 11:54:05 AM EDT
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Got it, thanks guys!
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/31/2018 6:11:36 PM EDT
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This came from shooting innovations today. I ordered it on Monday. I got the same results on two different scales.
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Posted: 3/31/2018 10:36:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nada-Nada: BDRC I hounded them on face book, they finally refunded me after months. The guy also said they were also shipping me one to make up for it, still haven't seen that. Oh well. I got my money back. I guess lesson learned: Never do business with BDRC. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2018 4:14:55 PM EDT
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Just saw a TFB article about Rise Armament releasing a lw steel BCG. Their website claims the weight is 8.9 oz
Here is the link to their website. Carrier is 8620 steel, bolt is 9310 both MPI tested. Not the lightest, but on par with RTB, AIM and Rubber city for the same material. |
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Posted: 4/3/2018 4:42:42 PM EDT
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Added! Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I hadn't seen it before.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2018 7:34:02 PM EDT
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Got my lower together
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/8/2018 10:56:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vwfred69:
Got my lower together http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/78245B9E-2526-4918-A049-721D9AFE9E87.jpg" target="_blank">http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/78245B9E-2526-4918-A049-721D9AFE9E87.jpghttp://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/D7209019-9B30-4C4F-8576-6027194E805C.jpg" target="_blank">http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/D7209019-9B30-4C4F-8576-6027194E805C.jpg |
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Posted: 4/9/2018 12:32:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: larrys]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vwfred69:
Got my lower together http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/78245B9E-2526-4918-A049-721D9AFE9E87.jpg" target="_blank">http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/78245B9E-2526-4918-A049-721D9AFE9E87.jpghttp://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/D7209019-9B30-4C4F-8576-6027194E805C.jpg" target="_blank">http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h166/vwfred69/D7209019-9B30-4C4F-8576-6027194E805C.jpg Using the pad might be a good idea. I know I’ll take heat for this but my .556 LW gun beats my shoulder to death. I’m running a JP alum BCG, Taccom buffer that’s been further lightened and my gas is adjusted to just allow it to cycle. Dang tiny BAD aluminum stock obviously doesn’t help matters. Something will have to change. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2018 2:19:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: pscot468]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By larrys: That’s looking good! Using the pad might be a good idea. I know I’ll take heat for this but my .556 LW gun beats my shoulder to death. I’m running a JP alum BCG, Taccom buffer that’s been further lightened and my gas is adjusted to just allow it to cycle. Dang tiny BAD aluminum stock obviously doesn’t help matters. Something will have to change. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2018 4:26:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: castlebravo84]
[#44]
Has anyone had decent accuracy results from a build using the Fostech magnesium upper?
EDIT: problem wasn't the upper |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2018 5:41:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By castlebravo84:
Has anyone had decent accuracy results from a build using the Fostech magnesium upper? My 6.5 Grendel build is stringing shots vertically ~4 moa, and I'm trying to rule out potential causes. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2018 6:27:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: castlebravo84]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pscot468:
What kind of ammunition? If the variable in accuracy is only vertical I'm not sure if the upper would be causing it. My 300 blk is using a fostech upper, 6.5 in barrel, it shoots sub 3 moa at 100 yards, although I'm sure it could do better with a more qualified marksman. No distinct difference in vertical vs horizontal group size. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pscot468:
Originally Posted By castlebravo84:
Has anyone had decent accuracy results from a build using the Fostech magnesium upper? My 6.5 Grendel build is stringing shots vertically ~4 moa, and I'm trying to rule out potential causes. I was wondering if the upper getting hot could cause it to string shots. While waiting on the mag upper, I temporarily threw the rifle together with an aero forged upper, and it shot much better than it does now. I will switch back to it if I have to, but I bedded the barrel to the mag upper with green loctite, and it won't come loose without taking a torch to it. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2018 6:49:39 PM EDT
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Anyone know where to find a Faxon 16" pencil barrel in stock? Found a new one in the EE but need one more.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2018 8:39:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wmcray:
Anyone know where to find a Faxon 16" pencil barrel in stock? Found a new one in the EE but need one more. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2018 6:48:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: pscot468]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By castlebravo84: Hornady black, and some handloads using a popular charge weight of arcomp that shot an SD under 10 fps in my rifle. I was wondering if the upper getting hot could cause it to string shots. While waiting on the mag upper, I temporarily threw the rifle together with an aero forged upper, and it shot much better than it does now. I will switch back to it if I have to, but I bedded the barrel to the mag upper with green loctite, and it won't come loose without taking a torch to it. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2018 9:30:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pscot468: Well that certainly seems like an interesting problem. You never know, it could be the heat effecting the poi like on a cheap ak. Armed with this Intel, I don't think I'll be using the magnesium uppers on any rifles. It seems to work fine on my 6.5 in pistol though, even when simulating full auto with the echo trigger. What profile is the barrel? I re-torqued the barrel nut one "gas tube notch" looser (it was on pretty dang tight), and I remounted the gas block while paying particular attention to the fitment of the gas tube into the bolt carrier gas key. Hopefully, one of those adjustments will pay off. |
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