Recent content by GDownRange

I bought a bunch of MFT (Mission First Tactical) mags on sale. I wasn't expecting much, but they have worked really well. I haven't done any extreme torture tests, but they are holding up just as well as my PMAGS. Maybe add MFT to the poll options?

Here is my 4" Security Six. I bought it a few years back for $400. A little over priced at the time, but it looked like it had barely been fired. I added the The Tyler T-Grips, which are ridiculously over priced, but I do like the grip they provide. The little sister is a 3" SP-101. It doesn't...

That’s a good question that I don’t have a good answer for. I guess the reason would be that I have one of the fancy 2 point quick adjustment slings on my AR, and the basic GI sling on my 10/22. I see no reason why I couldn’t put a GI sling on my AR. So I guess I want to shoot with out a tight...

Can you recommend a good book? I hope to take some sort of precision carbine class this year, but I need to get off my but and find something relatively close to my house. I attended an Apple Seed shoot about 2 years ago, and absolutely loved it. I’d recommend the experience to everyone. I’ve...

Yes a lower end 1-6x turned all the way up to 6x. Does that change the type of ammo I should try out?

Any suggestions on how I select different match grade ammo to try? I have a 16" 1:8 twist barrel, chambered in .223 Wylde, with a mid-length gas system. I'm using a Primary Arms 1-6x variable scope. I may upgrade to higher end glass one day, but I'm happy with the budget PA optics right now. My...

What kind of accuracy gains do you normally see when switching from run of the mill ammo to factory match grade? I recently built an AR-15, and up until this point I've mostly been shooting mixed ammo (.223/5.56 of different weights) at 25 yards to test reliability. For the first time I settled...

“In total, a complete rifle is about $400 for the sum of it’s parts.” What amazes me is that $400 get’s you a decent rifle. Normally budget, or entry level products either posses less features, or are a serious compromise in quality. Unless you get into the nitty gritty specs, (the steel...

Yes the tube fit was noticeably tighter. I had to twist the tube side to side a little bit to slide it in. Even with ~60 rounds of carbon build up on the old block the tube fell out as soon as I pulled the pin. Every manufacturer let’s a lemon slip through from time to time. The great companies...

Success. After following all the troubleshooting tips in this thread, everything checked out with the exception of the possible gas leak at the block. I emailed Odin Works with a description of the problem and the 2 pictures attached to this thread. They immediately sent me a replacement part...

Well that could be my problem. I didn’t glue the rod into the block. I simply pinned the rod into the block. Is using adhesive to attach the rod to the block a common/recommended practice?

Blank post entered in error. I’ll edit with an update tonight.

Thank you for the tip. I’ll shoot a quick email over to the barrel manufacturer, but according thier website the port is in spec (maybe even slightly oversized) I’ll also try and slide a nickel between the Bolt and bolt catch when I get home tonight.

Below are the only 2 pictures I had enough forethought to take before I started cleaning everything. The gas block is one of the newer Odin Works adjustable set and forget. I got out my pair of cheap-o calipers. It looks like the gas port is .078. I wouldn't bet my life on that measurement, but...

I just got caught up at work after the long holiday weekend and started to trouble shoot based on the feedback in this thread. Fist thanks to everyone for all the guidance. I pulled the hand guard off and can see carbon marks on the gas tube where it meets the block. Is a clear 1 inch carbon...