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AR-15 BS Thread

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by BulletToothTony, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. May 21, 2020 at 9:04 AM
    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Guess I’ll try a non adjustable gas block. Don’t think I’m going to run a can on this one.
    Thank you all for the suggested fixes.
     
  2. May 21, 2020 at 11:06 AM
    EubeenHadd

    EubeenHadd Bit of a derp

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    Depends on how you think about it. I've always treated AGB's more like changing gas port size than a true flip-flop, so I buy a Wojtek Block and red loctite or rocksett. Buy it, set it properly gassed in cold conditions with weak ammo, fix it, and enjoy your properly gassed upper.
     
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  3. May 21, 2020 at 12:02 PM
    MadDaddy

    MadDaddy Pork Rind Extraordinaire

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    10-4. That's why I said, "if." Had a buddy who had issues after installing a can. I got him an adjustable block and after a few trips to the range, he was cycling right again.
     
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  4. May 21, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    Decided to do a little reconfiguring since most of these parts just sit in the safe collecting dust. I’ve never run this upper with an LPVO but so far I’m liking it. It’s heavy especially with the can but it sure shoots nice
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  5. May 21, 2020 at 1:24 PM
    golfindia

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    I have something similar on a 762x39 AR. I set it up to shoot great with a can but it won't cycle without one.....
     
  6. May 30, 2020 at 9:17 AM
    T4RFTMFW

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    Some stuff trickling in. No clue when my optics planet order is even shipping, still no word on my lower either. :bananadead:

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  7. May 30, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    Are those straight 20's?
     
  8. May 30, 2020 at 10:07 AM
    95 taco

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    Looks like 20’s limited to 10.
     
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  9. May 30, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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    That makes me sad.
     
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  10. May 30, 2020 at 10:22 AM
    T4RFTMFW

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    California life. Plus this is going to be mag locked so I’m limited to 10 rds.
     
  11. May 30, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    Freedom week.
     
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  12. May 30, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    Freedom week mags are still illegal on a Maglock equipped AR because it’s then considered an assault rifle.
     
  13. May 30, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    CA makes me sad.
     
  14. May 30, 2020 at 10:30 AM
    95 taco

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    Me too bud, it’s why we moved out.
     
  15. May 30, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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    Motofox Well known hermit

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    Ya know TBH, id be scared of running them on a featureless or RAW too. I know some LEO's know their laws but, alot dont. I dont ever want to put myself in that situation.

    Suck i lost all of them in a tragic accident on the delta a few years ago. Something about cleaning your equipment on the open water is just so refreshing.
     
  16. May 30, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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    I’m not sure if I’d run them myself, I probably would but I’d keep paperwork showing purchase date on hand. In the legal system I’d like to think they’d have to prove a normal capacity mag was obtained illegally, but I think the reality is that it’d be me trying to prove that I’m not a felon. Not necessarily worth it for me personally. There are ways around the laws that don’t leave me wanting, like 10 rd mag couplers and basically allow for a 20 rd setup. Just not the same way other states have it.


    In some states the coupling of mags is illegal and they’re also limited to 10 rds. Could be worse. We’re not the most oppressed state and my county allows CCW for regular folks; so I’m feeling lucky compared to others in CA and other states.
     
  17. May 30, 2020 at 10:49 AM
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    So glad I live in Maine.
     
  18. May 30, 2020 at 10:51 AM
    T4RFTMFW

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    Beautiful state. Would love to go there again someday.
     
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  19. May 30, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    meh, at least it’s not Jersey
     
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  20. May 30, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Man. That sucks.

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