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AR-15 BS Thread

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

  1. Aug 22, 2020 at 7:55 AM
    T4RFTMFW

    T4RFTMFW Well-Known Member

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    I have a couple that were gifted. Pinned to 10 rds, because CA.
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2020 at 8:24 AM
    DrMark

    DrMark Diet Mtn Dew & Guns

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    Why are they special / valued?
     
  3. Aug 22, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    Can't imagine CA.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2020 at 8:26 AM
    T4RFTMFW

    T4RFTMFW Well-Known Member

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    We’re in legal proceedings to make it better. :fingerscrossed:
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2020 at 10:01 AM
    JustJon

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    The 3rd gen mags are curved. And not sure why they got popular but they did, I’ve seen them sell for $40-50 each
     
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  6. Aug 22, 2020 at 10:57 AM
    DrMark

    DrMark Diet Mtn Dew & Guns

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    Thanks.
     
  7. Aug 22, 2020 at 1:05 PM
    JustJon

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    Yah so, I’ll give you 10$ for that stupid 20rd
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    This is just pinned to 10 rds..
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2020 at 3:26 PM
    trdNick

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    Dimple the barrel when installing the gas block with set screws or loctite and let it ride ?
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2020 at 3:49 PM
    Primo 95

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    265/75/16 S/T Maxx 16X8.5 Level 8 Trackers 5100 1.75 HID, LED interior, 3" N-Fab step bars
    I am all for doing things correctly and this little genius tool makes it very easy to dimple your own barrel. I dimpled and loctite the screws for good measure
    https://www.ezaccuracy.com/product-page/gas-block-dimple-tool
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2020 at 6:07 PM
    essjay

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    A) Dimple it and use Rocksett.

    B) Pin that shit.
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2020 at 7:39 PM
    jandrews

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    Doing it correctly is pinning it. Anything else is half assing.
     
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  13. Aug 23, 2020 at 10:23 AM
    JustJon

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    This is one reason I like the BA Hansen barrels, come with a gas block and already drilled to pin
     
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  14. Aug 24, 2020 at 5:02 AM
    mcharfauros

    mcharfauros IG: mcharfauros

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    How those irons working out for you? Been looking into them

    Mike
     
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  15. Aug 24, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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    anyone have the dimpling and drilling jigs available? I would be willing to pay shipping both ways to borrow it
     
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    Pchop Beavis Killer

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    Finally got it to the range to zero in the red dot. I am pleasantly surprised at how quiet it is, and it's inside. Be alot quieter outside.

    https://youtu.be/OIaYa7j70vE
     
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  17. Aug 24, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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    Very well. Really like the low profile nature when they're down. I've been running them up since it's been zeroed (50 yds/m). That was an easy process. My MRO is mounted for lower 1/3 co-witness.

    Here's another pic of rear.

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  18. Aug 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM
    Doughnut Spaghetti

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    I got the same handguard. Light AF. I just wish the rail pattern on the handguard matched the upper (areo precision) I'm using.
     
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  19. Aug 24, 2020 at 12:49 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    It’s super light! I was really surprised when it got delivered. Really happy with my AP stuff, I’m also running their ambi charging handle.
     
  20. Aug 24, 2020 at 4:22 PM
    Sig45

    Sig45 Well-Known Member

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    Just snapped a few pics with them up and a couple to show comparison with Troy (also folding).

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