hey everyone new guy here,
So i decided to build me a blk gonna be a pistol until i get the wild hair for a SBR. so far my build is as follows
Aero enhanced upper
Aero BCG
Aero Quantum M-lok handguard
Aero 8" 1/7 5R 4150 pistol gas barrel
Aero melonite pistol gas tube
spikes calico jack stripped lower
im currently shopping for a gas block and the one i wanted from otis i cannot use as otis says it cannot be used on a pistol gas system (why? i have no idea but . . . whatev). so my question is what is a good adjustable gas block that y'all recommend?
next question is what are some recommendations on pistol brace and buffer systems.
intent is general plinking, HD, unsuppressed and suppressed (again waiting for wild hair for tax stamp)
thanks
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Re: new guy, new build
thanks, those look nice.bangbangping wrote:SLR
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Not the cheapest, but IMO worth the money. First, there is no separate set screw so it's quicker/easier to adjust. My experience is that it's less likely to get hopelessly fouled, too.Chappy4o wrote:thanks, those look nice.bangbangping wrote:SLR
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SLR are junk. I have a couple frozen ones with stripped frozen setscrews.
Odin warns of the high pressure problem, because it exists. Pure physics, a gas block is just a bad place to put a set screw. And the SLR design is crappier than Odin's....
I would wait to see if you even need an AGB before dumping cash into it. Or look into the adjustable BCGs, since you need to buy a bolt anyway.
Odin warns of the high pressure problem, because it exists. Pure physics, a gas block is just a bad place to put a set screw. And the SLR design is crappier than Odin's....
I would wait to see if you even need an AGB before dumping cash into it. Or look into the adjustable BCGs, since you need to buy a bolt anyway.
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Are you sure you're not thinking of a different brand? The SLR blocks I have use a spring/detent system, not a set screw.golfindia wrote:SLR are junk. I have a couple frozen ones with stripped frozen setscrews.
Odin warns of the high pressure problem, because it exists. Pure physics, a gas block is just a bad place to put a set screw. And the SLR design is crappier than Odin's....
I would wait to see if you even need an AGB before dumping cash into it. Or look into the adjustable BCGs, since you need to buy a bolt anyway.
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The spring steel flap pushes a detent against notches in the setscrew which is accessed from the front. They keep the setcrew from backing out on its own. Neither are necessary, as a magazine of high pressure rounds will end all possibility of setscrew motion anyway :^)bangbangping wrote: Are you sure you're not thinking of a different brand? The SLR blocks I have use a spring/detent system, not a set screw.
One of mine was a "toolless" version that supposedly could be turned by hand. The small T shaped piece used to turn the screw cracked off after 3-4 rounds. I put the hex head in it, but it lasted a couple of magazines before lockong up.
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I would wonder what cartridge/powder/gas port combination you were using. Maybe possible in a smaller bore that will generally have more pressure at the port or really dirty powder.golfindia wrote:The spring steel flap pushes a detent against notches in the setscrew which is accessed from the front. They keep the setcrew from backing out on its own. Neither are necessary, as a magazine of high pressure rounds will end all possibility of setscrew motion anyway :^)bangbangping wrote: Are you sure you're not thinking of a different brand? The SLR blocks I have use a spring/detent system, not a set screw.
One of mine was a "toolless" version that supposedly could be turned by hand. The small T shaped piece used to turn the screw cracked off after 3-4 rounds. I put the hex head in it, but it lasted a couple of magazines before lockong up.
I have 3 SLR's on Blackouts and I will say that I doubt many people have shot more high or higher pressure loads than I have in that cartridge. Never had an issue.
Two simple rules.
Always turn the screw in first to break the carbon free and keep from pulling it into the threads.
If it's tight, shoot a few rounds to get the carbon hot and soft, then turn the screw.
It doesn't hurt to not use powder that burns dirty. I also don't use barrels with gas ports that are 12 sizes too big either and I'm sure that also helps.
300 Blackout, not just for sub-sonics.
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I have had good luck with SLR as well. I have used it with plenty of dirty and clean powders. I clean after each shooting session as well. turn it off. Clean. Adjust back to my setting.
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I didn't know that adjustable BCG existed. But at any rate I already have a bolt and BCGgolfindia wrote: I would wait to see if you even need an AGB before dumping cash into it. Or look into the adjustable BCGs, since you need to buy a bolt anyway.
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