Ted S.

  Hence the AR15....

Looks like most of them can't even hold a gun right. They hold it like robocop or something...

One of the reasons I became a gun enthusiast. I've always wanted a Russian AK47, but after a lot of research when I was serious to buy, I opted for the AR15. Maybe one day...

  Looks like he has no idea what's going on!

Amazing that everyone disagees with me on this, yet, term limits still exist. Conspiracy!!!  :tinfoil:   Sent from somewhere in the cosmos using magic...and bacon.

  I'm going for the adjustable gas block because it should fix this issue, and it allows for oppurtunity in the future. Kind of like what you have mentioned about the suppressor. I may have a suppressor for this gun one day, who knows? I don't see a need for one at the moment, but that may change in the future.

Perspective I suppose.

Stag arms, Model 1.   http://www.stagarms.com/model-1/ Product Specs Action: Semi-auto direct impingement Chamber: 5.56 NATO. This rifle will also shoot .223 Twist Rate: 1/9 button rifled Muzzle Device: A2 flash hider (Stag Arms Compensator on post ban models) Barrel: 16", 4140 steel, chrome lined, government profile, manganese phosphate coated Handguard: Thermoplastic with double heat shields Upper Receiver: Forged and mil-spec 7075 T6 aluminum with type 3 hard coat anodizing and a picatinny rail on top Bolt Carrier: Enhanced semi-auto with a manganese phosphate coating Charging Handle: Standard mil-spec Front Sight: F-marked A2 front sight, side sling swivel, and bayonet lug (no bayonet lug on post ban models) Rear Sight: Removable A3 carry handle with integrated sight Lower Receiver Material: 7075 T6 aluminum with a type 3 hard coat anodizing Hammer/Trigger pin size: Mil-spec small pin .154" Pivot/Takedown Pin Size: Mil-spec small pin - .250" Caliber Marking: 5.56 NATO Buttstock: Mil-spec 6 position (Post-ban stock looks the same non-adjustable at the furthest extension) Buffer: Standard carbine buffer and spring Trigger: Mil-spec single stage trigger with a non-adjustable 5-8 pound trigger pull Grip: A2 style plastic grip Magazine: 30rd (Post-ban versions will have a 10rd magazine) Safety Selector: Right Hand

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could be worse for $300...   http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Billet-Lower-Receiver-AR-Style/productinfo/TR-LOWER-BIL/

  The barrel is chambered 5.56. It can shoot .223 as well. As noted earlier, my first troubleshooting of this problem will be switching to an adjustable gas block to suppress the gas that cycles back.   Hopefully I can make it to the range the weekend after the gas block swap to report if this is a resolution.

I usually just shoot 55gr 5.56 or .223 because of availability, but I'd like to go as heavy as I can as soon as I cycle through my lighter ammo. Hope calibrating fo the gas cycling on the lighter brass cased rounds doesn't mess that up....but I'll have an adjustable gas block at that point, so I guess I can always readjust at that point...all assuming the problem is overgassing in the first place.

  Sorry about that, put so much thought into writing the first post that I forgot to mention about the gas block, that's why I went ahead and replied. I didn't want to confuse anyone who may already be reading it too much.   The one currently on there is the standard A1 style gas block/iron sight. Sorry about the confusion once again.   EDIT: Should have corrected this sooner, the rifle has an A2 style front sight...

Forgot to mention, I'm going to take Dolomite's advice and swap out the gas block with an adjustable gas block and attempt to correct the issue. Will report once this has been tested.

Went to the range to shoot and zero my new optic. In short, I noticed a few odd things. Not about the optic though, it works great. 1. The brass casings were ejecting at about 1:00-1:30. I noticed this after seeing most casing land in front of the shooting bench at the range. Last time I was at the range, I really did not notice, but I was firing so steel cased WOLF and Tula ammo. 2. The gun had a lot of kick for 5.56 ammo. Last time I was at the range was in September, and as noted above, I was using steel cased Russian ammo. So I either did not notice then, or expected it from the ammo. 3. The gun ran very dirty. Before I think I blamed the Russian ammo. :tinfoil: 4. I really only noticed this today, but the casing that fell into my range bag had similar wear markings in the same general areas of the brass. I remembered having read a few things on this forum about overgassing issues in some ARs, most notably one by Dolomite. So, after some correspondence with Dolomite, I opted to order an adjustable gas block to see if this may resolve the issue. I would like to point out that I am assuming this problem is an overgassing problem. My AR is has a carbine length gas tube. I also recall that from one of my earlier modifications to the rifle, I had a full length buffer because I changed the stock out to a Magpul PRS. After that swap, there was a very noticeable reduction in felt recoil. I've recently, within the last quarter of the year or so, I've converted the gun back to a collapsible stock, albeit a different one than before, but using the same old lighter buffer. I can only assume further at this point the following: 1. The heavier buffer compensated or band-aided the real issue of over gassing. 2. This rifle may have always been overgassed. I just may not have noticed at first because I was a major newb to ARs before and after putting the PRS on my rifle. 3. I have an irrational and implicit bias that Russian ammo is junk. A few notes on the variables that i can recall from the range: 1. Shooting was conducted between 25-50 yds. Probably completely irrelevant. 2. Temp was in the 70s while at the range. 3. There was some wind. Not enough to affect shooting at those distances, or affect where the brass went after ejecting. (I was shooting almost against the wind, the wind was blowing in my direction from about 11:00. Some pictures of the brass after the fact: [URL=http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Ted_Stevens/media/71bd6835-c1a3-4c5a-a226-577f5d2bd2ff_zpsa9e0be10.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Ted_Stevens/media/dc428124-8eee-4830-a332-3a89029ade96_zpse33e7e3c.jpg.html][/URL]

Nah, meant bare lead. No copper jacket. Sent from somewhere in the cosmos using magic...and bacon.

? Sent from somewhere in the cosmos using magic...and bacon.

I liked the few lead rounds I've user better than the fmjs I usually get...

[quote name="TripleDigitRide" post="1082410" timestamp="1387673663"]I was tempted to take advantage of the Primary Arms special, but I simply can't afford it right now. They are offering a free 3X Magnifier with Thumb Screw Mount for $499.[/quote] Damn...It.... Send from somewhere in the cosmos using magic...and bacon.

Just came in Friday. Got to zero and shoot with the optic today. This thing is sweet like maple-syrup covered sugar-cubes bathing in honey. Works good too! Send from somewhere in the cosmos using magic...and bacon.

Hmm, prolly just a ratings ploy. The show may just be about all the aweful stuff the gov...er 'Christianity' has done in history... :tinfoil:

fertilizer plants.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba8jTkRWiwI

It's aight, I don't really watch tv or movies or anything these days. :tinfoil:

Not going to grace that site with a 'hit'. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk

What the f...er I mean, they are making another? Thanks for spoiling it guys....