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    Aero M5 thread

    Hopefully the last one. Tired of bombing other people's threads so...

    I really would like to try an FDE A2 stock on this. Picked up the builder set on a labor day sale. Barrel is a DSG (suspect rebadged BA) match grade 18" 416ss, 1:10, MD is the freebie mini brake that came with my GA Alpha can. I had lots of the small bits on hand, so this fell together at a super nice price.

    Hunting some KAC irons, or some Magpul pros. Hoping to keep with the tan scheme, so W.O. for the magpul sights.

    Hoping to try a magpul bipod on this, but she's definitely big boned as-is.
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    I refuse to build any large frame AR’s with anything but a rifle length buffer. Even the A5’s are nowhere close to how well they run with a rifle length setup. I run Magpul PRS stocks on almost all of mine.

    Nice looking rifle.

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    I wondered about this, but i guess Ill find out soon enough. Any recommendations on tubes, springs and buffers would be appreciated. I don't want to grab the wrong part. Same for the gas block. I've read comments, but I want to try this setup normal, and suppressed and see how it runs. I might be easily satisfied, but I've had amazing luck running standard buffers and gas blocks on all of my 5.56 rifles.
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    I refuse to build any large frame AR’s with anything but a rifle length buffer. Even the A5’s are nowhere close to how well they run with a rifle length setup. I run Magpul PRS stocks on almost all of mine.

    Nice looking rifle.
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    Looks good. Sounds like you haven't shot it yet? I'm curious to see how well it does for you out of the gate as the large frames have a reputation for requiring a bit more "tuning" up front. I started off with an adjustable gas block on mine, but I also wanted to run lightweight BCGs so i could keep the weight down.

    Looking forward to the range report!

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    Me too. Hoping to get out tomorrow.
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    For 16" 308's, I've had good luck with 308 buffers in AR15 Extensions. Obviously, your mileage will vary, I've seen others have issues.

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    The Brownell's BCG is a heavy mofo, so itll be interesting to see how it works with and without a can.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joelski View Post
    Hopefully the last one. Tired of bombing other people's threads so...

    I really would like to try an FDE A2 stock on this. Picked up the builder set on a labor day sale. Barrel is a DSG (suspect rebadged BA) match grade 18" 416ss, 1:10, MD is the freebie mini brake that came with my GA Alpha can. I had lots of the small bits on hand, so this fell together at a super nice price.

    Hunting some KAC irons, or some Magpul pros. Hoping to keep with the tan scheme, so W.O. for the magpul sights.

    Hoping to try a magpul bipod on this, but she's definitely big boned as-is.

    It’s not a traditional looking A2 stock, but I’m very happy with the Magpul fixed rifle stock I went with on my M5 which I’m sure comes in tan. I went with AP’s 308 A2 length buffer tube, spring and buffer kit and it’s run flawlessly.

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    Well, FML! Made it through a 20 rnd mag flawlessly, consistent ejection, last round bolt lock, etc...

    On the second mag, I attached my suppressor. About 3-4 rounds in (same LC 147 gr ball ammo), I get a stovepipe. Drop the mag, clear the stovepipe and there's a round stuck partially in the chamber. Looks exactly like this:



    Clear that, and its now hard to move the CH/BCG in the receiver. Take it apart, nothing really stands other than this:



    Mudda effin extractor is bent!



    Is that on me, or is it a cheap-ass brownell's bolt issue?

    Gonna work out the rifle recoil/buffer system and give it another try. I buy the whole recoil is tamer with the rifle length system, but please convince me that I need an adjustable gas block.
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    I’d email Brownell’s about it and see if they’ll warranty it for ya. I’ve heard great things about their warranty policy and customer service.

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    The AR10 platform is really finicky when it comes to using a suppressor. Believe me, I've been through quite a few of the current offerings, and I have a wide array of cans in terms of back pressure.

    If you don't have a way to tune the gas system, you'll hate shooting it suppressed. I have wasted a lot of time, ammo, and money chasing this.
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    Roger on the adjustable gas block. No can 'til then.
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    So, does the adjustable gas block allow for cycling on the wide-open setting without a can? Is there a balance that allows both, or is that part of the bad experience? I can run this un-suppressed no problem, and will if its that much of a PITA to do both.
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    There is a reason why some people just do a dedicated suppressed setup. Just build another twin for non-suppressed shooting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UWone77 View Post
    There is a reason why some people just do a dedicated suppressed setup. Just build another twin for non-suppressed shooting.
    Enabler!
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