Alignment rods

[mustangfreek]

Ok. Kinda thinking too hard so thought I would ask. Since I know lots of members here have cans.

Alignment rods. I’ve seen the cheap diy options and still sorta up in the air about that. I haven’t looked hard but seen a few from 30-70 a pop. Humm.

Are they really needed ? Heard the old trick is to just look down the bore against a wall or something..But ?

223,308,6.5 and 22 rimfire are the calibers I’m throwing cans on for now.

Opinions? Options?

I’m all ears....

[alamo5000]

If it's that much off it will be very noticeable in my opinion. If you aren't sure then take it to a gunsmith or borrow the rods from a friend. I just eyeballed mine and they have been fine.

Depending on the situation if your barrel is from a quality manufacturer I don't think you need to worry. Also depending on the can make sure you check everything after the muzzle device has been installed. I heard of one guy that installed his MD with a crush washer and it caused a bit of a headache.

[mustangfreek]

I hear ya...Just getting my ducks in a row so to speak..

Seen the diy McMaster-Carr rods..then see the overpriced G rods..

Don’t have any friends with rods and got a email into my nfa dood to see if he has some, to visually check once and I think, as long as stuff stays tight-MD- it should be fine with a eyeball check..