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25 February 2009, 18:00 #76
TehLlama,
Not sure if you saw the new item release, but the "Fail Zero" Bolt Carrier Group came in today, and they are making some pretty big claims about a no lube finish. There is only one way to find out how well it will or won't work, so we will see what happens with it.
http://www.failzero.com/
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25 February 2009, 19:20 #77
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My .02 on the topic...
Why not a Krieger H-bar, or even the Krieger Varmatch barrels? Wouldn't a heavy barrel hold up better to heat and 'drop-test' conditions, than a 'light' barrel? (Assuming overall weight is not an issue. (The Varmatch can be fluted.))
I don't like the idea of an FSB, but prefer a low-profile gas block, preferably covered with a FF tube. I just don't like the idea of an exposed gas block, or in this case an FSB. I've seen FSB's bent, twisted, and cracked, from some rough treatment, so a protected gas block seems reasonable, IMHO.
As for the rest of the parts that have been listed in this thread, I see more 'personal preference,' than functionality or durability. A decent, durable stock would be one part that I would consider vital to Stick's 'project rifle.' A2's just don't hold up, especially in cold climates.
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26 February 2009, 15:11 #78
I was reading about these a week or so back on M4C - right after my last post - great looking setup, but I'm not fully understanding the need for the coated hammer unless a stock hammer (or similarly executed aftermarket unit) might pose a risk of damaging the coating on the lower face of the BCG - any thoughts?
I'd definitely love to see one of those put through its paces, and I'm really excited you were able to get a hold of one.
As far as practical carbines are concerned, I think HBar has gone the way of the dodo, along with the .223 chambers commonly associated with that barrel profile and type. These are fantastic for any type of low volume firing (varminting, match shooting, long range), but if the carbine is going to be stress tested with the barrel at cooking element temperatures, the Noveske Mk0 chambers is the tightest I'd consider. The heavier barrels would heat up slower, which is desirable, but the weight penalty (especially considering that this will likely wear a VFG, Light, and other accessories at all times) makes a medium contour more attractive all around.
Stick - if you're willing to abuse a UBR, I'd be all for it, especially if an ACOG is a likely optic choice, but as stated above, ACS/EMOD/CTR are still up there.
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6 March 2009, 21:49 #79
Stick - are you still collecting parts for this build?
-Mitch-
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6 March 2009, 23:39 #80
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6 March 2009, 23:40 #81
Are you going with a magpul UBR for the stock?
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6 March 2009, 23:42 #82
Yes, we are going to trash a UBR.
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6 March 2009, 23:49 #83
I'd personally never trash a rifle... so I had the gunsmith do the driving last time.
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7 March 2009, 03:45 #84
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How about discussing some protocols for "extreme use" testing?
Some possible categories of extreme use/abuse to start us off:
PM/Lubrication Intervals
Drop Testing
Sand/Dirt/Mud/Water Immersion
Drag Tests
Sustained Rapid Fire & Mag Dumps
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8 March 2009, 13:34 #85
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8 March 2009, 13:43 #86
My best whack at what final config might be:
T15BDX Billet Lower
UBR (LMT H-Buff)
MIAD (MOE?)
CMT LPK
GSSA Trigger
FailZero BCG
VLTOR VIS2(a?) Upper
Noveske 16.1" Recon CL Barrel (G6A2 or Blackout hider?)
PRI Gas Buster CH
MBUS Sights
SF X600/X300 Weaponlight
Bobro VFG
Ergo/MagPul/TD/DD Rail Covers (mix?)
PMag/EMag/other (Lancer, CAA, TD, CMMG, HK)
From what I've read above, there's only 4 question marks left.
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8 March 2009, 19:11 #87
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8 March 2009, 19:42 #88
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8 March 2009, 20:14 #89
Maybe I missed it but, have you guys considered the type of ammo to be used,
quality vs. steel cased vs. brass cased vs. "battle field pick" up for this extreme use build.
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8 March 2009, 22:26 #90