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    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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
    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.
    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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    Stick - are you still collecting parts for this build?
    -Mitch-

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uglyduck View Post
    Stick - are you still collecting parts for this build?


    Yes, I'm waiting on the VIS right now, though I guess I could build up the lower.

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    Are you going with a magpul UBR for the stock?

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    Yes, we are going to trash a UBR.

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    I'd personally never trash a rifle... so I had the gunsmith do the driving last time.






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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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    Quote Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
    Yes, we are going to trash a UBR.


    Is your mind made up at this piont Stick? I'd like to know what the final configuration is, if thats the case.

    Quote Originally Posted by armakraut View Post
    I'd personally never trash a rifle... so I had the gunsmith do the driving last time.
    LMAO, now thats funny!
    -Mitch-

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by TehLlama View Post
    My best whack at what final config might be:

    T15BDX Billet Lower- Probably a Sun Devil to check the 6 series complaints
    UBR (LMT H-Buff)- Tungsten buffer from Spikes Tactical
    MIAD (MOE?)- MOE
    CMT LPK- LPKs are all the same to me as long as they are in spec
    GSSA Trigger- Yes indeed.
    FailZero BCG- Yes
    VLTOR VIS2(a?) Upper- 10" VIS, waiting for it to arrive
    Noveske 16.1" Recon CL Barrel (G6A2 or Blackout hider?)- No answer on barrel yet
    PRI Gas Buster CH- yes
    MBUS Sights- I am fairly certain the answer is yes.
    SF X600/X300 Weaponlight- Whatever lights testers want to use
    Bobro VFG- Mix of different ones
    Ergo/MagPul/TD/DD Rail Covers (mix?)- XTMs plus whatever anyone wants who is a tester
    PMag/EMag/other (Lancer, CAA, TD, CMMG, HK)- Any and all mags

    From what I've read above, there's only 4 question marks left.
    Slings will also be whatever the users want, I've got a bunch of different ones for them to use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
    Tungsten buffer from Spikes Tactical
    -Mitch-

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by 103m 95g View Post
    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.

    Ammo used will vary depending on who is shooting it.

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