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    Quote Originally Posted by SINNER View Post
    Just for future issues. Barrel in freezer for an hour and warm gas block to 250-300* and it will slide right on those oversized WAO journals.
    I had read that and considered it. I actually started off by heating up the gas block with a heat gun, but the outcome of that was that I got the gas block closer to the journal but then it locked up well before getting in position and I had to apply substantial force (read "he hit it with a hammer") to get the gas block back off. Ultimately, I suspect that I'll be taking this gas block back off to swap handguards in the future so I wanted to set myself up for success in that endeavor. So, I'm pretty happy with the path I chose, especially since there are no signs of gas leakage around the gas block which was my biggest concern. As an added benefit, I garnered some more experience in the realm of fitting gas blocks. :)

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    More range time today with the new scope.



    Pretty quick to zero. Was able to get about 1.25" five-shot groups out of two different factory loads (Hornady 68gr BTHP and Black HIlls 77gr OTM). Four out of five with the Black Hills were within 3/4", so I think the potential is there. Again, I'm a good, not great, shooter.



    Very enjoyable to shoot. No malfs but ejection pattern is indicating the system is a little over gassed.

    I'll push it out to 200 yards next time and run a few more types of ammo. I've got some PPU Match 75gr HPBT and Fiocci Exacta 77gr SMK on the way. I'm hoping the PPU does well since it's cheap.
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    Build turned out nice, those scopes are nice for the money.. Recently played with one at cabelas while they were in a killer sale..

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    Also look at CBC 77gr OTM. Great price.

    My rifles hated 68gr pills; If you were closer I'd give you the ~30 some odd Black Hills 68gr BTHPs I've got left. My 18" rifle took to 77gr Sierra Tipped Match Kings, which is good because I'd bought a 500ct pack of bullets on sale a while back

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    Quote Originally Posted by Former11B View Post
    Also look at CBC 77gr OTM. Great price.

    My rifles hated 68gr pills; If you were closer I'd give you the ~30 some odd Black Hills 68gr BTHPs I've got left. My 18" rifle took to 77gr Sierra Tipped Match Kings, which is good because I'd bought a 500ct pack of bullets on sale a while back
    I achieved one my be best 5-shot 100 yard groups so far (~0.9") with this rifle with the CBC ammo. Went to buy more at PSA and they sold out before I completed my order I shot a 1 5/8" 5-shot group at 200 yards with the Fiocci Exacta 77gr SMK and was getting pretty good results with the PPU Match 75gr so I ordered more of both. I want to try out the IMI Razorback 77 gr OTM, too.

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    What is the twist rate of your barrel? Have you tried any Federal Gold Medal Match?

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    1:7. Too cheap to buy the GMM right now.

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    If you want me to get you some locally, I've always seen it in store at PSA. Granted....people might be making a run on supplies at the moment. Just let me know...if you want to, shoot me a PM

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    I've been impressed with groups of IMI in my MK12. I haven't had a chance to take it out to distance yet, but in a month that should change. SGAmmo has it back in stock, I think. If not, I'm guessing he'll get it back soon. CBC has shot well for me, as well.

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    Well, I couldn't leave well enough alone and took advantage of the ROGTac sale to pick up a BCM 15" KMR-A to replace my EMR v2 on my SPR-ish build. I think now I'll just have to call it a Recce-ish build.



    Initial impressions of the KMR-A are over-the-top good. I love the mounting system plus the look and feel of the rail. I just couldn't get excited about the EMR - I hate the mounting system, was not digging the round profile, and I've pretty much decided to dump M-LOK. I may keep the EMR for a 6.8 hunting upper, but I'll probably sell it.

    All is not well, though. What you can't see in the picture above is that the aft cross bolt is sheered. I over torqued it, much to my surprise since I was just using the included wrench. I had to drill out the stub from the other side to get the hardware off and now all the money I saved from the ROGTac sale (and then some) will have to go towards buying replacement mounting hardware. Just as well, I guess, as it gives me an excuse to order a few more things from BCM that have been on my list for a while.



    Also, the Geissele Super Block gas block appears to be making contact with rail on the built up area of the gas block that supports the cross-pin. I'll probably just file that down instead of replacing it since I had to hone the block it to get it to fit on the WOA barrel.

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    good looking build ! that is my next project SPR/ MK12

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoilerUp View Post
    Very nicely done Sir !

    If you get a chance, what is the outside diameter of the ocular housing, and what is the distance from the top of the rail to the bottom of the ocular - how much clearance? The eyepiece looks nice and fat, and I am wondering about rear BUIS clearance. I have a scope coming with a large ocular, and I am researching mounts. Is your BoBro one of the 30mm 20MOA cantilever? They show a couple of those mounts - one at 1.485" and one at 1.575" rail to centerline. It looks like you have plenty of room for a BUIS.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry R View Post
    Very nicely done Sir !

    If you get a chance, what is the outside diameter of the ocular housing, and what is the distance from the top of the rail to the bottom of the ocular - how much clearance? The eyepiece looks nice and fat, and I am wondering about rear BUIS clearance. I have a scope coming with a large ocular, and I am researching mounts. Is your BoBro one of the 30mm 20MOA cantilever? They show a couple of those mounts - one at 1.485" and one at 1.575" rail to centerline. It looks like you have plenty of room for a BUIS.
    Jerry,
    Tons of room for a BUIS:



    Optic is Vortex HS-LR 2.5-10x32 with an occular bell 1.63in in diameter ( https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...r8xkjvf-X2.jpg )
    The Bobro is their standard 30mm extended (0 MOA cant) with a centerline just over 1.575" above the rail ( http://www.bobroengineering.com/view/product/8/ )

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    OK, I might actually have this thing done now. My replacement KMR mounting hardware came quickly from BCM and I finally got my gas block issue resolved with a Sentry 7 set-screw that is over bored by .002



    Now I just need to get to range and see if it actually shoots.

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