American Partisan: Practical AR Enhancements That Work
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Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Most are bs.
I would say over half are stupid. H2 buffer being the tip of the stupid list. A properly build ar does not need an h2 buffer.
Chrome lined? Why sacrifice accuracy for that when we have nitride?
Nickel boron? Only time i ever have issues is with nickel boron stuff. Even from big named companies. Yes. Many people have no issues and they run fine. But the ONLY time my rifles has issues it was from ni bo. I built 100s and 100s of rifles.
And them he goes on to name brans of fh? Come on. Bs.
Etc etc.
I would say over half are stupid. H2 buffer being the tip of the stupid list. A properly build ar does not need an h2 buffer.
Chrome lined? Why sacrifice accuracy for that when we have nitride?
Nickel boron? Only time i ever have issues is with nickel boron stuff. Even from big named companies. Yes. Many people have no issues and they run fine. But the ONLY time my rifles has issues it was from ni bo. I built 100s and 100s of rifles.
And them he goes on to name brans of fh? Come on. Bs.
Etc etc.
repete
.338 Win Mag
I guess I gotta watch to see what a H@ buffer is. OK here goes.
OK, that was a waste of time, I stopped at "if you pace your bolt on end and the carrier pushes it down...." I say that means you have a well used and lubed bolt that will run smoothly.
OK, that was a waste of time, I stopped at "if you pace your bolt on end and the carrier pushes it down...." I say that means you have a well used and lubed bolt that will run smoothly.
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BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
It means your gas rings are worn and it's time to replace them. It will continue to function normally for a period but eventually they will stop sealing and the gas blow by will erode them quickly. Once there isn't a significant seal the action will not run well.
The barrel you recommended had a nickel boron lined chamber y'know.
And we don't know yet if nitride is a durable or heat resistant as chrome. It may be of course but there isn't as much data yet.
Between the BA (nitrided) barrel and the DD (chromed) barrel I notice little difference in accuracy.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Please site a reference.
I said nickel boron bcg are shit. Not chambers.
Maybe i was not clear ni bo bcg are problematic.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Yeah. A $300+ bb chrome lined better be good. But lets talk about yhe NORMAL $140 chrome lined shit most guys use. Come on already, most all cl barrels are NOT dd.
AR's are simple. The design was created to function under heavy stress in crappy environments with little cleaning. There's literally ZERO need to waste money on fancy parts. The one I carried overseas was as basic as it gets and served its purpose. I'm definitely not wasting money for rifles that will realistically see less than 500 rounds every year down the pipe.
That rifle you had was high spec though.
And there just isn't any gainsaying that some of the more recent refinements beyond military issue are worthwhile. Chief among these extended free float handguards. Extras like upgraded triggers, grips, stocks and other controls are nice and worthwhile as well.
And some of us shoot 500 rounds in a session. Or more.
But even those can be had cheap. None of my free floats cost more than $75-100.
Exonautic
.308 Win
you're better off with a tunable gas block than anything this guy mentioned in regards to buffers and springs. chrome lined is pointless unless you have an auto sear or MG. you wouldn't have to worry about corrosion because if you're not shooting it you probably have half a minute to run an oiled rag down the barrel.
NIB coatings are hit or miss. it can last forever or it can flake off if you look at it wrong. its similar to cerakote in that it's all in the prep work how good it works.
OH and you're a scrub if you run anything that isn't geisselle and if you ask me why you're an idiot.
NIB coatings are hit or miss. it can last forever or it can flake off if you look at it wrong. its similar to cerakote in that it's all in the prep work how good it works.
OH and you're a scrub if you run anything that isn't geisselle and if you ask me why you're an idiot.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I agree AB. Milspec AR patterns just work. With a proper zero, you just aim and shoot and it'll work. The is no need for titanium this and the latest Adamantium barrel. Plain chrome lined works. It works every year at distances from 0 to 500 yards on static targets and 0 to 300 yards on pop-up targets for qualification. The latest 2 stage trigger might feel better for competition but for combat, qualification, and the average Joe who doesn't even shoot it past 200 yards, it'll work the exact same.
All these flashy parts are equivalent to homeboys putting chrome rims on their cars.
All these flashy parts are equivalent to homeboys putting chrome rims on their cars.
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5.56 - 14.5".625 Hanson Series AR 15 Barrel | Ballistic Advantage, LLC
You can get DD barrels for less than $300.
Even if not their barrel is worth the money.
I got the BA barrel on your recommendation not because it was cheaper but because I liked the profile and because you spoke very highly of it.
It's working well for me so far.
Guns are pretty much my whole life so I have no qualms dropping the dough on the stuff that tickles my fancy. I am not a snob about it, I recognize that everyone has different priorities and also that spending more money does not always equate to more performance but I do research the stuff I buy and I choose what I do for a reason.
For instance I would highly recommend that Centurion Arms CMR rail that I put on the NYGF AR.
Its light(ish) sturdy and simple. And the round holes in it remind me of the barrel jacket of a Sterling submachine gun and I think that is really cool.
As for triggers, eh.... I do shoot better with an aftermarket trigger than a stock GI one.
I got a midrange one on the NYGF build and a really nice LaRue 2 stage of the DD which I got a disgustingly good holiday deal on.
The LaRue feels great in dry fire but I have yet to shoot it unfortunately. Last time I went to the range I fucked up my back on the icy stairs on the way out of the lodge. I called the day shortly after that.
Finally I will say that those of us that shoot by the case may find some comfort in the added durability of a cold hammer forged, chrome lined barrel. I have both nitireded and chromed now so I will see for myself what the deal is.
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I do have RRA Varmints on my hunting AR’s. But that’s for a specific purpose.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Ok. For some reason i cant get the link to open but i see the image. Ni bo barrel extension not chamber.
My point is most chrome lined barrels do not shoot as well as the DD.
Im glad the barrel is working well for you.
If there is an part of an AR to spend a little extra on it's the barrel. I can see setting a budget, but I cannot see throwing the cheapest shit possible together. That is the bigger waste of money.
I would much rather buy a quality barrel and use inexpensive sights and Magpul MOE furniture, GI trigger ect.
Exonautic
.308 Win
Trigger bcg and barrel. Everything else can be bottom of the barrel shit but as long as it's in spec you can hit anything out to 400 yards presumably with ease.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
By time one gets through buying all the fancy parts you could afford a whole second basic quality rifle. They're machines and no machine runs forever. Proper lubrication for local conditions, best machine lifespan, be it chainsaw, car, or AR.
Exonautic
.308 Win
One thing I've been questioning as the next upgrade to my AR, is should I get an adjustable has block or gas key? I've read in the past that the key is actually the way to go but have no real evidence to support that. Looking at the operation of the platform the gas block seems like the better option.