 NoloContendere
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Posted: 11/22/2010 6:05:36 PM
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I had a similar problem with my phase 5 tactical bolt catch as well. The bolt catch was not moving up far enough to grab the bolt. The bolt kept skipping across the top of the bolt catch. I ended removing 2 coils from the bolt catch spring and the bolt catch now has it's full range of motion. During the troubleshooting process I did not have my barrel mounted to the upper and the buffer eventually sheared off the buffer retainer pin under repeated impacts. I guess the barrel extension usually takes the impact of the carrier assembly and buffer. did you have the 308 version or the ar15 version? |
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Posted: 11/22/2010 7:24:07 PM
[Last Edit: 11/22/2010 7:35:59 PM by mort]
1x Extended Bolt Release v2/308 (EBRv2/308) [EBRv2308] according to my receipt.
I love the threaded pin for holding the bolt catch on the MaTen. If I had to drive a roll pin in and out I would have gotten really angry when the bolt catch didn't work originally. I might have to look into modifying my AR15 lowers to accept a similar pin. |
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Posted: 11/23/2010 4:58:24 PM
Originally Posted By mort:
1x Extended Bolt Release v2/308 (EBRv2/308) [EBRv2308] according to my receipt. I love the threaded pin for holding the bolt catch on the MaTen. If I had to drive a roll pin in and out I would have gotten really angry when the bolt catch didn't work originally. I might have to look into modifying my AR15 lowers to accept a similar pin. Also, what lower parts kit were you using? |
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Posted: 11/23/2010 6:05:22 PM
Originally Posted By NoloContendere:
Originally Posted By mort:
1x Extended Bolt Release v2/308 (EBRv2/308) [EBRv2308] according to my receipt. I love the threaded pin for holding the bolt catch on the MaTen. If I had to drive a roll pin in and out I would have gotten really angry when the bolt catch didn't work originally. I might have to look into modifying my AR15 lowers to accept a similar pin. Also, what lower parts kit were you using? Stag parts kit. |
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Posted: 11/23/2010 10:41:41 PM
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Originally Posted By SLUHstud:
Sounds like a good start man, cant wait to see photos. 
Gastube, LPK, UBR, MIAD, PMAG, and buffer/spring are in! I had a missed call to day from my FFL, im sure he was calling to say my Upper and Lower are in! Ill post a pic when I get it. |
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Posted: 11/23/2010 10:50:55 PM
I have the MA-TEN and a DD 12' AR-10 lite rail. The rest of my parts are inbound.
Magpul UBR, slash's buffer and spring Geissele SSA trigger BAD selector Armalite mag catch MIAD grip DPMS .308 Bolt Catch Armalite AR-10 BCG 18" Rainier UltraMatch Barrel LARUE gasblock Vltor flashhider Should have it together and to the range in a week. Where did you guys get your gas tubes? I ordered a Midlength from Spike's and I am positive that it is Ion Bonded. I will post a range report ASAP. Thanks to everyone for your help/knowledge. |
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Posted: 11/23/2010 10:59:29 PM
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safdtrev
sounds like an awesome build. Let me know how the rainier barrel shoots, Im leaning toward getting a 20" (DPMS) when they become available again, and when funds permit. ETA: I am also eying a Geissele SSA trigger, let me know what you think, when you try it. Thanks |
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Posted: 11/23/2010 11:53:39 PM
I have the MA-TEN and a DD 12' AR-10 lite rail. The rest of my parts are inbound.
Magpul UBR, slash's buffer and spring Geissele SSA trigger BAD selector Armalite mag catch MIAD grip DPMS .308 Bolt Catch Armalite AR-10 BCG 18" Rainier UltraMatch Barrel LARUE gasblock Vltor flashhider The Magpul BAD will not work with the MA-TEN (I tried) however guys are using the phase 5 version of the BAD. There isnt enough room behind the pupper pad to fit the back portion of the BAD in there and still function. Bones |
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Posted: 11/24/2010 8:37:24 AM
Originally Posted By Bones972:
I have the MA-TEN and a DD 12' AR-10 lite rail. The rest of my parts are inbound.
Magpul UBR, slash's buffer and spring Geissele SSA trigger BAD selector Armalite mag catch MIAD grip DPMS .308 Bolt Catch Armalite AR-10 BCG 18" Rainier UltraMatch Barrel LARUE gasblock Vltor flashhider The Magpul BAD will not work with the MA-TEN (I tried) however guys are using the phase 5 version of the BAD. There isnt enough room behind the pupper pad to fit the back portion of the BAD in there and still function. Bones BAD is also the name of a safey/selector switch made by Battle Arms Development, Inc |
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Posted: 11/24/2010 10:02:58 AM
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
Originally Posted By Bones972:
I have the MA-TEN and a DD 12' AR-10 lite rail. The rest of my parts are inbound.
Magpul UBR, slash's buffer and spring Geissele SSA trigger BAD selector Armalite mag catch MIAD grip DPMS .308 Bolt Catch Armalite AR-10 BCG 18" Rainier UltraMatch Barrel LARUE gasblock Vltor flashhider The Magpul BAD will not work with the MA-TEN (I tried) however guys are using the phase 5 version of the BAD. There isnt enough room behind the pupper pad to fit the back portion of the BAD in there and still function. Bones BAD is also the name of a safey/selector switch made by Battle Arms Development, Inc No. That's the BAD-ASS. |
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Posted: 11/24/2010 1:26:36 PM
[Last Edit: 11/24/2010 1:28:26 PM by Bones972]
Ooops my BAD! LOL sorry couldnt resist. I thought he had meant the Magpul BAD.
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Posted: 11/24/2010 7:31:10 PM
That BAD (ASS) looks pretty cool for a selector switch, but I dont like that the screw for holding it together is external (as in out side the gun) I like the Rock River Arms Ambi-Safety because the set screw that holds the two parts together is on the inside the lower. It gives it a clean look, like a normal safety selector on both sides
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Posted: 11/24/2010 9:44:13 PM
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
That BAD (ASS) looks pretty cool for a selector switch, but I dont like that the screw for holding it together is external (as in out side the gun) I like the Rock River Arms Ambi-Safety because the set screw that holds the two parts together is on the inside the lower. It gives it a clean look, like a normal safety selector on both sides There's really no comparison to the BADASSES. They are the best. I have them on all of my ARs and I'm a righty. |
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Posted: 11/25/2010 1:35:25 AM
Sorry for the confusion. I have a BAD ASS selector (regular/thin) on a carbine and for a lefty it is the best I have tried. Seems that the weather in Salt Lake City UT is gonna slow me down. Just checked UPS and its stuck there, hopefully not for too long. I will post results on the Rainier barrel ASAP.
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Posted: 11/25/2010 11:41:52 AM
Please do...your build is almost exactly what I am planning except I am trying to decide between Noveske barrel and the Rainier and I am gonna use an Accuracy Speaks non-adjustable single stage trigger.
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Posted: 11/26/2010 7:54:48 PM
I had the same problem. Went with the Rainier to try to save some weight on the front end of this beast. Rainier has been a pleasure to do business with in the past and they have earned my business whenever possible. The Brown truck has now left Salt Lake and we are still on schedule. Should have it together and to the range on the 3rd. I will post results from the bench.
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Posted: 11/27/2010 7:09:02 AM
So I've been saving my pennies after my initial outlay of $500 bucks (Ma-Ten receiver) and $240 for Palmetto State Armory LPK-EMOE w/SSA-E trigger trying to save up for the rest of my build.
Then...Black Friday comes along 
My nest egg wasn't ready but I did it anyway. 18" Noveske Barrel, Armalite BCG, DPMS bolt catch all from Rainiers 10% off. 10% off plus C&R discount from Brownells on Rifle Length Viking Tactics 308 Handguard and Magpul UBR stock $120+ savings 
A few more items and I'll be posting pics and range reports!! (when I can afford it  ) |
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Posted: 11/27/2010 3:12:13 PM
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I picked up my Upper/Lower from my FFL today!
I also ordered the phase 5 EBRv2/308 and Smith Vortex flash hider. Just need: Rainier 20" Ultra Match barrel BCG (leaning towards Armalite) Rainier 13" Rail Geissele trigger (leaning towards SSA-E) just ordered Geissele SSA Troy BIUS And Larue scope mount new scope (I will run my redfield revolution until i can buy a new scope) |
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Posted: 11/27/2010 10:45:34 PM
Guys, I've got to ask: Who's making 12.5" barrels nowadays. Noveske is showing "temporarly out of stock". I don't know how long that will last. I've got an email into them.
I ordered my MA-TEN combo Friday. I was planning on a 12.5" with my AAC 762SD can. If clearance permits, Rainier Arms 11" rail should round off things nicely. |
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Posted: 11/27/2010 11:03:32 PM
For that length you have to wait for noveske or get one custom turned.
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Posted: 11/27/2010 11:12:38 PM
Hopefully they will reply Monday with some good news. I wonder why they have other lengths available but not the 12.5?
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Posted: 11/27/2010 11:58:15 PM
They just get them in when they can. Its one of those things that they didnt sell a ton of, especially before the MaTen sets came out. Plus 308 SBRs are much more rare than 5.56. So when they would order them from PacNor they probably would order one 12.5 inch for every 10 18inch long ones they got ya know? I am sure they have them coming in, or have plans to order more, its just a question of when they will come in.
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Posted: 11/28/2010 12:16:22 AM
Awesome, thanks for the input.
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Posted: 11/29/2010 12:04:14 AM
If you can't find someone who has a short barrel in stock give black hole weaponry a call I am sure they will turn one to your spec.
And of course all NFA rules apply to SBRs <–– CMA statement. |
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Posted: 11/29/2010 9:40:07 AM
Thank you Mort, I sent them an email.
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