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Posted: 12/12/2018 10:00:10 PM EDT
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Can someone who has a m5e1 m-lock hand guard measure the width in the middle area of the hand guard?
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Posted: 12/13/2018 2:22:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Indeed I was. Thanks for the correction. 
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Posted: 12/13/2018 9:40:15 AM EDT
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Can someone who has a m5e1 m-lock hand guard measure the width in the middle area of the hand guard? |
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Posted: 12/13/2018 10:07:18 AM EDT
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1.72 is the i.d.
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Posted: 12/13/2018 11:47:42 AM EDT
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Can someone who has a m5e1 m-lock hand guard measure the width in the middle area of the hand guard? |
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Posted: 12/13/2018 12:26:20 PM EDT
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Yes, please. I'm debating between using regular M5 receiver sets with the 12" DD 7.62 lite rail that I already have versus a M5E1 set with the m lock handguard. The lite rail is 2.25" wide and feels a little fat, but if the m lock isn't much narrower, I will just stay with the quad rail.
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Posted: 12/13/2018 1:40:38 PM EDT
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Yes, please. I'm debating between using regular M5 receiver sets with the 12" DD 7.62 lite rail that I already have versus a M5E1 set with the m lock handguard. The lite rail is 2.25" wide and feels a little fat, but if the m lock isn't much narrower, I will just stay with the quad rail. approx 2.3" bot to top rail |
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Posted: 12/13/2018 7:58:02 PM EDT
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Hope my reply didnt come across harsh, just making sure the guy got his question answered for his build. 
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Posted: 12/13/2018 9:28:58 PM EDT
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So, now it's decision time....
Is the coolest 308 rail ever worth the extra 3/8" in width... |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 8:13:59 PM EDT
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If your debating over the width your better off going elsewhere. I have the standard enhaced on a aero pistol build its nice I also have the solo on my M5. I personally prefer the solo with its low weight and easy grab-ability
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Posted: 12/19/2018 6:35:41 PM EDT
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Just finished this 6.5 CM on an 80% lower
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Posted: 12/19/2018 6:41:48 PM EDT
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Just finished this 6.5 CM on an 80% lower https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/171443/48392205_10155974756216439_4206866010541654016_o-777996.jpg 
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Posted: 12/19/2018 8:40:40 PM EDT
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Just built a new upper with Black Friday sales parts.
Love the new Atlas S-One rail. 
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Posted: 12/19/2018 11:32:41 PM EDT
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Just finished this 6.5 CM on an 80% lower https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/171443/48392205_10155974756216439_4206866010541654016_o-777996.jpg |
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Posted: 12/20/2018 9:48:39 AM EDT
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I like quality wood furniture, but, damn, does it look out of place on an AR of any sort. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just finished this 6.5 CM on an 80% lower https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/171443/48392205_10155974756216439_4206866010541654016_o-777996.jpg 
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Posted: 12/20/2018 5:21:34 PM EDT
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Disagree 1000%, looks great. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if yours is wrong @Doug_262 Is that optic a Leupold? Good lookin' rig.
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Posted: 12/20/2018 7:56:25 PM EDT
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@Doug_262 Is that optic a Leupold? Good lookin' rig. 16” barrel in a 15” rail. VG6 brake. Magpul Pro sights, ACS stock & K2 grip. Larue MBT. Caldwell brass catcher mount right before optic. |
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Posted: 12/21/2018 12:54:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/21/2018 8:34:15 PM EDT
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Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to group it since I've gotten it running. Life/job has prevented that. And I didn't bother trying to group it the day I broke it in. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How does yours shoot? |
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Posted: 12/31/2018 6:26:57 PM EDT
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Current build I'm working on
Aero M5 builders set - lower and upper receivers, handguard Aero LPK Ballistic Advantage 22" Premium 6.5 Creedmoor barrel LaRue MBT Luth-AR 'Chubby' grip Luth-AR A2 buffer kit VG6 Gamma 6.5 muzzle brake I just ordered most of what I'll need to finish the build. Only thing I'll need after this is a gas block...researching SLR vs Superlative Arms.... Luth-AR MBA-1 stock Aero nickel boron 308 BCG Raptor charging handle PMags Rattlecan color is Rustoleum Metallic 'Soft Iron'...I really like it. Was going for a tungsten look. Pictures don't really do it justice and I was getting weird lighting outside...I'll get better pictures when it's done. 
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Posted: 1/1/2019 9:36:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/1/2019 6:39:06 PM EDT
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Can anyone give me their weight on
16 inch 308 M5 upper with 12 inch Aero Rail/ROne rail 20 inch M5 upper with 15 inch R one rail Carbine lower with SLS stock or similar magpul offering A2 m5 lower with A2 stock They don’t have weights listed on their website |
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Posted: 1/10/2019 9:51:34 PM EDT
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What are y'all using for big bolt catches? I tried the Maritime and it doesn't fit
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Posted: 1/11/2019 12:35:06 AM EDT
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I'm using a v seven NP3 coated catch however it is sorta small for the application.
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Posted: 1/11/2019 12:37:06 AM EDT
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What are y'all using for big bolt catches? I tried the Maritime and it doesn't fit |
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Posted: 1/11/2019 3:09:47 AM EDT
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Possibility of trading the assault weapon ban for the wall got me spooked into buying an M5 receiver set.
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Posted: 1/11/2019 8:51:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Aero Precision catch that came in the LPK that I bought. It works, although I don't have a whole lot of rounds through my M5 yet either. |
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Posted: 1/11/2019 12:26:54 PM EDT
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Nice Rig Doug! What buffer spring/buffer are you running? What BCG?? does it run well???
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Posted: 1/11/2019 12:38:31 PM EDT
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Does anyone have a 12" S1 or R1 handguard? I need to know if it is a true 12" long. I'm building another .308 pistol and want to use the 12" R1/S1 handguard but I have to determine what length barrel will work with enough thread poking out the end on the barrel to put a brake or possible can mount.
I built my first .308 pistol using the Ballistic Advantage 14" barrel and the 12" Quantum handguard. Looking to go a little shorter, and the wife kinda took over shooting that one. More reason to build another. Thanks |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 10:30:51 AM EDT
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I agree the standard bolt catch is fine, I'm looking for an oversized |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 12:28:03 PM EDT
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Isn’t the standard one probe to failure, especially when shooting suppressed? I bought a DPMS backup just in case since I’ll be shooting suppressed once the fucking government opens up and starts approving forms again. |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 12:36:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Only if you don't tune the carrier speed down when the can increases gas in the system. At that point *ANY* catch is prone to failure. Pic just cuz! 
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Posted: 1/12/2019 10:16:39 PM EDT
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Nice Rig Doug! What buffer spring/buffer are you running? What BCG?? does it run well??? The BCG is also Aero. I originall built it with a 6.5 Creedmoor 24” target upper that should be pictured earlier in this thread. Same BCG. The 6.5 CM upper has a Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block & after dialing to its sweet spot runs everything great. This new 16” 308 upper I just built runs everything great as well. i was a little concerned because it was pretty much an all Black Friday sale build. Cheap barrel, gas block & gas tube. And the tube is a little short in the receiver than what I am used to. But its runs grear & has not had a single problem yet. I really like that new Atlas Handguard. |
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Posted: 1/16/2019 4:22:02 PM EDT
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My first .308 and my first AR-10! The specs (dunno why there's a massive space before the table -- sorry):
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Posted: 1/16/2019 9:30:49 PM EDT
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Very nice looking build Scrappy
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Posted: 1/16/2019 9:55:39 PM EDT
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Very nice looking build Scrappy |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 2:00:40 AM EDT
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What charging handles do you guys prefer? I have 2 m5 builds I'm working on.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 6:29:46 AM EDT
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What charging handles do you guys prefer? I have 2 m5 builds I'm working on. When the NRA Annual Meeting was in Atlanta a couple of years ago, I tried out as many AR parts as I could (as in they were on rifles you could handle and manipulate) and found that I liked the LWRC Ambi Charging Handle the best of all. However, they don't make those for AR-10s, so my other top choices were a Radian Raptor or a Geissele SCH. I found a Raptor at 60% of the price of a Geissele, so that's what I got and am very pleased with it. My brother is a lefty and just got himself a Raptor for his 6.5 Creedmoor build. |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 8:06:38 AM EDT
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What charging handles do you guys prefer? I have 2 m5 builds I'm working on. |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 10:04:16 AM EDT
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Raptor user here on my M5
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Posted: 1/17/2019 12:08:32 PM EDT
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I like the BCM Gunfighters I have on my other ARs better, so my next M5 build will probably have a BCM instead. |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 12:22:20 PM EDT
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It looks as if BCM only shows handles for AR-15s: https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCMGUNFIGHTER-Charging-Handle-s/123.htm Both of which are a shame. I don't like the new ones. |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 1:10:47 PM EDT
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What charging handles do you guys prefer? I have 2 m5 builds I'm working on. I would prefer the BCM, but as mentioned they’re no longer available. |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 3:58:52 PM EDT
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Strike Industries needs to get off their butts and release a latchless charging handle for large-frame ARs. I have one on each of my 5.56 ARs.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 5:25:43 PM EDT
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Took my M5 build out to the range again today. 25 yards (indoor), pretty good accuracy and got it dialed in (strelok says 7 clicks up from a 200 yard zero, moved it 7 clicks from the stop and got it dialed in) with the can (Sandman-S) on it. BUT...
Had the same damn feeding issues. Some rounds (not every round) would get hung up going into the chamber (bolt hold open, load mag, release the bolt, get caught up). Some rounds wouldn't extract (wouldn't extract and the next round would run into it, or the bolt would catch it on the way out. The BCG was thoroughly cleaned this morning. Adjustable gas block was not played with. May be the source. Any other thoughts? Its a JP SCS heavy spring, faxon match 18" 6.5CM barrel, brownells NiBoron BCG, Sandman-S. |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 5:51:06 PM EDT
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16" M5 on the right (runs like a champ):
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Posted: 1/17/2019 7:18:59 PM EDT
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Took my M5 build out to the range again today. 25 yards (indoor), pretty good accuracy and got it dialed in (strelok says 7 clicks up from a 200 yard zero, moved it 7 clicks from the stop and got it dialed in) with the can (Sandman-S) on it. BUT... Had the same damn feeding issues. Some rounds (not every round) would get hung up going into the chamber (bolt hold open, load mag, release the bolt, get caught up). Some rounds wouldn't extract (wouldn't extract and the next round would run into it, or the bolt would catch it on the way out. The BCG was thoroughly cleaned this morning. Adjustable gas block was not played with. May be the source. Any other thoughts? Its a JP SCS heavy spring, faxon match 18" 6.5CM barrel, brownells NiBoron BCG, Sandman-S. 
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Posted: 1/17/2019 8:50:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/17/2019 10:31:21 PM EDT
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Its on the same setting as it was before with the 308 barrel, and adjusting it didn't seem to help then either. I'll be closing it off and testing more next range trip. Probably tomorrow. Just didn't have the ammo with me to try different settings today. |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 1:46:50 AM EDT
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What charging handles do you guys prefer? I have 2 m5 builds I'm working on. |
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