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Posted: 7/9/2017 6:46:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Has anyone taken a 5.56 or 5.45 AK and had the barrel profiled to run an AE/Ops can? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2904-249720.JPG I have an AEM5 in jail now, and I was thinking it could be cool to run a setup like that. Low blow back cans like AE cans would be great for AKs that suffer from horrible gas leakage. |
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Posted: 7/9/2017 11:42:24 PM EDT
[#2]
Got to visit my can this weekend
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Posted: 7/11/2017 10:10:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: A_Friendly_Manatee]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpyHawk:
I don't know what that thing in front of the gas block is, but you could probably make a custom collar that just butts up against it. Low blow back cans like AE cans would be great for AKs that suffer from horrible gas leakage. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpyHawk:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Has anyone taken a 5.56 or 5.45 AK and had the barrel profiled to run an AE/Ops can? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2904-249720.JPG I have an AEM5 in jail now, and I was thinking it could be cool to run a setup like that. Low blow back cans like AE cans would be great for AKs that suffer from horrible gas leakage.  Attached FileIt has a combo front sight and gas block, and the barrel looks a bit meatier than the one I posted previously. The diameter of the barrel at its widest (the chamber) is 23 mm, if that helps provide some scale. Plus I could have the barrel cut back to 14.5" and have the AEMB pinned. Here are the barrel specs for the SPR collar:  Attached File(0.7495" ~ 19mm) |
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Posted: 7/15/2017 4:30:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: _ERIK_]
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USA
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Posted: 7/16/2017 2:43:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Good thread. The AEM5 is still the best-sounding suppressor in 5.56 I have encountered. I always get questions on the line as to what brand it is and why it is so quiet.
Any suggestions on a fitted cover to reduce mirage? |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 7/16/2017 11:03:32 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nihilsum:
Good thread. The AEM5 is still the best-sounding suppressor in 5.56 I have encountered. I always get questions on the line as to what brand it is and why it is so quiet. Any suggestions on a fitted cover to reduce mirage? If your gonna get the can really hot, look into the rifles only HAD. I had one and its built to take some heat(overkill for what i was shooting) so i sold it and got the cole tac. I also prefer the straps on the cole tac vs the string on the HAD, but they both work great |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 9:38:54 PM EDT
[#7]
I ran a high heat cole tac on my rugged surge through a Pat MacNamara carbine course with nothing more than a little discoloration. I believe the cover will stand up to any reasonable rate of aimed fire. Won't take a spendex waste of ammo but melting it will probably take more money in ammo than the cover cost in the first place.
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Posted: 7/20/2017 2:15:39 PM EDT
[#8]
Anyone know of a 5/8x24 flash hider Ops/AE suppressor mount ? The Troy is 11/16.
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USA
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Posted: 7/20/2017 9:06:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nihilsum]
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kirbykid25:
I run a cole tac cover(the one with the high heat liner and outer python wrap) and really like it. I shoot mine more precision based so it doesnt get to hot. If your gonna get the can really hot, look into the rifles only HAD. I had one and its built to take some heat(overkill for what i was shooting) so i sold it and got the cole tac. I also prefer the straps on the cole tac vs the string on the HAD, but they both work great Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kirbykid25:
I run a cole tac cover(the one with the high heat liner and outer python wrap) and really like it. I shoot mine more precision based so it doesnt get to hot. If your gonna get the can really hot, look into the rifles only HAD. I had one and its built to take some heat(overkill for what i was shooting) so i sold it and got the cole tac. I also prefer the straps on the cole tac vs the string on the HAD, but they both work great Originally Posted By SpyHawk:
I don't know what that thing in front of the gas block is, but you could probably make a custom collar that just butts up against it. Low blow back cans like AE cans would be great for AKs that suffer from horrible gas leakage. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2017 12:39:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunterex:
Anyone know of a 5/8x24 flash hider Ops/AE suppressor mount ? The Troy is 11/16. https://www.spikestactical.com/collections/suppressor/products/suppressor-parts-muzzle-devices-dynacomp-extreme-hvs-556?variant=32521121484 |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2017 11:05:15 AM EDT
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Finally got to put a sufficient amount of rounds through mine. Severely over gassed, causing the trigger to get fouled up and failing to reset. Adjustable gas block is on the way.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 11:41:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: blcouch]
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12 year old Mod1 with 11 year old 12th model.
 Attached File2 month old Mod1/.22LR and same 11 year old 12th model  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 1:29:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blcouch:
12 year old Mod1 with 11 year old 12th model. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65572/IMG-1989-262511.JPG 2 month old Mod1/.22LR and same 11 year old 12th model https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/65572/IMG-1909-262514.JPG 
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Posted: 7/25/2017 8:14:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah:
This thing should be in the Mk12 thread if it isn't already. https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/294303_MK12-mod-0-and-mod-1-pic---Discussion-thread.html The pictures aren't there anymore but I was there, man. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/29/2017 1:04:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blcouch:
I was in the original Mk12 thread. 8/31/2006: https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/294303_MK12-mod-0-and-mod-1-pic---Discussion-thread.html The pictures aren't there anymore but I was there, man. RonA |
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Posted: 7/30/2017 12:03:28 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user:
Shoot me an email some time. I was recently made aware of a good cheap cleaning technique. RonA |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/30/2017 2:56:34 PM EDT
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Nothing new on the cleaning(CLR isn't new, but seems to work pretty well on a dirty one). As far as the form 1 rimfire stuff, let me know exactly what you need.
RonA |
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Posted: 7/30/2017 8:26:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user:
Nothing new on the cleaning(CLR isn't new, but seems to work pretty well on a dirty one). As far as the form 1 rimfire stuff, let me know exactly what you need. RonA |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/1/2017 7:23:27 PM EDT
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I'm about to mount my Smith Enterprises Flash hider for my AEM5 and I have a question.
Crush washer or nah? |
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Posted: 8/1/2017 7:28:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MisterMoad:
I'm about to mount my Smith Enterprises Flash hider for my AEM5 and I have a question. Crush washer or nah? |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/1/2017 7:40:27 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate:
No. Just tighten it 5-10 lb/ft. The way the tines are angled prevent it from loosening. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/2/2017 12:10:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MisterMoad:
Thanks brother. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MisterMoad:
Originally Posted By pezboytate:
No. Just tighten it 5-10 lb/ft. The way the tines are angled prevent it from loosening. Food for thought. |
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Posted: 8/2/2017 5:55:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAR-SPR:
Do realize by using the SE Vortex you will etch a characteristic "X" pattern im the first baffle". I have heard that SE muzzle devices will actually void the lifetime warranty of AE cans. Food for thought. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:07:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: blcouch]
[#24]
I'm working on getting some adapters made for commonly available tubes for the Form 1 community to fit the Mk12 pattern. I'm trying to get in touch with site staff to see how I can pitch them here but no luck yet. It's one of those things where a minimum order paid in full up front gets a decent price where as one at a time is more than two tax stamps
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Posted: 8/4/2017 10:49:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Maybe I could build my own AK and use a barrel assembly like this one: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2909-251263.JPG It has a combo front sight and gas block, and the barrel looks a bit meatier than the one I posted previously. The diameter of the barrel at its widest (the chamber) is 23 mm, if that helps provide some scale. Plus I could have the barrel cut back to 14.5" and have the AEMB pinned. Here are the barrel specs for the SPR collar: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2911-251432.JPG (0.7495" ~ 19mm) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Originally Posted By SpyHawk:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Has anyone taken a 5.56 or 5.45 AK and had the barrel profiled to run an AE/Ops can? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2904-249720.JPG I have an AEM5 in jail now, and I was thinking it could be cool to run a setup like that. Low blow back cans like AE cans would be great for AKs that suffer from horrible gas leakage. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2909-251263.JPG It has a combo front sight and gas block, and the barrel looks a bit meatier than the one I posted previously. The diameter of the barrel at its widest (the chamber) is 23 mm, if that helps provide some scale. Plus I could have the barrel cut back to 14.5" and have the AEMB pinned. Here are the barrel specs for the SPR collar: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2911-251432.JPG (0.7495" ~ 19mm) |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 10:54:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blcouch:
I'm working on getting some adapters made for commonly available tubes for the Form 1 community to fit the Mk12 pattern. I'm trying to get in touch with site staff to see how I can pitch them here but no luck yet. It's one of those things where a minimum order paid in full up front gets a decent price where as one at a time is more than two tax stamps |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 10:55:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MDStroup:
Can you post a link to this barrel assembly that you found? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MDStroup:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Originally Posted By SpyHawk:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Has anyone taken a 5.56 or 5.45 AK and had the barrel profiled to run an AE/Ops can? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2904-249720.JPG I have an AEM5 in jail now, and I was thinking it could be cool to run a setup like that. Low blow back cans like AE cans would be great for AKs that suffer from horrible gas leakage. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2909-251263.JPG It has a combo front sight and gas block, and the barrel looks a bit meatier than the one I posted previously. The diameter of the barrel at its widest (the chamber) is 23 mm, if that helps provide some scale. Plus I could have the barrel cut back to 14.5" and have the AEMB pinned. Here are the barrel specs for the SPR collar: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2911-251432.JPG (0.7495" ~ 19mm) http://www.k-var.com/shop/AK-102BL.html |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 11:12:17 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Originally Posted By MDStroup:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Originally Posted By SpyHawk:
Originally Posted By A_Friendly_Manatee:
Has anyone taken a 5.56 or 5.45 AK and had the barrel profiled to run an AE/Ops can? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2904-249720.JPG I have an AEM5 in jail now, and I was thinking it could be cool to run a setup like that. Low blow back cans like AE cans would be great for AKs that suffer from horrible gas leakage. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2909-251263.JPG It has a combo front sight and gas block, and the barrel looks a bit meatier than the one I posted previously. The diameter of the barrel at its widest (the chamber) is 23 mm, if that helps provide some scale. Plus I could have the barrel cut back to 14.5" and have the AEMB pinned. Here are the barrel specs for the SPR collar: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/438110/IMG-2911-251432.JPG (0.7495" ~ 19mm) http://www.k-var.com/shop/AK-102BL.html |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 5:32:09 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MDStroup:
If you can do it, I am down for one. I am already building a reflexive suppressor, but more never hurt! |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 5:38:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blcouch:
So I heard back from staff. Because I'm not a dealer and the manufacturer, while a team member, is not a dealer(he wouldn't be with his type of business), a group buy is prohibited. All I needed was 10-20 items spoken and paid for to make the project happen. The only way it goes now is if I buy all 10-20 up front and sell them myself in the EE, which would raise the cost to more that most folks would want to pay. If I ever do it I'll update you guys but for now there will be no Form 1 adapter for the Mk12 platform to replicate the 12th/AEM5. Sorry. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 5:44:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26:
What's the per unit cost estimate? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/9/2017 8:01:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blcouch:
My COST with not a cent of markup is $98.75 each for an order of 20 and $170.00 each for an order of 10. 17-4PH and solution blackened. I was looking at 2-3 for myself. I've posted in 2 forums that have liberal sales policies and 2 relevant FB pages. One guy basically accused me of fraud because there was prepayment required and no set date for delivery. I was quoted 4-6 weeks depending on the finisher. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 8:30:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpyHawk:
So, this would be for SPR profile barrels using AEM5 / Ops Inc 12th model mounts? Or M4 profile barrels and MBS mounts? |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 8:32:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: blcouch]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpyHawk:
So, this would be for SPR profile barrels using AEM5 / Ops Inc 12th model mounts? Or M4 profile barrels and MBS mounts? Pic courtesy of ADCO  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 9:27:55 PM EDT
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Hit me up if you do these. I'd buy a couple.
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Posted: 8/9/2017 11:04:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAR-SPR:
Do realize by using the SE Vortex you will etch a characteristic "X" pattern im the first baffle". I have heard that SE muzzle devices will actually void the lifetime warranty of AE cans. Food for thought. Thanks for the heads up. I was hoping to get around the insane concussion when I'm not running a can. I have the AEMB on my MK12Mod0 clone and it's loud as hell for shooters next to me without the can. I suppose I'll have to get the brake because I definitely don't want to void the warranty or ruin the first baffle. |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 2:01:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MisterMoad:
I was not aware of this. Thanks for the heads up. I was hoping to get around the insane concussion when I'm not running a can. I have the AEMB on my MK12Mod0 clone and it's loud as hell for shooters next to me without the can. I suppose I'll have to get the brake because I definitely don't want to void the warranty or ruin the first baffle. |
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Posted: 8/12/2017 2:45:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tumerboy]
[#38]
Anyone have photos of how the older models (3rd model specifically) mount? I know they reflex over the barrel, back about 4". But I've heard they had some kind of split collar that clamped on back there, instead of the more modern single piece? Were they ever on skinny barrels? I can't seem to find any images of it. Did they just screw on the 1/2x28 threads on the muzzle end? Or did they have a special flashhider like the SPR?
It doesn't help that Photobucket sucks donkey, and most of the images earlier in the thread are gone. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2017 10:39:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tumerboy:
Anyone have photos of how the older models (3rd model specifically) mount at the rear? I know they reflex over the barrel, back about 4". But I've heard they had some kind of split collar that clamped on back there, instead of the more modern single piece? Were they ever on skinny barrels? I can't seem to find any images of it. It doesn't help that Photobucket sucks donkey, and most of the images earlier in the thread are gone. [email protected] RonA |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/18/2017 1:34:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SpyHawk]
[#40]
Anybody know the weight of the collars and brakes?
I don't have any not currently mounted. Would be nice to have them listed on the OP. |
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Posted: 8/18/2017 11:27:27 PM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/19/2017 8:12:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _ERIK_:
AE30 on a Remington 700 in .300BO with a Horus hh-425. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/112496/IMG-3865-254700.JPG |
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Posted: 9/4/2017 11:30:23 AM EDT
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For those with an AEM5 on a bolt action, how do you like it and who did you use to reprofile your barrel?
Thanks |
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Posted: 9/4/2017 3:27:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillysJeep:
For those with an AEM5 on a bolt action, how do you like it and who did you use to reprofile your barrel? Thanks |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2017 4:11:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillysJeep:
For those with an AEM5 on a bolt action, how do you like it and who did you use to reprofile your barrel? Thanks I use a shop that is local to me, Cross Canyon Arms for barrel work. They have done Allen Engineering, Surefire, AAC barrel profiling and fixed a barrel that had been timed bad from a previous smith. 
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Posted: 9/4/2017 6:55:27 PM EDT
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Any idea if it's possible to setup a SCAR 17 (factory 16" bbl) for an AEM5-30?
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USA
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Posted: 9/4/2017 9:18:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320:
Any idea if it's possible to setup a SCAR 17 (factory 16" bbl) for an AEM5-30? It is a sweet setup. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/20/2017 2:20:19 PM EDT
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You guys see the new short & fat titanium reflex suppressor from Giesele that was shown on soldiersystems.net today?
I wonder if Mr Allen is thinking about any designs like that. |
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Posted: 9/23/2017 6:02:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320:
Who did the collar/barrel work? |
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Posted: 9/23/2017 4:42:54 PM EDT
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