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Posted: 3/7/2019 8:28:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/7/2019 8:34:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/7/2019 8:35:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/7/2019 9:17:55 PM EDT
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Those look WAY better than I was expecting. Congrats Brownells.
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Posted: 3/7/2019 11:48:55 PM EDT
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Yep and a updated pistol grip would be great..
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Posted: 3/8/2019 12:15:19 AM EDT
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Has anyone tried tinting that brown stock darker with ritz or used motor oil. Stock color needs a little dark character!!
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Posted: 3/8/2019 11:46:14 AM EDT
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Dark brown leather dye may be another alternative for darkening the stock. I don't know what is in the stuff, but it will discolor darned near anything it touches.
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Posted: 3/9/2019 12:40:26 AM EDT
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The new Brownells waffle magazine makes the BRN-10 look so much better!
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Posted: 3/9/2019 11:36:43 PM EDT
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The new Brownells waffle magazine makes the BRN-10 look so much better! The new waffle mag might not be quite the right color. It has been awhile since I've seen a real AR10 mag but I recall they are a shiny black finish. But that's okay. The waffle pattern is what does it and someone could always Cerakote a mag gloss black if so desired. I put 20 rounds through the waffle this morning. No issues whatsoever. 
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Posted: 3/10/2019 2:50:43 AM EDT
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The original magazines came in different finishes depending on the production date. The Portuguese had gloss black magazines while the earlier guns had a grey, less shiny finish. So the color is actually correct for this AR10 model
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Posted: 3/10/2019 9:36:46 AM EDT
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The original magazines came in different finishes depending on the production date. The Portuguese had gloss black magazines while the earlier guns had a grey, less shiny finish. So the color is actually correct for this AR10 model |
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Posted: 3/10/2019 11:14:03 AM EDT
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Original Armalite Waffle magazines with Original finish, showing variations in finish AND color:
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Posted: 3/10/2019 11:30:30 AM EDT
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Original Armalite Waffle magazines with Original finish, showing variations in finish AND color: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/432342/IMG_4958_JPG-872366.JPG |
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Posted: 3/10/2019 12:02:09 PM EDT
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What did your target look like?
How was POI vs POA? |
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Posted: 3/10/2019 12:07:18 PM EDT
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On a related topic; has anyone thought about making a shroud with a bayonet lug? I'd think it would be pretty straightforward.
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Posted: 3/10/2019 2:19:23 PM EDT
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On a related topic; has anyone thought about making a shroud with a bayonet lug? I'd think it would be pretty straightforward. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/18199/PSX_20190310_090406-872419.jpg |
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Posted: 3/10/2019 2:21:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just sent one off to a machinist friend today. One of his customers asked for one to be made and will use my original as a pattern. |
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Posted: 3/21/2019 9:25:18 PM EDT
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What an awesome way to use my tax return!!!!
I just received mine the other day and took it out for a spin this afternoon...I had stuck cases for the first three... pulled the rims off...After 20 rounds, the spent cases were ejecting nicely...I had boxes of Austrian Hirtenburger, Portuguese FM, South African, and Malaysian surplus ammo. accuracy was as expected at 200 yds. 2-3moa. One concern I have was that with the Malaysian surplus, I was getting light primer strikes. I have an Alex Pro Fab AR 308 and it fires it just fine...The question I have is are the firing pins from DPMS type rifles compatible with the BRN 10? The reason I ask is that when I put the firing pins side by side, they are the same length but the front end where the firing pin steps down to the portion that goes through the bolt face is longer on the pin for the APF rifle. Could it be possible to install a firing pin like the one in the APF rifle into the BRN-10 without the chance of a slam fire when the bolt goes into battery? The BRN 10 internals are compatible with DPMS type rifles, correct? Oh, I did swap out the trigger for an ALG Defense Combat Trigger ACT... This trigger breaks at 5lbs where the stock one broke at 6lbs....I didn't think that would be the cause of the light strikes.... My APF rifle the shoots Malaysian with no problem has a Geissele SSA-E two stage trigger..... 
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Posted: 3/22/2019 4:16:19 AM EDT
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Curious to know about the firing pin as well. I've stock piled a lot of Malaysian.
How are the current out going ar10s? I remember reading about a sights issue. Any update on the original pistol grip or if they'll do anything portuguese related? Like handguards, muzzle device, or telescoping charging handle? |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 7:53:10 AM EDT
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They are a DPMS pattern on the inside.
That being said, if you are not comfortable with trying a different firing pin maybe you should contact Brownells for a warranty solution. I have only shot Port surplus in mine so far. No issues. |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 9:36:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just sent one off to a machinist friend today. One of his customers asked for one to be made and will use my original as a pattern. |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 9:43:40 AM EDT
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They are a DPMS pattern on the inside. That being said, if you are not comfortable with trying a different firing pin maybe you should contact Brownells for a warranty solution. I have only shot Port surplus in mine so far. No issues. |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 9:52:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did pull the firing pins out of both of them this morning. The one on the APF rifle is .010" longer than the BRN 10 one. My mistake; I should have measured them yesterday before I made the entry in this thread. I was loading the magazine 5 rounds at a time and 3 out of 5 were light strikes. I have some photos I'll upload....I did send an email to Brownells for some input...  " />
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Posted: 3/22/2019 12:15:57 PM EDT
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I've shot 700 rounds of nothing but malaysian surplus and have had no light primer strikes, maybe you should put the original trigger back in and try before you worry about firing pins
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Posted: 3/22/2019 12:42:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did pull the firing pins out of both of them this morning. The one on the APF rifle is .010" longer than the BRN 10 one. My mistake; I should have measured them yesterday before I made the entry in this thread. I was loading the magazine 5 rounds at a time and 3 out of 5 were light strikes. I have some photos I'll upload....I did send an email to Brownells for some input... Also, maybe give the inside of the bolt head a really good scrub as there could be grease/crud impeding full protrusion. |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 1:19:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you measure from the front of the stopping shoulder to the tip? Because that is the operative dimension. Also, maybe give the inside of the bolt head a really good scrub as there could be grease/crud impeding full protrusion. |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 1:24:17 PM EDT
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I've shot 700 rounds of nothing but malaysian surplus and have had no light primer strikes, maybe you should put the original trigger back in and try before you worry about firing pins |
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Posted: 3/22/2019 7:26:23 PM EDT
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Does anyone know if the BRN-10’s are going to start shipping with hand guards that have heat shields on them like the ones on the PROTO rifle? They look like the same handguard on the BRN-10 and the PROTO.
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Posted: 3/22/2019 9:48:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2019 10:41:48 PM EDT
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Are the front sight posts still super short?
I've seen the Gen2 picture but that is still very short. |
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Posted: 3/23/2019 12:10:51 AM EDT
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here is the one I made...https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/489699/76_JPG-886865.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/489699/A77_jpg-886866.JPG EDIT: A quick google image search tells me no. |
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Posted: 3/23/2019 12:54:50 PM EDT
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The Guatemalan AR10s had the vented shroud and FH. Sudanese were the same but with no vent holes. The FH screws on and the shroud is pinned on.
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Posted: 3/23/2019 7:25:43 PM EDT
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here is the one I made...https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/489699/76_JPG-886865.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/489699/A77_jpg-886866.JPG |
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Posted: 3/24/2019 6:06:26 PM EDT
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I've shot 700 rounds of nothing but malaysian surplus and have had no light primer strikes, maybe you should put the original trigger back in and try before you worry about firing pins |
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Posted: 3/25/2019 9:06:41 AM EDT
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Occam's Razor strikes again.
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Posted: 3/25/2019 2:04:52 PM EDT
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Why not use the same Space Age philosophy ArmaLite had back then and make the but stock/handguard/pistol grip from carbon fiber,in a multitude of colours?
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Posted: 3/27/2019 9:21:59 AM EDT
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Wanting to paint my furniture with the kona brown, and trying to disassemble my black A1 stock. Knocked out roll pill holding in sling swivel, and the top of the butt plate where the receiver extension screw holds it down can be somewhat pried away from the stock, but at the bottom end, it seems more rigid, but there obviously isn't a screw there like on an A2 butt plate. What's holding it together inside, and do I just need to pull/pry harder, or is there a catch I need to disengage? Thought better to ask before forcing it and potentially breaking any retaining clasp. Thanks!
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Posted: 3/27/2019 9:25:47 AM EDT
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Wanting to paint my furniture with the kona brown, and trying to disassemble my black A1 stock. Knocked out roll pill holding in sling swivel, and the top of the butt plate where the receiver extension screw holds it down can be somewhat pried away from the stock, but at the bottom end, it seems more rigid, but there obviously isn't a screw there like on an A2 butt plate. What's holding it together inside, and do I just need to pull/pry harder, or is there a catch I need to disengage? Thought better to ask before forcing it and potentially breaking any retaining clasp. Thanks! |
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Posted: 3/27/2019 9:39:46 AM EDT
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Wanting to paint my furniture with the kona brown, and trying to disassemble my black A1 stock. Knocked out roll pill holding in sling swivel, and the top of the butt plate where the receiver extension screw holds it down can be somewhat pried away from the stock, but at the bottom end, it seems more rigid, but there obviously isn't a screw there like on an A2 butt plate. What's holding it together inside, and do I just need to pull/pry harder, or is there a catch I need to disengage? Thought better to ask before forcing it and potentially breaking any retaining clasp. Thanks! |
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Posted: 3/27/2019 7:55:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The buttplate has a sort of hook at the bottom that holds it onto the stock. Just slide the buttpllate upwards relative to the stock, and it should release. 
Perfect! Thanks! |
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Posted: 3/28/2019 7:16:48 PM EDT
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If you're looking to darken your retro furniture, my suggestion is brown RIT dye. Worked for me and my ArmaLite AR10B. |
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Posted: 3/28/2019 8:18:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
https://i.ibb.co/4gwTgyx/20180124-151655.jpg https://i.ibb.co/KGg2RVM/20180124-151717.jpg https://i.ibb.co/g9S2y9Z/IMAG0403.jpg If you're looking to darken your retro furniture, my suggestion is brown RIT dye. Worked for me and my ArmaLite AR10B. |
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Posted: 3/29/2019 5:31:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How did you apply the dye? For larger parts like the handguards, you might need to get creative and use the sink in order to get them completely submerged. Boil a lot of water, and while boiling, warm the sink up so that it won't instantly sap great from the boiled water. Pour boiling water in, add dye, add parts. RIT dark brown is the one that you want. $2-4 locally at basically any store. |
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Posted: 3/30/2019 12:55:27 AM EDT
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What would the correct sight in/zero procedure for these rifles?
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Posted: 3/30/2019 8:30:21 AM EDT
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What would the correct sight in/zero procedure for these rifles? You will probably only have 1-2 clicks to go lower on the elevation. If you want to mess with the way the dial is set up it adjusts the same as an M16A2, with a set screw through the top hole in front of the aperture. |
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Posted: 3/30/2019 5:06:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Put the dial at 8/3 and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw from the rear for windage. You will probably only have 1-2 clicks to go lower on the elevation. If you want to mess with the way the dial is set up it adjusts the same as an M16A2, with a set screw through the top hole in front of the aperture. At what distance should I zero the rifle at with the 8/3 setting, anything closer than 300(25? or 30?). Are the numbers in yards or meters? Is it possible to implement a RIBZ for this sight like the we can do for the A2? |
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Posted: 4/5/2019 11:03:24 AM EDT
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Yep and a updated pistol grip would be great.. |
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Posted: 4/5/2019 11:34:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine can go 9 clicks down from the 8/3 setting. At what distance should I zero the rifle at with the 8/3 setting, anything closer than 300(25? or 30?). Are the numbers in yards or meters? Is it possible to implement a RIBZ for this sight like the we can do for the A2? If you have that many clicks down, I'd zero it out for a true 300m zero. Then I'd figure out what come-downs are. The problem with trying to do a proper IBZ is not having the adjustable front for fine tuning. |
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Posted: 4/5/2019 12:56:18 PM EDT
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Quoted: It's taking A While. And if I may be honest, the placeholder image in the catalog doesn't look good/right to my eyes. Grip part starts at min 5:30, not sure why its not letting me embed with a starting point.  New Products: Swarovski dS Scope, HK VP9 Long Slide & Brownells BRN-10 Grip |
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Posted: 4/5/2019 2:11:21 PM EDT
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I think the grip looks g2g, would love to see what it looks like on the rifle.
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