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Posted: 5/26/2020 9:06:14 AM EDT
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I can't add, but I wish you the best and all the luck!
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Posted: 5/26/2020 9:33:44 AM EDT
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Looks good to me hopefully your barrel shoot good for you they are all individual little snowflakes.
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Posted: 5/26/2020 10:12:50 AM EDT
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Quoted: > I’m wondering whether I should return it while I still can and get a criterion. My vote is yes. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 11:34:11 AM EDT
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lot of people giving negative feedback about Ballistic Advantage Where do you see that? I haven't, at least not in this board. I have 2 BA barrels and both shoot raggedy holes @ 100 meters with my handloads. They guarantee 1 MOA with quality ammo and stand behind their product. What more can you ask for? |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 11:57:30 AM EDT
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I have a BA 10.3, shoots great. I'm unaware of any negativety surrounding BA.
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Posted: 5/26/2020 1:22:30 PM EDT
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Ive seen a few reviews on here where people had problems with there BA barrels . BA always took care of them but if your already questioning the barrel youll prob never be satisfied with it so id say yeah swap out for a criterion.
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Posted: 5/26/2020 2:07:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where do you see that? I haven't, at least not in this board. I have 2 BA barrels and both shoot raggedy holes @ 100 meters with my handloads. They guarantee 1 MOA with quality ammo and stand behind their product. What more can you ask for? There are several threads here. One guy went through like 3 barrels and was having multiple issues I would go Criterion all day over BA, but BA isnt a bad option for a budget build. I dont like strike industries and would get another dust cover How much is that SLR BCG? If over $150 i would probably go with another proven option like SOLGW, BCM, Sionics. If you want a coated one the Sionics NP3 is awesome and uses OACKS screws and sprinco 5 coil spring ETA.. I would not be paying $230 for that BCG. Regular milspec from good company or the Sioncs NP3. I would go Cryptic Coatings if spending that much I also think one of the builders kits from SOLGW or Sionics would be a better choice than Aero, but not to critical. They both sell lower kits w/o trigger/grip and Primary Arms sells their stuff |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 2:26:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where do you see that? I haven't, at least not in this board. I have 2 BA barrels and both shoot raggedy holes @ 100 meters with my handloads. Quote HistoryQuoted: lot of people giving negative feedback about Ballistic Advantage Where do you see that? I haven't, at least not in this board. I have 2 BA barrels and both shoot raggedy holes @ 100 meters with my handloads. Been several posts/threads here. Both on accuracy and issues with fucked up bbl threads preventing MD install. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 4:23:38 PM EDT
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Just curios if it's a rifle build with a 14" barrel with a pinned md, why are you going with an arm brace? Just wondering as I'd rather have stock, especially if it's rifle length anyway.
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Posted: 5/26/2020 5:47:00 PM EDT
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The Strike Industries Dust Cover wont work with the M4E1 upper. It says in the item description on thier site. I was thinking of using one myself and a bit bummed when i found that out. might be worth asking Strike why it dont work. my feeling is something to do with the lenght of the pins
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:12:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Strike Industries Dust Cover wont work with the M4E1 upper. It says in the item description on thier site. I was thinking of using one myself and a bit bummed when i found that out. might be worth asking Strike why it dont work. my feeling is something to do with the lenght of the pins thank you for this bit of info! glad i was able to cancel an order before shipment and get my cash back. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:13:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just curios if it's a rifle build with a 14" barrel with a pinned md, why are you going with an arm brace? Just wondering as I'd rather have stock, especially if it's rifle length anyway. im not wanting to pin and weld the HERA USA linear comp because I plan on suppressing it in the near future. once I get my YHM Turbo suppressor, im planning on pin and welding the flash hider that comes with it and replacing the SBA3 at that time. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:14:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just curios if it's a rifle build with a 14" barrel with a pinned md, why are you going with an arm brace? Just wondering as I'd rather have stock, especially if it's rifle length anyway. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:15:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There are several threads here. One guy went through like 3 barrels and was having multiple issues I would go Criterion all day over BA, but BA isnt a bad option for a budget build. I dont like strike industries and would get another dust cover How much is that SLR BCG? If over $150 i would probably go with another proven option like SOLGW, BCM, Sionics. If you want a coated one the Sionics NP3 is awesome and uses OACKS screws and sprinco 5 coil spring ETA.. I would not be paying $230 for that BCG. Regular milspec from good company or the Sioncs NP3. I would go Cryptic Coatings if spending that much I also think one of the builders kits from SOLGW or Sionics would be a better choice than Aero, but not to critical. They both sell lower kits w/o trigger/grip and Primary Arms sells their stuff advice taken. returning the BA and getting a Criterion. also, the SLR BCG is my personal choice. a buddy of mine had one and the fit and finish is gorgeous. the TiN is slick as butter and they're extremely well made and have an enhanced profile. it also matches my AR gold trigger (lol). also canceled the order with the dust cover based on this and another posters advice. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:16:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would go Criterion all day over BA, but BA isnt a bad option for a budget build. ^ this. Criterion is an offshoot of Krieger. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:32:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I can't add, but I wish you the best and all the luck! thanks brother. i appreciate it. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:33:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He's building a long barreled pistol, temporary. yessir. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:33:48 PM EDT
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also lol...anyone know of a retailer that has criterion in stock? lmao. preferably the 13.9 CORE series...
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Posted: 5/26/2020 6:39:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: also lol...anyone know of a retailer that has criterion in stock? lmao. preferably the 13.9 CORE series... |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 7:05:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just order mine from Criterion. yea theyre backordered right now. i sent them an email to get an estimate on how long before my order would ship if i bought from them. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 7:36:28 PM EDT
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Another vote for returning the BA barrel and going criterion.
Late last year, I bought a premium fluted 308 barrel with horrible fluting. They refused to warranty it until I wrote the store I bought it from. I should have returned it then and there but I tried to give them a chance. They had the barrel in stock and aside from setting one aside from me, they had a sale and sold all of em. I wait 4 weeks for another replacement and the second on I get the gas port is cocked from the barrel index pin. This entire time BA refused to take any sort of responsibility. The place I bought from (arm or ally), was also a pain in the ass and basically tried to dump me off with BA. Bought a criterion and am very impressed. My second criterion barrel will be here Thursday. Its replacing a BA. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 8:05:34 PM EDT
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In answer to "Tacticaloreo", I, too have just finished my battle with the "big C" (Metastatic melanoma, stage 3), and I thank our Lord and the Cheyenne VA for getting me through this successfully! I, as well, had to sell pretty much all my firearms, including my beloved DPMS AR-15, but we got through it, and now I have put together another AR from Palmetto State Armory. The thing is, I would like to convert it to 6.5 Grendel, and I don't know how extensive this operation would be. Could any one assist me in describing the process, and possible expenses involved. Thanking you folks in advance, and wishing God's blessings on you and yours - Dave Berry, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Posted: 5/26/2020 8:19:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In answer to "Tacticaloreo", I, too have just finished my battle with the "big C" (Metastatic melanoma, stage 3), and I thank our Lord and the Cheyenne VA for getting me through this successfully! I, as well, had to sell pretty much all my firearms, including my beloved DPMS AR-15, but we got through it, and now I have put together another AR from Palmetto State Armory. The thing is, I would like to convert it to 6.5 Grendel, and I don't know how extensive this operation would be. Could any one assist me in describing the process, and possible expenses involved. Thanking you folks in advance, and wishing God's blessings on you and yours - Dave Berry, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dave, my brother, I’m so happy you won your battle and are recovering and things are getting back to normal. I personally don’t know anything about 6.5 Grendel but there’s a wealth of information and awesome people on this forum that can help you out. Godspeed brother. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 8:20:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Another vote for returning the BA barrel and going criterion. Late last year, I bought a premium fluted 308 barrel with horrible fluting. They refused to warranty it until I wrote the store I bought it from. I should have returned it then and there but I tried to give them a chance. They had the barrel in stock and aside from setting one aside from me, they had a sale and sold all of em. I wait 4 weeks for another replacement and the second on I get the gas port is cocked from the barrel index pin. This entire time BA refused to take any sort of responsibility. The place I bought from (arm or ally), was also a pain in the ass and basically tried to dump me off with BA. Bought a criterion and am very impressed. My second criterion barrel will be here Thursday. Its replacing a BA. Literally just left the post office and sent the BA barrel to the place I bought it from after initiating an RMA. Excited to get my hands on a Criterion. |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 8:23:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In answer to "Tacticaloreo", I, too have just finished my battle with the "big C" (Metastatic melanoma, stage 3), and I thank our Lord and the Cheyenne VA for getting me through this successfully! I, as well, had to sell pretty much all my firearms, including my beloved DPMS AR-15, but we got through it, and now I have put together another AR from Palmetto State Armory. The thing is, I would like to convert it to 6.5 Grendel, and I don't know how extensive this operation would be. Could any one assist me in describing the process, and possible expenses involved. Thanking you folks in advance, and wishing God's blessings on you and yours - Dave Berry, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Here's a link to a archived thread hope it helps and glad to here you guys are healthy again.  https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/What-caliber-should-I-convert-my-AR-15-to-/121-733038/ |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 10:35:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here's a link to a archived thread hope it helps and glad to here you guys are healthy again. https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/What-caliber-should-I-convert-my-AR-15-to-/121-733038/ thanks man. also, placing my order with criterion. already spoke with michael over there and he answered all my questions and seems INCREDIBLY knowledgeable. happy i decided to switch. |
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Posted: 5/27/2020 7:13:21 AM EDT
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Grendel is a great round for the AR15 I’ve had mine for 4 years now. I highly recommend the Elander steel mags.
LRRPF52 has a lot of great posts on the cartridge |
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Posted: 6/5/2020 1:02:35 AM EDT
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Just wanted to provide an updated build list for everyone that commented and helped:
Aero Precision M4E1 Threaded Receiver Set Midwest Industries SP Series 15” Rail in BLK Criterion Barrels CORE Series 13.9 barrel in .223 Wylde (Mid-Length Gas) Badger Ordnance Gas Manifold Aero Precision Mid Length Stainless Steel Gas Tube HERA USA .223/5.56 Linear Compensator SB Tactical SBA3 BCM Mod 3 Grip American Trigger Corp AR15 Gold Flat Trigger SLR Premium Bolt Carrier TiN BCG Radian Raptor SD CH in BLK Radian Talon Ambi Safety in BLK Odin Works XMR (Extended Magazine release in BLK) Phase 5 Weapon Systems V3 Extended Bolt Catch Kaw Valley Precision H3 Buffer Completion Kit Aero Lower Parts Kit W/O FCG, Grip, etc. I have an Elcan Specter DR1-4X thats going on top with a Larue tactical picatinny riser. Also have a Streamlight HLX and I'm currently waiting on a Zenitco Perst-4 IR device that is going on this rifle as well. Just waiting on 2 parts and then its off to my local armory to be built. I'm super excited :D |
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