Who makes the best action block?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Who makes the best action block?

Posted: 10/24/2003 9:24:00 AM EDT

I bought one from sherluk and broke it the first time I used it. I didnt kill it in the vice but it was solid. Went to tighten barrel nut till to get the gas tube holes to line up and it snapped! I had maybe 50 ft.lbs on the barrel nut wrench.

Whats everyones experience?

Posted: 10/24/2003 2:22:11 PM EDT

[#1]

I have the bushmaster action block and like it very much. No problems.

I had to torque my barrel to 84ft/lbs to line up with the gas tube, the action block showed no signs of stress.

Posted: 10/25/2003 7:40:29 AM EDT

[#2]

siennfein,

Another well regarded action block is the one made by Peace River. I have one and it works great! Brownells sells it for I believe around $48.00. I bought it from FAC for around $31.00. The one from FAC came labeled "Brownells - Peace River". Here is the link to FAC: http://www.gunsnstuff.net/index.html

Harry

Posted: 10/25/2003 8:02:21 AM EDT

[#3]

Cool guys, thanks for the input.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Who makes the best action block?

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