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Posted: 4/25/2011 10:58:19 PM EDT
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Regular rings are a better choice IMO, more reliable, easy to replace and with built in redundancy.
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Posted: 4/25/2011 10:58:34 PM EDT
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Regular rings are a better choice IMO, more reliable, easy to replace and with built in redundancy.
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Posted: 4/26/2011 2:59:51 AM EDT
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1, never make changes to a gun that works before a match. What were you thinking?
I have over 7,000 rounds on the 3 ring set up, Do not fix what is not broken. Over the years I've seen a few posts of that coil ring going tits up in a short amount of rounds. I have seen much less reports with the GI setup, esp when you consider the number of gi systems out there. So glad I did West Point on Fri. those Sat shooters had a wet day. |
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Posted: 4/26/2011 6:00:13 AM EDT
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I did Friday as well. The McFarland was my standard prior to the match. I just changed it as general maintenance prior to. Screw it I am going back to the three set
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Posted: 4/26/2011 10:54:07 AM EDT
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Haven't had any problems whatsoever with my one piece ring in the 1000 or so rounds I've shot with it.
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Posted: 4/26/2011 3:02:49 PM EDT
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I've come to the opinion that rings are not even a necessary part of the equation if everything else is in proper order, as it is possible to get an AR tuned to run without gas rings. I'd look at that gas block and also measure the gas port on the barrel, that may be the cause of the short strokes. What length is the barrel and gas system?
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Posted: 4/30/2011 4:07:53 PM EDT
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I've come to the opinion that rings are not even a necessary part of the equation if everything else is in proper order, as it is possible to get an AR tuned to run without gas rings. I'd look at that gas block and also measure the gas port on the barrel, that may be the cause of the short strokes. What length is the barrel and gas system? Nelson Tactical WOA16 inch mid-length. With PRI adjustable gas block |
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Posted: 5/1/2011 3:49:00 AM EDT
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I have had 4 Mcfarlands that the bolt wouldn't go in to the carrier with them. Take out my calipers and each one was a differant size. I have heard some people getting ones that were too small and the bolt would drop out of the carrier.
I buy the standard rings from Bravo Company. I don't think the Mcfarland is a bad idea, But the people making it can't hold specs. |
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Posted: 5/1/2011 5:10:23 PM EDT
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WOA16 inch mid-length. With PRI adjustable gas block Have you tried different ammo? If you switched and this began, then it is exposing something that has always been wrong. Some guns can chomp 5.56 all day, but get all kattywompus on .223. If this is the case, then there is something out of spec on the gun. Tight gas rings are a crutch to compensate for other issues. Do you have a nonstandard buffer or buffer spring? If every thing is in mechanical order, the gas system may be clogged. Did you shoot polymer or lacquer coated ammo like wolf? The polymer can choke up a gas system. Did you ever use a foaming bore cleaner? This also can cause clogging. |
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Posted: 5/2/2011 4:08:53 PM EDT
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I run federal xm193 religiously. This ammo is the same lot number as before problems.
I have an H2 buffer that I have run with out issue since I built the gun I have used foaming bore cleaner..........so I think I'll pull the gas tube and block no steel case laquer or polymer. |
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Posted: 5/3/2011 3:29:33 AM EDT
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Yeah, I would look for a potential restriction in the gas path. Foam bore cleaners can push into the gas system, turn carbon into a greasy liquid which will creep and collect from gravity and then dry into unobtanium.
I can't say the buffer is or isn't a contributing factor to your rifles issues, it likely will shoot fine when everything else is in an ideal condition. However as a general rule, it does decrease the margin of reliability. I'm not against using one in a range gun, however if this is a combat weapon - it might be a good idea to stay with a standard weight. Nelson Tacical |
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