I just installed my first gas block (a YHM low-profile) on my middy. Everything looks right, but are there any methods to test it before I shoot it and potentially blow myself up?
I'm actually a pretty good WECSOG gunsmith, but I've just never a gasblock before.
Posted: 11/19/2009 9:22:31 AM EDT
[#1]
Tag... I have the same gas block on order.
Posted: 11/19/2009 6:46:13 PM EDT
[#2]
It installed easy enough and fits well, if that's any help. I sprayed some canned air down the muzzle and it came out the tube just fine, didn't feel any leaks around the block. Guess we'll know for sure tomorrow.
Posted: 11/19/2009 6:48:40 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm no smith but I think the worst that could happen is a failure to cycle or a short cycle.
Posted: 11/19/2009 6:50:05 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted: I'm no smith but I think the worst that could happen is a failure to cycle or a short cycle.
+1
Posted: 11/19/2009 6:56:14 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted: I'm no smith but I think the worst that could happen is a failure to cycle or a short cycle.
+1
That's what I assumed, I was just hoping someone else would say it.
Posted: 11/19/2009 6:56:23 PM EDT
[#6]
You cannot "blow yourself up" with a poorly installed gas block. The worst that will happen is the rifle will not cycle.
Posted: 11/19/2009 7:01:15 PM EDT
[#7]
just shoot, and look for cycling problems and stove piping. afterwrds i usually run a new installed gas block with a beta mag dump, to ensure its gonna be gtg.
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