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Posted: 7/19/2016 1:21:32 PM EDT
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So a good point was brought up today: when building an AR for SHTF you should make sure it runs flawlessly, or buy a quality pre-made one that you know should run flawlessly.
so because building > buying after you complete a build, how do you test its reliability, and ensure it is something you'd trust your life with in the future? |
| The only way I know if is shoot it quite a bit, if it functions all the time, then it is gtg, if not, find out what is wrong and fix it, then repeat, I trust all of my guns that I have built and I would trust my life and my families lives to them, I make sure they pass function tests and I make sure and maintain them. Buy quality parts and be meticulous when building. |
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I run at least 1000 rounds through each build before I even consider it SHTF worthy, mix of ammo from brass to steel, and for me I do it out in the desert, not an indoor range (dusty, windy environment, etc.)
If you really want to test a build's reliability IMO, take it and run it through something like a 3 day class, get the gun dirty with mud or dirt, rained on, etc. put it through its paces and run it hard |
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I run two tests:
1) 10rds of weak PMC Bronze, loaded singly into 10 magazines. If the bolt locks back every single time, I trust the rifle to handle weak ammo. 2) After initial clean/lube, I run the rifle for 750rds then add some lube to the bcg. Then I run it another 750rds before doing another clean/lube. If it makes it the entire 1,500rds w/o a single malfunction, I consider it reliable enough for my needs (YMMV). Tomac |
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I'm no expert, but I usually just shoot it. A lot. A few hundred rounds minimum of whatever ammo I plan to use, along with whatever mags I'm using. A few mag dumps for fun, and if a gun won't run dirty I wouldn't trust it. This is THE way to verify an AR is "reliable." Whether you built it or you bought it. Seriously, if I plan to trust a gun to save my @ss, I'm going to shoot the crap out of it, no matter who built it. |
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This is THE way to verify an AR is "reliable." Whether you built it or you bought it. Seriously, if I plan to trust a gun to save my @ss, I'm going to shoot the crap out of it, no matter who built it. Quoted:
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I'm no expert, but I usually just shoot it. A lot. A few hundred rounds minimum of whatever ammo I plan to use, along with whatever mags I'm using. A few mag dumps for fun, and if a gun won't run dirty I wouldn't trust it. This is THE way to verify an AR is "reliable." Whether you built it or you bought it. Seriously, if I plan to trust a gun to save my @ss, I'm going to shoot the crap out of it, no matter who built it. +1 and if you do have a fte or ftf or something go about diagnosing and fixing it scientifically. Sometimes it's a simple fix to go from a POS rifle to a SHTF rifle...just don't freak out and chop up your lower or something. |
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a few issues are to be expected during initial break in, lube it, shoot it, get it dirty and shoot it some more.
If it gets really dirty and has an issue, lube it before you clean it and see if that solves the issue. A lot of guys run their guns way too dry. Lube will solve a world of problems. |
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a few issues are to be expected during initial break in, lube it, shoot it, get it dirty and shoot it some more. If it gets really dirty and has an issue, lube it before you clean it and see if that solves the issue. A lot of guys run their guns way too dry. Lube will solve a world of problems. Agreed!!! While shooting suppressed if the gun stops running, pour oil in it and it's good to go again. makes for a hell of a clean up, but I've never had a gun just refuse to keep firing. |
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