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Posted: 4/4/2010 8:22:13 AM EDT
| I have only shot about 120 rounds through my new AR and I noticed my shell defelector is gettign all scratched up. Now I understand this is what it is for but I see a lot of rifles where it looks like a round has never touched the defelector. So my concern is am I have ejections issues here? Should they not be shooting back that far? |
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If it bothers you that much just add a small dab of Plasti-Dip to the face of the deflector. It's a rubberized coating that you put on tool handles, chair feet, etc ... it literally has thousands of uses, and I recently rubberized a kid's playhouse roof with it using the 2 - 5 gallon containers. I've also rubberized the keel of my boat with it, plasticized chainsaw handles, etc ... You can get the small spray cans at Home Depot, or MAYBE Lowes. It will rubberize the face of the deflector, and keep it from getting marred. I'm a big believer in Plasti-Dip. I have 2 barns on my property that both have tin roofs. On many occasions Plasti-Dip has allowed me to seal a hole until I can get to it the following Summer.
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Now I understand this is what it is for but I see a lot of rifles where it looks like a round has never touched the defelector. Probably because they've never been fired.  Probably true...
It DEFLECTS shells. It is most likely just brass scuffs, but that is what happens when you shoot it. Otherwise it would be hitting you. Unless you are having issues, let it be. When you start "fixing" things that are not broke, you start having problems. This is why we hear of AR's not being reliable. People mess with shit that should be left alone. Jeremy |
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Threads like this remind me of the scene in Old School where Mitch gets in the cab:
Mitch: Sorry, your seatbelt seems to be broken. What do you recommend I do? Cab Driver: I recommend you stop being such a faggot. You're in the backseat. The shell deflector is there to DEFLECT SHELLS. Stop worrying about it and let it do its job and deflect shells. If you don't want to get and marks on your gun, oil / grease it up, put it back in the box and never shoot it again. My guns are tools, not museum pieces. -shrug- |
| Some of you guys needs to chill. Like I said I understand why it is there I just wanted to make sure it wasn't getting marked up so fast due to my ammo ejecting to far to my rear. Turns out it is just brass residue anyway and I licked my finger and was able to scratch it right off. |
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Some of you guys needs to chill. Like I said I understand why it is there I just wanted to make sure it wasn't getting marked up so fast due to my ammo ejecting to far to my rear. Turns out it is just brass residue anyway and I licked my finger and was able to scratch it right off. If you thgought anyone was being harsh with you perhaps thicker panties might help? (I'm just teasing you btw) But really I didn't see anyone not chillied in this thread. |
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If it bothers you that much just add a small dab of Plasti-Dip to the face of the deflector. It's a rubberized coating that you put on tool handles, chair feet, etc ... it literally has thousands of uses, and I recently rubberized a kid's playhouse roof with it using the 2 - 5 gallon containers. I've also rubberized the keel of my boat with it, plasticized chainsaw handles, etc ... You can get the small spray cans at Home Depot, or MAYBE Lowes. It will rubberize the face of the deflector, and keep it from getting marred. I'm a big believer in Plasti-Dip. I have 2 barns on my property that both have tin roofs. On many occasions Plasti-Dip has allowed me to seal a hole until I can get to it the following Summer. Plasti-Dip website I like the Plasti-Dip for a lot of purposes too! Only problem is you have to be very very careful when shaking up a used can! I now have red Plasti-Dip bench, pegboard, jacket, flip-flops, toes and floor! |
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If your using brass cased ammo the majority of what looks like dings is basically brass smear and it will come off if soaked in CLP routinely.Personally I dont worry too much about it as the defectors on my uppers are dinged from use,rubbed on concrete,gear etc..Once the rifle is used for a time there will probably be dings in several areas....and if you ever take a carbine class such as offered by EAG your gonna get past the dings and scratches rather fast.
So I'd not loose any sleep over it...if the rifle runs 100% I'd shoot it and enjoy. |
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