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Originally Posted By Duodec: Been trying to get the .224 Valkyrie built from the BuildAR barrel and bolt to run reliably. I don't have a LaRue upper receiver to put the barrel on right now so its on an Aero upper, but the lower assembly is 99% LaRue. I haven't found the cause of short stroking yet. Even borrowed the BuildAR chrome BCG and used it with the 6.8 bolt, no go. No pics until things run (if then). I also note that we're at 1/3rd of the way to the next quarter. Just sayin'. View Quote Mine was doing the same thing with the gas block wide open. After trying a LaRue fixed block I drilled the gas hole to the next larger drill bit I had and now I’m in business,can even close the gas block up some and she still runs like a Swiss watch |
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Nicely done!
I’m jealous of that 3rd pin and hammer spur. The way they all should be! |
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Mine has a LaRue fixed block also. Without a drill press I'm not overly excited about drilling the gas port in the barrel but so far ever other option has failed except for a lightweight (cut down) buffer spring, and with that it feels like the buffer bottoms out too hard. An H1 buffer didn't make a difference compared to an H2.
I'll take a look at that option. |
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Originally Posted By Duodec: Mine has a LaRue fixed block also. Without a drill press I'm not overly excited about drilling the gas port in the barrel but so far ever other option has failed except for a lightweight (cut down) buffer spring, and with that it feels like the buffer bottoms out too hard. An H1 buffer didn't make a difference compared to an H2. I'll take a look at that option. View Quote Yep, I used my old drill press to get a nice steady hole. You must know someone with a drill press? Good luck it was the only way mine would run reliably Pete |
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I need to buy a drill press, just don't have room for it in the garage. We'll see.
Do you recall the drill size you used? |
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Originally Posted By icecold1: I just took my drill index and picked the next larger bit,it was not a lot bigger. I’m not sure the size sorry View Quote 'salright. I'm going to pick up an adjustable gas block also, in case a larger port overgasses the system, but we'll see what happens. I found a softer carbine spring and may try that with the H1 buffer before... sigh... buying a small drill press and using it on the floor... |
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I wonder what Mr. Larue has up his sleeve for BuildARs?
Oh ye of little faith... |
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Originally Posted By Shqype: I wonder what Mr. Larue has up his sleeve for BuildARs? Oh ye of little faith... View Quote Attached File |
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The good news is my .224 Valkyrie is much happier now with the enlarged gas port. I'm going to put the LaRue gas block back on it because I had the adjustable one wide open, and the LaRue is a better made and better sealing block. I have one PRI brand magazine that keeps acting like a short stroke is occurring but another PRI, varies AR-Stoner and C-Products magazines all worked without a hitch up to the limit of the ammo I was willing to expend. I need more! And to get some reloads made up with the 77 to 88gr bullets that occurred into my stash
The other good news is we are now 2/3rds of the way to the next quarter for BuildAR, when who knows WHAT might happen! Holiday season lead-up would be such a great time for a new BuildAR announcement! |
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Rally up buildAR,over on Instagram mark says he is going back into the knife building business if trump wins,that alone could be the epic buildAR Finish he talked of?
Let’s hope to get first crack at the new blades |
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If Biden wins he’ll have to finally build and distribute the Siete.
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A BuildAR 2020 knife would be bad ass.
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Originally Posted By icecold1: Rally up buildAR,over on Instagram mark says he is going back into the knife building business if trump wins,that alone could be the epic buildAR Finish he talked of? Let’s hope to get first crack at the new blades View Quote Originally Posted By Ajcrash: A BuildAR 2020 knife would be bad ass. View Quote Model Identifier: LT-2020DBB [2020 Defeating Biden Blade] |
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I see Mark is here taking questions, so, is this dead?
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“ Cats arent tactical, or very aggressive units.” Mettee |
Has anyone poked it with a stick?
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Mark is hinting at price increases on instagram. Not sure if I should use my gift cards now or wait for a siete.
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I’d spend them, why wait until he raises prices you only get less bang for the buck.
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According to Larues IG page he said this list has run its course. I was a true believer that we would get one more and he would announce it’s done. Now he’s potentially starting a new list if you bought one of the new limited run Dillos
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Originally Posted By pinywoods: According to Larues IG page he said this list has run its course. I was a true believer that we would get one more and he would announce it’s done. Now he’s potentially starting a new list if you bought one of the new limited run Dillos View Quote This saddens me. |
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Just saw this,I expected the list to go out with a bigger bang,but what the hell it was a good ride.
My guess is mark is just too busy and the buildAR became a pain in the ass,especially with the siete apparently never coming to fruition,just a few run and done. I wonder how many of us diehards were still on the list? |
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Originally Posted By APPARITION: This saddens me. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By APPARITION: Originally Posted By pinywoods: According to Larues IG page he said this list has run its course. I was a true believer that we would get one more and he would announce it’s done. Now he’s potentially starting a new list if you bought one of the new limited run Dillos This saddens me. Yea, but we knew it was done. |
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'll stick my dick in a WorkSharp before I let you try to sharpen anything of mine.
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It was an ARF thing. ARF fucked Mark around. Hell has frozen over along with the BuildAR.
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"I miss the days of being able to shoot all commies" G.B.
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Originally Posted By icecold1: Just saw this,I expected the list to go out with a bigger bang,but what the hell it was a good ride. My guess is mark is just too busy and the buildAR became a pain in the ass,especially with the siete apparently never coming to fruition,just a few run and done. I wonder how many of us diehards were still on the list? View Quote I was still on the list, but I guess BuildAR is officially dead. I'm also on the new list, supposedly |
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Kinda sad it didn't get a post here saying that., but so it goes. 2020 takes another victim but a new list sounds interesting...
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Guess I'll stay on 1 list.
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I LOVE THE SMELL OF JET FUEL IN THE MORNING
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Originally Posted By oregonroofer: Same here. Should have bought 2. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By oregonroofer: Originally Posted By icura: I was still on the list, but I guess BuildAR is officially dead. I'm also on the new list, supposedly Same here. Should have bought 2. Glad I picked up that backup dillo! |
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Yeah, me too!
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BuildAR gift card question, Are we able to place the order on line and put comments in, and call the next business day to provide the gift card number? Or does the order have to be done on the phone with the gift card?
I just figure an electronic order is more likely to be accurate. |
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Originally Posted By blindjustice1973: BuildAR gift card question, Are we able to place the order on line and put comments in, and call the next business day to provide the gift card number? Or does the order have to be done on the phone with the gift card? I just figure an electronic order is more likely to be accurate. View Quote I called in to place my order but he said I should have placed the order online and then called in to add the gift cards. YMMV. |
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My previous orders with BuildAR gift cards I called in. Since the order page won't accept them I was going to do the same. Isn't LaRue taking a while to return calls when they're backlogged? I'd worry about the order being processed before you could get that call to do the gift card.
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Originally Posted By Duodec: My previous orders with BuildAR gift cards I called in. Since the order page won't accept them I was going to do the same. Isn't LaRue taking a while to return calls when they're backlogged? I'd worry about the order being processed before you could get that call to do the gift card. View Quote Call and it will tell you the queue. When there was only 1 other in the queue I stayed and waited. |
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NRA Benefactor The last time Democrats were this angry about federal law enforcement in cities, the Republicans were desegregating schools. - Screechjet1 |
It must be hit and miss. I’ve only called in one order from my gift cards. All others I’ve submitted online without issue.
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Turns out would have been OK in any case. I had the order ready to submit, then called. When I got through (queue was 4, took about 5 minutes), they had me place the order online, give them the order number, and applied my last BuildAR gift card. So good to go and ready for the new list when/if it happens.
But now I need components or ammo for a new caliber..... |
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Hated that he ended the buildAR list, it was good while it lasted and much appreciated! I wasn't fast enough to order the dillo, by time I had a chance to check email and get online they were already sold out. Oh well guess I'll save some money these next few quarters
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"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
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Today is the day... I can feel it.
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wishful thinking
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I sure miss the buildAR list... sigh. Today’s email made me think it was finally back
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I still need to spend my gift cards.
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"Bureau of Alcohol, Snuff, Firearms and Explosives" Google translator. @Everrest
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