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Posted: 3/24/2006 10:35:31 AM EDT
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Yep. I just hand-tightened mine.
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Posted: 3/24/2006 11:02:12 AM EDT
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Correct. They self tighten as you shoot. |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 11:05:20 AM EDT
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Has research proven this? |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 11:37:16 AM EDT
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Yes, their instruction slip that comes with the vortex states (for the G-6), Tighten the Vortex between 5 and 10 foot lbs. torque. DO NOT EXCEED 10 foot pounds of torque. The G-6 will self tighten as the weapon is fired. DO NOT use peel washers, steady tension washers or ANY type of washer. DO NOT TRY to align the prong or slot to any surface. For technical assistance please call Smith Enterprises Inc. (480) 964-1818.  I've been EXCLUSIVELY using and selling Vortex for quite some time, the instructions are quite accurate. Hope this helps, Vic |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 11:54:25 AM EDT
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Vic: Does this apply to the 308 AR-10 Vortex as well (or all Vortex's for that matter)?
Mark: I believe torquing it to 87 in-lb would work. I can't believe you missed an opportunity to use 87 legitimately! |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 12:00:27 PM EDT
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I like the ring they make when you shoot them.
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Posted: 3/24/2006 12:01:23 PM EDT
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It applies to the .308 Vortex as well. I've only used the .308 and .223 versions. Vic |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 12:02:12 PM EDT
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Especially when you combine it with the SPROING!!!! of the buffer spring. 
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Posted: 3/24/2006 1:54:16 PM EDT
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Yes. |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 5:43:37 PM EDT
[#10]
They're pretty when the bloom too!
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Posted: 3/24/2006 5:48:47 PM EDT
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It took you awhile, but I knew it was coming... 
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:05:09 PM EDT
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Mark, should they be banned? If so, the 5.56 version or the .308 version. Let me guess... BOTH!?
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:15:42 PM EDT
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 He got you there Mark... |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:19:41 PM EDT
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I'm sure that Mark was under the impression that BOTH WERE ALREADY BANNED FROM CIVILIAN USE otherwise he would have addressed that issue. |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:21:12 PM EDT
[#15]
Well, in fact, from 1994 to 2004, both of them WERE banned!
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:29:04 PM EDT
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I belive it was a previous version of the vortex that had the 'bossoming' problem. The current ones are the best FH on the market, and are made out of MUCH tougher steel than a phantom
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:42:24 PM EDT
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I had one of the older Vortex's that bloomed out. Smith Ent replaced mine for free with a new model when that happened. 4 or 5 years, and maybe 10k rounds later, the thing is still awesome. I dont have the pic of the bloomed one anymore, but I know someone here does. I've seen it posted a few times over the years. Having owned both... the new ones are a lot different than the old. I've been told that the new Vortex's were made of the same steel the bolt carrier is made of. They are, as far as I can see, tough as nails.
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:51:08 PM EDT
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Yep. None of mine have fallen off. ...Yet. |
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:56:02 PM EDT
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I broke 4 or 5 different drill bits when perm attaching mine...
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Posted: 3/24/2006 6:59:50 PM EDT
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That's because they are hardened. I've found it much easier to mill the hole.........................only need one 1/8" end mill. 
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Posted: 3/24/2006 7:12:25 PM EDT
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unfortunately I only have a drill press...
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Posted: 3/24/2006 7:15:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/24/2006 8:22:08 PM EDT
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Yes. I intalled it with only hand pressure and a couple thousand rounds later I decided to get rid of the tuning fork. It required more effort to remove the vortex than I used to properly index the phantom with the crush washer. |
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Posted: 3/25/2006 7:02:08 AM EDT
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They should BAN drill presses and MILLS FROM CIVILIAN USE!!
It's clearly intent! |
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Posted: 3/25/2006 8:20:14 AM EDT
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Bah! Who needs that stuff when you've got a Dremel? |
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Posted: 3/26/2006 1:18:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2006 2:58:00 PM EDT
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silly newbie.
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Posted: 3/27/2006 4:05:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/27/2006 1:18:31 PM EDT
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How many threads are required for a proper/safe attachment (threads that actually contact the flash suppressor threads)?
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Posted: 3/27/2006 2:08:40 PM EDT
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At least 87. |
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Posted: 3/27/2006 3:56:31 PM EDT
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The Vortex doesn't have 87 full threads
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Posted: 3/27/2006 4:45:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/28/2006 4:28:12 AM EDT
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That's why it blooms like a shotgun in a Tom & Jerry cartoon! |
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