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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2020 6:11:03 PM EDT
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Thought I'd give Ron Allen some more kudos here. A couple of years ago, he made me a M24 Suppressor for my Remington M24A2. I liked that suppressor so much that I elected to have it serve double duty. Had the armorer mill the collar step back a couple more inches on the Douglas barrel on my Mk12 and voila, you see what a fine modification it makes. Very quiet and pleasant to shoot. It actually serves triple duty because I had an identical 300 Blackout upper made for this Mk12 and it too shoots wonderfully as well. No reason to post a pic of the 300 BLK upper because it's an exact match for this 5.56mm upper.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2020 3:01:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: HaveBlue83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eodsix: Thought I'd give Ron Allen some more kudos here. A couple of years ago, he made me a M24 Suppressor for my Remington M24A2. I liked that suppressor so much that I elected to have it serve double duty. Had the armorer mill the collar step back a couple more inches on the Douglas barrel on my Mk12 and voila, you see what a fine modification it makes. Very quiet and pleasant to shoot. It actually serves triple duty because I had an identical 300 Blackout upper made for this Mk12 and it too shoots wonderfully as well. No reason to post a pic of the 300 BLK upper because it's an exact match for this 5.56mm upper. https://i.imgur.com/FTXszPU.jpg  I see a third pin......Nice setup!!! Lets see the barrel w/o the can. Inches back? Sounds odd. Usually its just a 2.4" step on aem5/full size cans |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2020 2:03:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: eodsix]
[#3]
Per your request, here is the 5.56mm Douglas barrel on my Mk12 on the top and the 7.62mm M24A2 barrel on the bottom. The Ops Collar on the Mk12 is set between the first and second vent hole and I tried to get a picture of it from the front but its harder, than it looks, to take. The M24 Suppressor telescopes further back than the rest of the AE line of suppressors. The shoulder is 4 1/2" from the muzzle.
 
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Posted: 4/4/2020 2:20:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eodsix: Thought I'd give Ron Allen some more kudos here. A couple of years ago, he made me a M24 Suppressor for my Remington M24A2. I liked that suppressor so much that I elected to have it serve double duty. Had the armorer mill the collar step back a couple more inches on the Douglas barrel on my Mk12 and voila, you see what a fine modification it makes. Very quiet and pleasant to shoot. It actually serves triple duty because I had an identical 300 Blackout upper made for this Mk12 and it too shoots wonderfully as well. No reason to post a pic of the 300 BLK upper because it's an exact match for this 5.56mm upper. https://i.imgur.com/FTXszPU.jpg I'll bet that can is stupid quiet! Would love to see moar pics of it. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2020 4:20:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: eodsix]
[#5]
Yeah, it's pretty quiet alright. Wonderful idea I had to multitask the M24 suppressor.
These my M24s that are posted on page 24 but I'll put it here for a frame of reference. Below that is another pic of the Mk12  
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Posted: 4/5/2020 8:54:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RTUtah]
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WLF
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Posted: 4/8/2020 6:24:06 PM EDT
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Back when Ron was young and more beautiful he worked on my FAL.
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Posted: 4/8/2020 8:23:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ian187: Back when Ron was young and more beautiful he worked on my FAL. https://i.imgur.com/CxbZulE.jpg Uh, we gon need to see the rest. |
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Posted: 4/8/2020 11:22:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ian187: Back when Ron was young and more beautiful he worked on my FAL. https://i.imgur.com/CxbZulE.jpg That’s hot |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2020 1:33:55 PM EDT
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I actually don't mind working on weird stuff when I have the time.
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Posted: 4/9/2020 1:58:46 PM EDT
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Ron I need to contact you soon for a new collar. Phone or email? I know the info you need
 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2020 2:10:58 PM EDT
[#12]
Email is best.
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Posted: 4/9/2020 2:25:52 PM EDT
[#13]
This may be incredibly dumb to ask... But should we ever worry about cleaning the brake?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2020 2:35:42 PM EDT
[#14]
@k31user sent email. That FAL pic gave me a solid idea!
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2020 4:28:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: This may be incredibly dumb to ask... But should we ever worry about cleaning the brake? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20200409_142428_jpg-1359051.JPG Keep the threads clean, scrape the area in front of the thread if the build up starts getting thick. |
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Posted: 4/9/2020 6:20:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Keep the threads clean, scrape the area in front of the thread if the build up starts getting thick. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: This may be incredibly dumb to ask... But should we ever worry about cleaning the brake? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20200409_142428_jpg-1359051.JPG Keep the threads clean, scrape the area in front of the thread if the build up starts getting thick. That's what I figured. I took a brass brush to the threads and scraped the brake with a razor blade. The result is what I pictured. Sent you an email for a collar. |
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WLF
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Posted: 4/9/2020 9:02:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ian187]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Can I buy it back to get it out of circulation? Saves me from having to repair a suppressor. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Originally Posted By ian187: I have a OPS Inc Collar Adaptor Extender for a 15th model in my parts bin that I bought from ADCO back in 06 I think. It looks horrible because I used a pipe wrench to remove it when I swapped barrels but it is still serviceable. The first person to email me through the forum can have it for free. CONUS only. Can I buy it back to get it out of circulation? Saves me from having to repair a suppressor. I didn't see your response or I would have sent it to you. Unfortunately I gave it away. I know what you mean, it was in my parts bin for a reason. |
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WLF
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Posted: 4/9/2020 9:11:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: I actually don't mind working on weird stuff when I have the time. I still have both of these. The 6mm brake you made me is going on a new project soon too.  |
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CAN
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Posted: 4/10/2020 1:17:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stormblitz: Does anybody have an AE Collar Adapter Extender or know where to get some? If you have one you'd like to get rid off let me know. I've desperately been looking for one during the last 2 years or so with no luck. AE Collar Adapter Extender Still looking for one. Send me a PM if you have one. I'm willing to pay good $ for one depending on condition. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/11/2020 10:52:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: McCarron]
[#20]
On a MK12 or SPR, how is the muzzle break when not using a can? How would you compare it to a SF SOCOM break?
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Posted: 4/11/2020 11:34:10 AM EDT
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I'm going to do stupid terrible things when I get my collar from ron.
It's going to involve an MRE, AEM5, and probably a leupy mk4. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/11/2020 12:00:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CMCctx]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: I'm going to do stupid terrible things when I get my collar from ron. It's going to involve an MRE, AEM5, and probably a leupy mk4. Exactly what I emailed about  Well not exactly. I'm just looking for a way to make a 14.5 work with an AEM5. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/12/2020 9:23:43 AM EDT
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If anybody has one of those one-piece over the barrel mounts they don't need that I could use on a pencil barrel, I have PayPal ready.
Rather have an Ops than a Spikes, but I'll go that route if I have to. |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 9:26:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpyHawk: If anybody has one of those one-piece over the barrel mounts they don't need that I could use on a pencil barrel, I have PayPal ready. Rather have an Ops than a Spikes, but I'll go that route if I have to. Which can spacing? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2020 11:12:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By McCarron: On a MK12 or SPR, how is the muzzle break when not using a can? How would you compare it to a SF SOCOM break? I'm curious to know this as well. Is it obnoxious? Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 11:55:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: I'm curious to know this as well. Is it obnoxious? Thanks. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Originally Posted By McCarron: On a MK12 or SPR, how is the muzzle break when not using a can? How would you compare it to a SF SOCOM break? I'm curious to know this as well. Is it obnoxious? Thanks. It's obnoxious when shooting under an overhang, I can tell you that much; rattles my sinuses. On an open range, it's not so bad, although I wouldn't want to stand next to it. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 12:18:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cjwwd2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BurtSaun1049: It's obnoxious when shooting under an overhang, I can tell you that much; rattles my sinuses. On an open range, it's not so bad, although I wouldn't want to stand next to it. My opinion is exactly the same  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 8:38:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BurtSaun1049: It's obnoxious when shooting under an overhang, I can tell you that much; rattles my sinuses. On an open range, it's not so bad, although I wouldn't want to stand next to it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BurtSaun1049: Originally Posted By stainlineho: Originally Posted By McCarron: On a MK12 or SPR, how is the muzzle break when not using a can? How would you compare it to a SF SOCOM break? I'm curious to know this as well. Is it obnoxious? Thanks. It's obnoxious when shooting under an overhang, I can tell you that much; rattles my sinuses. On an open range, it's not so bad, although I wouldn't want to stand next to it. Yeah, it's not bad behind it. First time my wife shot it with no can while I was standing next to it...while under an overhang....jesus christ... |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2020 11:01:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jeremywills]
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I've been off and on about acquiring the AEM5 but this morning I woke up and decided to hit the you know what button. Just got off the phone with my dealer and said "lets do it". He had contacted Ron a few days ago inquiring about ordering one directly for me and it sounds like it will be approx 5 weeks out but I'm ok with that. NFA stuff takes forever anyways. What's another month and a week right? My dealer has an onsite range so I'll be able to play with it once it arrives. I'm excited.
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Posted: 5/5/2020 11:14:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: I've been off and on about acquiring the AEM5 but this morning I woke up and decided to hit the you know what button. Just got off the phone with my dealer and said "lets do it". He had contacted Ron a few days ago inquiring about ordering one directly for me and it sounds like it will be approx 5 weeks out but I'm ok with that. NFA stuff takes forever anyways. What's another month and a week right? My dealer an onsite range so I'll be able to play with it once it arrives. I'm excited. Congrats on finally pulling the trigger! I think you will be very pleased. I've never met a unhappy AEM5 owner. It's my favorite centerfire rifle can I own and goes shooting with me every time.  
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2020 11:30:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BurtSaun1049: It's obnoxious when shooting under an overhang, I can tell you that much; rattles my sinuses. On an open range, it's not so bad, although I wouldn't want to stand next to it. I appreciate that. Sounds like something I need to buy and then hold until I can get an AEM5. If only they were in stock. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2020 4:35:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: Congrats on finally pulling the trigger! I think you will be very pleased. I've never met a unhappy AEM5 owner. It's my favorite centerfire rifle can I own and goes shooting with me every time. https://i.imgur.com/IvjFJ4I.jpg https://i.imgur.com/07aG81e.jpg I was all set at the beginning of the year to do it and of course everyone was out of stock on the AEM5s. So I shifted gears and wound up going for the R2. Kinda glad it worked out that way as COVID19 put YHM on hold there for a while. I might still be waiting for one. R9s are going to take longer now to hit the market than we had anticipated and with that in mind I realized I had better revisit this AEM5 idea again. After thinking long and hard about it decided I should just do it. I already bought the barrel and setup an upper for this. Its easy enough to swap muzzle devices once my dealer gets the can in from Ron. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 5:06:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: I was all set at the beginning of the year to do it and of course everyone was out of stock on the AEM5s. So I shifted gears and wound up going for the R2. Kinda glad it worked out that way as COVID19 put YHM on hold there for a while. I might still be waiting for one. R9s are going to take longer now to hit the market than we had anticipated and with that in mind I realized I had better revisit this AEM5 idea again. After thinking long and hard about it decided I should just do it. I already bought the barrel and setup an upper for this. Its easy enough to swap muzzle devices once my dealer gets the can in from Ron. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: Originally Posted By Outrider: Congrats on finally pulling the trigger! I think you will be very pleased. I've never met a unhappy AEM5 owner. It's my favorite centerfire rifle can I own and goes shooting with me every time. https://i.imgur.com/IvjFJ4I.jpg https://i.imgur.com/07aG81e.jpg I was all set at the beginning of the year to do it and of course everyone was out of stock on the AEM5s. So I shifted gears and wound up going for the R2. Kinda glad it worked out that way as COVID19 put YHM on hold there for a while. I might still be waiting for one. R9s are going to take longer now to hit the market than we had anticipated and with that in mind I realized I had better revisit this AEM5 idea again. After thinking long and hard about it decided I should just do it. I already bought the barrel and setup an upper for this. Its easy enough to swap muzzle devices once my dealer gets the can in from Ron. Good decision - it's such a great suppressor. The first time shooting my Surefire SOCOM RC 556 was cool, but it wasn't like mindblowingly awesome. The first time shooting my AEM5 on the end of my Mod1 though - definitely went, "holy shit" after the first shot through it. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 6:28:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wayfaerer320: Good decision - it's such a great suppressor. The first time shooting my Surefire SOCOM RC 556 was cool, but it wasn't like mindblowingly awesome. The first time shooting my AEM5 on the end of my Mod1 though - definitely went, "holy shit" after the first shot through it. A lot of truth right here. AEM5 was my first can. I’ve bought a few since then (SureFire, KAC, AAC) and they all sound pretty good but none of them have been like the first shots with the AEM5. Such a great can! |
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Posted: 5/6/2020 10:19:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: A lot of truth right here. AEM5 was my first can. I’ve bought a few since then (SureFire, KAC, AAC) and they all sound pretty good but none of them have been like the first shots with the AEM5. Such a great can! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Good decision - it's such a great suppressor. The first time shooting my Surefire SOCOM RC 556 was cool, but it wasn't like mindblowingly awesome. The first time shooting my AEM5 on the end of my Mod1 though - definitely went, "holy shit" after the first shot through it. A lot of truth right here. AEM5 was my first can. I’ve bought a few since then (SureFire, KAC, AAC) and they all sound pretty good but none of them have been like the first shots with the AEM5. Such a great can! Yep! I've had mine for a couple years now, and even shooting with it pretty regularly, it still gives me the giggles. |
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Posted: 5/6/2020 1:59:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: I appreciate that. Sounds like something I need to buy and then hold until I can get an AEM5. If only they were in stock. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Originally Posted By BurtSaun1049: It's obnoxious when shooting under an overhang, I can tell you that much; rattles my sinuses. On an open range, it's not so bad, although I wouldn't want to stand next to it. I appreciate that. Sounds like something I need to buy and then hold until I can get an AEM5. If only they were in stock. I think that unless you'll find youself shooting under an overhang, go ahead and install it and get it out of the way. It's no problem when you're behind the rifle outside of that scenario, and you'll enjoy the aesthetic of the rifle more. |
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Posted: 5/6/2020 2:00:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: A lot of truth right here. AEM5 was my first can. I’ve bought a few since then (SureFire, KAC, AAC) and they all sound pretty good but none of them have been like the first shots with the AEM5. Such a great can! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: Good decision - it's such a great suppressor. The first time shooting my Surefire SOCOM RC 556 was cool, but it wasn't like mindblowingly awesome. The first time shooting my AEM5 on the end of my Mod1 though - definitely went, "holy shit" after the first shot through it. A lot of truth right here. AEM5 was my first can. I’ve bought a few since then (SureFire, KAC, AAC) and they all sound pretty good but none of them have been like the first shots with the AEM5. Such a great can! We must be synced up! My first can was the AEM5, then Surefire RC, and I just ordered an NT4 last week. Guess I need to go find an AAC can!
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2020 8:08:08 AM EDT
[#38]
Anybody running an AEM5 on a R700? Thinking of building a .223 to play around with.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2020 3:25:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jeremywills]
[#39]
Just heard back from my dealer confirming he has my order in for an AEM5 directly with Allen. I can expect it in approx 5-8 weeks. Then it's visitation time. I'm excited. I need to go back through the thread and read up on how to properly mount it so my host will be ready. If I remember reading correctly your shooting for 7- 8 rotations of the can on the muzzle threads before it should fully engage the barrel collar?
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2020 5:27:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: Anybody running an AEM5 on a R700? Thinking of building a .223 to play around with. Im sending my howa 1500 off to ADCO to have it done upDidnt wanna mess it up myself, so they will conrtour, collar and thread for a mount. Its a 223 :) |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2020 10:01:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stainlineho]
[#41]
eSilencers has AEM5s in stock. Got one, kinda excited.
Originally Posted By BurtSaun1049: I think that unless you'll find youself shooting under an overhang, go ahead and install it and get it out of the way. It's no problem when you're behind the rifle outside of that scenario, and you'll enjoy the aesthetic of the rifle more. I have an AEM5 on the way and a brake/collar on the way from Centurion. I will be at the range all the time...100m indoor SOT. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2020 9:04:57 PM EDT
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Hey guys just wondering if there are any suggestions out there on what BBL to use for a 12.5" CAR15 build with an AEM5?
I'm doing a Mogadishu A2 build and not finding any evidence of contract barrels that have the right contour. Everything seems to be M4 based from Colt or FN. My options seem to be Ballistic Advantage, DD, and BCM. I have found an FN but they all seem to be mid-length. Thanks for any help. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2020 9:59:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HaveBlue83: Im sending my howa 1500 off to ADCO to have it done upDidnt wanna mess it up myself, so they will conrtour, collar and thread for a mount. Its a 223 :) Tag me when you get it back! |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2020 4:46:30 PM EDT
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Forgive my ignorance. Is this a long or short collar? My eyes are deceiving me.
 IMG_0958 by stainlineho
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Posted: 5/13/2020 4:59:13 PM EDT
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What OD of barrel is required to contour the barrel and not have to use a collar?
I’d like a factory gun in 6.5g and get the barrel contoured and then just utilize a brake. Is this asking for too much? |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 7:16:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Forgive my ignorance. Is this a long or short collar? My eyes are deceiving me. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49891332908_caa918b4b3.jpgIMG_0958 by stainlineho Long |
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Posted: 5/14/2020 2:37:31 PM EDT
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 Gordon's Carbine [Black Hawk Down] - The Delta Colt 723 - 733 9 hole reviews BHD clone video. (uses OPS / AE can) I haven't finished the video yet but I've been putting off building an upper like this. Any leads on a barrel that will work? I'd even be open to a complete upper. I have been waiting for the 12.5" barrel w/ FSB to come back in stock and am getting impatient, lol . I have an OPS 16th model and AEM5 I could use....would probably end up getting a dedicated can eventually. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2020 10:31:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: What OD of barrel is required to contour the barrel and not have to use a collar? I’d like a factory gun in 6.5g and get the barrel contoured and then just utilize a brake. Is this asking for too much? .920 at a point 2.7" behind the bare muzzle. |
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Posted: 5/14/2020 11:46:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: .920 at a point 2.7" behind the bare muzzle. Damn That’s thicc |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2020 10:47:40 AM EDT
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A Remington style collar is easier. Just a small step and loctite it on.
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