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Did a second reinforcement on the sides to help stiffen up the flex at the tip of the Stock & it helped , but still have a little flex , enough to lose the Draw pressure that M14 Actions need on the front Ferrule , so now I see the Ejection molded Plastic , even with the CF is too thin to to eliminate it with out a few more layers of CF , because its gets better with each application , but I'm running out of room in some places that will effect stiffness & have weak points which are counter productive to my goal . So phase 3 is to add stiffening rods of CF at the front & behind the Op Rod Guide to stiffen as mach as I can . The Op Rod Guide is where I have no room , I'm thinking of encapsulating the CF rods in more CF , using the same Vacuum Method I have been using & is working great . I have almost no Twisting of the Stock now & using a Sling feels much better . Before Was twisting the front of the Stock by using sling pressure , so there is progress . I did find shooting yesterday that my groups were being split up , two or three shots were like 1/2 MOA , but the other two or three were a couple inches away , but still 1/2 MOA & I found that after the last layer of CF that my Op Rod Guide is resting on the Stock now & that may be the Culprit , I went to pains for that not to touch ,but it is now , easy fix , Dremel tool & drum sander , two min. job , but will wait till I encapsulate the Rods. Actually the CF Rod are cut in half Bolts from my Cross Bow , the insert was pulled out so I couldn't use it to shoot any more , Photo's will follow .

I dont even want a 365 , too many issues of all sorts . Thats a Socialist car fire , its how they roll , now this dumb a$$ customer has to buy a new one .

Ya , but he could not re-use the Brass afterward ? I still am in contact with him , he's into M14's big time . Has something to do with the Commie State he lives in, they canceled the Matches he was planing to get into ,that evil AR is a No No there now .

We don't need no stinking Safety ! ? Man , let that dead dog lie ?, I carry me P320C every day & not afraid of dropping it .?

I think the Armalite "A" series is based on the DPMS /SR25 , to be able to use DPMS/SR25 type Mags ,( I think its been said the AR10 "A" , Bolt Stop has a little higher ramp ). If anything you have it backwards , the standard 308AR is now DPMS/SR25 based .Armalite has the Proprietary components ,different Barrel Nut threads with corresponding Upper Receiver Threads , Different BCG & Buffer System . I say this only because there are so many more DPMS/SR 25 based Rifles out there then AR 10 based Rifles , Armalite is the little guy on the block & different . No offense to all the die hard AR 10 owners .?

Maybe your Mag Catch needs adjusting . If anything , the Bolt Stop should have pressure on it from the Mag spring & Follower . Maybe the mag is being interfered with , with the Bolt Stop . Make sure the Back of the Mag is not rubbing against the Bolt Stop itself & not just that tab on the Stop . Also , there is Factory DPMS Components & Components that are made like them , doesn't mean they are correctly made toDPMS's spec's . & fitment can be an issue .

Two part Epoxy My notes on where & how much CF can be used Out of the Bag & just a little trimming & a small amount of fitment for Op Rod Clearance . I will be bagging it a little different for the added reinforcement , I will be using the inside of the Stock as a Mold & only have to seal it off . & of course , remove the tape .

Most hard core M14'ers don't care for the SOCOM , they say they won't shoot very good . thing is there are a couple of us that have gotten together & finding tuning tricks that are mostly not new to the M14 Platform , & some are , because of the SOCOM"s 16.5" bbl. . I decided to keep the Factory stock & reinforce it with Carbon Fiber , using the Vacuum Bagging method & before I could grab the bare Stock ( Injected Molded Plastic ) & twist the front & it would flex . After reinforcing it , no more flex , but still has a little give when pushing up on it , I will take care of that in the morning with adding more CB to the Sides of the Stock . Its about the only place I can put more at , I have two layer's & side to side reinforcing rib's where there was room , make three layers of CB . Its pretty much fun to do something for the first time & it freaking works ? Template for CF Cutting CF Using modeling clay to determine how much & where CF can be built up . The Op Rod & Spring ride right in the Middle , so only about 0.020" to play with & the CF CF applied & Bagged with a Vacuum on it

Already had a Vortex red dot on the Scout rail , shoot pretty good , but who in there right mind clamps a Rail directly on the Barrel & not think it won't effect Barrel Harmonic's .Rail is gone for now .

Well it wasn't exactly hanging out , I needed info & only well enough to visit one Forum at a time , but now I'm feeling much better , with a Valve job & new Cam ? & out of the Hospital .

I had to take a breather with shooting my SOCOM 16 , because some Dr. ( Friend ) made me do a Valve job on my Heart , been over at M14 forum reading my brains out , well whats left of them any way , but I just got back shooting to this Rifle . I have her torn down now to reinforce the Factory Injected mold Stock , I will be using Epoxy/Carbon Fiber & Vacuum Bagging system. This is the first of the Tuning I will be doing , the Rifle shows to be shooting 2-4 MOA & with my 155 gr. SMK , 43.4 gr. of Tac , is shooting much better , 1 1/2 -2" MOA . The Gas Cylinder is touching the Stock up front , which is a no no & this Stock reinforcing is taking care of that & reinforcing it ( if it works ) will also stiffen up the contact with the Stock Ferrule & the ability to use the Sling properly I have already Shimmed up the Front Band to tighten it up , then on to the Gas system. I think I can get 1 MOA out of it with the scope thats on at this time , temporarily for my testing .You can laugh at my jury rigged Cheek rest , it works though . I also have a new build M14 clone in the works & have this coming & have the USGI Winchester Trigger Group for a beginning .

The DPMS LR 308 & GII 308 Bolts are not compatable , the GII is Proprietary . Where is Dave Wilson when you need him , I miss his Parts & prices ?

What rifle & Caliber also .

I see the Bliss system for that Tommy gun , I believe Dillon makes a better system to replace it , it doesn't break , we had an original 28 & that thing would break & we found , I think it was Dillon , been a long time & I don't remember if it was one piece system or two parts , like I said its been thirty years . Nice & a lot of fun with Drums .

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The Rifle shot pretty damn good for my old eyes to begin with , but when you find an issue with an old Firearm , its needs to be taken care of . I can't wait to check it out , thing is , my next range trip is already full of stuff to do & I may not even take the M1 with me , but I go just about every week so no big deal .

What no photo's , are you new here ?

I was referring to those break away alignment pins for setting up the GB . Pinned A2 sight types are the most secure of all GB's & the Geissle is also right up there . There is data that any pinned or pressure on the Barre ( especially light weight bbl's. ) can effect the inside of the Barrel , slight bulging & could effect accuracy , though I don't believe it would be much for a Combat or Defensive weapon , but them Match guys think of everything . Its why I use only Clamp on Gas Blocks , but not for match shooting , I just believe they surround the Barrel & evenly distribute clamping pressure around the circumference of the Barrel , instead of one or two pin points .

Yep, I buy them in ten pak's

I use only Clamp on GB's & some have been on for ten plus years & no issues , they both work if installed correctly . That Pin thingy is a great idea , but I have done so many , its second nature to align them .

Depends on how far out the Screw holes & HG are , but it should work . On the screw for the Hand Guard ? If you use Blue Loctite , use a very very small amount < like the head of a pin , there is Loctite for small screws , I think its Purple , I will have to look up the Number . LOCTITE 222MS Low Strength, Small Screw, Mil-Spec Purple Threadlocker (Known as LOCTITE 222MS Purple Threadlocker Low Strength/Small Screw MIL SPEC ) *some package sizes excluded LOCTITE® 222MS™ Low Strength, Small Screw, Mil-Spec Purple Threadlocker is ideal for fastener diameters of 1/4" (6mm) and smaller. Its controlled lubricity allows for accurate clamp loads. Parts can be separated using hand tools. Mil Spec: Mil-S-46163A Type II Grade M. NSF P1 Certified. Applications include adjustment screws, countersunk head screws, and set screws; on collargs, pulleys, tool holders and controllers. Also for low strength metals such as aluminum or brass.

Hello Midsouth Shooters Customer, Lyman Products Corp. (“Lyman”) is voluntarily recalling black powder rifles and pistols due to the potential of separation in the breech plug. Lyman maintains a safety-first approach, so despite finding only a few firearms affected and no reported injuries, we are offering a recall program to have the issue corrected. Lyman regrets the inconvenience but remains committed to the safety of our customers. 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457 office: 860-632-2020 www.lymanproducts.com Products: This recall includes black powder rifles and pistols regardless of caliber (including Deerstalker, Great Plains, Great Plains Hunter, Trade Rifle, Plains Pistol, Black Powder Kits, and replacement barrels; excluding Percussion Left Hand Great Plains and Left Hand Great Plains Hunter models) manufactured from March 1, 2017 to December 22, 2017. Barrels with the serial number in the range of A595960–A599026 are subject to this recall. Safety Warning: Lyman has determined that some black powder rifles and pistols could, under certain circumstances, develop separation in the breech plug, which may pose a potential safety hazard. Please do not load or use any rifles or pistols subject to this recall. How to Identify Rifles and Pistols Subject to the Recall: Find the serial number where the barrel meets the tang, opposite of the lock. The serial number has the letter “A” followed by a series of 6 numbers. Action to be Taken: If the serial number is within the range of A595960–A599026, immediately discontinue any use of this product. Please contact the Lyman Customer Service Department by emailing customerservice@lymanproducts.com or by calling 800-225-9626 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. EST. You will be asked to provide your contact information, serial number, and either the part number or model to process the return. Anyone outside the U.S.A. who is in possession of a black powder rifle or pistol within the recall range should contact your local distributor immediately.

Your photo's are fine & if you say its welded & pinned , I believe you , it just looks like its normally screwed on with a Crush washer & as Robo stated , why the Crush Washer if its pinned & welded , makes no sense unless they wanted to have a spacer for some reason . Just use a Dremel tool or something to grind or File it to let the Gas Block Pass or take it to someone if you dont feel your ready to do something like that yet .

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You say thats welded on there ? Where , show us , you take great photo's .