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A carry handle model is an AR-10A2 regardless of having a FA or not. A flat top would be an AR-10 A4, regardless if it is an A or B model. They have some other complicated codes to designate between A and B models and the other versions they have produced, I've never bothered to learn them. "Rare" is a subjective term. They are not common but I'm not sure I would call them rare. Search AR-10A2 on google and you'll find some for sale without the FA. I'm guessing your upper looks like this; and not this; If google images search is any indicator there seems to be more non-FA's around than those with the FA; https://www.google.com/search?q=ar-10a2&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=610&site=webhp&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj_vdHSrsvLAhXHqx4KHYSDAVsQsAQIGw

Wonder how long before the name changes again? Just for those that are not familiar with them here is a link to a google search on "Blackthorne Rifles', the titles say it all; https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1SFXN_enUS501US504&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Blackthorne+rifles

I've never seen a carry handle, non FA "A" model. I'm not sure about the B stuff, we just called the AR-10's as there was only one version. They did do a reliability upgrade about the time they started with the Gen II mags but the model stayed the same. Your description makes me pretty confident you have a B model upper but I'm not sure how that will affect the mag you use. You should be able to locate a corresponding B model lower on Gunbroker, I see them there pretty regular.

Is Snopes a noun or a verb? Both? This new tech English is confusing, to bad there isn't a place a guy could get solid information ?

He must have not have went far enough or they would have protected him, the liberal bias seemed pretty obvious when you read the gun control articles. Snopes....I'd even trust a yahooooo article over them any day.

You forgot the link and image, got to make it as easy and inviting as possible; http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/products/rifle-accessories/ar/upper-parts/ultimate-dust-cover-for-308-656.html#.VutRcfkrKCg

Wish someone would come get some out of my back yard so I could have flower beds again.

If it is "early" Armalite then it has to be a B model. The A model that uses Pmags was introduced at SHOT in 2012.

My Matrix build uses Pmags, an early AR-10 would have originally used the modified M14 mags. I'm not sure I'd buy much for magazines before I had it all together.

Can't go wrong with the AR-10.

I'm thinking the good Lord will expect some action on our part to fix the mess these same generations allowed on their watch, more deeds needed than words...............more raise hell than raising glasses.

Looks like a defect to me. I've shot a metric schit,ton of remanufactured ammo and never seen that issue on the bullet before........

It was better in the past............

Kicking myself for never trying to swap my AR-10 and Matrix around, odds are it will be a year or so before they reside in the same state.

Welcome from Iowa, via North Carolina.

Welcome from Iowa, via North Carolina.

My Matrix build uses P-mags, the barrel nut is Armalite pattern but I read they are now using DPMS pattern barrel nuts. I tried one of my Armalite B-mags and it was a no-go.

Any idea what the difference is on RCBS and Hornady dies on the crimp? I never had an issue with RCBS dies when I loaded for a 25-06 and 22-250 but I bought Hornady 308 dies and had lots of problems getting the die adjusted for the crimp. Went to the Lee die for crimping and the issue went away?

Cut myself on my 716 when it was new, it went back to Sig for ejection issues but they polished it up a bit. My Ballistic Advantage pencil 5.56 was pretty sharp as well, dulled a couple needle files on it and improved feeding greatly.

It's a shame that most all of us here and around the country have the same fond memories of growing up in the America of yesteryear but somehow a select few managed to shove this new age schit down our throats and ruin the country. We need to rebalance the scales so future generation can enjoy these same Liberties.

I've tried it both ways and not had any issues with setback from recoil. I did shrink the expander a bit by spinning it on some emery paper so I would have a bit more neck tension when not crimping, I ALWAYS start on the lower end of the suggested charges in the book to avoid any pressure issues crimp or no crimp. No matter what I did I kept having issues crimping with my Hornady die, crushed the shoulders. The Lee factory crimp die has been idiot proof for me on all bullet types I've tried.

You're right on track. I'd second the starting with irons, teaches better basic marksmanship and they will fit him better at his age. Memories :-)....Grandpa started me at 5 years old on a single shot 22.

Had the same issue with a X-caliber barrel. It was very well packed but they managed to bugger up the threads a touch anyway. I think it is more of a poor handling issue with carriers than a packing issue. I always let someone know and encourage them to complain to the carrier when an item takes a beating though.

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