guruofhotrod

I think the letter designation at the end indicates packaging

Damn, Go figure? Well, never mind then

Natchez is running Federal Independence XM193 on sale @ $299.99/1000 with free shipping through midnight tonight http://enews.natchezss.com/q/T-tVO7JYSfWgsERx4KAyiXD8Ksnj6l3c5p8Kmk9cQaC4fGoQkQEPkKRcc

JT, this should be a good link to his light weight BCG page - not sure why you can't navigate directly to it, I had it bookmarked - looks like there may be 1 nitride unit left? http://www.dwilsonmfg.com/store/p6/Light_Weight_AR15_bolt_carrier_groups.html

Looks like Aero uses a longer pin dimension also - Schuyler arms lists it in their description, BTW the extended pins in the ebay listing I linked fit an Aero M5 lower just fine http://www.schuylerarmsco.com/product.aero-precision-m5-308-lower-parts-kit-993

On top of the situation with the state law, the city of Los Angeles "jumped the gun" (pun intended!) on this deal: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showpost.php?p=20309804&postcount=418

Interesting, I was warned about this recently by my LGS - said a primer was caught in the cam pin and a couple in the FCG with a live round in the chamber - fun stuff!!

Nice, A judge that actually sees through the smoke cloud for what this $hit really is: "The evidentiary record is a potpourri of news pieces, State-generated documents, conflicting definitions of “mass shooting,” amorphous harms to be avoided, and a homogenous mass of horrible crimes in jurisdictions near and far for which large capacity magazines were not the cause." About F/(%#ing time!

I've noticed this situation lately, I was assembling a M1 Machining lower and found they are spec'd for pins slightly longer than the typical DPMS LR308 length - Being in California, are you going fixed mag or featureless? if you are going fixed mag, you might consider something like this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/308-Extended-Take-Down-Pin-Set/182523721665?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 I don't generally recommend buying firearm parts on ebay but a good friend picked up a set for his build and upon inspection they fit well and looked to be manufactured by someone that knew what they were doing. Also M1 sells a conventional set of pins for their lower, standard DPMS spec diameter but, maybe .060"-.080" longer https://m1machining.com/ar10/accessories-1/308-takedownpin-set.html As 98 indicated, best to check with KE Arms first to find out exactly what you are dealing with And welcome from California! This place is like living at the circus!

I presume you're using the proper Aero barrel nut? If so, perhaps try a heat gun on the handguard to expand it slightly.

WOW! 2.14 MILES - Incredible

Sorry for your losses Brother, This year seems to be especially rough, I too have lost several close friends since mom passed in February - Trying to keep my chin up and keep moving forward but it is hard to come to term with - hang in there

Another option would be randall: http://ar15barrels.com/ I haven't personally done business with him yet but, he's been highly recommended to me many times by very credible individuals.

I hate to be an instigator but, here's that sweet lower 98 speaks of on sale! http://www.primaryarms.com/mega-arms-ambi-maten-billet-lower-m308-0554-ha

Just when you think "this thing can't get any better" - it does! - Introducing the .308 Can Cannon - OMG https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/street-legal-66mm-cannon-x-products-308-m-u-l-ultimate-fun-gun-full-review/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20170605_BlogDigest_227&utm_campaign=/blog/street-legal-66mm-cannon-x-products-308-m-u-l-ultimate-fun-gun-full-review/

JSE has them on sale for a bit less: http://www.jsesurplus.com/megaarmsmatenbilletstandardupperreceiver.aspx

i do recall JT advising members that there are incompatibilities between the various "Armalite Type Cut" uppers and lowers - proceed with caution

Very Cool! It's nice when a plan comes together!

I'm sure this will especially appeal the the guys here from Minnesota: https://www.surplusammo.com/24-hour-deal/?mc_cid=dd177b0098&mc_eid=b13f0a003c

Thanks to all and a Happy Easter back to everyone here!

You mean like this: I'm sure it would work, good ones are kinda expensive, I haven't seen any that have a way to attach a torque wrench (a debatable issue)

This, from DPMS - you don't have to have the pins directly across from each other:

Excuse the bad pic but, this is what you should be after:

Maybe these guys?: http://shop.redxarms.com/308-BOLT-CARRIER-GROUP-308BCG.htm

You're welcome! Glad to be able to help - hopefully the replacement upper will get you going, should be a sweet rifle, keep us posted