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Thus far I like it. It seems to be a good compromise between the two but I don't know anyone else with an AR-10 so I can't really compare muzzle devices.

That point has already been brought up more than once, actually. Our own President mentioned "shutting down parts of the internet" during the campaign. Restricting hate speech has been discussed before too, and is actually a crime in some places(not America, yet). Between that, this "net neutrality" crap and the even crappier "fairness doctrine" the First Amendment is no less at risk than the Second.

Just watched the video. That was pretty spiffy! I look forward to the rest of them!

Ah gotcha. It almost looked like bubba posted in a new thread by accident instead of responding to a previously existing one. Thank you for giving me the context. I don't suppose there's a link to said YT is there?

Huh?

Nah, it's only 8.25 oz because it's a ghost gun. Obviously it'll be heavier when it has the 30 round magazine clip loaded.

That's the bad part about shooting outside in Florida. You never know when a pterodactyl sized mosquito is going to swoop down and take you out.

I talk smack like I wouldn't buy one, but if I had that kind of disposable income, I 100% would. *sigh* one day I'll win the lottery twice.

Nicely done! When are you headed to the range?

Jeez Louise! For that much money that thing better be able to reload it's own ammo! Or I'm being a tightwad.

I'd say the 320 is your best bet. Tons of aftermarket support options now that it's won the Army contract(jtallen beat me to it) and I've heard nothing but good things about it.

Do you have a specific application or budget in mind?

What kind of issues were you having with the Aero recoil system?

Sounds to me like maybe I've been worried about nothing. I guess the best thing to do is keep shooting it. Purely for the purposes of observation and scientific study, of course. I really do appreciate all the great information, even though some of it MAY have possibly been Armalite leaning. ;)

At first the "issue" was the marks on the buffer looked weird to me, and I was (overly it seems) concerned about the marks where the retaining pin hit the buffer face. Only 20 rounds thus far, no FTF or FTE. The idea of it being overgassed came from the folks at LuthAR when I called them asking if this was normal. When I got a hold of AP they said the same thing. I didn't think a lighter buffer sounded right either. That's why I came to the experts.

I don't see the spring being the issue either, and I'm beginning to wonder if there is one or if I'm being a worry wort. The spring is to spec according to LuthAR, but it could be weak. Is there a way to tell beyond looking at the back of the buffer? It looks fine, by the way. On a second note, you mentioned the Armalite spring. My theory is there's no such thing as Armalite vs DPMS standards for these springs. Is that correct?

I'm back and did some checking and measuring. What I measured is below. The BCG is 8.75" (minus the bolt) The buffer is 5 3/16 and weighs 5 1/4 oz Spring is 38 coils and 12.25" Buffer tube length(internal) is 9.75" The bottom of the bcg where the pin channel is felt like there was a small bur, which explains the scraping on the buffer face. Everything seems to measure to spec according to manufacturer websites. I took a close look at the retaining pin and it isn't bent and doesn't look damaged.

Lol! I do indeed have the bug. Putting that thing together was a hoot! Shooting it was just as good. It sounds like I'm worried about nothing, which is always better than the alternative. If it's safe to shoot I'll do so after double checking that everything measures to spec. Here's a question out of pure academic curiosity. Those pics of the chewed up buffers have those marks all the way around. Are the buffers rotating in the tube during shooting? i appreciate all the help and I'll let you know what happens!

I talked to my wife about cutting our vacation short so I could check this and in a fit of unreasonable obstanance, she had the audacity to say no. However, I will count coils and measure when we get back. I appreciate the explanation about the source of the vertical scrape marks. My big concern was the marks where the retaining pin hits the buffer face and how to make that stop happening if it needs to stop.

That is good to hear about the bolt face. I'll give it a more thorough scrubbing when I get back to the home state. Could a too long buffer spring be the culprit? I'm about 80% certain I measured it when I built the gun but I can re measure it.

I lubed it up the same way I do my AR-15, but I'll be more liberal with the CLP next time. i was shooting indoors so couldn't really say where the brass was going, but I hit the target pretty well. The ammo in question was Federal Premium 168 grain FMJ. Just regular old red box I bought at the range because I'm dumb and didn't get any prior. i headspaced it using a go/no go gauge set and it is with in spec.

Good people of the forums, I built a 308 using mostly Aero Precision parts (full parts list below). I put a box of regular Federal 308 through it and the buffer face is scratched where the bcg touches the buffer and where the buffer retaining pin hits the buffer face. The bolt face is a bit discolored too. It doesn't feel like a physical deformation, but it looks like the brass on the back of the round rubbed coloring onto the bolt face. I talked to Aero Precision, who suggested the gun is overgassed and I need to use a 3.8 oz buffer and standard 308 spring. I called Luth-AR, who also suggested its overgassed. While I don't necessarily disagree with the diagnosis as I'm no expert, but the remedy sounds weird given that I'm using a 5.2 oz buffer and the spring that came with the kit. Any suggestions, to include "quit being a worry wort" or "do what they said" anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Lower: Aero Precision LPK: Aero Precision Buffer, Spring, Tube and Stock: Luth-AR MB1 kit for 308 Upper: Aero Precision BCG: Aero Precision phosphate bcg Barrel: 16" Aero Precision with mid length gas tube Gas Block: Brownells .750 low profile Gas Tube: Brownells mid length gas tube Muzzle Device: Wilson Combat Q Comp

Town gun shop/town police supply in Richmond Va is amazing. The staff is friendly, the selection is good and the prices are pretty good.

I know S&W is there, but if I recall correctly there are several other gun companies in that state as well. I get staying because that's where it was founded and fighting the good fight, but I'm beginning to think that state is lost. It's time to pull up stakes and move somewhere that wants their business.