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Cool. Gives me some good ideas. Thanks.

Micro, slim, full?

I was looking at the KAK flash can.Is the Noveske worth the price jump? Just thought the pigtail was a cool idea, seemed like I heard they use to run them on 10" commandos or something like that.

OK, All I have a 7-1/2" 5.56 barrel in the mail and an 80% lower jigged up in the 5D. Eventually like to put a Deadfoot 2.5 adjustable brace system on it or maybe a LAW folder, but just starting with the Tailhook Mod 2 and standard recoil. Couple things I would like some input on, Gas port and tube. I can get a pigtail tube or regular, what has worked on other 7-1/2" builds? What port size for a .75 journal? planning on a AGB and a birdcage.

Just finished up another lightweight carbine tonight. 5 lbs on the button without breaking the bank. Generic 80% forged lower Anderson Upper 5.56 NATO 1:8 Faxon 14.5" mid length pencil w/ pinned 3 port comp. Faxon ultra low .625 block Toolcraft BCG MBUS sights

Running out of safe space, but you can always find room for a 1911 Officer Model

Muchas Gracias Senior

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Drinking, barbecuing, working on a build, waiting for the UPS guy to bring more gun parts for said build, drinking, a little reloading, posting on a couple of forums, drinking, no symptoms of the fever, still got a job, life is good.

I really like starting closed. When you get past about half way to working the brass comes out almost all the way and then slams back in to the chamber with quite a bit of force. Gotta love trying to pull the charging handle back on re-chambered fired brass.

Got an idea that may reduce/ shorten the waterboarding procedure. I know we have a lot of fun trying to worm the pertinent information out of the OP, but maybe a check list with pictures of what exactly is meant by "Describe Your Build" would help ... green receiver with black safety lever and stainless VG6 comp... Really get em to answer as many of these as possible. 1.) Do you have Armalite AR10 Recoil System: Yes-- go to #6 No-- 2.) buffer weight 3.) buffer length 4.) Extension Buffer Tube internal Depth 5.) What Spring, Length, Coils, Brand, Color 6.) Gas System Length- Rifle, Midlength, Carbine, Pistol, Other? 7.) Gas tube Length 8.) Photo looking directly into the magwell 9.) Photo of the Bolt Face 10.) BCG Clearance at the ears and bolt stop 11.) Gas Journal Dia and gas Port Dia 12.) Photo and Description of the Malfunction or Issue 13.) More Photos

+1 on the PB Blaster

Pins and small punches and picks and oil are the non aggressive method of choice. If that doesn't work, offset the bolt in a 4 jaw so it is spinning on the ejector axis and start drilling and reaming. OffCenterTurningCenter.mp4

@aadavis94 If you like send me the old bolt I'll get the ejector out for you, no cost. Kind of stuff I like to do, as long as there is no rush (And I haven't died...).

So curious, I was aware in Cali you need a serialized lower and "Non-feature" furniture, then what? Register it? What is the procedure? Thanks

Yes, good reasons. In WA 80% lowers no serial markings are legal to build but the screwy way the RCW is written some suppliers won't ship 80's here anyway. U S Patriot Armory for one. Probably figure it out next legislative session, it only is going to get worse.

@BeeKay Lots of posts going on, but going back a ways, I'm interested in your process, first two purchases 80% lower and barrel. Explain?

100% yes on the 5D Jig. Yes on shorter barrel, 16" AR's are nice to hunt with.

Really like the looks of the Wilson ultra-lite 16"

Thats OK, Order the wrong part and you just have seeds for the next build...

NO?! I do check the headspace but don't adjust. Could try some different bolts I guess. I just like to know how tight the chamber is for reloading/ resizing purposes. in half a dozen or more builds, never had an issue. All Toolcraft BCG's, multiple barrel manufactures

The lower you linked to is as good as any (As long as you checked the 308 box!) I usually go with the AMT anodized billets but recently got a Noreen just because I wanted raw/ forged. Both well under $100.00 Most important is upper and lower play fair. Shouldn't have a problem with the barrel/ upper. I try to stay with DPMS pattern low rail uppers.

I'm not a machinist, but I am quite the hack with a mill and a lathe.

Hey, BK, welcome to the forum. I have done several 80%, can't help you with compatibility but I would think they should both fit the same upper. Sounds like a cool build. Post links to the barrel and lower, we'll take a look. Look for sales on Toolcraft BCG, should get one for $70+ or so. Toolcraft seems to be most everyone around here's goto BCG. As far as 80%: I really like the 5D Pro jig, get on their mailing list they have 10% off sales all the time. so far did a AR40, several AR15's, and 2 large frame AR's. Exceptional results. Keep us posted.