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I think that's what it was, it is between 7 and 7 5/8. If I can find his tape measure I'll open it up and measure just to clarify exactly.

Yep, that's it!! I remember now what he said. He said the tube was longer than 7 but not to the next standard spec either. He specifically said it's between two published specs. As for the port, yes that's another heads up we gathered from y'all. We're awaiting palmettos response before we dig into the upper so we don't ruin any warranty or replacement or whatever they want to do. Once we know where they stand, then warranty is no concern. We won't really make any decisions on the block/port/tube until then.

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Yeah lol, but not too bad. I claimed it as mine after a Appleseed we went to years back. The "big" range went to 800yds and we got to play on it a bit after the main portion was over. I got good hits on the metal gong at the 800, so it became a really special rifle to me.

Thanks! Yeah, we're very confident it's going to turn out just fine thanks to ya'll.

Thanks y'all. I didn't realize how much of the forum I was missing not being a member, wow. Congratulations on the coming addition Matt! Yeah I absolutely love my 1911 Sisco. That's what got us started reloading in the first place. The officer model wouldn't consistantly feed factory ammo. With my specific recipe, it's a champ now.

Thank you! That's my Mosin scope. It's a old "World Class" Tasco. It held up to that abuse for years, so I hope it'll do ok with a .308. Time will tell I guess.

Pretty close, I wish I could remember what he said the measurement was. Basically, it's in-between specs. If it was 1/8 shorter (the tube that is) it would work with a tiny bit of clearance. I read about people putting quarters in the tube as a field fix, but he's not having that. When we put a 15 buffer in it, it's way too long to even think about the bolt catch. He was mumbling something about it earlier lol. I'll find out and post though.

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So I kinda touched on this in my introduction, but THANK y'all! My husband and I both have been reading through this forum almost exclusively for the past two weeks. It all began when he decided he wants to start casting bullets and decided that my rifle (32 Tula Hex Mosin), a 30-30, and both of our .45's will be his subjects. He so graciously informed me that in doing so he wasn't going to worry about buying any more jacketed bullets for my rifle in the interim. So he says, "but don't worry babe, palmetto has a sale going on, why don't we build you a AR10!!" (Thanks to ya'll, I now remind him about his poor nomenclature since it's a PA10) . So since he's built multiple 15's from palmetto, we assumed (we all know what that means right?!?) that a 308 would be just as hassle free. Well, it has been, kinda, but only because we found this forum and read through just about every PA10 thread we could find prior to the parts arriving. The only serious issue so far is the typical problems with buffer/spring/tube. Caught it, and we're waiting on palmettos response. Secondly, the gas tube is indeed too short (or at least our opinion too short) on mine. It may function fine with the wide open gas block it has, but he suspects that it may not cycle reliably with the planned adj gas block and possibly heavier buffer. Not too worried about that at the moment regardless. Bolt catch is good to go, and Gen3 20rd pmags fit full or empty and realese well. Back on the gas tube, it isn't really squared in the upper either. It blatantly drags the carrier when they meet. We suspect it's hitting the barrel nut, however again, waiting on palmettos response before I take anything apart. If anyone is wondering, the buffer problem is that even with the short 2.5" buffer, the carrier still touches the lower at full rear travel. I don't recall the tube depth, but he thinks thats whats out of spec. Shouldn't be hard to fix regardless, just glad we learned from y'all and didn't shoot it right out of the box and beat up the lower. Only other gripes so far are minor fit finish issues, and the fact that the rail came out of the box deeply scratched although it wasn't purchased as a blem. Also, we are fully prepared for the extractor/ejector issues should they arise. Please don't interpret any of this as bashing on palmetto. We've had exceptional experiences with them in all the other parts and builds we've purchased from them. They're just still learning this big AR stuff and haven't refined their processes I guess. Just as a FYI, these are completed lower and upper Gen 2 assemblies purchased direct from them. The upper is the 18" stainless midlengh with floating Mlok rail, and the lower is the "enhanced" trigger with the ACS L (I think?? Magpul with a trap door).

Oh, I am so so sorry. We're very fresh on losing a beloved dog as well. They become more than words can articulate. Prayers sent.

Hey y'all! Another Girl shooter (not shooting girls lol, but a girl that shoots) here from west of Atlanta in beautiful GA. A bit about me, Mom first and above all, Wifey, homeschool teacher, biker, 4wd nut, and for the last 11-12yrs a very proud shooter. I was introduced to firearms by my amazing husband, who took a great deal of time and understanding with me to teach me the proper and safe basics of marksmanship. I have always been a bit of a Tomboy, and as such have never had the desire to shoot more "womenly" guns while the boys have all the big fun. My carry weapon is a A1 style officers 1911, I prefer a 12 over a 20ga, and for the last 8yrs my Mosin has been my go-to deer camp rifle. Needless to say, I'm not opposed to recoil. I learned early on that proper position and grip make all the difference. I plan to make another topic soon on this, and better explain why I'm here, but I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to y'all. I am finishing up my first PA10 (I know right?!? Get the popcorn ready 😁) and this forum has single handedly kept us from totally pulling our hair out or scrapping the whole idea. Thank y'all, seriously!