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Also, what ammo are you using? Some cartridges don't like feeding in auto rifles.

There is a company in my hometown that makes the special gold ink for the "$100" in the corner of the 100 dollar bill. When I was getting out of high school, some idiot who worked there grabbed himself a gallon or two of that stuff. He had his motorcycle airbrushed with the stuff that weekend, and half of his car as well. The paint was a green/gold chrome-illusion, similar to the HoK stuff shown above. I'm sure it looked good, but totally not worth it... Needless to say the Feds jumped his shit REAL fast and confiscated everything. They even went to the paint shop and took all their painting equipment.

You guys get to have all the fun! :( Welcome to our den of addicts and enablers. You sound like you'll fit in just fine around here.

I remember in the mid 90's, gutting paracord and looping it out of magazine floor plates, so my father could reach his mags easier in his gear. A short while later I told him about this new company that makes these special "Mag Pulls". He scoffed at them saying they'd never take off. Why would he spend that much money on something he can do with good old paracord. Now look at that little company. They were game changers. This isn't some Hasbro plastic. I have to give credit where credit is due. Magpul makes some great shit!

I think we've been had again... This guy isn't reading the responses and he's not replying. The OP forgot he asked or doesn't care.

Trijicon guarantees their tritium to 10 years.

Considering most of them only have a 1 or 2 post count, I assume they got scared away. Most of the time they are just looking for something to impress their friends. They want the right to say "mine is bigger than yours". Then they get a realistic price tag. They bitch because their YHM/Spikes AR15 cost only $600 to look like their favorite video game or movie. Now they're pissed they have to drop $2k to step into the .308 game. I especially like when they finally buy the gun and realize how much ammo cost.

I'd love to own it, but DPMS lowers are a "No-No" in California. With all the "where can I find and affordable rifle" posts we get, I'm surprised you haven't been approached on this.

I own a set of Troy Di-Optic Micro Battle Sights (w/ tritium). They are fine sights, but I consider them a waste of money. They require two hands to manipulate, and are very slow to deploy. I have to say I do really like the Di-Optic feature. I have since bought SEVERAL sets of Gen1 and Gen2 Magpul MBUS sets. I like the tritium, so I installed a Trijicon front post into a set of Gen2 MBUS, it works GREAT <thumbsup>. One hand operation. Immediate results in operation. Push-"Snap"-Open... Push-"Click"-Closed. Metal bends till is breaks or dents. Never to return to it's original shape. The technology in polymers and plastics just amazes me (As Edgecrusher has been so kind to educate me). $300 for my Troy Sights (actually got mine on "that auction site" for $200)... or $75 for the MBUS Gen2 set (Brownells.com +discount)... I call this a no brainer. I'm MBUS from now on. If Trijicon would get off their duff's and make me a complete Di-Optic Trijicon set, I'd be set for good.

http://kitup.military.com/2012/07/back-up-iron-sight-drop-test.html#comment-47136 From KITUP.MILITARY.COM This is a guest post from Andrew Tuohy, a former Navy Corpsman and small-arms enthusiast. He wanted to see how three popular, rear back up iron sights performed after dropping them on concrete. The results are pretty interesting. Here’s Andrew’s Review: Back up iron sights, or BUIS, are a popular accessory for AR and M16/M4-platform rifles, with the primary reason for their purchase and use being that they offer a second method of aiming the rifle in the event that the primary optic or sight becomes unusable. However, because they are fairly small objects, it’s possible that they could become damaged if the rifle was dropped on a hard surface. In order to test whether certain popular BUIS would still be serviceable after taking a hard hit, I attached three different types of BUIS - Troy Industries, Magpul Industries and Diamondhead USA - to an AR-15 rifle chambered in .300 AAC Blackout weighing 7 pounds and dropped the rifle upside down from a height of 5 feet onto a concrete surface. Other portions of the rifle were protected from damage, and each set of BUIS took a solid hit from the drop. The ammunition used was Remington Premier Match .300 AAC Blackout 125 gr OTM. Each sighting device was installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then points of impact was established from a stable shooting position at 25 and 200 yards. After the drop, the rifle was fired again, and any change in point of impact noted. The first BUIS dropped was the Diamondhead. At first, damage appeared cosmetic only; however, the apertures could no longer be rotated, windage could not be adjusted, and there was a definite cant to the BUIS. Point of impact shifted approximately 16 MOA. We contacted Diamondhead with this result. They replied that a newer version was available which was more durable. We offered to test the new model but production issues meant they could not ship one to us. Next came the Troy sight. Cosmetic damage was apparent, but the sight could still be operated normally. Point of impact shift was approximately 3 MOA. The last set of BUIS was the Magpul MBUS. Damage was purely cosmetic and the sight remained fully functional. Point of impact shift was less than 1 MOA. Unlike the other sighting devices, a second drop was performed. Results did not change, and the sight remained functional. Back up iron sights from Diamondhead, Magpul and Troy after being dropped on concrete. Prior to this test, I didn’t think much of the MBUS; I now have a different opinion. In any case, it’s fair to say that I found the results of this experiment educational and informative. [ Andrew Tuohy served with the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman HM2 (FMF). Today, when not blogging, he is the “Resident Firearms Guru” at LuckyGunner.com. ]

I understand 6/7 pictures.... What is the story behind the earring?

I understood the OP different than Jgun. To me it sound like the bullets chamber fine. It's the backwards motion of the BCG that is hanging up on the magazine/bullets. The first thing I'd do is try different magazines. It's a lot cheaper and less perminant. Something in the back of my head is reminding about using Ar10 bolt catches instead of LR308. I need a better rundown of all the parts you are using. Barrel, barrel extension, upper receiver, lower receiver, lower parts kit, charging handle, bolt, bolt carrier and trigger/hammer kit. All those parts require a level of harmony to work well together. If one part is out of whack it causes issues. Like Jgun said, you should try working the bolt over a .308 to see if anything happens. Don't let the BCG slam closed, but see if it's interfering at all. My money says this is a mag issue. Maybe the follower is pushing at an angle, maybe the lips at the top are off a bit. I think the problem is the front of the bullet is too high. Still, I've never heard of a bolt catching like that. Usually the mag spring gives way, allowing the bullets to move out of the path of the bolt.

What mags will you use?

I saw "Predator Intelligence" also posted this poll on their FB.

I have only EVER used Colt mil-spec tubes... I also never had the opportunity to really stress the limits of my rifles. It's not so much the lack of opportunity that held me back. I knew both my parents, thus I was disqualified from ever becoming a Ranger :)

Big_Baller is all <thumbsup> in my book! I just bought a pristine MBUS Gen2 set from THIS auction. He mailed out immediately, with a tracking number. I had the package a few days later. <thumbsup> <thumbsup>

I just bought 300 rounds, but I'm afraid I can't afford to miss this sale.

-------> CLICKY<-------- New Group Buy Open Until 7/16/2012 300 Remington AAC Blackout Ammunition Loaded with 147 grain FMJ Bulk packed $0.425 per round: $212.50 for 500 rounds $16 flat rate UPS ground shipping is included with your purchase Total: $228.50shipped IMPORTANT Billing will take place when the order is placed. This group buy is an opportunity for us to buy components in very large quantities and pass the savings to our customers. In order to do this we must collect payment so we can pay the vendors up front for the components. Timeline: 7/05-7/16: Orders will be taken, and we will order the supplies and components from our vendors. 7/16-7/31Shipment of components to our manufacturing facility. 7/31-8/10:Manufacture of the of the brass, ammunition, as well as range and proof testing. 8/13-8/20: Shipping of loaded ammo to customers, in the same order they were received

Luckily old man Leland is an idiot. The wording in his bill is so vague and idiotic, he's going to get laughed out of court... Again! I joke, but I take this threat to my guns seriously. Leland Yee needs to be unemployed NOW.

Only a Ranger can guarantee it broken in 30 mins or less.

I need to grab a pair of black ladders and one FDE ladder.

A sound suppressor (aka: Silencer) is very illegal in California. They are a completely different animal in comparison to a firearm. A Flash Suppressor, Muzzle Brake and Barrel Compensator are muzzle devices designed to control aspects of the rifle that are not associated with dampening the sound. A standard muzzle device costs between $50-$200. A sound suppressor runs around $1,000 and has to be registered with the Feds.

Mega Arms billet Ambi... 300 Blk!!!

If you are unsure about your skills in building, I suggest you buy a completed upper, and build the lower yourself. The upper is the only part that requires all the "special" tools. Just find a builder who will make the contour/design you like the best. Addax and LOKI Weapon Systems are a good affordable start. As for a flash and sound suppressor... Where do you live that you need a "bullet button" but can have a "sound suppressor"???

I love it! I just ordered "the Mrs." a new Glock G23 4th Gen for work (She's LE also). I spent the afternoon today shopping on Brownells/Glockstore/RockYourGlock/Glockworx to make sure she gets the best damn pistol I can afford.