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That tool works both ways. Clamp the pic rail, or use the pin-points on the upper. I'd run that with the pic rail, but I don't like using the pin-points for tightening a barrel nut. Here's what it does, both ways: This is a DPMS LR-308 upper mounted via the pic-rail: This is mounting through the pin-points - I wouldn't do this, myself.

I hate seeing people killed in training - it always sucks. From my side of the fence, training has to be real, or it's worthless. There are different perspectives on that thought, though. It all comes down to mission, Command Climate, and unit expectations/task orders. Nobody expects a state Air National Guard unit to conduct an airfield seizure in a foreign country. They'd never be able to train for something like that, ever. Everything in the task order for something like that would be "High Risk Training" for them, and analysis-paralysis would doom a train-up for something like that. Unit leaders would be terrified, and the "Risk Assessments" (a real thing, mandatory process to go through for every training event), would be a nightmare there. On the other side of that, EVERYBODY expects 82d Airborne Division to be able to conduct an airfield seizure - THAT is their primary mission above all else. Sure, it's still all "High Risk Training" - and it's something that they do all the time, train for all the time, and that amount of risk is mitigated/alleviated/accepted - through proper training. Two sides of the coin. Different perspectives, viewed through the lenses of both leadership, and experience. One unit says, "No WAY!" and the other unit says, "Really? Again? We just did this drill yesterday..." Depending on what the unit mission is, the training level of the soldiers is, the readiness level is... "High Risk Training" can often be "what we do everyday." There can be a point when what you do everyday IS "High Risk," and all training becomes mundane. Accidents can happen from that attitude. The more you do it, the more you perform it, the more proficient you are - you do it every single day - the chance that you can let safety slide increases. And that's when the accident strikes. And people can die because of it. I did numerous tours in Korea. I always ran the weapons qualifications ranges, quarterly. It was easy. I was always briefed on "You have to make sure of..." Whatever. Let me write my OPORD, I'll include the Risk Assessment, I'll brief Bn Staff - then start asking me questions. Once I ran a quarterly assigned-weapons qual, that next month, I had to run the Heavy Weapons qual. And on and on it went. I ran all the weapons ranges over there, for the units I was in. Most of the people that had to shoot, only got to qual once a year - based on last qual date before coming to Korea, the ranges had to be quarterly. Base Defense assignees, some of those guys had never seen a 240 machine gun before, or a M2 .50 Cal, or a M249 SAW. Ever. Now, they're assigned as a "machine-gunner." That scared leadership in an Intel unit. But, back in the states, I'd be on a weapons range once a week. Different guns, different week. If we went more than a month, not shooting something, then it was only because we had a different training focus at the time, that was a longer-term training cycle. It's just different perspectives.... For both of these guys that died because a tree fell on them, in a crazy storm, that just sucks, so bad I can't even fathom it. There's nothing that you can do to mitigate that risk, assume that risk, do any kind of pretraining to minimize that risk - of a tree falling on you in a major storm. It completely sucks. I'll tell you what both these guys already had ingrained in their memory, and hardwired into them, at this point in the training cycle that they were going through, and it's this: Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other Soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers lead the way!

Everyone that makes mags with steel feed lips is banking off Lancer, seeing if you'll check into them deep. Not saying the KCIs are bad, but it's just steel feed lips, and on Glock mags, those KCI's don't make it. The thing about the Lancer's, that I wish everyone would copy, is that the Lancer steel feed lips are hardened steel. That's what make them what they are. And that's why they're more $$$. I wish every manufacturer went that direction.

Depends on what he's talking about - you didn't state it, and we don't know. Contact him for clarification on exactly what he's using. M16 barrel nut torque spec is the same as M4, and that's 35~80 ft/lb, per the TM on both weapons. .308ARs will b the same - unless the handguard manufacturer states something different (it;s their handguard, and their barrel nut). Aero says 65, then it's 65 for Aero's handguard and barrel nut. That the guy was surprised shocks me - he should already know that standard barrels nuts sometimes have to go to 80. Ask him specifically how he's securing the upper, to tighten the barrel nut. From what I read, I interpreted that he's clamping the receiver itself into a vise. That can work for tightening, because of the rotation - but if you try to take one off like that, you can crack the upper receiver at the front bottom of the ejection port. If that's his practice, it's bad practice. Ive been using Geissele Reacfion Rods for a long time, both small-frame and large-frame, and have never had an issue with using them. They work well.

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Might as well, get to 250* on that concrete by noon...

Success x 2... I love it. Well done.

I need to try heat - I got past the point of trying to punch it out, that wasn't working. My next step was heat fifrst, bake that thing, and try punching it after that - and I never got there. Lemme heat that thing up this weekend and give it a shot, and I'll report back. It might be coming back just as it is now...

Here's all the info you'll ever need about gas tubes, gas ports, and recoil systems:

If this is the primary issue, it's the wrong buffer in there. Probably an AR15 buffer, which are longer than .308AR buffers.

Welcome back after it!

On both counts, I agree. That SF Medic, though. There's a long training pipeline to make an SF Medic. What a bad situation.

Training can suck - training SHOULD suck, as realistically as possible. Two Ranger students killed by a falling tree in Mountain Phase, Dahlonega, GA, during severe weather. Nobody should get killed by Mother Nature, though. This is a terrible situation. Two US Army Ranger Candidates Killed During Mountain Phase Training by Guy McCardle 1 day ago https://sofrep.com/news/two-us-army-ranger-candidates-killed-during-mountain-phase-training/?utm_source=jeeng Remembering the Fallen “C-130 rollin’ down the strip, Airborne Ranger’s gonna take a little trip. Mission Top Secret destination unknown; he don’t know if he’s ever comin’ home.” – Author’s recollection of a Jody call from many years ago Everyone knows that military training is dangerous. When we raise our hands to take the oath, we know what can happen. Ranger training can be particularly hazardous; last week, it claimed two more victims. According to information published by The Hill, two Ranger candidates have been killed during a training exercise in Georgia. Both men, SSG George Taber, 30, and 2LT Evan Fitzgibbon, 23, died after being struck by a falling tree on August 9th on Yonah mountain. Due to the sudden shift in the weather in the mountainous training area, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning from 3:00 PM to 3:45. They warned that wind speeds could reach 60 miles per hour, which could be combined with quarter-sized hail. A press release from the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence noted that three other Ranger candidates were non-fatally injured by the same falling tree. This occurred about 3:15 PM local time as the men sought shelter during a training hold necessitated by inclement weather. All of the injured were taken to a nearby hospital, where Fitzgibbon and Taber were pronounced dead. Major General Curtis A. Buzzard, Commanding General of Fort Benning, told the press, “We are all deeply saddened by the loss of these two outstanding Soldiers and send our heartfelt condolences to their families. They are in our thoughts and prayers.” The Stars and Stripes tells us through Army spokesman Michael Negard that a safety investigation has been launched by a team from the Army Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker. This is standard practice in these types of incidents. The deaths come on the heels of another weather-related training fatality in Georgia. The Washington Times reported on the death of 41-year-old Sergeant First Class Michael D. Clark from a lightning strike on July 22nd, 2022, at Fort Gordon. Eight other soldiers were injured in the storm and required medical attention. Fitzgibbon and Taber Evan Fitzgibbon was an 11A Infantry Officer assigned to the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course (199th Leader Brigade at Fort Benning, GA). He was a 2021 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and was engaged to be married. Following his acceptance into West Point 5 years ago, he told OrangeObserver.com, “I know what to expect, but I don’t know what God has planned for me there. But the main thing that I hope to accomplish is to just be developed into the best leader that I can be.” At the time of his death, he was well on his way. LT Fitzgibbon is shown here in a photograph taken from his time at West Point. Screenshot from YouTube. Taber was a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, 18D, assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. He enlisted on March 14th, 2017. SSG Taber was a Special Forces medic, the best of the best. He was from Glen St. Mary, Florida. Screenshot from YouTube. CNN quoted a 2018 Congressional report looking at deaths in the military. They found that “Since 2006 … a total of 16,652 active-duty personnel and mobilized reservists have died while serving in the US armed forces. Seventy-three percent of these casualties occurred under circumstances unrelated to war.” Anyone who has served can attest to how dangerous training can be. Ideally, we train like we fight. Past Losses Unfortunately, deaths during Ranger training are nothing new. In a 1995 incident, as told by Bradley Graham at The Washington Post, four Ranger candidates died during the swamp phase in Florida. The men had been in cold swamp water for almost six hours. That is double the time usually allowed during training. The water was supposed to be roughly knee deep, but due to recent heavy rains, it swelled to about chest to neck deep on the men. Water temperatures were later reported as being 52°F, and the ambient air temperature hovered around 65°F. Multiple candidates had to be medically evacuated due to hypothermia. Two candidates were flown to a medical treatment facility at Eglin Air Force base, where they died. Dense fog then rolled in, grounding air ambulances. Freezing soldiers had to be carried by litter to the nearest road where they could be taken to the closest civilian hospital. One soldier died shortly after arrival. The fourth loss of life came when a soldier was separated from his platoon while crossing a swamp. His body was recovered the next morning in waist-deep water. Regarding this latest loss of life, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade Commander Colonel Christopher C. Hammonds stated, through the official Army press release, that “Those who volunteer to attend Ranger School represent the very best of our military. This loss resonates across our Army and across our nation.” Rest in peace, gentlemen. Thank you for your service to our great nation. RLTW

I like your plans...

Nice collection of rigs, @JMJ - very well done. You mentioned 7mm-08 in your first post - that one is something for me. Next on my list, and the completion of older cartridges that .308 Win spawned over decades. In the ARs, I've got .308, .338 Fed, .358 Win, ..260 Rem. I have a .243 Win Rem bolt gun, a Rem 783, right before Rem went under, and I'm glad I got it when I did, exceptional gun. The other one that has been missing is the 7mm-08. Lower receiver in-hand now, and awaiting Wilson Combat's stock to come back up and the barrel to show up on a sale. I screwed up about 2 years ago, and should have grabbed it when it was on sale for $180. Damnit. It's a fun journey, for certain.

Where's your intro at? Post something. Tell us about you. It's pretty far-fetched to meet someone at a shoot, that we don't know, and just take you straight under-wing. Did you show up and watch this match yesterday? Not the Accurized AR Match, but still a match; Crickets from you. Best advice - post an Intro. Tell us who you are. What you do. Thanks in advance.

Anything is better than nothing, when it's coming down to those hen's teeth...

@dpeteif nobody takes it, throw the 224 Valk in my pile. I have to feed one of those things, too...

Save the LaRue lower. Put it away, keep it. The Ultimate Upper Kits will come back, and the matched uppers will come back - just not soon, with how crazy everything is. Build something else. I'd suggest using the Aero M5 receivers.

Get into the Intro Section, and tell us about yourself. https://forum.308ar.com/forum/22-introductions/

Everyone that signs up will be emailed the COF prior to the match start. That's usually on Friday, sometime later in the day, prior to the match Saturday morning. It's not posted anywhere - just emailed to participants that have registered for the match.

The one on the 13th is a PRS match with a gas gun division, but it's not the Accurized AR Match that we've been talking about here for a year +. The one we shoot is always the 4th Saturday of the month (because sometimes there can be 5 Saturdays in a month), and it's always listed on practiscore.com as "Accurized AR Match" at Cowtown Range, Peoria, AZ. @JBMatt is shooting that match on the 13th, though. Here's the next Accurized AR Match, coming up in Aug - it'll be August 27th. It's not listed on practiscore.com yet, but it should be by next week. Registration always starts on the Monday prior to the match, at 7pm (opens at 7pm). You have to sign up for, and register through practiscore, to get registered for the match.

Alot. Short .308ARs. Out to 400 yards, with a thread here on it. I don't know where the thread is, but someone can find it. Listed ranges from 100, 200, 300, 400 with the red dot, and the hold I used to hit those targets. It was a thread I did originally over on FUll30, so that might help in the search for it. Pics of all hits to those ranges, holds described, and pics of impacts on steel IPSC targets. That was a 13" Armalite Competition barrel on the gun I used in that thread.

I have a Geissele SSA and SSA-E, and both those triggers have never failed me, on any military-grade primers. There are very, very few "military grade" primers out there, and they're all made by CCI, by the way, for US munitions. All of them. And CCI primers are all I use for reloading.

What's the vision-issue that's causing this? I recommend @Armed Eye Doc in this situation, pending your response.