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He loves it, even when he's bitching about something... For oil, I use the stuff from @JBMatt, ever since it was concocted. It's the best stuff on the planet. You two don't live far apart - he might be able to get some to you. When do you plan on shooting it? This coming weekend?

Well, Bummer Update. Called BA this morning, stated that I'd seen them listed as a "partner" of the 22 ARC on Hornady's webpage on this little gem. Asked if they have any 18" SPR-profile barrels yet - I'd take one with machining chips and cutting oil all over it, not cleaned at all. The super-nice lady on the other end of the line told me that they are not releasing any of them until the end of January or early February... Sad Panda...

If you wanna drive, you can hit up my Gun Pusher down here. I leave my large frame Geissele Reaction Rod at his shop. He uses it more than I do. You can always just show up at his shop and say, "Tom said you would use his reaction rod to install this barrel for me, as payment for him loaning you his tools..." The first thing he'll say back is, "Aaaaah, that motherfucker... Gimme the parts..."

GIT 'EM, BUDDY!!!

Not too much,with 88s.

Fuk was THAT, that just collapsed?!!?...

All you gotta do is just reply and post a pic of that guy, right here - this is already your hunt thread on the subject...

@JBMatt, just letting you know brother - we DO have a "Hunting Section" here on the board, and if you're reading this, you're reading the intro post to your Cous Deer hunt/kill. Post away, brother, this is all about your deer, that I've already eaten a piece of... "JBMatt just smoked a Coues Deer with his 6 ARC and the 85gr Sierra Gameking a week ago,"

Don't even have the 18" barrel in hand, and don'e know if I can find it - but I got the shiit coming for the 12.5, already, when that thing finally drops. I'm behind the power curve - but ahead of it at the same time. I'm not sure if I'm shot, fucked, powder-burned, or snake-bit, right now... but when the details drop... I'm ready already, and i'll have 2 guns up running right away.

Brother, I'll tell you this right now. I can already tell where this is going, with this cartridge. I've done the Grendel (BADASS!), then I did the Valk - supposed to be a Grendel-Killer... Wasnt. Still have the SPR gun to prove it. Then the 6 ARC - THAT motherfucker is an improvement!!! Hands down! It really is better than Grendel, if you're after distance, a little accuracy, and bragging rights. One-for-one, the 6 ARC is gonna beat a Grendel for that. However, I'd HUNT a Grendel over the 6 ARC. Projectile weight, and energy on target. Now, JBMatt just smoked a Coues Deer with his 6 ARC and the 85gr Sierra Gameking a week ago, and I was eating that thing 8-days off-the-hoof, never frozen. 6 ARC works. Grendel was a game-changer. Then 6 ARC was a game-changer over that one. I think this 22 ARC is another game changer over both of those, within intended purposes. I have 5 Grendels and 3 of the 6 ARCs to feed. I'm poor, and should start a GoFundMe just for that. I'm going after an 18" SPR Mk12 22 ARC right now, and it'll become a reality - but just to solidify my interest in this one - I've already ordered a scope, mount, and rail for the 12.5" barrel that NOBODY is making yet... But they will. And I'll be ready when it drops.

*Hint*... It's gonna be another Mk12. EDIT - one of these days, I need to make a Mk12 thread, just to list the configs and calibers that I have. Mk12 is the King of Small Frames, hands down, when built right. Mod 0, Mod 1, Mod H, and now that it's done, my Mk12 Mod 2. 5.56, 6.5 G, 6 ARC, .224 Valk. That doesn't count growing a couple of the Mk12s down to 12.5" barreled baddies - the Grendel and the ARC - and how badass they are. Mk12 22ARC is next. I'm sure it's gonna turn into a 12.5" carbine, as well. Positive. Let's just get through the 18" part first, and see how it does...

Got a set of Hornady Custom Grade dies coming, for 22 ARC. With a Lee Factory Crimp Die. Let's see where this goes...

The carbine extension is good, and the buffer is good. I have zero experience with that spring. If you have recoil system problems, it's gonna be from the spring. If that crops up, replace the spring with a Sprinco Orange spring. At that point, any cyclic issues that pop up are NOT going to be from a recoil-system problem. Punch that gas port to 0.095", or as close as you can get it, and run the gun again. That's the #1 thing, listed. Let's see what happens...

Note for future questions - ALL 5.56 barrels that run the Heavies, and ALL .308 Win barrels - for gas guns... Provided the exact same barrel configuration... say they're both 18" barrels with rifle gas, 0.750" gas block journal sizes... they need the exact same gas port diameter, in order to function correctly. Exact same gas port diameter. I'm sure this will come up again, in this thread, and outside of this thread. Since it came up here, I'm just documenting it here, for future use. Different calibers = different games... Not the same, anymore...

18" rifle gas barrels with 0.750" gasblock journals - both heavy 5.56 (75gr or 77gr) AND .308 Win barrels... They need a gas port diameter of 0.095". Just go 0.096" on the drill bit,and don't worry about it, due to the adjustable gas block you have. It's work, never fail, and run any ammo you toss through it. You have a solid Recoil System,from what it sounds like. I'd like to hear more about the internal depth of the receiver extension, and the details on that spring, but the buffer weight is right - what's the length of that 5.6oz buffer?. This part right here:

Plans in motion. We're trying this one out.

I caught this vid in my YT feed, and I'm watching it now - love this stuff!!!

Nice, Jay!!!

I'm giggling with excitement...

Watched the first one last night, when I found that out. Figured I'd shut it off, because I was ready to binge the 3 that are available...

I never EVER thought about Zombies at Christmas. Until now. Thanks, Doc.

Will do!

I will get that email out as soon as I make it through this weekend, brother. I'll let you know, and keep you updated.

I have to fire this up next weekend... It's killing me...