guruofhotrod Posted November 12, 2015 Report Posted November 12, 2015 Has anyone else noticed the hole for the roll pin that retains the F/A allows a standard size F/A roll pin to fall right throughI think I'm gonna try a metric 2.5mm x 14mm pin - looks like it should work.
blue109 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Posted November 12, 2015 Yup. Same here. Doesn't fall through built its not tight at all.
jtallen83 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 Never measured mine but the pin went in hard for me. I had bought a 308 specific FA, or so they said, only problem was it did not let the BCG come back after it was forward. beat the pin back out and put a plug in it.
Malig8r Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 I know this doesn't really address the question posted by OP, but I bought the LPK in conjunction with the Matrix receiver set from Chris so I didn't see any noticeable difference.
guruofhotrod Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) The 2.5mm x 14mm Roll Pin was a little snug but drove in as a roll pin should - F/A functions fine with the slightly larger pin.@Malig8r - I also bought the LPK from Chris but this is an issue related to the upper receiver and since I didn't buy the UPK? from Chris, instead electing to source the components separately and using a standard AR15 Forward Assist (That I've used successfullywith every other 308 I've assembled) the pin that was included was not even close to fitting properly - Anyway the metric roll pin was aperfect solution - I had to buy a large bag of them (I think it was 100) so if anyone needs 1 or 2 PM me and I'll take care of you! Edited November 13, 2015 by guruofhotrod
jtallen83 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 Now I wonder what "specific 308AR" the FA I bought is meant for??? The pawl was advertised as being longer and it was, too long!
Malig8r Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 Guru, yup...totally misread that. Chalk it up to a bit of Makers Mark. I haven't completed my Matrix upper so I'll keep an eye on this post. Thanks for the heads up.
blue109 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 Jt...I used a standard FA I pulled from an A2 upper and the pawl was still too long with a factory DPMS bcg. It would close fine, but then the carrier would catch on it and it wouldn't open. I didn't want to order anything so I just took the FA apart and reinstalled it without the pawl. Looks fine but doesn't do anything.
jtallen83 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 I guess issues like this are what keeps 308AR builds interesting.......and this forum busy!
blue109 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 Makes me wonder if the ruger piston gun has a carrier that is shaped different in that area.
guruofhotrod Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Posted November 13, 2015 My Shooting buddy is building a 308 based on a Matrix set and bought an AIM Surplus BCG that seems to work fine in the Matrix upper. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XAIMBCG308NIBBDG&name=AIM+.308%2f7.62x51+BDG+NiB+Bolt+Carrier+Group&groupid=2535
jtallen83 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Posted November 13, 2015 Makes me wonder if the ruger piston gun has a carrier that is shaped different in that area.I might have to venture to LGS and see if they have one on the shelf, maybe get a picture.
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