First Range Trip

[pyzik]

Got to put a few rounds through my build this weekend.  Brass seems to be coming out a little soft and had one failure to eject (stove pipe).
Only ran one box of ammo through as I was busy shooting other stuff.

Gonna give it a few more trips to the range before I decide to open the gas port, ect. 

Also have Strike Eagle on the way for it for now.


CMT 308 by Damage Photos, on Flickr

A friend (Everyday Civilian) shooting it.

CMT 308 by Damage Photos, on Flickr

Me shooting it.

CMT 308 by Damage Photos, on Flickr

[jtallen83]

If it is locking back after firing one round in the mag then the gas should be good, maybe a stronger ejector spring? Might just smooth out after a few boxes though.

[pyzik]

19 minutes ago, jtallen83 said:

If it is locking back after firing one round in the mag then the gas should be good, maybe a stronger ejector spring? Might just smooth out after a few boxes though.

I'll try that.  I'll only load one round in the mag when I go next.
I'm hoping it's just a wear in process.  We will see!

[392heminut]

You lubed the BCG really well, right?

Great looking build!

Edited June 20, 2017 by 392heminut

[bubbas4570]

I second the "wet" BCG for break-in before worrying about other problem areas.

[sketch]

I agree lube and more rnds.. see what happens. im diggin the med kit on the hip? thats a nice package aswell.. care to elaborate. thanks 

[98Z5V]

Just now, sketch said:

 im diggin the med kit on the hip? thats a nice package aswell.. care to elaborate. thanks 

I'm diggin' the mohawk - for real, we need more pics of that - you're ROCKIN' it, man, and I mean that!  

[Magwa]

Indeed the rifle looks awesome , but hands down the Mohawks gets the prize......

[pyzik]

9 hours ago, sketch said:

I agree lube and more rnds.. see what happens. im diggin the med kit on the hip? thats a nice package aswell.. care to elaborate. thanks 

Thanks.  It's a Dark Angel Medical D.A.R.K.  Decided this year I go to enough shoots and public ranges that I really should have one.


I lubed it a bit more than a standard AR but may have needed more.  Using Slip2000.
I plan on more rounds and more lube next trip.

[Armed Eye Doc]

33 minutes ago, pyzik said:

I lubed it a bit more than a standard AR but may have needed more.  Using Slip2000.
I plan on more rounds and more lube next trip.

Is that for the gun or the mohawk?

Nice looking rifle as well.

[jtallen83]

4 hours ago, pyzik said:

I lubed it a bit more than a standard AR but may have needed more.  Using Slip2000.
I plan on more rounds and more lube next trip.

Love those Slip products, only one other lube I've seen that performs like the 30W version and it isn't widely available ....yet.

[pyzik]

Just now, jtallen83 said:

Love those Slip products, only one other lube I've seen that performs like the 30W version and it isn't widely available ....yet.

Yep, I got a sample in a class once and was sold.

[sketch]

10 hours ago, pyzik said:

Thanks.  It's a Dark Angel Medical D.A.R.K.  Decided this year I go to enough shoots and public ranges that I really should have one.


I lubed it a bit more than a standard AR but may have needed more.  Using Slip2000.
I plan on more rounds and more lube next trip.

thanks, thats a good reason to have a go bag.. ill check them out.

[survivalshop]

 I don't know , I think you may need that kit for your self , my neck hurts looking at your shooting stance . 

[98Z5V]

11 hours ago, jtallen83 said:

Love those Slip products, only one other lube I've seen that performs like the 30W version and it isn't widely available ....yet.

It won't be much longer, brother. 

[pyzik]

15 hours ago, survivalshop said:

 I don't know , I think you may need that kit for your self , my neck hurts looking at your shooting stance . 

I know.  I looked at the photo and thought "what the hell was I doing"?  LOL

[shepp]

16 minutes ago, pyzik said:

I know.  I looked at the photo and thought "what the hell was I doing"?  LOL

Hunch back lol

[pyzik]

3 minutes ago, shepp said:

Hunch back lol

I do remember moving my head to keep the stock from lifting my ear pro.  I was probably standing funny too and just had a shitshow of a stance. 

[jtallen83]

3 hours ago, pyzik said:

I know.  I looked at the photo and thought "what the hell was I doing"?  LOL

I see the case in mid air, recoil may be a factor in your position at that instant. 

[pyzik]

Scope should arrive today!  Woohoo!  Don't think the mount will be here today though.

Anyway, the reason  for this post.  I had originally planned on going with an adjustible gas block but I had a spare one sitting here so I thought I would use it first.  I think I am just going to go ahead and get one.  What's everyone recommending?  Just go with the Superlative?

[survivalshop]

17 minutes ago, pyzik said:

Scope should arrive today!  Woohoo!  Don't think the mount will be here today though.

Anyway, the reason  for this post.  I had originally planned on going with an adjustible gas block but I had a spare one sitting here so I thought I would use it first.  I think I am just going to go ahead and get one.  What's everyone recommending?  Just go with the Superlative?

    I personally don't use them , but others do , for various reasons ,for instance, if I had a Carbine gas system , I might use one . Give the rifle a chance to get a higher round count then decide . Not sure if Superlative is made for 308's , I think one here had issues with one used ins 308AR  , there are other brands , just about all the big names have one in their line . 

 I have a Superlative Piston system on on of my AR 15's & its a great product .

[jtallen83]

4 hours ago, pyzik said:

Scope should arrive today!  Woohoo!  Don't think the mount will be here today though.

Anyway, the reason  for this post.  I had originally planned on going with an adjustible gas block but I had a spare one sitting here so I thought I would use it first.  I think I am just going to go ahead and get one.  What's everyone recommending?  Just go with the Superlative?

I usually use SLR brakes but gave the Superlative a try when I changed out the block on my 16 inch rifle gas Matrix build. It works fine in the restrictive mode but does not allow enough gas out in by pass mode. It also runs a bit dirty in bypass mode. I would stick with the SLR for a 308 build myself. Here is the thread and another picture;

[pyzik]

On 6/23/2017 at 5:50 PM, jtallen83 said:

I usually use SLR brakes but gave the Superlative a try when I changed out the block on my 16 inch rifle gas Matrix build. It works fine in the restrictive mode but does not allow enough gas out in by pass mode. It also runs a bit dirty in bypass mode. I would stick with the SLR for a 308 build myself. Here is the thread and another picture;

Thanks.  I'll look at the thread and do a little more reading.