RedRiverII Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Ordered from BKings twice now. Thanks for the reference Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, RedRiverII said: Ordered from BKings twice now. Thanks for the reference Doc. No problem, I'm here for you. Not your wallet, or your wife, but I can find more ways to spend money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 6:14 PM, SimonSays said: 98Z5V’s three part soap box speech above I agree; I have read many of 98Z5Vs posts on those issues in the past... But this was clearly defined in very many details I hadn't seen in the same place before. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Recommend an adjustable gas block, .875. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Alright here's a legit question. I have a Criterion barrel, 22" 6.5 Creedmoor Hybrid. I want an adjustable gas block. I'm in search for a gas block right? OK My barrel has one divot on the bottom. Most GBs I see have two set screws. What do you do? I called Criterion early this morning and left a message. I called later this afternoon and left another message. To be fair they may have just closed. 5:05 eastern time, shrug. Left an email message a few minutes ago. We''ll see. I have found many interesting gas blocks but am stumped over that one divot, two set screw theme. I could probably figure something out if they were in front of me, but alas they are not. The price spread on these things are wild. I see from $25 to over a hundred. I have enough parts laying around and would like to buy the right part one time. .875 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, RedRiverII said: Most GBs I see have two set screws. What do you do? Most times I run with it. One is really good enough. I have a dimpling jig that can be used to add a second, it can do both dimples for five spacing sizes. I highly recommend SLR gas blocks, top quality and they back them up, strip a screw and they will get you right again. https://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=129&product_id=603 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 JT, I see that SLR with the dual holes. One a vent and the other for the adjustment screw, nice stuff indeed. I forget the name of the component, running around too much today, my mind is getting fuzzy, the pressure relief thingy. I want to buy that one but don't want to be too foolish and spend 89$ if I need to drill more holes. Would one set screw set into the divot and one set screw merely tightened a bit do it, or must I drill a second divot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 I am too tired, I just now noticed the link, thank you. Nap time, right after the pup goes for a walk. Later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, RedRiverII said: Would one set screw set into the divot and one set screw merely tightened a bit do it, or must I drill a second divot? In my opinion one is enough for 90+% of rifles, most of my rifles are just like you said, one divot and tighten the other, I do much prefer the the clamp style for hunting and bench guns though. If it were a duty gun that your life depends on I might go for more like two and pin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Most of my rifles have only one dimple. The only ones I have had any trouble with are ones without a dimple. You should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Got it, thank you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I have ordered the jig, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I figured out why it only has one dimple on the bottom of the barrel. I'm guessing for now, need second opinion. One dimple pre drilled, and the jig offers four spacing selections, .400. .425, .450. .470. I imagine different manufactures have different spaces in their design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 3 hours ago, RedRiverII said: need second opinion Correct, needs to fit several spacing sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks JT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inet Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) This thread has been a really good read , a lot of " hands on" inside info. Nothing has been added for a looking glass so thought I'd offer a bit of input on that. My intended use was about the same as your requirements. 600-1000 yards but using .308 Was looking for something that had the HD construction of the IOR Valdada M2 I was using but actually be able to clearly see what the target was beyond 500 yards or so. 30 cal gas guns are hell on optics, couple that with active field use and one ends up with a rather large collection of reasons why the term "Iron sights don't Die" is absolute. Tier1 optics are not cheap, but when I added up what I spent on all of the alloy tubes that rattle when ya shake em a major step up was in order....Enter US Optics ST-10 fixed 10 power 37mm, Illuminated MIL reticle, 30mm tube, side focus,EREK elevation dial. USO dropped production of this scope in 2017 or so and went to a variable version. As such, used examples of the ST-10 are showing up at what I considered a fair price for what one gets. Found mine on Ebay, in like new condition, original box, paperwork, etc. from the guy that bought it. He used it on a long range target rifle off the bench and was moving to a variable. Price....1000.00 shipped. Now something was needed to attach the scope and a one pc mount to take advantage of the full length AR receiver rail as opposed to individual rings that were being used on my M1A/RAS set up. Aadmount had just what was needed....Price 220.00 They had a blem listed so I saved a few bucks and had that one sent. The scope/mount together weighs in @ 2lbs 7oz..Yep, its made out of metal. No plastic- pot metal stamped innards with this one. Included a link to Aadmount, they make these up in small runs, so if you want one there may be a wait involved. They have some nifty scope covers also. https://aadmount.com/ Optics end up being a choice that seem to vari depending on what the individual desires and the intended use. Mine are absolute rock solid construction, repeatable tracking, optical definition, reticle that is easy to use and be able to withstand the abuse I tend to administer to anything that has my name on it. Edited July 14, 2019 by Inet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 On 7/14/2019 at 10:27 AM, Inet said: Included a link to Aadmount, they make these up in small runs, so if you want one there may be a wait involved. They have some nifty scope covers also. https://aadmount.com/ They are the schit! Built in level with tritium, rock solid and returns to zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 May as well start right here. Same photos, just thought one might be out of focus. Where do I begin? Really. Do I start to dress the lower and upper? I assume that's first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 I have the desire to get to the barrelI dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 I have another box o parts somewhere near. Anyway I have all the parts need some advice, not kidding. I can turn to the net but...I want to make it a 308Ar.com build. The right way done easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Started and stopped, wrong couple of parts. I'll begin a 556 I have parts for. Ordered the correct parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 3/32" x 1/2" solid pins really know how to fly and avoid detection. Sumnabitsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 gallon Zip-Lock bag. Assemble inside the bag, man. Pull that fat bag over what you're working on, and when it flies - it goes straight down, out of that bag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenworks Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 10:01 PM, 98Z5V said: 1 gallon Zip-Lock bag. Assemble inside the bag, man. Pull that fat bag over what you're working on, and when it flies - it goes straight down, out of that bag... I use the plastic bags that come on those expensive pillows the wife buys. You can dam near get inside with the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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