Albroswift Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Swapped out he SBA3 with a Tailhook Mod 1 on the 12.5 308 last night. Took the long bumper off the KVP 5.6 oz and restored it to the 2.5" configuration for the shorter tube. Orange Sprinco. Flipped the brace open, inserted arm and grabbed the pistol grip. I shoot left handed, muzzle points about 45 degrees to the right and no way to engage the red dot. So figured what the heck, tried it right handed. points a little straighter but still no way to see the red dot. Really cool device except for the primary function doesn't work (for me). It does work nicely for cheek or shoulder weld. Going to run it this weekend just to see if that spring/ buffer/ tube configuration flies, then maybe back to the SBA3/ tubs flatwire/AR10 tube. FWIW, the SBA3 kind of works when on the arm, but strap would only work for someone with a 1-1/4" arm diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 looking forward to the next update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 We need pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 47 minutes ago, shooterrex said: We need pics. I know. I'll get some at the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 8:01 AM, Albroswift said: Really cool device except for the primary function doesn't work (for me). It does work nicely for cheek or shoulder weld. Albro The primary function of the SBA3/4's is not wrapped around your wrist/arm.....the nice cheek weld IS what they are for.... Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, washguy said: the nice cheek weld IS what they are for. I was trying to stay within the spirit of the regulations. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, washguy said: the nice cheek weld IS what they are for. I was trying to stay within the spirit of the regulations. 😎 (No un-coded messages on compromised frequencies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Albro the regs say you can cheek weld...no problemo with that ...Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, washguy said: Albro the regs say you can cheek weld...no problemo with that ...Wash Yes, I am aware. Guys at the police range shooting them with bipods and high power scopes. But no SBR's in WA, stamp or not. Go figure... Also, looked at the box, it's a Tailhook Mod 2, not mod 1. Telescoping. I'll dig it out tomorrow and see how the 308 runs with the 7" tube. Take some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Albro so no SBR in WA? no prob the SBA 3/4 is a pistol not a SBR....Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Yep, as far as I understand WA Regs, no SBR's. Tailhooks and SBA's fine. Shot the 308 with the Tailhook Mod 2 brace (7" tube), 5.6 oz KVP 2.5" buffer, orange Sprinco spring this morning. First mag ran great but brass at 1-2:00. 1/2 turn in on the AGB and 3-4:00 ejection pattern. Ran out a few of mags ea of 180 gr and 150 gr ammo, 100% reliable. not as much recoil as I was expecting. I like the SBA's because you can use a AR10 length tube, but kind of flimsy. The Tailhook is stiffer, proprietary 7" tube, but as long as the 308 will run reliably with the short tube, is a great adjustable brace. SBA3s are going for around $125, Tailhooks $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) nice looking outfit. wondering if you remember the gas port size and what brand agb? thanks for report! Edited February 29, 2020 by sagebrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Albro the tailhook mod 2 looks sweet ! All of mine are sba 3 and 4's...I like the hard plastic as it should be....anyhow heres a smokin deal for the tailhook mod 2 106 bills from gun deals Wash https://www.gunprodeals.com/product/gear-head-works-brace-tailhook-mod-2-5-position-black-1 go to checkout to get the 106 deal.....daaamn might have to get one Edited February 29, 2020 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Damn you just cost me more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Killer deal. They have one less then a minute ago. So is there a better deal out there besides 65 bucks for a KVP 5.6 oz 2-1/2" buffer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, sagebrush said: remember the gas port size and what brand agb Drilled it 5/64 .078 Seekins AGB Have the Superlative Arms on the Anderson AM10 but don't use the bleed off feature so saved 50 bucks this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 45 minutes ago, Albroswift said: Drilled it 5/64 .078 Seekins AGB Have the Superlative Arms on the Anderson AM10 but don't use the bleed off feature so saved 50 bucks this time. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Albroswift said: Drilled it 5/64 .078 Seekins AGB Have the Superlative Arms on the Anderson AM10 but don't use the bleed off feature so saved 50 bucks this time. Both of mine are 5/64.adjustable block from JoBobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted March 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 So JBO is the brand? Can't find it on their site. Seekins and Odin start $50-$60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Albroswift said: Shot the 308 with the Tailhook Mod 2 brace (7" tube), 5.6 oz KVP 2.5" buffer, orange Sprinco spring this morning. First mag ran great but brass at 1-2:00. 1/2 turn in on the AGB and 3-4:00 ejection pattern. Ran out a few of mags ea of 180 gr and 150 gr ammo, 100% reliable. not as much recoil as I was expecting. I like the SBA's because you can use a AR10 length tube, but kind of flimsy. The Tailhook is stiffer, proprietary 7" tube, but as long as the 308 will run reliably with the short tube, is a great adjustable brace. SBA3s are going for around $125, Tailhooks $150. 5 hours ago, Albroswift said: Drilled it 5/64 .078 Seekins AGB GREAT updates/details on the recoil system and gas port diameter, man! Awesome info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 6 hours ago, Albroswift said: So JBO is the brand? Can't find it on their site. Seekins and Odin start $50-$60 Yes it was JoeBobs own brand adjustable gas block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted March 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 12 hours ago, 98Z5V said: GREAT updates/details on the recoil system and gas port diameter, man! Awesome info! Paying back for all the great help here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 19 hours ago, Albroswift said: So JBO is the brand? Can't find it on their site. Seekins and Odin start $50-$60 I just looked guess they don't have them anymore under their own brand. Both of my 308 pistols are running them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/JBO-ADJUSTABLE-Low-Profile-Gas-Block-750-Black-p/jb-adjustablegasblock-750.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted March 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 Good price, don't need one right away so on the notification list. Thanks. Now if I could find a 5.6oz 2-1/2" buffer on the cheap things would be groovy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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