12-27-2011, 03:25 AM
Took the gas tube off last night and applied some permatex thread locker to the tube just short of the gas port. Also in the hole where its pinned to the gas block after noticing more carbon fowling there. Trying not to get any in the barrel port.
Had 100% success with the Hornady factory loads. My hand loads cycled 100% but still only locked back on the bolt carrier not the bolt its self. Having not checked in with this site, I proceded to cut 2 coils short of the factory AA spring from a rifle length spring. Hand loads are now 100% also.
After hearing from Mr. Alexander guess I will go back to the factory spring and work up a new handload(hate that, love8208).
Is AR Comp on par with 2520 as far as burn speed? If so will this possibly help?
I dont think the permatex is going to hold up long term, any thought?
I appeciate everyones input. Never thought I would hear from the boss man himself. Thanks.
Had 100% success with the Hornady factory loads. My hand loads cycled 100% but still only locked back on the bolt carrier not the bolt its self. Having not checked in with this site, I proceded to cut 2 coils short of the factory AA spring from a rifle length spring. Hand loads are now 100% also.
After hearing from Mr. Alexander guess I will go back to the factory spring and work up a new handload(hate that, love8208).
Is AR Comp on par with 2520 as far as burn speed? If so will this possibly help?
I dont think the permatex is going to hold up long term, any thought?
I appeciate everyones input. Never thought I would hear from the boss man himself. Thanks.