Help! How does this crown look?

[VASCAR2]

Vascar2,

I did not bed my gas block to the barrel. I torqued it down to 15. I have this gas block:

https://suparms.com/collections/adjustab...eel-finish

The Creedmoor work up on the right column above was shot with a Bergara BMP bolt action. I’ve never had an issue loading for bolt actions.

I’ve read where accuracy on a gas gun like an AR-15 improved after someone used thread locker to bed the gas block. All the gas blocks I’ve assembled myself I’ve used Blue Permatex thread locker. I also put blue thread locker on the gas block screws. If your sure there is clearance between the gas block and hand guard I’d probably still bed the gas block to remove one more variable.

Honestly for me I don’t think your 6.5 Grendel AR-15 shoots that bad. I find it more difficult to consistently shoot tight groups with an AR-15 compared to bolt action rifles. The only way I can help eliminate my shooting error is to use a Caldwell lead slead on a solid bench. If I’m shooting off a bipod with a rear bag I’m just not consistent as I used to be when I was younger. Every bodies expectation of accuracy is different and each barrel is unique. I’m not qualified to say if your barrel’s accuracy is sub standard for a Criterion AR-15 barrel.