02-09-2023, 01:42 AM
TheSerialHobbyist Wrote:Actually, I just realized something that may explain things. It turns out I may be very, very stupid...
The Superlative Arms adjustable gas block instructions say this:
I opened mine up all the way to max (so 48 clicks), thinking that would give me maximum pressure. But looking at it again, I think I might be an idiot and that is actually maximum bleed off.
If I'm understanding it correctly, 1-17 lower gas pressure by restricting flow. 20-48 lower gas pressure by bleeding off gas. 18 is normal, full flow and what I should have it set at.
Does that make sense? Have I just been using the gas block improperly this whole time?!
This makes me laugh because of the things I have done in the past, forehead slap. This is also why I hate giving advice, there are so many variables that can be over looked and why I say drilling the port bigger is the last resort.. A lot of people want quick answers without going through a process of elimination..It can be difficult to find others problems when the rifle isn't in front of me..This is why I try to encourage people to find problems through the process of elimination..One thing to remember when working on firearms, you are going to make mistakes..That said, it looks like you may have found the problem, well done..Enjoy the process and never, ever, get in a hurry..Hope it works out for you..