12-10-2023, 09:26 PM
Made it to the range today with the kids. Zeroed at 25 yds, and worked on getting our first 40 rounds down the barrel. Not much to say about accuracy, as we were close, but 37 rounds went into 1 ragged hole (with 3 shooters)......took 3 shots to get zeroed.
Ran into a little issue with the bolt locking back on empty......shot several single and 3 shot strings, and only had the bolt lock open on empty 3 times. Hoping it just needs some break-in, as running the bolts charging handle by hand feels a little sticky. No burrs that I could find, and everything was cleaned and lubed....wondering if the finishes just need to slide against each other to smooth out.
I also adjusted the gas block a bit and didn't see any improvement, so set back to factory setting and decided I would shoot my remaining rounds and see if things have gotten better at the 100 rnd mark.
I'm open to suggestions, so please send them my way.
Kids had a good time, they also shot a 20" .223 and chewed up the targets.
Ran into a little issue with the bolt locking back on empty......shot several single and 3 shot strings, and only had the bolt lock open on empty 3 times. Hoping it just needs some break-in, as running the bolts charging handle by hand feels a little sticky. No burrs that I could find, and everything was cleaned and lubed....wondering if the finishes just need to slide against each other to smooth out.
I also adjusted the gas block a bit and didn't see any improvement, so set back to factory setting and decided I would shoot my remaining rounds and see if things have gotten better at the 100 rnd mark.
I'm open to suggestions, so please send them my way.
Kids had a good time, they also shot a 20" .223 and chewed up the targets.