10-21-2012, 07:56 PM
Quick Update:
I removed the flash suppressor and confirmed the muzzle / crown is still perfect. I then mic'd a round to confirm it was .266, and stuck in gently into the muzzle to make sure it didn't slip in (i.e. a .277 bore)...it was tight, and wouldn't get close to going in.
I also double-checked the bolt assembly / chamber fit. I took out the BCG, and removed firing pin and bolt assembly. I inserted a factory round into the chamber, then placed the bolt assembly on top. It locked-in solidly, with no wiggle room, no spinning, etc. Therefore, I think everything's good to go there. I haven't had any functioning problems apart from getting the gas block adjusted properly at first to eject rounds reliably.
So, hopefully I'll get an email response from BHW tomorrow (doubt I'll have time to call them tomorrow). I hate taking this thing apart because of the way the handguard is designed...but, I'm 99% convinced it's the barrel.
I removed the flash suppressor and confirmed the muzzle / crown is still perfect. I then mic'd a round to confirm it was .266, and stuck in gently into the muzzle to make sure it didn't slip in (i.e. a .277 bore)...it was tight, and wouldn't get close to going in.
I also double-checked the bolt assembly / chamber fit. I took out the BCG, and removed firing pin and bolt assembly. I inserted a factory round into the chamber, then placed the bolt assembly on top. It locked-in solidly, with no wiggle room, no spinning, etc. Therefore, I think everything's good to go there. I haven't had any functioning problems apart from getting the gas block adjusted properly at first to eject rounds reliably.
So, hopefully I'll get an email response from BHW tomorrow (doubt I'll have time to call them tomorrow). I hate taking this thing apart because of the way the handguard is designed...but, I'm 99% convinced it's the barrel.