Recent content by bfoosh006

For the OP, I can't help but wonder if your mag catch is wonky... next time your try to test the feeding... see if you can push the bottom of the LaRue upward and if that makes a difference. Myself, I would install a mag catch that more thoroughly / fully engages the mag catch button. I would...

The Rubber City Armory SD Tip FP's came today... .066" tip size with a regular shank.

FWIW... I e-mailed Arm Or Ally to see if the on hand 2 spare Tapered Small Tipped FP's were from bought from them ... But they don't retain order info after a year. And Thank You Cascade Hemi for the added info.

FWIW... so far the BCG's and bolts with the Tapered SD Tip FP's I have are.. Lantac "308" Enhanced complete BCG... https://www.lantac-usa.com/product-page/enhanced-bcg-full-auto-style-308-7-62-nitrided CMC / SanTan ( identical, w/ 3 exhaust ports ) "308" complete BCG...

Do you remember where the tapered FP version came from ? And ( does anyone know ) is the tapered version have the taper at the neck strictly for "strength" ? I see LMT uses a tapered neck as well, I realize the LMT does not fit a DPMS bolt, but is that for "strength" ? I ask because Toolcraft...

FWIW...I am currently diving feet first into typical 308 size v. small diameter 308 / 6.5CM FP's and FP Bolt hole sizes. It really is a messed up world Lol. I can't help but wonder how FUBAR'd it could be for someone , if they accidentally, ( through lack of knowledge ) bought a typical 308...

I can't seem to find a "LFAR / AR15" deals thread, and I wish there was such a thread in the Semi-Auto forum to be blunt. No offense intended to anyone. https://www.primaryarms.com/seekins-precision-308-win-416-5r-match-grade-midlength-barrel-16

FWIW... this linked thread shows 10.5", 11'5",12.5" and 14.5" Suppressed velocities for various .223 and 5.56 rounds. https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Suppressed-5-56-SBR-Velocity-Tests-41-Factory-Loads-from-10-5-11-5-12-5-and-14-5-ALL-DONE-/16-714088/

FWIW... Looks like it is a ToolCraft Bolt and Firing pin

FWIW... AR15Discounts has numerous Criterion barrels 15% off right now. Including the 14.5" Core https://ar15discounts.com/?s=Criterion&post_type=product&fwp_stock_status=1

Is your buffer tube and spring lubed ? And the BCG as well. Consider a Tubbs 308 recoil spring, it has a different "weight" profile than a normal round wire spring. Also, are you using a USGI charging handle ? Something like the Radian Raptor affords a better grip on the CH.

Given the benefit of a 5.56 / .223 barrels life, over the other 2, and your shooting "needs" ... I'd stay with a your current caliber.

FWIW... I found the design of the "tub" can dramatically speed up the time needed to clean brass. After my MidwayUSA gave up.. ( after many years of use ) I bought a fancier brand "expecting" it had to be better... it took considerably long time to get the brass clean. Swapped the tubs, and...

I'd be quite happy with those results.

FYI, the gas port on my ordered RTR 18" RLGS, is .091. Supplied / purchased headspaced bolt, has a .067 firing pin tip, and a bolt FP hole of .071... so smaller than a typical 308 FP setup. One question though... and I couldn't seem to find the answer, who makes a 308 FP with a tapered front...