Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

[shootertom]

I'm going to have to get one of the FDE ones, they look like an amazing rifle!

 

[Rudy Gonsior]

I'm going to have to get one of the FDE ones, they look like an amazing rifle!

You might have to hold your breath. Only one in existence at the moment…and she’s mine.

 

[BCP]

How does the handguard attach to the receiver?

 

[the monk]

How does the handguard attach to the receiver?

Post #48

 

[TheOE800]

Well could it be improved on? Yes, I mean that’s how we got to this point of development, we took ideas already in play and made some improvements. Improvements are always a balance between performance gains and efficiency in effort, especially in regards to actually bring something to production.

Important things to note is what you see on the prototype in terms of fouling is 5000+ rounds of SURG and accuracy testing. The roll pin hole obviously leaks a little initially as the system fouls but seals up as carbon fouling builds. Additionally when you take into account how much easier a traditional gas tube and roll pin is in regards to manufacturing, it’s a compromise that makes sense. You gain a better gas system with marginal effort rather than building the “perfect” one at a cost that is 3-5x the price.

Here’s a closer look at the gas leakage. As you can see the tapered gas block does a great job and does the lion’s share of sealing it up. Again the roll pin and gas tube exhibit an expected amount of leakage but remember that’s an entire day of like 150+ magazines.
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I mean for the price point, just go full KAC gas system. All that just to step on your dick with a TDP-style tube.

 

[Rudy Gonsior]

I mean for the price point, just go full KAC gas system. All that just to step on your dick with a TDP-style tube.

Thanks for the design consolation doc, checks in the mail.

There’s good reason (even beyond patent infringement) why one might want to in corporate certain elements and avoid others. Only change I’d look back to make is a straight gas tube and that’s simply for convenience, not even performance.

 

[TheOE800]

Eh bubble flare with A/N fittings can’t be patented (can it? I’m not an IP lawyer) and they let the E3 patent expire a while ago

 

[Rudy Gonsior]

Eh bubble flare with A/N fittings can’t be patented (can it? I’m not an IP lawyer) and they let the E3 patent expire a while ago

Which is literally (pretty sure I am using that word correctly here) why I said there’s good reason “even beyond patent infringement”.

 

[TheOE800]

Which is literally (pretty sure I am using that word correctly here) why I said there’s good reason “even beyond patent infringement”.

I don’t read good, but it’s not infringement if it’s expired.

Either way, the min/maxing of a flare fitting gas tube is kinda gamesmanship isn’t it? What's a KAC gas system cost in parts these days...probably $350ish for the block, castle nut, tube, and flare fittings.

 

[shootertom]

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You might have to hold your breath. Only one in existence at the moment…and she’s mine.

That thing is so sexy! Ill be happy to be patient for it! Looking forward to getting my hands on one!

 

[JR1200W3]

Tag. In for one of these

 

[Da Jimmer]

Following intently, thanks Rudy for the explanations and engagement!

 

[KevinWood44]

That build is sick!! (with optic, mount and bipod) it has to be pushing $6K but it's nasty.

I really like that upper/lower (wish it was full ambi bc Im lefty) and the arca rail

 

[Biggy]

Is the ARCA rail machined into the handguard or is it attached with M-LOK or some other type of fasteners ?

 

[JR1200W3]

@Rudy Gonsior are there any updates to when these start shipping to customers? Or are you guys working through the wait list and those of us farther down just haven't received the email yet?

 

[JR1200W3]

That build is sick!! (with optic, mount and bipod) it has to be pushing $6K but it's nasty.

I really like that upper/lower (wish it was full ambi bc Im lefty) and the arca rail

$3200 rifle
$1700 NX8
$600 CkyePod
$1100 RC2
$350 scope mount
$600 Acro

More like pushing $8K

I agree, the fdee looks really good

 

[Tx_Aggie]

@Rudy Gonsior are there any updates to when these start shipping to customers? Or are you guys working through the wait list and those of us farther down just haven't received the email yet?

I signed up back in December and got an email to purchase last week (and unfortunately had to pass), so they are working through the list and shipping rifles.

 

[JR1200W3]

I signed up back in December and got an email to purchase last week (and unfortunately had to pass), so they are working through the list and shipping rifles.

Thanks

 

[Rudy Gonsior]

Is the ARCA rail machined into the handguard or is it attached with M-LOK or some other type of fasteners ?

This version of the rail has integrated ARCA. There is a prototype rail that’s full M-LOK, so I won’t say it could never be an option (hard parts done but the integrated ARCA, this is the way.

 

[Rudy Gonsior]

@Rudy Gonsior are there any updates to when these start shipping to customers? Or are you guys working through the wait list and those of us farther down just haven't received the email yet?

The boys in shipping are working through the list (which was massive long) but I’d say we should be through by June.

 

[Bravo6niner]

The boys in shipping are working through the list (which was massive long) but I’d say we should be through by June.

If a guy got an email last week and paid for it when should he expect to receive it?

 

[JR1200W3]

Since we're asking questions...how retah'ded would it be to buy one of these and immediately pull the barrel and put a 22ARC barrel on the rifle?

 

[shootertom]

Since we're asking questions...how retah'ded would it be to buy one of these and immediately pull the barrel and put a 22ARC barrel on the rifle?

I inquired about stripping it down to paint it FDE, I was advised against it. It sounds like they would prefer to do anything with barrel swaps in house.

Ill get one when the FDE versions become available which will be later this year.

 

[Rudy Gonsior]

If a guy got an email last week and paid for it when should he expect to receive it?

I honestly don’t know enough to say what that time line is like at the moment. I am sure there are growing pains as we scale up, so please be kind to Blake, besides managing the rifles they also manage shipping for our Outfitter warehouse.

My focus has been part QC, production and test fire. Once the rifles pass beyond into inspection and shipping, I shed a tear for each to bless them on their journey but I know not where they go, it’s easier that way.

 

[Rudy Gonsior]

Since we're asking questions...how retah'ded would it be to buy one of these and immediately pull the barrel and put a 22ARC barrel on the rifle?

Others have inquired, but let me answer for the group. Can it be done? Yes there are no proprietary tools needed but knowledge of induction heating would be required, along with corresponding skill sets. I don’t want to belittle anyone but successful disassembly is likely beyond your typical hobby AR builder…which is why it voids the warranty.

So if you guys are confident go for it but for some it’s going to be biting off a bit too much.

 

[JR1200W3]

How about if I pay my local gunsmiff to do it?