How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

[smschulz]

Just curious on how far a AR 308 should throw brass (in general)?

I have a couple MA TEN builds and was wondering how to judge this?
I realize it makes little difference if everything works reliably.
Mostly looking for a fine tuning guide.

 

[BCP]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

Most people look at ejection pattern (like a clock) and judge 3 o'clock and 6ft away to be about normal. As long as it's running 100% and not damaging the brass on ejection I wouldn't care.

 

[AZIROC]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

my 223 goes at the 3 o'clock and about 5-6 feet. my 308 does more about 2 o'clock and 4 feet. my friends DD 223 does more 4-5 o'clock and 6 feet.

 

[BDHershey]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

I bet my MWS throws brass at LEAST 10ft if not more.

 

[BDHershey]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

Double tap.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

as long as it cycles 100% and is accurate, I don't care where it ejects and i am very happy that the brass comes out at all.

 

[RyeDaddy]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

My POF throws brass at 2 o'clock, about 6 feet away.

 

[Gildoom]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

My LMT, about 10 feet when it was new, now around 6 feet I'd guess. Sig tosses about 10 feet still.

 

[prreed10]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

Mine is 3o'clock and about 4-5 ft, but it's got an adjustable gas block.

 

[pharm762]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

In the prone position mine shoots 2 o'clock about 4 feet

 

[tmada45]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

I wonder about this too. I have a maten and it throws the brass at least 8 feet at about 2 o'clock.

 

[scatterbrains]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

Just remember if you dont have a brass deflector it will toss most answers right out. My AR will toss the brass 4-5ft at about 5oclock

 

[BgBmBoo]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

I can tell you on my MaTen build in 6.5CM that is was waaaaayyyyyyy over gassed and threw the brass 10-12'.

Once I adjusted the gas (JP adjustable) block to almost off, it cycled much more smoothly and a lot less violently. Brass now ends up about 4' away at about the 3-4 o'clock position.

It is amazing how much most AR's...large frame or small....are over gassed. I understand this is so they will reliably function with the widest variety of ammo,etc. But being able to tune/regulate the gass really smoothes out the cycling. I personally will never own a AR without a adjustable gas block.

Take care,Stan

 

[Bradu]

Re: How far should an AR 308 throw brass?

My .308 throws brass about 8-9 feet at about 5 o'clock and my .260 throws them about 1-2 o'clock and less than two feet away. I was worried it would be undergassed but no problems yet.