Recent content by Rudy Gonsior

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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Yep beside our gas block/system setup it’s just a Proof barrel. Our profile around the gas block journal does help handle erosion around the gas port a little better but most people probably wouldn’t be able to see much difference. Over all though Proof is phenomenally consist, I’ve only seen...
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    Badlands "Shell Shock" 5.56 - snake oil?

    I wish I had the time to mess around with hand loads, honestly I am not sure if I could really do better than what John is doing. I have maybe 150 casings and contemplating getting some dies but for now factory ammo is more cost effective. The 70gr. TSX is great too, though it had the biggest...
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    Badlands "Shell Shock" 5.56 - snake oil?

    Averaged 2825 the other day at about 45 degrees, so roughly a little less than 1 FPS per degree across typical temperatures would be a good guess l.
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    Badlands "Shell Shock" 5.56 - snake oil?

    Been running the Black Arc Mk262 “A” periodically over the last year. It has been pretty darn consistent in performance. The price point puts it above IMI or AAC but I think it’s worth it to have FGMM accuracy and +350 FPS.
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    Army M24 Build Thread

    The “SFSC M24” (for a lack of better terms) which was mentioned previously, was in fact an issued rifle at SFSC Level 1, cira 2013ish. Essentially it was a M24 dropped into customs AI chassis, feeding from a standard SA AICS magazine. While some students might bring their own issued rifles...
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Around the gas-block is very tight, I would be very cautious trying to mount any though those slots. Everywhere else is functional. Again we just need to be aware of actual screw lengths. I’ve come across 3 or 4 different length MLOK screws, they’re far from universal.
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Alrighty, since there has been some discussion about what gas blocks may or may not fit under the handguard, I figured the best way to help is simply dropping the actual dimensions of the handguard cross section… This should help, but remember it’s not necessarily an absolute given the...
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    It wasn’t really designed to be removed outside of factory settings…but a lot of heat is what you need. 😉
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    .223/.556 ammo recommendation

    Black Arc Mk262 “Alpha”(NAS3) 77 SMKs at 2750-2900fps (16-18” rifles) Good SDs and has been solidly sub-MOA Edit: this data sheet was only about 100 rounds into this particular rifle, and this rifle now does 2825fps and 0.7ish with the same lot of ammunition. If you want to push 5.56 to its...
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    Firing pin size difference

    If I had a dollar for every time I’ve see people on the hide incorrectly measuring with calipers, I wouldn’t be rich but I could take us all for a nice sit down meal at Applebee’s. 🤣 But yes, pin gauges is the would be the preferred tool. 0.0635±.0010 is the TDP spec if I remember correctly.
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    I do try to keep tabs and pop in when it’s helpful, sometimes it takes me minute though with all the various aspects of life.. Sorry, I doubt there going to be a dimensional change to the forward assists. As for straight gas tubes yes, adjustable gas blocks… probably, I have mixed feelings on...
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Next run of FDE parts is in bound this week, so give it a another week or two for building and testing.
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Yeah the shift occurred around midway through FDE. The simplest way to tell the logo. The Toolcraft BCG is the front one, larger logo and slightly lighter coloration. The Mircobest in the back has a smaller logo and has a slightly subdued coloration. If anyone needs replacement gas-rings hit...
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    I thought I had posted this earlier but I don’t see it anywhere so I’ll I throw it up here again as these two targets are a good visual representation of barrels “breaking in” and what I mean by that is even high quality barrels are going to need a few bullet pushed through them before they...
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Currently we run an 0.83ish, so there is more room than some but it’s kinda dependent on the external dimensions of the gas block. After a battery of testing different after market barrels i think most will be able to fit with a little freezer action, generous lubricant and persuading...
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