Recent content by Rudy Gonsior

  1. Rudy Gonsior

    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.
  2. Rudy Gonsior

    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...
  7. Rudy Gonsior

    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...
  9. Rudy Gonsior

    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...
  10. Rudy Gonsior

    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...
  11. Rudy Gonsior

    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    There are 2 divergent paths of the ARC, we have investigated and prototyped the first and simplest route which what a lot of manufacturers have presented. I think is viable for the hobbyist, but the reality is to build a truly functional ARC platform that can handle the riggers of combative...
  12. Rudy Gonsior

    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Utilizing LAMs mount to the rails, we have seen an approximately 0.2-0.3 Mil shift in the laser between bipod/tripod/barricade positions. Near inconsequential for traditional LAM applications and WMLRF within 600-800 but potentially an issue with WMLRFs when at extreme ranges or very small...
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    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    Original bolts and BGCs were OEMed through Toolcraft. While we enjoyed them we had a rash of issues with left over stainless steel tumbling media being left in places like under the extractor which began to exceed QC thresholds. Additionally there seemed to be a growing occurrence of documented...
  14. Rudy Gonsior

    Ridgeline Defense RD-15 LPR

    The misunderstanding here is that no two barrels (even out of the same production lot) are never same in regards to the velocity, accuracy or precision that they will produce. I know this is something that conceptually people say they know here on the hide but there is also a massive cognitive...
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    Need a PRS style stock for an AR15

    I got to be honest, unless you’re legitimately diagnosed with something like Gigantism, then it’s more than likely that you’re doing something wrong. I’ve seen 1000’s of students over the years and I’ve never had a student, even the biggest among them not be able to get a fundamentally correct...
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