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    6mm ARC cycling issue

    Discussed with my gunsmith and he enlarged the gasport. Tested at the range today and it ran flawlessly with the ASC 6mm ARC mag. He did mention it might become over-gassed over time, but since I have an adjustable gas block I can adjust as needed Seems like a design flaw by Odin.
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    6mm ARC cycling issue

    I tried to go back and read others who have similar builds and my problem is a little different (or maybe it's not). I have an Odin 18" rifle + 2" 6mm ARC barrel with a Superlative Arms adjustable gas block. Initial setup with with an H buffer. Loaded a Duramag 6.5 grendel mag with 1 round each...
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    What's with all the shotguns in the independent media lately???

    I think it's meant to be that way...it has texture.
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    What's with all the shotguns in the independent media lately???

    I actually picked up my first shotgun (Beretta 1301 LE) after watching those videos. I used to think shotguns were crude weapons for old people & those who couldn't shoot straight and since I was proficient with pistols/carbines/precision rifles I didn't need to bother with shotguns, but...
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    Range noise suppression

    Just because someone doesn't like loud noises, they're liberals? Maybe they moved out to middle of nowhere for some peace and quiet and they're genuinely bothered by the noise. And OP sounds like a reasonable guy, trying to find a solution where he can keep shooting while lessening the noise...
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    So.... I eventually heard from Federal. Took several weeks and a few emails, but they said they tested the ammo and everything was within spec. They said I should get the firearm checked for headspacing. Contacted CMT, the maker of the upper several times, but calls went to VM, which was...
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    No updates yet. They said maybe next week.
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    I didn't have calipers with me and didn't think of measuring, but to the naked eye, they didn't seem to be stretched out. Or maybe they were all stretched out and only 80.5 gr separated. Haven't heard from Federal about test results and have yet to hear from CMT. Will call CMT and see what...
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    Update Federal called back and said they'd run compression/expansion tests later this week. However, looking at the new pic I provided, they see stretching/rings in a few cases of each batch I shot. I also contacted CMT to see if I can get the upper inspected.
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    Thanks for the input. You brought up several points I didn't consider and I remembered some some initial issues that I addressed a while back. I had no cycling problems with FGM 90 gr, but later on, when I tried the Hornady 88 gr, I had some FTE and/or it was ejecting closer to 5 o clock...
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    I didn't see his post until I posted today. I don't reload so I didn't save brass. Next time I go out, I'll bring them home and bust out the caliper.
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    So I sent in a box of 80.5 gr back to Federal. They initiated UPS pick up. We'll see what they say... However, I went out today with all my 224 Valkyie ammo: FGM 90 gr (red box), FGM 90 gr (gold box), AE 75 gr, and FGM 80.5 gr. And as I expected, only FGM 80.5 gr had case head separation...
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    Wish I saw this earlier. See below.
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    I didn't hear back from Federal so I called this time and they called me back less than an hour. According to the person I spoke with, he's saying it's a headspace issue and the case is expanding too far before it contracts again before being ejected. I asked if the brass composition had...
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    Range Report New 224 Valkyrie Ammo from Federal

    Guess no one else.
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