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    Best AR-15/M16 Bolt Carrier Group For The Money…Who Ya Got??

    I’ve never had any problems with BCM bolts. I have an 11.5" BCM upper that I ran hard, eventually shot out the barrel. When I swapped in a new Daniel Defense barrel, the original bolt still looked great, though I retired it at that point. I bought that upper in 2014, and it started showing...
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    Best AR-15/M16 Bolt Carrier Group For The Money…Who Ya Got??

    I have had more issues with BCM BCGs than any other brand. A total of 3 carriers going down, 1 in a BCM gun, and 2 carriers in other guns. All were SBRs, and all were leaky keys. BCM did replace them all after a lot of coaxing (1 time had to get Pat Rogers involved), but I will never buy...
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    KAC vs Radian Model 1 vs JP enterprises ctr-02

    I’d also recommend the Ridgeline Defense LPR-15. I’ve owned all three rifles you mentioned, and the only one I’ve kept is the SR-15. Its biggest strength is reliability. It’s lightweight and capable of MOA accuracy with match ammo, yet it’s still a true duty-grade weapon That said, the RD...
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    Gas Block Problem

    Awesome!!! Have fun
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    Gas Block Problem

    While waiting on a gas tube, who makes the BCG? If you have a weed eater or string trimmer, you can cut off 6-inch piece of the string and use it to check for obstructions in the carrier's gas key.
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    Craddock Precision Bartlein SR25?

    Do you know what kind of barrel blank it was? What is your thoughts on the adjustable gas block? Is it needed or do you essentially leave it wide open?
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    Craddock Precision Bartlein SR25?

    I got my hands on one of the Troy Industries upper receivers they created for the M110 replacement solicitation. It fits my SR25 lower perfectly. I also randomly have a SR25 URX4 15" rail sitting around. I have been pondering ordering a 16" Bartlein 6.5 Creedmoor barrel from Craddock Precision...
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    SR25 Upper Compatibility

    I guess if we ask, we shall receive. Centurion Arms is selling SR25 slanted upper receivers - https://centurionarms.com/mk11-7-62-billet-upper-receiver/
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    Knights Armament SR25 6.5 Creedmoor

    Good luck on that hunt. I have no desire to go backwards in technology.
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    Knights Armament SR25 6.5 Creedmoor

    They are beyond good to go. Family owned business that is totally solid.
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    Knights Armament SR25 6.5 Creedmoor

    KF Armory (good to go) has 9 SR-25 6.5 APR, 22″ uppers in stock - https://kfarmory.com/product/kac-sr25-6-5-apr-upper-22/ As of today there are still four lowers in stock as I posted above at Operational Parts + this upper, and you have an SR25 in 6.5 Creedmoor.
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    Knights Armament SR25 6.5 Creedmoor

    Currently 4 lowers in stock and on sale if anyone cares - https://www.operationparts.com/kac-knights-armament-sr-25-lower-receiver-assembly/?searchid=0
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    Knights Armament SR25 6.5 Creedmoor

    I'm naturally impatient with a gas gun (a personal problem, I know), so it's probably the same cadence as a bolt gun. Most of the time, it involves shooting and then going through the fundamental checklist, then shooting again. In my experience, unlike a bolt gun, where you can engage the bolt...