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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    I thought I remembered the torque spec he listed in the article but you are correct in that he was talking about a very specific type of barrel/rifle combination. If I ever get a wild hair and want to drive myself nuts (like when I owned a NECO Run-out gauge) I might test this. Of course, like...
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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    Not too hard was it. If I remember the article I referenced from Joe Carlos, he suggested 42ish ft lbs. I have no idea where the number came from (probably lots of testing I hope) but I torque to 45 ft lbs on a shimmed upper because I just can't do 42.... I've taken blue Loctite off of a few...
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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    You may have already read it but Carlos mentioned barrel nut tightness in at least 1 of his articles about AR-15 accuracy. There was a lot of information in those articles and he went so much deeper than I ever want to go as I will never sling up for the 600 yard line.
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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    I'd cut a couple pieces of shim for my first time if I were you. Notch for the index pin so the shim doesn't crunch up at the last 3/16" and make you want to use foul language. In my earlier post where I mentioned using masking tape, I pull it off as soon as the barrel starts to slide in...
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    Griffin Armament SN-ACH

    I use a couple and one likes to unlatch occasionally. I only shoot the rifles they are in suppressed. It is one particular charging handle and not the uppers. I don't experience much gas in the face while using them. I use a DA Nomad btw. I also have a PRI M84 with the big latch. Honestly I...
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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    Correct. I cut the shim stock so there is no allowable overhang from the barrel extension, and I use a small piece of masking tape to hold the shim on the extension as I slide the barrel into the expanded upper. To help keep the whole thing together and not crunch up, I'll make sure the shim is...
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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    I've personally never shimmed and used Loctite. I measure the OD and ID and then heat the upper while measuring the expansion. I usually need a couple thousandths for a smooth seat. Maybe a couple taps with a soft hammer. I usually leave a 1/16" to 1/8" gap on the bolt release side. I will use a...
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    Looking For 6.5 Grendel Reliability Optimizations

    Who knows, a "better" barrel (more $$ that is) may beat that and it may not. I've never used my PRI magazines unmodified so I have no idea how they would run otherwise. You may not be willing to cut out the front of them. I think I mentioned why I do it but maybe not. Take a look on Cavity...
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    What 11.5 barrel would you get for a general purpose 5.56?

    My last 223 barrel was one of Craddock's 11" Bartlein CP1 barrels. You are not wrong about how they shoot. I bought mine on sale I believe (or used a code). I notice some don't put accuracy at the top of their list of requirements for a SBR, but I personally put accuracy at the top of my...
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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    I've shimmed probably half a dozen of the Aero M4E1 uppers (not the ones with the rail interface). Usually the .0015" SS shim stock work best with them. Like I stated in my earlier post, I will always shim instead of Loctite when fitting a barrel. Yes, the BCM will work well too, but that would...
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    Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

    What a good thread. Seems that most posts are for bedding (however you choose to go about it) than against. I saw where using loctite bedding helped an AR that strung shots vertically at least 10 years back. It used very good parts but strung shots badly (Mega upper/lower and a Krieger barrel)...
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    Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

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    Carbon Ring…is this one?

    In my experience, the first 6-10" of the barrel gets the most carbon build up. Well, that and the throat area. It's part of the fun!
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    Recommend the most American made 30-06 for an elk hunt

    It's a good one. Can't remember who came up with it but remember some years back reading German Salazar's work with it. I never went beyond the 190's as there was no point for me. 190's in that particular rifle like to cluster up using H4350 at 2825ish fps. Your numbers are better than good...
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    Recommend the most American made 30-06 for an elk hunt

    What chamber? Yeah, that's some older brass too. I have a good supply of 66 NM brass I bought some years back but usually use Federal. The 700 I have has a chamber similar to the PT&G Serengeti (or at least that's what I remember). It does smack from both directions though. It's on the lighter...
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    Recommend the most American made 30-06 for an elk hunt

    I couldn't help it. I read the threads with the newest calibers and newest stock materials and someone comes along and asks about a classic and what do you know, 2 pages in no time at all! I have more than a couple of the things (30-06's) and won't be without one or three. My favorite is a 700...
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    Carbon Ring…is this one?

    Without a case in the chamber, we might be able to see that area better. That is a good bit of carbon there and into the throat area. Lot of powder and small hole will do that and it will not take long either. I like to not let it build up. I'm not from the let'er eat til she don't want no more...
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    Recommend the most American made 30-06 for an elk hunt

    Why on earth would anyone even consider a 30-06 to hunt with. We are now into the age of 30° shouldered short fat cartridges that can out perform any old long cartridges. WTH? Not just the embarrassment of shooting at an animal with it, can a 180+ grain 30 caliber bullet even do the work? I...
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    Optic for 500 YD with 556

    That does look better than the Vortex Sport. I don't usually look too hard at these mounts. Just trying to give the OP an idea within a budget and your suggestion was a good one.
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    Light Primer Strike with JP and Armaspec Buffers but No Issues with Milspec

    Just so you know, depending on the generation, you can buy just the weight from Armaspec. I had a similar issue and bought different weights. I went to the carbine weight with my particular issue as the H1 was too heavy. I have a box with spare weights and springs so I know which works and which...
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