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3 beta mag and a M16

Loopm5

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This was shot buy a buddy of mine,he was bored one day.He wanted to see what 300rd full auto all at one sitting would do to his gun. Here is the result.

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Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

didnt it take like 900rds on full auto to melt that other m4? im sure everyone has seen the youtube vid
 
Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ramrod197</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what a waste of a good gun </div></div>

I don't know about that, but it is certainly a waste of a good gas tube!!
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Hey MECH1...was there any other damage (visible or otherwise) to the rifle besides the gas tube? How bad are the handguards? Any barrel damage?
 
Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

Sorry about the photo my buddy sent it to me that way. The hand guards were Surefire and the were a little brownish. I guess he let it cool and shot a couple more with the tube that way and it worked. But no I don't believe any other damage occurred.
 
Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

Well I guess it is all good since he obviously has the coin to waste and it is his rifle. Even if I owned a CIII weapon I would use it more intelligently instead of just burning up the rounds to see what happens.
 
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I'm surprised that it only lasted 300 rounds until it suffered that level of deformation.

I've had a gas tube so hot that it was glowing before.
About 250-300 rounds quickly, not really sure.
No deformation however, but it took on a nice colorful patina.

I wonder if there are substandard gas tubes floating around out there.
It wouldn't surprise me if there were.

Thanks for sharing.
 
Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

Yea, I don't see the point of having class 3 if your not going to run the hell out of it. I have wasted at least 4 or 5 barrels in my stuff its fun that's all it is. I at least ruin a suppressor or two a year get the rebuilt and go on.
 
Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

+1

They keep making more barrels/gun parts.
Someone has to use them.
Barrels are a consumable anyway.
When my tires get worn and need to be replaced, I'll usually abuse them beforehand.
 
Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

In that video the gun was completely destroyed. My buddy's just melted the gas tube. I am surprised what punishment m16s and AR's will take.I am very ruff on guns and they seem to take the punishment.
 
Re: 3 beta mag and a M16

Put about 1100 rounds through my M-4 in about 30 minutes with a few pauses. Result: Nylon sling melted off the front sling attachment point and renewed convition I dont like 3-rnd burst... Weapon kept on trucking though.