Handloads did ok, unfortunately I had an issue with the firing pin hanging up in the BCG, so I may have had some unexpected full-auto bursts...
You need to take up knitting. This whole "gun thing" isn't working out for you.
I have a feeling I'd probably wind up stabbing myself while learning to knit...
I think it's time to just get a replacement bolt and firing pin, I'm tired of this bs.
I'm just glad Chad doesn't lurk in the SoMd threads, I'd never hear the end of it. Although I'm sure it'd brighten his day some, hearing about a piston gun with issues.
probably he's too busy banging his head on a table when he reads your post..
which one do you have?That's always a possibility..., I stayed up way too late last night cleaning the hell out of the bolt, BCG, and firing pin - think I did a total of 7 or 8 runs thru the sonic cleaner at 480 seconds per cycle. I'll give that a chance, and if it still wants to go F/A, then it's time to get replacement parts. I could shake the assembled bcg and hear the pin moving freely, so I think I finally got it right.
I don't mind being the butt of jokes for a little while if it keeps someone from repeating my past mistakes, pride is nice and all, but it's a good thing to set it aside and admit that your having issues if it could help someone else out down the road, IMO.
I'm self-taught with AR's, and apparently I seem to only learn things the hard way...
That's always a possibility..., I stayed up way too late last night cleaning the hell out of the bolt, BCG, and firing pin - think I did a total of 7 or 8 runs thru the sonic cleaner at 480 seconds per cycle. I'll give that a chance, and if it still wants to go F/A, then it's time to get replacement parts. I could shake the assembled bcg and hear the pin moving freely, so I think I finally got it right.
I don't mind being the butt of jokes for a little while if it keeps someone from repeating my past mistakes, pride is nice and all, but it's a good thing to set it aside and admit that your having issues if it could help someone else out down the road, IMO.
I'm self-taught with AR's, and apparently I seem to only learn things the hard way...
im just more curious than anything whats causing it to come loose to lock up the firing pin.
OK, think I got things figured out - operative word - Think.
Going to try and get a test session in tomorrow morning, so if anyone hears burst fire followed by obscenities, that'll be me.
I see that Al is rubbing off on you. Burst fire with the firing pin thingy. Just remember that Club Fed is always on the lookout for new guest. FYI. Crazyal snores like a blue whale in heat. You don't want him as a roommate. LOL
I see that Al is rubbing off on you. Burst fire with the firing pin thingy. Just remember that Club Fed is always on the lookout for new guest. FYI. Crazyal snores like a blue whale in heat. You don't want him as a roommate. LOL
Here your pics Brad. Notice the casing and enbloc clip hanging in the air.
Hmm, and just how do you know that SCAR???
I'm pretty sure I got it right this time, yes, I think Al is starting to rub off on me - 3 round burst, what the hell?, mumble for a second, try it again...
I know his neighbor. Bought new argon triple insulated windows to cut down on snoring noise