Ideal Rifle For Current Situation

teratos · Jun 11, 2020

rockstarr said:
Speaking of ideal rifle.

I’ve recently invested in a spikes tactical st-t2 heavy buffer. And a strike industries flat wire carbine spring.

I was gonna run them individually on different rifles, but after thinking about it, they would probably make for a solid combination on the same rifle, correct?

16 inch barrel, mid length gas system, shooting full power .556. Unsuppressed for now.

Thoughts from you gurus? 1st build I’m working on here.

Will that combo also when well on the same gun once suppressed?

The extra weight will help when running suppressed. If you still feel like the gun is overgassed, you may need an adjustable gas block. I don’t know about strike springs, I use Tubbs or Sprinco.

rockstarr · Jun 12, 2020

teratos said:
The extra weight will help when running suppressed. If you still feel like the gun is overgassed, you may need an adjustable gas block. I don’t know about strike springs, I use Tubbs or Sprinco.

that's what was thinking as well doc. The old man has run a strike flat spring and loves them. I take it you're a fan of flat wire springs ?

the heavy buffer is going in a build i plan to eventually suppress, but wasn't sure how well it would do in an unsuppressed rifle, as i'm used to standards.

im still a rookie

DutchV · Jun 12, 2020

Here's David Tubb talking about buffer springs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fMVZbrnvu8

rockstarr · Jun 12, 2020

DutchV said:
Here's David Tubb talking about buffer springs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fMVZbrnvu8

great share dutch. thanks

david tubb makes a compelling case for flat wire springs

rockstarr · Jun 12, 2020

teratos said:
The extra weight will help when running suppressed. If you still feel like the gun is overgassed, you may need an adjustable gas block. I don’t know about strike springs, I use Tubbs or Sprinco.

Doc, have you any experience or thoughts on the geissele braided 42 system ?

teratos · Jun 12, 2020

rockstarr said:
Doc, have you any experience or thoughts on the geissele braided 42 system ?

I don't. I have been happy with Tubbs. More recently, Clandestine has been recommending Sprinco. I just got 5 in. Going to put them in the rifles without Tubbs springs.

DutchV · Jun 12, 2020

teratos said:
I don't. I have been happy with Tubbs. More recently, Clandestine has been recommending Sprinco. I just got 5 in. Going to put them in the rifles without Tubbs springs.

Sprinco are great. They have a wide range of spring rates so you can do some tuning. They aren't into flat springs, though.

I haven't heard any complaints about Tubb springs. I'll being trying a couple of them shortly.

teratos · Jun 12, 2020

DutchV said:
Sprinco are great. They have a wide range of spring rates so you can do some tuning. They aren't into flat springs, though.

I haven't heard any complaints about Tubb springs. I'll being trying a couple of them shortly.

The Sprinco company really impresses with their dedication to quality. I also got a bunch of their extractor springs, though the 5 coil seem a little tight in my Colt bolts. I had to order a few of the 4 coil. From the company's data, I will never need to replace those springs....ever.

grimnar15 · Jun 12, 2020

teratos said:
The Sprinco company really impresses with their dedication to quality. I also got a bunch of their extractor springs, though the 5 coil seem a little tight in my Colt bolts. I had to order a few of the 4 coil. From the company's data, I will never need to replace those springs....ever.

So you settled on the 4 coil for Colt bolts?

teratos · Jun 12, 2020

grimnar15 said:
So you settled on the 4 coil for Colt bolts?

I'll have to let you know. Just ordered last night. 5 coil fit a PSA premium just fine.

OLM-Medic · Jun 17, 2020

teratos said:
I haven't gotten it out. You know how ranges are with full-auto rate fire.

go to Hap Baker and unload a few drums

calicojack · Jun 17, 2020

Here ya go (not mine; a pic from the Internet)

grimnar15 · Jun 17, 2020

calicojack said:
Here ya go (not mine; a pic from the Internet)

That would do it!

SkiPatrolDude · Jun 17, 2020

This quarantine had me build just that, my version of the perfect do-all rifle for the current situation.

I have many others like it, but this is prob my favorite.

Alea Jacta Est · Jun 17, 2020

Purdy. How do you like that Venom?

SkiPatrolDude · Jun 17, 2020

Nnztg8r said:
Purdy. How do you like that Venom?

Venom?

Alea Jacta Est · Jun 17, 2020

SkiPatrolDude said:
Venom?

Sorry. Brain fart. Vortex Razor.

Fordracer2082 · Jun 17, 2020

I don't own any long guns at the moment but I feel a lever action may be a good option. Reasonable rate of fire, 30-30 has plenty of stopping power, can be reloaded while maintaining fire and is more likely to fly under the radar.

grimnar15 · Jun 17, 2020

Fordracer2082 said:
I don't own any long guns at the moment but I feel a lever action may be a good option. Reasonable rate of fire, 30-30 has plenty of stopping power, can be reloaded while maintaining fire and is more likely to fly under the radar.

Or in 357 and pair it with a nice revolver.

Fordracer2082 · Jun 17, 2020

357 would be a good choice

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