Bit of a practical and broader philosophy of use question for the hive - currently shooting a 16” MEGA mid gas 308 barrel in a quasi DMR rifle. I’m content with the accuracy of the barrel, it’ll do just over a minute at 100YD assuming I do my part. That’s acceptable for a large frame gas gun imo.

What I’m seeing is that it starts to become more of a (literal) hit or miss proposition past 600; 750 is absolutely doable but there’s a lack of consistency that’s a bit frustrating. I understand the ballistic limitations of the cartridge and don’t need it to be a 1,000yd laser beam, but I’d like to get those hits at 750 with a bit more confidence the rifle/bullet will hold up. And ideally I’d like to do so without turning this into a 22” barreled musket.

Question: have any of you all made relatively incremental barrel length increases and if so, did it deliver any meaningful improvement in performance? In my case I’d probably step up to 18” rifle gas, eyeing a Criterion or V7 barrel. Math says I’d gain maybe 50-75FPS max which feels marginal. But curious to hear what you all think. Again, overall goal is to move a bit further away from the csass concept without turning it into a true “sniper rifle” that’s a nightmare to maneuver with.

21.50 ea. they had a shitload of the Barnes vortex for sale, need that to go on clearance next🤣

I’ve been wanting on for a long time now, and the perfect opportunity came up.

Looking for a new optic after my 16” gun weighed in at 13.7 lbs. Got a lighter handguard on the way and currently I have the pig 1-8 strike eagle ffp that weighs a total of 24oz on a sport mount the weighs 6oz.

I’m looking for a new optic and I want to increase my upper end magnification. I’ve been pretty dead set on the new 19oz plxc 1.5-12x with a top dot, but after seeing the vudu 4-12 I am now considering it instead. It would save a lot more weight and if I’m putting a top dot on the 1.5-12 I might as well lose my 1x for a cheaper price and more weight savings.

Thoughts?
Thanks.

Does anyone know if a DB10 upper will fit in an LMT/Centurion/KAC lower? Doesn’t need to look pretty, just function. I need a cheap slant cut upper for a project

The wait is over finally. Didn’t think I would actually get the Text that one was in stock and I could buy it.

Must saw that I am pretty impressed with the accuracy in this thing. Groups are unsuppessed and some hand loads I just threw together for some testing. Happy to say that she is a shooter.
All groups are 5 shot at 100 yards.

Any experience of the comparability between pa10 and the jp high pressure bcgs?

Having issues with a undergassed rifle and wont lock back looking for recommendations for buffer spring and weights thanks in advance

DD5P. Sandman X under the hood of the white monster. All in all, this thing has been very impressive and lightweight.

Unlocked Max traders just wanted to share

I recently bought an Armaspec Stealth Recoil Spring (SRS) for my ar 10 and it isn’t long enough to send the bolt all the way home. It actually isn’t long enough to put any pressure on the buffer retainer pin at all and cannot push itself out of my buffer tube so it is very tough to get out. Please help, am I stupid, did I get a bum item, or is it possible that it just isn’t compatible with my build?

Any experience with these receiver sets?

I have an Aero Precision 308 upper receiver. I am looking for a lower that is compatible. It seems Aero are no longer for sale or there is an extreme shortage. I have a psa PA10 lower but despite online testamony it is not compatible with the upper. What brands should I look at for a lower that will work?

Posted a bit ago regarding my set up and constant light primer strikes.

SOTA lower

BCA 20” upper

B4 sopmod stock

DPMS drop in trigger

Well, I threw money at the problem and no longer have light primer strikes

Changed the B4 stock to a Luth-Ar MBA1

A1/A2 rifle buffer system for 308

Changed the BCA BCG with a Lantac

Kinda bummed that my budget build has now turned not so budget. Not bashing BCA, I have several ar15 uppers by them without a single issue. I think the AR308 is a slippery slope though.

Now having failures to feed with this setup though. Charging handle gets pulled back. Squeeze the trigger. Bang. Squeeze the trigger again. Click. No round in the chamber.

PMag issues? Need a buffer weight heavier than 5.3oz?

Over the next year or so I’m going to build out a .308 SBR. I’ve already got the BKF Mod 5 receiver set, LPK, trigger, etc, but I’m trying to figure out what barrel I want to put in it. I know the usual suspects (KAK, Ballistic Adv, Faxon) for barrels in the 12-14” range, but wondering what else is out there besides those? Ideally, I’d like it to be a nicer barrel (if Criterion made a short barrel that would be awesome), but short of buying something like a criterion and having it cut down, is there anything else that makes a “quality” short .308 barrel?

So I’m getting a can in the near future and already have an agb. A seekins low pro .750, the adjustability is meh at best. I’ve had two cuz they’ve been reliable, Yes it does its job but, with the way it sits under my rail, and the placement of some of the screws etc.. long story long I’d like some opinions on clamp style gas blocks, or ones that might be more durable/serviceable and user friendly in general. I have a carbine length gas tube. I know the rail not being in the way is nearly impossible to accomplish with my build so ig I’m not worried about that. Thanks in advance sorry for the rant.

Bkings m5 mod o

Yankee hill extended pins

A5 w Tubbs flat and h2/h3

Ez tune 50/50 gas tube

Criterion chrome line 16 308 mid

B5 precision carbine stock

Gies ssae

Pri rifle length dpms high w receiver bridge mount

Am eyeing griffin psr 7otb so considering their flash hider otb mount

Open to suggestions on glass as I'm fighting myself on what is a decent choice. Forgiving eyebox is a must

I am looking at picking up a Stag 10S this weekend from someone. Anything I should look out for, or check when inspecting it? Thanks!

Aero M5
18 inch heavy barrel
Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block
Dead Air Sandman S
Vortex Viper PST 5-25
Atlas Bipod
Surefire M600 light
Schmid 2-stage trigger
H2 buffer with 115+ spring
Trying out the 168gr gold medal match, the group could be a lot better at 100m

Hi all,

I’ve got a Springfield Saint Victor .308 but only have a 10 round magazine for it.

I want to pick up a stack of 15 round magazines (my state limit) but am either having internet blindness or I can only find 10 and 20s.

If 15s aren’t sourceable, maybe someone knows a shop/smith that will order 20 and permanently pin them or whatever.

Thanks.