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07-09-2015 , 09:44 AM

#151

DukeSucks

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Looks great, gotta feel good building it yourself

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07-09-2015 , 01:46 PM

#152

Mexibastardhawk

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Very nice. You're gonna have some fun this weekend.

Do you have some iron sights or an optic for it?

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07-09-2015 , 01:49 PM

#153

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Originally Posted by Mexibastardhawk

Very nice. You're gonna have some fun this weekend.

Do you have some iron sights or an optic for it?

I have a scope from my wifes rifle but I will be ordering my own.

20 bucks to have head space tested, i made an appointment for tomorrow.

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07-10-2015 , 12:48 PM

#154

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well played sir

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07-10-2015 , 03:33 PM

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Apparently my buffer tube doesn't operate correctly

Going to swap it out, although he said it will still cycle
Head space ok tho!

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07-10-2015 , 10:01 PM

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Apparently my buffer tube doesn't operate correctly

Going to swap it out, although he said it will still cycle
Head space ok tho!

Buffer tube fixed

Range will be Sunday

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07-11-2015 , 01:51 AM

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Apparently my buffer tube doesn't operate correctly

Going to swap it out, although he said it will still cycle
Head space ok tho!

How can a buffer tube not operate correctly? It's just a tube.

Nice that you get a free function check with your headspace check.

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07-11-2015 , 02:28 AM

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How can a buffer tube not operate correctly? It's just a tube.

Nice that you get a free function check with your headspace check.

It wasn't deep enough. The bolt kick wouldn't operate. Had I known more i could have tested it during install and saved myself 20 bucks. Nbd.

The kid was thorough that checked my rifle. I gave him some business advice and paid cash for the extra service.

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07-11-2015 , 03:29 AM

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That's weird, I've never heard of a buffer tube that was too short. There is carbine length and rifle length, but all of the same type should be the same length.

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07-11-2015 , 09:56 AM

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That's weird, I've never heard of a buffer tube that was too short. There is carbine length and rifle length, but all of the same type should be the same length.

defect or something, idk

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07-11-2015 , 07:19 PM

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I see. Hopefully you can get a refund.

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07-12-2015 , 06:25 PM

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I just got home from the range. That was a ton of fun to shoot. there is a lot less recoil than other rifles I've shot. My wife enjoyed it as well, and since she only enjoys shooting rifles this should get us up to the range more often.

I need to pick up dedicated optics still, but everything else is ancillary.
thanks everyone who helped out with guidance and advice