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8 years 10 months ago #47111 by Steelhead
Dpms deflector not large enough was created by Steelhead
Hi all- just got my dpms G2 lightweight hunter- I am a lefty and the brass hits the deflector and then hits off my Cheek- very disappointing to say the least!!! Instead of buying an aftermarket deflector I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a gunsmith that can build up the deflector that is there? Or something similar? Thanks in advance for your help!!!

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8 years 10 months ago #47112 by jtallen83
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Try sticking a chunk of grip tape on the deflector. I use it to lessen the denting for reloading but noticed it kicked the brass out closer to 3 O'clock after I installed it.

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8 years 10 months ago #47114 by faawrenchbndr
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What ammo are you using?
What buffer,.....standard DPMS?


Assuming you are running good ammo, I would suggest a lighter weight buffer. Almost sounds as if it is under gassed, judging buy how it is ejecting.

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8 years 10 months ago #47119 by Steelhead
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Thanks for the help guys!!!!

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8 years 10 months ago #47123 by Libertarian623
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Run some heavy 180 or 175gr loads through it lube copiously and see it that smoothes out the process. Also FAA hit on it being under gased, can be a common problem assiciated with what your seeing, but seeing that it is new blast through some heavy loads and lube before doing anything else. How many rounds have your put through it so far?

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8 years 10 months ago #47132 by Steelhead
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Hey libertarian was only able to get 20 rounds thru her- the police had my range - and it's closed yesterday and today for maintenance but will def get more thru this weekend - I am a bit early on the complaint- I am also using crap Ammo just to get some rounds down range- I will def update after I get 100 or so down range- also will put down heavy loads thanks for the help!!!!

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8 years 10 months ago #47133 by faawrenchbndr
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What ammo did you run through it the 1st time?
Is the rifle factory? Know what buffer is in it?

Cant help with a problem if you don't pass along info?

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8 years 10 months ago #47136 by Steelhead
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Hi faawrench- got some cheap Turkish 762 just to get rounds thru it- yes it is factory and no idea what buffer? I am a newbie - not to shooting but this is my first AR10 type rifle. I probably should have waited until I got rounds they it to ask but we will see after this weekend. Thanks

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8 years 10 months ago #47137 by faawrenchbndr
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Got ya.........many rifles do not do well with 147-150 grain ammo.

I am willing to bet $100 that cheap arse ammo is the only issue here. Stick with 168-175 grain ammo. And from a quality manufacturer. Hornady, Lake City, Winchester,......etc.

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8 years 10 months ago #47141 by Steelhead
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Thanks FAA!!!!!!
The following user(s) said Thank You: faawrenchbndr

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