Matrix Aerospace Matched Billet Set Build

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9 years 3 months ago #45687 by jtallen83
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Dustin from X-Caliber called Friday afternoon and told me I could ship it back if I wanted or try to clean the threads up myself. If I try it myself and it doesn't work they will still take it back. He also told me to mention this when I order another barrel and he would make sure to take good care of me :)
Tonight I cleaned up the threads with a needle file and threaded my brake right on...now to get the rail to fit.......
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9 years 3 months ago #45690 by Libertarian623
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Getting it done JT, that's good to see. BTW my son is on the payroll, will update you on RS when he gets to it. He has got a few months before he gets there.

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9 years 3 months ago #45692 by jtallen83
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Lib, Give your son my best, I'm sure he'll bang it out!

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9 years 2 months ago #45834 by jtallen83
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Took advantage of some good labor day sales, I ordered the rest of the parts that should get the rifle running;

Aero M5 buffer kit

Geissele Super Semi-Automatic (SSA) Two StageTrigger, Small Pin .154"

Geissele Super Gas Block (decided the adjustable could wait if needed)

Bravo Company / Vltor 7.62mm 308 Mod 3 Charging Handle

MagPul MOE+ Pistol Grip FDE

Magpul MOE Slim-Line Carbine Stock FDE

Yankee Hill Machine Rifle Length Black Gas Tube

Still plan a few extras like BUIS, bipod, maybe an ambi safety but I'm broke again for now!

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9 years 2 months ago - 9 years 2 months ago #45873 by jtallen83
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here are some pics as it sits before the last batch of parts comes in;
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9 years 2 months ago #45894 by jtallen83
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One more package delivery and I'll have it all!

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9 years 2 months ago - 9 years 2 months ago #45899 by jtallen83
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Got most of the parts on or fitted. The magpul SL stock is a sweet one, light, solid, with no wiggle when locked. The bolt locks back on an empty mag and it cycles dummy rounds without issue. had to let it fly a couple times to get the first battery lock up but after that she locked right up. Couldn't quite get the handguard lined up, at 30 FtLbs it started to move a little in my vise so I'll get it in Dads, monster 1920's patent bench vise tomorrow and finish it off.

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This is as far as 30FtLbs got me from lining up;

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9 years 2 months ago #45911 by jtallen83
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Got the first 40 rounds down range today, short stroked every time. I think the gas port may be undersized but I'm having a hard time figuring out what the correct size should be. On the plus side the accuracy was good. Here is the last 20 rounds of break-in, cleaned between every shot and treated with gun juice and HBN. This was Freedom Munitions remanufactured 175 gr. match. Might have been better but the wind was whipping the flimsy political yard sign I used for a target stand at 50 yards.

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9 years 2 months ago #45912 by Akai
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:thumbs: Looks like it's going to be a Great shooter1 Super job on the project :nicethread:

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9 years 2 months ago #45913 by jtallen83
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Akai, ever drill a gas port? I've got to get more gas or less mass.....not sure what way to go but I'm thinking a larger port will be the cheapest approach.

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