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    Mine is the the 1:8 twist optics match. Very excited to see how it's gonna perform.
    "Do I reload to shoot more, or do I shoot to reload more?" 30-378 Weatherby, .300 RUM, 7mm Rem Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor, .223/5.56, .375 H&H, .40 S&W, 10mm, .357 SIG

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    Yes, I use loctite 620 to bed it. Variances in parts can allow for slight gaps and play between barrel and receivers, some tighter than others and even needing thermal fitting. I took one of my plinker 18" ARs and used it as an experiment since the best I could get from it was usually around 1.3" with handloads. There was some play between the barrel and receiver before tightening the barrel nut. I believe that Lil gap causes the barrel to shift slightly when firing. So I used loctite 620 to fill the gap, let it sit for a few days, then took it back to shoot. Groups went from 1.3"-2" size down to around the .65-.7" range with some being smaller. This was with a cheap barrel since it was a plinker. So I'm sold that filling the gap between the barrel and receiver actually does work. Will be doing it on all future builds and the others I already have.
    "Do I reload to shoot more, or do I shoot to reload more?" 30-378 Weatherby, .300 RUM, 7mm Rem Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor, .223/5.56, .375 H&H, .40 S&W, 10mm, .357 SIG

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    Quote Originally Posted by SouthernCoyote View Post
    Yes, I use loctite 620 to bed it. Variances in parts can allow for slight gaps and play between barrel and receivers, some tighter than others and even needing thermal fitting. I took one of my plinker 18" ARs and used it as an experiment since the best I could get from it was usually around 1.3" with handloads. There was some play between the barrel and receiver before tightening the barrel nut. I believe that Lil gap causes the barrel to shift slightly when firing. So I used loctite 620 to fill the gap, let it sit for a few days, then took it back to shoot. Groups went from 1.3"-2" size down to around the .65-.7" range with some being smaller. This was with a cheap barrel since it was a plinker. So I'm sold that filling the gap between the barrel and receiver actually does work. Will be doing it on all future builds and the others I already have.
    Did you lap the upper?

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    Finished the build this morning. Passed the function test with zero issues. [emoji16]

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    Looks good! The one thing I have done with all of mine is to change the hand grip to rubberized Magpul and now I use a Hogue grip for the last couple.
    “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” -John Maxwell

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    Quote Originally Posted by 72Camaro View Post
    Looks good!
    Thanks! Went together nicely and passed the function test. Very happy overall. [emoji16]

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    That’s awesome ... I’d love to look over someone’s shoulder doing a build. Understanding all the nuances ... good luck on functionality and accuracy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CodySPowell View Post
    Finished the build this morning. Passed the function test with zero issues.
    What barrel did you use?

    I grabbed a Ballistic Advantage 4150 barrel for $100 during a sale. It came in a similar tube.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CodySPowell View Post
    Thanks! Went together nicely and passed the function test. Very happy overall. [emoji16]

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    Thanks! Passed the function test with zero issues. Now I need to hit the range. Hopefully next week weather permitting.

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    Got the new build out to the range today. Shot and functioned perfectly! [emoji16]

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