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    Gaili ACE 556 impressions w/pics

    Shot a Galil ACE in 556 at our local rifle match Saturday and have a few observations:

    1) This rifle fits me. It doesn't feel like a 8lb (loaded) rifle when shouldered and shooting.
    2) Ergonomics are great. All of the controls are easily reachable, if you're right handed like me.
    3) Had 1 stoppage (FTEject) during the match out of about 120 rounds fired. If this keeps up I will be sending it back for warranty repair.

    All in all, I'm pretty happy with it. During zeroing before the match I was getting groups in the 2MOA range with 55gr ammo. I tried some SS109 and 75gr OTM too but it was too windy for me to make any general statements about accuracy.

    That said, here are the pics. The rifle has about 500 rounds on it at this point.





    Bolt hold open detail


    Detail of FCG and BHO


    Bolt face


    Chamber and gas tube detail


    Detail of handguard hanger


    Detail of left side safety connection and stock knuckle attachment to receiver


    Detail of wobble plate interior


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    Quote Originally Posted by halmbarte View Post
    Shot a Galil ACE in 556 at our local rifle match Saturday and have a few observations:

    1) This rifle fits me. It doesn't feel like a 8lb (loaded) rifle when shouldered and shooting.
    2) Ergonomics are great. All of the controls are easily reachable, if you're right handed like me.
    3) Had 1 stoppage (FTEject) during the match out of about 120 rounds fired. If this keeps up I will be sending it back for warranty repair.

    All in all, I'm pretty happy with it. During zeroing before the match I was getting groups in the 2MOA range with 55gr ammo. I tried some SS109 and 75gr OTM too but it was too windy for me to make any general statements about accuracy.

    That said, here are the pics. The rifle has about 500 rounds on it at this point.





    Bolt hold open detail


    Detail of FCG and BHO


    Bolt face


    Chamber and gas tube detail


    Detail of handguard hanger


    Detail of left side safety connection and stock knuckle attachment to receiver


    Detail of wobble plate interior


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    Thanks looking forward to hearing more as you get more rounds down range.
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    That looks nice, the machining looks good as well.

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    Looks to be built like a tank. The machine work is quite nice.

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    The interior of the receiver shows some machine marks, but they are very minor. The inside of the dust cover has grinding marks where the welds that hold the rail nuts on were clearanced. Nothing that would affect function at all.

    The exterior is nicely finished with what looks like paint over parkerizing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottsBad View Post
    Looks to be built like a tank. The machine work is quite nice.
    I was thinking the same. I really want to own one of these.
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    How was it with mag compatibility?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JulyAZ View Post
    How was it with mag compatibility?
    It shipped with a Pmag, and I know it works with a Magpul D60. Other than that, I use metal mags and it works with those. I haven't got any variety of polymer mags to check it against.

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    When running a 5.56 AK make sure the rounds have crimped case mouths if using brass. Otherwise you run the risk of round set back and over pressure.

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    Is the stock's hinge mechanism metal or plastic?
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