Jack Burton
07-05-11, 16:00
So here is an update on the two rifles for those who might be interested.
I picked up a Sig 516 about 3 months ago and put about 1500rds through it before taking the rifle to the Vickers carbine class in NC. I took some heat from some of the direct gas loyalists but oh well. Anyhow, rifle was NOT cleaned prior to the 3 day course and it shot well without a single malfunction. I brought my DDMv3 as a back up but never had to use it.
Both rifles feel great but the DDM is more ballanced. The added weight in the 516 is a little bit less than 1lb, but does feel heavier than that because of the weight in the front.
I put another 500 rounds through both rifles and took them both apart. I have NEVER had any issues with my DDM and it has always shot great with total reliability. I also clean and oil it very often. Now, taking apart the 516 for the first time, it was MUCH cleaner with thousands of rounds through it than the DDM with about 500rds. Although I have no issues with my DDM, looking at the bolt, etc, I can see where the gp system would benefit. I love both rifles but thats just my 2 from taking both apart.
I picked up a Sig 516 about 3 months ago and put about 1500rds through it before taking the rifle to the Vickers carbine class in NC. I took some heat from some of the direct gas loyalists but oh well. Anyhow, rifle was NOT cleaned prior to the 3 day course and it shot well without a single malfunction. I brought my DDMv3 as a back up but never had to use it.
Both rifles feel great but the DDM is more ballanced. The added weight in the 516 is a little bit less than 1lb, but does feel heavier than that because of the weight in the front.
I put another 500 rounds through both rifles and took them both apart. I have NEVER had any issues with my DDM and it has always shot great with total reliability. I also clean and oil it very often. Now, taking apart the 516 for the first time, it was MUCH cleaner with thousands of rounds through it than the DDM with about 500rds. Although I have no issues with my DDM, looking at the bolt, etc, I can see where the gp system would benefit. I love both rifles but thats just my 2 from taking both apart.