Re: Interesting issue with my KAC URX 3.1 build
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Originally Posted by
davidjinks
Is there an upper receiver that isn't affected by this? Meaning, are these tolerance issue more prevalent with a colt upper vs. a noveske upper (Just throwing those out there not being specific)?
Iirc, vltor murs are known for their tolerances.
Re: Interesting issue with my KAC URX 3.1 build
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Originally Posted by
Koshinn
Iirc, vltor murs are known for their tolerances.
I've had very good luck with MUR uppers. Two upper builds with URX rails and minimal windage adjustments needed for the irons. I had them installed by professional armorers though. I'd have to be installing alot of urx rails to justify the cost of setting up to do it properly, as it involves alot more than just buying the wrench, IMHO. Ayan at boltcarrier.com does a very good job.
David, who assembled your upper?
Re: Interesting issue with my KAC URX 3.1 build
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Originally Posted by
Mrick
I took my newly assembled upper out to zero over the weekend and quickly realized something was not right. I needed upwards of 15 + clicks of right windage to zero which while not extremely excessive was too much for my taste.
My first thought was that the upper and rail were out of alignment but this was not the case. I used a rail vice block while assembling with loctite and upon inspection the rail is still inline with the upper. I mounted a carry handle across to verify and it fits perfectly so it's not the rail alignment to the upper that's the issue.
I then started looking at the gas block and it's relationship to the rail. It appears the gas block looks to be closer to the left side of the rail and possibly ever so slightly rotated to the left as well. I've included a
pic of the gas block looking down the barrel.
My question is...what part is out of spec? The upper? The URX 3.1? It's driving me a little crazy trying to see just what is out of alignment!
Rob
Parts:
BCM Middie 16" Govt with BCM low pro gas block
Aero Precision upper receiver
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps3cddb36f.jpg
Shot of barrel in rail- Note the left to barrel clearance looks smaller than the right to barrel near the gas block
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...psc999e847.jpg
OP, your situation is a little different than what I've seen in the past. Usually, the gas block sits more to the left (when viewed from the muzzle). Odd.
Re: Interesting issue with my KAC URX 3.1 build
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Originally Posted by
scottryan
This has been my experience as well.
I'm wondering how the upper and rail were secured during installation?
Re: Interesting issue with my KAC URX 3.1 build
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Originally Posted by
caporider
IMHO the PRI rail block is not an adequate solution to mount a URX rail correctly... Everything - the rail, the upper, the block - flexes if you apply more than 40-45ft/bl of torque to the barrel nut.
I would tend to agree. I know alot of guys have made it work, but the KAC vise block or a set of custom vise jaws like Ayan uses are really needed to keep everything straight during installation.