Go install a barrel using your own advice and get back to us.
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Go install a barrel using your own advice and get back to us.
I sold my Yankee Hill rifle and now have a DDM4V7 (mid-length gas lightweight barrel) because of what I read and researched on this site.
The DD is over a pound lighter than the YHM garbage, more reliable, more accurate, and a hell of a lot nicer to hold out in front of you. I have a T1 on mine and can ring steel at 200 yards while standing. It's my 3 gun and HD rifle now.
You would be wise to dump the YHM idea and get something like we are suggesting.
Zim & teutonicpolymer you two need to either hug it out or part ways from this thread. This will not turn into a pissing contest so shake em off and separate.
What exactly does that mean? Were you injured? If so, then adapt and use what works. But when we see people locking their support elbow, it makes many of us think of former Coasties with faux operator beards. Your signature line and avatatar imply you are or were a Marine. US Marines are some of the greatest riflemen the planet has seen. But I don't believe they teach locking the elbow.
That said, I have long arms and prefer 15" handguards. You have to find what works for you in terms of dimensions, but the advice you've been given is worth taking and comes from many people who have already learned the expensive lessons so new shooters don't need to.
couple suggestions to support what has already been said.
If you do a NiB trigger, the reason to choose ALG instead of spikes is that Geiselle tunes the ALG. They are great triggers. Not saying the Spikes won't work, but You will be happier with the ALG.
Quality in, and you will not regret it. Even if it takes a little longer to save and build.