I had an 18" barrel with a bigger gas port than yours that was still not overgassed. I don't have Clint expertise, but my experiences echo what he's saying.
And now you know why small gas port guns are for shooting suppressed only and gamer $hit.
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I am ok with a range/gamer gun, I guess. It may not work in sub zero temps and it definitely needs to be lubed, but I have other ARs that lean towards reliability.
On the other hand, the rifle has been problem free with a wide variety of ammunition when it is lubed. I researched the barrel a bit before I purchased it and all the reports I read (including here) were positive.
I should also note that this barrel is from the CHF chrome/phosphate Mountain line that Rainier discontinued, not the current series.
Andy
Last edited by AndyLate; 11-14-22 at 23:43.
I'd be curious to the affect using a LMT E-carrier would have on opening up the operating envelope via increased carrier speed. I may be thinking of this incorrectly, but perhaps an E-carrier and stepping down a weight to A5H1 would combine well.
It would be difficult to determine since the rifle normally runs just fine.
I could send it off to have the gas port drilled larger and pin the gas block if I needed a 24/7 duty gun - the barrel is CHF chrome lined and the gun is built with quality parts.
For my intended uses of the rifle, remembering to lube it will suffice. The rifle is not built for gaming or fighting - it is built for shooting at the range and perhaps thinning a few prairie dog towns or plonking one of Bambi's parents.
Andy
Last edited by AndyLate; 11-15-22 at 07:36.
Its not just lube, temperature plays a big part as well.
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