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Thread: Does anyone know of a video which disproves the gas ring alignment myth?

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    I've taken two of the gas rings off and shot myself, the gaps do not need to be spaced for function...but

    I think it's a good idea for assembly, if the gaps are aligned it could be possible to get the end of one ring jammed into the gap of the ring behind it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Todd.K View Post
    I've taken two of the gas rings off and shot myself, the gaps do not need to be spaced for function...but

    I think it's a good idea for assembly, if the gaps are aligned it could be possible to get the end of one ring jammed into the gap of the ring behind it.
    Right on the money!!!!! Eliminate a variable with good assembly techniques.

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    Todd K.
    I've taken two of the gas rings off and shot myself
    Ouch, that's got to hurt!!!

    I'm sorry I couldn't resist.

    Brian

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    Quote Originally Posted by tire iron View Post
    Shoot the video and "youtube" it - that way it will be a resource for many of us to use.

    cheers

    tire iron
    Weather permitting I will do this Saturday

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    I made the video. Only four shots on the video, but 120 malfunction free shots after that, using PMC bronze. The rifle is 5 years old with 1,900 rounds through it. It has to last me 2 more years before I buy or build something better.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhphAZQfgCY

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    Thanks for taking the time to do that P2000.

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    You're welcome. It was easy enough to do. I just wish I wasn't fumbling so bad on the bcg assembly, but I didn't want to do another take.

    Another point of interest is that It took me 3 takes to get what I posted. After each take (4 shots) I had to re-align the gas rings because they would move slightly-just enough to not be lined up. After ~120 rounds, two of the rings were close to each other, but not in alignment, and the third ring was 120 degrees apart from the other two.

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