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Thread: Double Star AR with gun show reload ammo range fun

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric View Post
    One of the more common reasons for a light primer strike is an incorrectly installed hammer spring. It is possible to put it in up-side-down and have it function intermittently, but there is inadequate spring pressure for reliable ignition. Check to see that the hammer spring is installed like the one in the photo. Note that the legs on the spring come from underneath and ride on top of the trigger pin.
    I wouldn't be jumping completely on the DS is crap train, until we can conclusively rule out that the rifle itself wasn't a gun show assembly special, and this or FCG components from god knows where sitting in a double star lower.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TehLlama View Post
    I wouldn't be jumping completely on the DS is crap train, until we can conclusively rule out that the rifle itself wasn't a gun show assembly special, and this or FCG components from god knows where sitting in a double star lower.
    Good point. It's not one of the companies talked about much on here (good or bad) so I think most usually assume its junk. They are talking about bringing out a truely milspec rifle. I guess only time will tell of it becomes as good as the others we know of.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Brazier View Post
    As others have stated it could be a few things, lube, hammer spring upside down, ammo, etc... I wouldnt be suprised if it was a combination of lack of lube, and ammo. I currently own a Doublestar M4 with a heavy barrel, it has performed flawlessly as did my previous 20" A3 (wish I had never sold that one). I have read numerous replys to Doublestar threads bashing them for no apparent reason, usually by people who have never even touched a DS rifle. My DS is properly staked, runs any ammo, is very accurate, and with the $300 or so I saved allowed me to get a Aimpoint PRO optic, whats not to like (rant over)

    Some Doublestar porn for the heck of it
    I'm sure there's plenty not to like. I'm not going to put the energy into it right now, but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to let you know that if its not milspec then it might as well be mud! Double Star has become very popular in my area because there so cheap compared to most ARs. They'll definitely never find a home with me, but I'm sure there just fine as a "hobby" gun or for someone that just wants to say they own an AR.

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    Detleted post, as it was getting off topic. DevilDawg, hopefully you can pass on the info and help him get his rifle running
    Last edited by Brian Brazier; 07-03-12 at 00:01.
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    I would avoid any reloads that I didn't load my self. If someone was selling reloads I'm sure he was using the cheapest components possible. I'm guessing Wolf primers in combination with a light hammer spring, maybe a JP 3.5 lb. It could be a number of other things too.
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