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27-09-2019, 12:31 #11
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27-09-2019, 13:05 #12
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27-09-2019, 13:23 #13
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27-09-2019, 20:46 #14
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Pretty sure that the guys that win get their edge from practice. Yea a free float handguard feels good but in reality it won't make anyone a better shooter. Benchrest aside the difference in accuracy is just not measurable. Heck even off a bench there are days I shoot better with M4 handguards than free float.
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27-09-2019, 21:29 #15
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Re: Adjustable Low Profile Gas Blocks
Except it isn’t all about accuracy.
Its more about being able to control the muzzle, both during firing and transitions. Driving the gun if you want to use the lingo.
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28-09-2019, 19:25 #16
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I’d bet you weren’t shooting against the clock, nor from an akward position or bipod. If it didn’t make a difference, you would see some of the top guys using them.
An adjustable gas block with a lightened bolt carrier makes an enormous difference. It’s like comparing an Amarok with an 1990’s Isuzu KB.
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28-09-2019, 22:36 #17
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Re: Adjustable Low Profile Gas Blocks
I recall Hailstorm keeping Ergo adjustable gas blocks... Not sure if they still do
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29-09-2019, 00:22 #18
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Yea but here you are trying to turning an Isuzu (M4 commercial overgassed) into an Amarok instead of starting with a properly set up rifle gas system. Some minor load development and a heavy barrel and the results are quite astounding. This without using an adjustor that will likely carbon in place. In fact even on an M4 the first port of call is load development,buffer and possibly flash hider. The scope weight even makes a difference. As for handguards they are not magically going to turn anyone into a rifle shooter any more than owning a cz shadow guarantee's that you will beat the guy with the Glock. Seen it all too many times. But yes I get and appreciate that this is all about playing with toys and having fun.
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29-09-2019, 06:52 #19
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Their advantage is mainly ergonomic. And there it’s a massive advantage
Allowing better technique is exactly one of those things that makes you a better shooter.
Also for the things we own AR’s for in SA, the ability to jam the foreend against something to use as a rest or support can be a very real advantage.
I’m unsure why you’ve chosen to plant your play so firmly on this topic.
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30-09-2019, 11:01 #20
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