Everything you ever wanted to know about the AR-15 (but were afraid to ask) FEATURING GREG VESS

[Radar363]

...Swede cheeses, make it stop...

 

[BangBang]

...Swede cheeses, make it stop...

You’re right, we need to get back on subject....

@greg vess SERIOUS QUESTION....

Gas block alignment has always been a problem for me. How do you get yours centered over the gas port and how do you make sure that it’s squared up perfectly on top of the barrel?

I’m going to be using this gas block

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...rd-barrel-750-inside-diameter-stainless-steel

On this 18” 308 barrel

http://www.megaarms.com/maten/maten-barrels/new-barrel/

 

[Allsmiles]

If I shoot steel cased ammo will it really ruin my gun like everyone says? Also, my piston AR15 won't cycle when I turn the gas off; should I be concerned or just upgrade my charging handle?

 

[Fatal_Bert]

You’re right, we need to get back on subject....

@greg vess SERIOUS QUESTION....

Gas block alignment has always been a problem for me. How do you get yours centered over the gas port and how do you make sure that it’s squared up perfectly on top of the barrel?

I’m going to be using this gas block

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...rd-barrel-750-inside-diameter-stainless-steel

View attachment 1567680

On this 18” 308 barrel

http://www.megaarms.com/maten/maten-barrels/new-barrel/

You need the proper install tool for that particular gas block. The trick is to take it to your front porch, load it in, then launch is as far from your rifles as possible.

 

[Radar363]

If I shoot steel cased ammo will it really ruin my gun like everyone says? Also, my piston AR15 won't cycle when I turn the gas off; should I be concerned or just upgrade my charging handle?

You want to turn the gas off if you don't plan on using it for a while so it doesn't leak out.

 

[Tactical Beaver]

OMG, haha....I'm IN before I start reading....

 

[Allsmiles]

You want to turn the gas off if you don't plan on using it for a while so it doesn't leak out.

Thanks, I hadn't even thought about that.

 

[BangBang]

You need the proper install tool for that particular gas block. The trick is to take it to your front porch, load it in, then launch is as far from your rifles as possible. View attachment 1567751

Wait.... what?!

Because it’s JP or because it’s a clamp-on?

I specifically remember Greg saying JP stuff was good to go in another thread. That was why I chose it.

 

[Allsmiles]

Wait.... what?!

Because it’s JP or because it’s a clamp-on?

I specifically remember Greg saying JP stuff was good to go in another thread. That was why I chose it.

Just remember to wear eye protections and padded gloves if you use Fatal_Bert installation method.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

Wait.... what?!

Because it’s JP or because it’s a clamp-on?

I specifically remember Greg saying JP stuff was good to go in another thread. That was why I chose it.

Clamp on, but I will defer to the experts advise. Maybe if you install it and the fit and finish looks nice it'll be good to go!