Gentleman (And any Ladies on the forum), I have a build Question for you.
I've been reading through various threads where folks have had variations to this question, but I'm not sure I found what I'm looking for as it pertains to me personally. Sorry if this is just another repeat question.
So, I built a 6.5 Grendel using a JP Rifles 18" Barrel Kit and I assembled it into a Wilson Combat Receiver Set. I had bed the barrel and I attached the 2-Piece JP adjustable gas black to the barrel. I took it to the range to tune the gas block and could not get the bolt to hold open on an empty magazine. Now I've done a ton of trouble shooting.....that I won't post here......But ultimately I disassembled the rifle (For Armor-tuff coating at WC....different story altogether). And now I am ready to reassemble the rifle.
On the first assembly, I attached the 2-piece gas block and torqued to spec. Nothing more. shot less than 20 rounds. Upon removal, there was carbon dust (very minor) on the entire inside flat side of the gas block, and a minimal amount on the outside edge of the gas block on the barrel. First thought was that I was leaking. I called JP and they stated there should be no need to bed the gas block. Can you guys tell me if his minimal amount of build up is normal? or should I consider bedding the block? If bedding the block.....is there a good trick as to do it properly and not get the bedding material into the gas port? I used Permatex gasket sealer to bed the barrel and it worked very well and reasonably simple to remove.
Thanks for the knowledge!
I've been reading through various threads where folks have had variations to this question, but I'm not sure I found what I'm looking for as it pertains to me personally. Sorry if this is just another repeat question.
So, I built a 6.5 Grendel using a JP Rifles 18" Barrel Kit and I assembled it into a Wilson Combat Receiver Set. I had bed the barrel and I attached the 2-Piece JP adjustable gas black to the barrel. I took it to the range to tune the gas block and could not get the bolt to hold open on an empty magazine. Now I've done a ton of trouble shooting.....that I won't post here......But ultimately I disassembled the rifle (For Armor-tuff coating at WC....different story altogether). And now I am ready to reassemble the rifle.
On the first assembly, I attached the 2-piece gas block and torqued to spec. Nothing more. shot less than 20 rounds. Upon removal, there was carbon dust (very minor) on the entire inside flat side of the gas block, and a minimal amount on the outside edge of the gas block on the barrel. First thought was that I was leaking. I called JP and they stated there should be no need to bed the gas block. Can you guys tell me if his minimal amount of build up is normal? or should I consider bedding the block? If bedding the block.....is there a good trick as to do it properly and not get the bedding material into the gas port? I used Permatex gasket sealer to bed the barrel and it worked very well and reasonably simple to remove.
Thanks for the knowledge!
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