223 wild problems

[valentino]

[Aasillak]

Does it have a low pro gas block? If so make sure the ports are not off and is true.

[edgerly779]

Gas problem

[valentino]

Yes low pro gas block. That’s what I thought. Under gassed. I was thinking the gas block was misalined or it might be a little to big. I have a green ring at the end of the hand guard that is getting black. I have a pic of it new trying to fig out how to post it

[Aasillak]

[valentino]

Thanks

[THE ANTIDOTE]

When i built mine i drilled out the gas ports next size up, use castrol synthetic oil in my chamber and run mine wet. I once was given a whole bunch of reloads and made my ar run like a bolt action. I had rounds where the bullets were pushed back into the cases, fail to eject, stuck cases etc. That was the only time i ever tried brass. After inspecting some of the rounds i found that the lengths were off and probably loaded for a bolt action.

[jimbo74]

If a .223 Wylde can't shoot 5.56mm, it isn't built properly.

load 1 round at a time for 500 rounds is garbage. Any gunsmith knows that. I am not a gunsmith, and I know that....

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[Ki6vsm]

Yes low pro gas block. That’s what I thought. Under gassed. I was thinking the gas block was misalined or it might be a little to big. I have a green ring at the end of the hand guard that is getting black. I have a pic of it new trying to fig out how to post it

"Green ring"? What's that? And I've never heard of a gas block being too big, let alone causing poor cycling because of that.

In my experience, the port in the gas block (all makes I've used) is a bit larger than the port on the barrel. So you have to mess up the alignment pretty bad not to get full gas function.

But to be certain, when I install a gas block on a barrel I always give it a little test: I cap off the breach end with a thumb or finger and blow in a little air through the muzzle. As long as I hear plenty of air dumping out the rear end of the gas tube into the upper receiver, I know it'll work correctly.

[Barang]

Be interesting to see what that looks like.

"Green ring"? What's that? And I've never heard of a gas block being too big, let alone causing poor cycling because of that.

In my experience, the port in the gas block (all makes I've used) is a bit larger than the port on the barrel. So you have to mess up the alignment pretty bad not to get full gas function.

But to be certain, when I install a gas block on a barrel I always give it a little test: I cap off the breach end with a thumb or finger and blow in a little air through the muzzle. As long as I hear plenty of air dumping out the rear end of the gas tube into the upper receiver, I know it'll work correctly.

I've done this too. A good indication if you're getting proper amount of gas.

[Dirk Tungsten]

When i built mine i drilled out the gas ports next size up, use castrol synthetic oil in my chamber and run mine wet. I once was given a whole bunch of reloads and made my ar run like a bolt action. I had rounds where the bullets were pushed back into the cases, fail to eject, stuck cases etc. That was the only time i ever tried brass. After inspecting some of the rounds i found that the lengths were off and probably loaded for a bolt action.

Why are you oiling your chamber/

[oak18]

500 rounds, loaded one at a time, for a break in period? That guy is a dip ****. There’s no break in period in order for an AR-15 to run reliably.

[Dodahdude]

NO....... Don't let my wife hear that!!!

[FeuerFrei]

Not enough info for an internet diagnostic.

Actual details of the rifle are needed here OP. Is it perhaps assembled as a "mag-lock" or "featureless" AR15 clone?

Magazines used? Bolt carrier/bolt used? Upper was pre-assembled or self assembled?

What length/type of stock is being used?

...to be continued...

[mofo1111]

Like others have said:
Check alignment of gas block. I had a friend whose rifle was only chambering one round at a time. His gas block screws had loosened and moved forward from the recoil impulse. We sprayed some CLP down the gas tube but it would not flow out the muzzle. It was visibly shifted toward the muzzle and not aligned. He re-aligned at home and blow out the solvent and/or CLR with compressed air. His problem went away.

Also, me personally, I run my bolt charging handle, and bolt carrier group extra wet during first outing, maybe 200-300 rounds to break in brand new and tight parts. After that, oil as normal. That's just me though...