Bay Area AR Smith

[Varg Vikernes]

Looking for an AR smith for an upper I put together. Went out to shoot it and the thing was like a bolt action. Had to manually eject every round. Other than that it shot really accurately. Pretty sure gas block is installed incorrectly.

[xsefan]

Move try e block forward. Find an old handgaurd retainer. Grind it down to fit behind the gas block. It will be perfectly spaced.

[Varg Vikernes]

Its an HBAR barrel with a .750 gas block with 3 set screws. I'm not super sure where it would be loose or whatnot. Felt like the bolt wasn't moving at all. Maybe the gas block was blocking the gas altogether.

[kendog4570]

It will be perfectly spaced.

In reference to what??? Some barrels have this in the design, some don't.


Maybe measurements are in order?

I am in Santa Cruz area and can help you. 25+ years experience with US service rifles, FFL licensed and insured.

[evanboyle]

Gas tube could be upside down or not installed correctly. As others have suggested, gas block also may not be aligned properly with the gas port on your barrel.

I am located in San Jose and can give you a hand if you need.