blacklab Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I have a few 3 gun matches under my belt now and starting to make improvements on my rifle as I learn more. So far I dropped the weight of the rifle from 9lbs 8oz to 7lbs 10ozs by going with a 16" barrel and different hand guard, changed to a CMC trigger and just bought a Vortex Strike Eagle 1x6 that's better then the Leupold VX Hog that was on it. So what is my next move? I would like to try to get the rifle to shoot a little flatter, it still moves pretty much on double taps. The comp that I have is a $25.00 Ebay one and the gas block is just a regular steel one. So I'm not sure if I should get a better comp or a adjustable gas block or start to look into a lighter bolt and buffer. As of now I only shoot Federal 55gr FMJ, their cheap and I can shoot sub moa groups with them. So where is my money best spent for now? I don't want to go in the wrong direction and start changing things and create problems for myself, as of now the rifle is 100% reliable. I'm not fully versed on tricking out a AR-15. I know when I was setting my STI open gun up I was my own worst enemy and learned everything the hard way. I don't want to go that rout again. Any suggestions would be appreciated, but keep in mind that I'm like most people and am on a budget. Edited February 25, 2017 by blacklab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 You sure you want to get the weight below 7 lbs 10 oz? Liable to pick up more muzzle rise if you get the weight down too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Keep in mind that for the best results with an adjustable gas block you will need the lighter bolt carrier and buffer. Those are best done all at the same time. Using the lighter carrier and buffer without an adjustable gas block will cause them to be shoved to the rear too fast causing them to prematurely fail and defeating your purpose. With just the gas block you won't be able to turn down the gas flow enough to make a significant difference without sacrificing reliability. The only one that can be done by itself is a comp/muzzle brake. It's also the cheapest. For best results, do all of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) ...of course, there is no substitute for good technique. Good technique enhances good equipment and good equipment enhances good technique. Edited February 26, 2017 by PatriotMRD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hi-Power Jack said: You sure you want to get the weight below 7 lbs 10 oz? Liable to pick up more muzzle rise if you get the weight down too low. 7lbs 10oz seems to be the right weight for me. When it was over 9lbs it felt sluggish, just wasn't happy with it. 49 minutes ago, PatriotMRD said: Keep in mind that for the best results with an adjustable gas block you will need the lighter bolt carrier and buffer. Those are best done all at the same time. Using the lighter carrier and buffer without an adjustable gas block will cause them to be shoved to the rear too fast causing them to prematurely fail and defeating your purpose. With just the gas block you won't be able to turn down the gas flow enough to make a significant difference without sacrificing reliability. The only one that can be done by itself is a comp/muzzle brake. It's also the cheapest. For best results, do all of the above. That's what I needed to know. I think for now I'll start looking for a good comp. A little later down the road I'll change the bcg, buffer and gas block.(be prepared for more questions on a good combo for bolt, buffer and gas block) Any suggestions on a good comp? Edited February 26, 2017 by blacklab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCKLST Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Miculek, SJC, Odin works, and Precision Armament seem to be the most popular. I run the Odin Works atlas5 and really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 The Strike Eagle is a good scope, but if you can afford it, get a Razor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: The Strike Eagle is a good scope, but if you can afford it, get a Razor I would have loved to get a Razor, but that was $1000.oo more then the Strike Eagle. If I bought the Razor I would have been sleeping on the couch for the next decade. You know how wives can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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