BBJones

Interesting that your Battle Comp had muzzle rise. I had a 6.5 lb gun (16" mid-length loaded with optic) getting severe muzzle dip with a BC 1.0. Not as noticeable on guns 7.5 pounds+. In my experience (and common sense), the lighter the gun the more influence the muzzle device can have over the movement of the muzzle. I shy away from aggressive vertical ports on light guns. I think the Ares effin a MkII would get you where you want to go since it is tuneable. Just alot of tinkering.

I would ask the same question. Did you also buy a rifle length spring? All else being equal, the recoil impulse should be similar between the two setups you describe. Also, Spikes buffers (assuming you are tlaking about their T2) are not true H2 buffers. They are inbetween H1 and H2 in wieght. They also use tungsten powder instead of weights and spacers. They don't work as well in my experience. They do it to save money despite their claims of improved performance.

and I am saying those mags are not good for the bolt and in turn the followers will get beat up. Bolt slams forward as soon as the mag is ejected any way. Thus requiring you to charge the gun when a new mag is inserted anyway. Son of a gun . . . didn't think of the wear on the bolt & follower, - & not sure how relevant that is as the bolt & followers are pretty much indestructible, but you are right that when you drop the mag the "bolt slams forward" anyway. Damn didn't think that thru. Hey, anyone out there want to buy some Yugo hold-back mags - CHEAP?! Thanks "BBJones" No problem. I should have explained all that in my first post. I may be exaggerating the ill effects on the bolt. Do some research before you dump them. They do atleast tell you when your mag is empty and avoid the dreaded click on an empty chamber. I love the simplicity of the AK design but it has its drawbacks.

and I am saying those mags are not good for the bolt and in turn the followers will get beat up. Bolt slams forward as soon as the mag is ejected any way. Thus requiring you to charge the gun when a new mag is inserted anyway.

brake cleaner, be sure to not wear eye protection or gloves. If the mag is locking back in an AK it is because your bolt is hitting the follower. Not good for the mag or the bolt IMO.

IMO - never trust a mount to return to zero if your next shots are important. Always verify 0. I like ADM and Bobro mounting system. Not a fan of the way LaRue's cam on the upper. No experience with any other QD mounts.

Listen to this man. Lowers are where the most money is wasted in "premium AR's." Upper receivers are frequently the most over looked component. I like VLTOR MUR upers for added stiffness and generally better fit to most forged lowers.

I won't make any specific suggestions but echo you should try as many different rifles as you can. You may also want to tailor the rifle to the matches you plan to shoot. I wouldnt rule out a 16" barrel especially if weight of the gun is a consideration for your wife. I like Geissele triggers but triggers are personal. Try before you buy. I own 2 13" BCM KMR's very nice rail but there are many good options. Traded my ACS for an STR. Much preferred the smaller and lighter STR. Hated the Vortex PST 1-4 reticle. Awful for 3-Gun for me. BCM gunfigther and Rainer Raptor are both excellent. I prefer the Raptor.

This. There are some exceptions. Wait, why are we replying to a thread from 2007?

How much does that cost? Your first born or will they accept your second born if you throw in your soul?

How tight did you have to torque it to get it to time up correctly? As Dan suggested, I would try to reinstall with a precision shim kit. I like Precsion Armament's Accu-washer system. I have completely moved away from crush washers on AR's. Some work great others require way too much torque to get the muzzle device to time up.

DD does not outsource much. Interesting you mention a PTG bolt. I think I had the same problem in my "custom" Rem700 build. Took alot of fiddling to get ejection and extraction to work correctly. When was the bad run of bolts? Mine was about 18 months ago.

So if you feel comfortable putting it in the oven for a few minutes you should be OK mounting it to your gas block.

you are asking for something that won't run. 14.5 middies are soft shooting; go with that.

This is what I was getting at. Try the lower with other uppers and the upper with other lowers. You should see a trend as to which one does not fit.