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I don’t like the Butt stock Grip combo that comes with the VR80. I’m purchasing the magpul ctr. Question: Is it necessary to also order the commercial 4 or 6 position tube? I don’t know if the other positions are used for a shotgun.

Thanks for the advice. Finished my Break-in phase today. Ran the remaining 50 shells of Monarch 1350fps and had no Hiccups. Ran 15 shells of Winchester 1200fps and 15 shells of Federal 1200fps, had no issues. I will keep the Gas System dry after cleaning. John

That makes a lot of since now. After running another 75 rounds the shell would not automatic eject. During cleaning I noticed that the Gas Piston was stuck in the Gas Block. LOL. It took a lot of soaking to remove it, also there was gunk in the gas block. I'm assuming that was carbon mixed with a little CLP. Now I will wipe that area dry (Gas piston, block, and barrel) after cleaning with CLP. Thanks Again, John

Thanks Nolan, will do... John

Just purchased the RIA VR80 for my shotgun tactical matches. First 100 shell break-in period is accomplished. My big question of the day is: Do you Lube or Grease the gas piston and Gas Block after cleaning OR wipe it down dry after cleaning? Thanks, John

My eyes are getting tired at my age doing the tactical shotgun matches. I did place 6 out of 20 today, kind of proud of that. But, I think I can do better if I had a red dot. I moved up a little in my Pistol matches when I installed a Trijicon RMR 6 MOA on my Glock 34. Any one installed a red dot on a NF? And will it installed on the NF railing? Thanks, John

WOW I did an experiment on the last 9mm batch. I cleaned for 1 hr and it made a big difference, cases did not stick to the powder funnel. So I guess you can actually clean your cases too much! I didn't see that one coming I'm cleaning a batch of .40 cal today. I will eliminate the pins and clean for 30min, put in oven at 170 for 10 min. And load. I will get back with you and let you know how it went. Thanks, John

I have a buddy at the range that does the same thing (Dawn & Lemishine).. I'll give it a try and eliminate the pins. Thanks

Thanks guys, I will resize & decap, then clean for 1 hour instead of 2 hrs. And go from there.

I have been reloading now for nearly 7 yrs. One thing I have recently changed to my process, is cleaning the cases with steal media, water, dish soap instead of walnut shells. I have been noticing with my 9mm loading that the case is sticking to the powder funnel on the up stroke.(releasing) I have read the troubleshooting in the XL650 manual about this issue. Has anyone come across of this issue? I don't think the powder funnel is worn, I do clean the cases for 2 hrs. Thanks, John

Thanks guys, I think I'm going to try Dirtchevy's method. Buying an extra tool head for $22 and put the size&decap die in it. Then I wouldn't have to go to my single press. The dillon trimmer is a little to steep for me. I'll stay with the Girauld. Thanks

Thanks for the info guys. Yes, I forgot to mention what caliber. .223 I was more interested about what to do on my dillon 650 tool head. I have decided to remove the size&decap die, but do I need to replace that position with something else? Thanks, John

I accomplish all my case prepping on my RCBS rock chucker, (size & decap) after lubbing. Then trim with Giraud, then tumble with Thumler's Tumbler steel media. After drying, I mark them with red magic marker on the face of the rim. Then I dump them in my 650, and they go through another size & decap die. Two Questions: 1) sometimes the magic marker material gets in the primer pocket. Someone told me at the range that wasn't good, I am contaminating the pocket. But I have been marking my brass for a couple years with that method, no issues? 2) should I remove the dillon's size & decap die, and just have that spot empty or replace it with something else? If leaving the die there, do I need to relube again before dumping brass in dillon? Thanks guys, John

yes it is a 7" free float hand guard. I'm going to keep the hand guard, just want to get rid of the front sight. But I will keep it for the gas block. Thanks, John

I'm going to cut my A2 site to a low profile gas block. But this rifle has a welded flash suppressor. So I guess I'm going to cut this with barrel attached. ANY SUGGESTIONS? Thanks, John