IntenseImage Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Came across this the other day ... Seems to be an option for those wanting to travel down the aluminum path. Needs to be run wet with regular maintenance. http://whiskeyarms.com/products/lbc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Wow. That's ugly. And yes, I try to look good while I shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcalidave Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 haha, it is kinda ugly. Is it worth the weight savings over the LMOS to run aluminum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Worth it in some aspects, but not others. Do you shoot major matches or dabble in club level stuff? Tune it with your gas and it will shoot flatter. Is it worth the cost vs. shorter life? Only your wallet, ego, and skill set can tell that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 For those who would like to venture into the aluminum world, knowing there is a lifespan to the carrier, this is definitely easier on the wallet than JPs offering - assuming they have equal life expectancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 My wife loves her Whiskey Arms aluminum low mass BCG.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug M. Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I just ran mine for the first time yesterday and I'm very happy with it. I skeletonized my buffer so it is predictably over gassed. Even still, recoil was nonexistent. I'm looking forward to tuning the system further to see how soft I can get it to shoot. This buffer weighs 3.91oz and is very finely made. Before I ordered, I spoke with Will at length and he appears to be a class act. I ran it very wet and I did not see any signs of wear after 30 rounds. (I know. not much evidence) For those of us willing to sacrifice auto fire and really pare the weight down, there is more material than can be removed without a strength penalty and I'm looking forward to making it even lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I ran it very wet and I did not see any signs of wear after 30 rounds. (I know. not much evidence) We have officially crossed into the realm of Top Fuel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nah, maybe Comp Eliminator. TFs get rebuilt after every pass. I won't rebuild a rifle after every stage. I do have one of these on the way going into a build that will get shot a LOT with some other test parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Happy to see Mark joining the party ... Can't wait to hear your results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Happy to see Mark joining the party ... Can't wait to hear your results 10K rounds in 2 months is no party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Happy to see Mark joining the party ... Can't wait to hear your results 10K rounds in 2 months is no party! I will volunteer my help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinWolv Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Happy to see Mark joining the party ... Can't wait to hear your results 10K rounds in 2 months is no party! Hell of an ammo budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 My wife should be at 2k with hers by 2nd week in april. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwitt Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 My sons rifle has the prototype and has over 2,000 rounds through it. His rifle is extremely light, soft, flat and fast. Stays on target better than my rife with half the weight. Mine is JP barrel, LMOS BCG, silent capture spring and more. Don't get me wrong. I love my rifle and it shoots great but my next build will be a Whiskey Arms build. I will be replacing my JP LMOS BCG with a Whiskey Arms LBC soon. Will Wallace is a great guy and is very involved in our sport. If you are ever at the Texas Multigun monthly match find me and try my sons rifle out. You will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmego Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Right now I am running a pinned 14.5 mid-length gas with a standard BCG and a carbine buffer. If I get one of these, would I need to change out my buffer? Would I need to do any other mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 You will be WAY over-gassed with that set-up, which will result in much faster wear. Tune the load down or pick your poison with adjustable gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmego Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I have no issues tuning my load, but can I tune it down enough? Maybe I should just stick with what I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yes, I have loads down to 40 grains at 2200 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwitt Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 MarkCO keep your load and get a Syrac adjustable gas block. Even if you don't get the LBC you will still see a difference in your rifle. You adjust your gas to your gun. Very easy and efficient. Then you install the LBC and you will see even a bigger difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Not really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug M. Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I just ran mine for the first time yesterday and I'm very happy with it. I skeletonized my buffer so it is predictably over gassed. Even still, recoil was nonexistent. I'm looking forward to tuning the system further to see how soft I can get it to shoot. This bolt carrier weighs 3.91oz and is very finely made. Before I ordered, I spoke with Will at length and he appears to be a class act. I ran it very wet and I did not see any signs of wear after 30 rounds. (I know. not much evidence) For those of us willing to sacrifice auto fire and really pare the weight down, there is more material than can be removed without a strength penalty and I'm looking forward to making it even lighter. (Changed buffer to bolt carrier for clarity) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Mine came in today .... Glad to have the opportunity to represent Will and Whiskey Arms this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Set mine up this morning ... With a VDI carrier I was @ 7 clicks on my SLR block. With this carrier I dropped to 6 clicks but am a little overgassed. If I drop down to 5 clicks I don't lock on empty. Kinda wish SLR offered finer adjustments ... but its running very nice, that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Interesting... It seems like a lot of guys running low mass systems and the SLR block are in the 3-5 click range (myself included). What's the rest of your setup? Spring, buffer, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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