Underwood Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 2 hours ago, SQUIDload said: thank you sir!!! Advanced Tactical just told me it will be months before they get new long comps! Is there another manufacturer? Or should I just go with the old version? With a ported barrel the ultra shorty comp is all you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Underwood said: With a ported barrel the ultra shorty comp is all you need What size drill bit did you use for this? Also was there some equation to know how many holes to put in the barrel? I want to port my barrel but I think with the long comp on there my concern is that with the extra holes in the barrel there wouldnt be enough gas to cycle the bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsampson Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 By the time the shot and wad get to the port holes, the gas has already done its magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, Bigsampson said: By the time the shot and wad get to the port holes, the gas has already done its magic. ..I'm quite sure this actually makes it shoot softer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 So, what size are the holes? I just bought a second VR80 that might become an experimenting gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, aandabooks said: So, what size are the holes? I just bought a second VR80 that might become an experimenting gun. Man a second vr80...that's dedication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsampson Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Never said the porting doesn’t make it shoot softer. What I said was that the gas system has used what it needs before the wad and shot get to the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 27 minutes ago, AverageJoeShooting said: Man a second vr80...that's dedication When I saw Grabagun had them in stock today for $599.99, I couldn't resist. I really like the first one and have invested in mags for the platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bigsampson said: Never said the porting doesn’t make it shoot softer. What I said was that the gas system has used what it needs before the wad and shot get to the ports. So there would be no worries of the bolt not cycling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsampson Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 On gas operated rifles, shotguns and pistols, the gas to cycle the gun typically comes from the area close to the breach. So, muzzle treatments, except for suppressors, have little or no effect on the actual cycling of the gun. They do affect the recoil in various ways, some devices more effective than others, but in general, muzzle and mid barrel comps should not have a big effect on the function of a semi automatic gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUIDload Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 18 hours ago, Underwood said: With a ported barrel the ultra shorty comp is all you need That is awesome! I don't have access to machining equipment to do that though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUIDload Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 So I think I read this whole thread. Took a while. So I thought I could start a "VR-80 Tip List". Hopefully people can add to it and it might get pinned for others future reference. Turn right side safety 180 degrees to avoid cutting index finger while shooting. Follow the break in procedure before doing anything to the gun mechanically. Gas from the piston is normal - suggest Zeo Toxon wrap for handguard gas protection. Backing buffer tube out a turn or two can help with feeding issues. Advanced Tactical Long comp does much better job of recoil reduction than short. reversing spring in 19 round mag can help with issues loosening fasteners on 19 round mags, loading mag, re tightening fasteners can help with issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwood Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 21 hours ago, AverageJoeShooting said: What size drill bit did you use for this? Also was there some equation to know how many holes to put in the barrel? I want to port my barrel but I think with the long comp on there my concern is that with the extra holes in the barrel there wouldnt be enough gas to cycle the bolt Im not sure.. Benny Hill @ Triangle ShooShooting Sports did all the work. I dropped it off and told him i wanted to shoot flat and soft with 1145 fps shells and low recoil fiocchi slugs. This is what it looked like when i picked it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 No more busting knuckles!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBLE Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Well because of all the good reviews and great info from this forum I have decided I would rather shoot than reload on my stages and shoot in open class with my newly ordered VR80!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) On 7/20/2019 at 7:43 AM, TRUBL said: No more busting knuckles!!! Wowowow!!! wish I can have them! Edited July 21, 2019 by BoyGlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stre-tch Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Great to see more products for the VR80. It’s got a lot going for it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertia Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Looking for a gen 2 long comp anyone have a spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlapid216 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 my local monthly gun show had several vendors selling VR80's for $599. I was able to pick up 2 19rd mags for $55/each out the door. Glad I went! No other parts were available, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUIDload Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) On 7/21/2019 at 8:51 AM, inertia said: Looking for a gen 2 long comp anyone have a spare? I just decided to go with Gen 1. I don't see a lot of downside. I bought the long wrench so I don't have to take the comp off & plan to use blue locktite on the brake/locknut but NOT use the setscrew to avoid damaging the threads. Same performance, cheaper and available. Edited July 22, 2019 by SQUIDload feedback from others: NOT going with locktite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsampson Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Be careful w the locktite. Even with an extended choke wrench, it can be hard to impossible to change chokes with the comps in place. Can't speak for the shorty, but on the long comp, carbon and wad residue builds up just enough so that the choke pulls off the extended wrench and you can't change chokes without taking comp off. Needs to be reamed out just a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunn25 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I’m finally going to get to pick up my VR80 next week. I want to use Adaptive Tactical’s EX Performance stock on it. Since the EX is Mil-spec, will it fit directly on the VR80, or will another adjustment be needed to make it work? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdriver Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 The VR-80 buffer tube is commercial, you will have to replace it with a mil spec tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 With comp on muzzle, do you have to remove it every time you clean the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, BoyGlock said: With comp on muzzle, do you have to remove it every time you clean the gun? To remove the barrel, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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