Videos tagged with Gas Block Adjustment

This guide details how to address common malfunctions when running a .308 AR-10 with a suppressor, as demonstrated by PoorBoy Arms. The video highlights the need to adjust the gas block due to increased backpressure from the suppressor, which can cause double feeds and stovepipes. Proper tuning is essential for reliable suppressed operation.

This guide details how to adjust a Riflespeed Gas Control for optimal performance on AR-15 and AR-10 platforms, particularly addressing reliability issues in varying environmental conditions. The VSO Gun Channel Host, demonstrating high technical authority, walks through systematic testing in both warm (94°F) and cold (17°F) weather, highlighting the need to adjust gas settings for consistent cycling and ejection. The process emphasizes tool-less adjustments and the use of an online configuration tool for selecting the correct gas block length.

This video reviews the Munitions Works Valkyrie DMR in 6.5 Creedmoor, focusing on its performance at 1,000 yards. The review delves into accuracy testing, highlighting how gas block pinning can affect barrel harmonics and group sizes. It also discusses the reliability of AR-10 platforms, particularly in 6.5 Creedmoor, and compares it to other large-frame systems.

This guide details how to adjust the gas block on a PSA Jakl, highlighting its advantage over the Sig Spear LT's simpler system. The PSA Jakl offers approximately seven distinct gas settings, allowing for precise tuning when using suppressors, a feature crucial for optimal firearm function under varying conditions. This level of adjustability is presented as a key differentiator for the Jakl.

This review of the Palmetto State Armory JAKL 13.7 highlights its ACR-inspired aesthetics and long-stroke piston system. The reviewer details its features, including a 13.7-inch barrel with a pin-and-welded JMac Customs muzzle device, a 6-position adjustable gas block, and a partial quad rail with MLOK slots. The F5 Manufacturing stock is noted for its ACR-like appearance and adjustability. While praising its shootability and value, the reviewer identifies the charging handle as a potential point of interference and notes a slight gassiness when suppressed.

This review of the Caracal CAR816 rifle focuses on its reliability through extensive testing, including firing 1000 rounds with and without a suppressor. The video highlights the advantages of its short-stroke gas piston system over direct impingement, particularly in terms of cleaner operation and better suppressor compatibility. It also includes practical shooting drills and a detailed comparison of internal component fouling.

This video details the process of accurizing an AR-15, focusing on the impact of a better barrel, match-grade ammunition, and a magnified optic. The instructor demonstrates testing different ammunition types through a Proof Research barrel with an Athlon Aries 1-10x LPVO, providing chronograph data and group sizes. The guide also includes instructions on adjusting an AR-15's gas block for optimal cycling.

This demonstration highlights the significant difference in operation between a suppressed and unsuppressed AR-15, specifically a POF 415 Edge piston-driven rifle. The presenter shows the need to adjust the gas block when switching between suppressed and unsuppressed firing configurations to ensure proper cycling. Viewers are encouraged to like and subscribe for more content.

This review of the PWS Mark 116 provides an in-depth look at its proprietary long-stroke piston system, comparing it to traditional DI AR-15 platforms. The presenter, with extensive experience using PWS products, details the rifle's construction, operational mechanics, and performance characteristics, including accuracy, shootability, and reliability.

This video reviews the Rifle Speed Adjustable Gas Block, highlighting its high price point and unique features. The presenter details its tool-less adjustment mechanism, the requirement for a proprietary gas tube, and its effectiveness in taming an over-gassed system. While acknowledging its premium quality and adjustability, the reviewer questions its value proposition for the average shooter compared to properly gassed barrels.

This guide details the field stripping process for the FN SCAR-17S, focusing on its unique short-stroke gas piston system. It covers identifying the BCG, understanding the piston's function, and the role of the adjustable gas block. Proper safety protocols are emphasized throughout.

This review of the Sig Sauer MCX Virtus highlights its advanced short-stroke gas piston system, modularity, and unique features. The expert assessment emphasizes its reliability, especially with suppressors, and its comparable quality to high-end platforms. The guide focuses on the tool-less gas block adjustment, a key feature for optimizing performance in various conditions.