Titanium BCG

I saw they have their own line of low mass BCGs but they are not available for export even though they are not listed as such. I know cuz I had it removed from my order.
12 oz ?
Are you sure? Cuz that's about the same weight as a steel BCG.
I ended up going with the Faxon low mass
 
if the steel BCG is ~12oz and there are Ti ones available - this would imply that the Ti one is going to come in around 6-7oz as Ti is ~1/2 the weight of Steel. Lighter still if they get creative in shaving the Ti one to save more weight as its still much stronger.

Question is - to use a Ti BCG would this require the need for an adjustable gas block? less gas would be needed to move the bolt now. and would the buffer spring need to be a lighter?
 
Adj gas will be necessary. I have a v7 titanium bcg but have yet to assemble it into anything. Plan is to use it in a .300 blk build.
 
vultr said:
Did you find the faxion worth the extra dough? How is it holding up? I've been lusting after the V7 Ti BCG but they are $pendy!
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Sorry for the slow response.
I actually sold the faxon as Brownells has their own for half price and the quality out of the box was probably better to be honest.
Time will tell though, so far so good.
 
I use the the faxon light weight bcg, I love it because it's light but its still steel. Also run the voodoo innovations lightweight (Lifecoat is for real) but the faxon is lighter on the scale (not that it really matter). IMO the faxon let me down once as the gas key was improperly staked and came loose. Easy fix, but for the money I was expecting more.
 
Djb1 said:
I use the the faxon light weight bcg, I love it because it's light but its still steel. Also run the voodoo innovations lightweight (Lifecoat is for real) but the faxon is lighter on the scale (not that it really matter). IMO the faxon let me down once as the gas key was improperly staked and came loose. Easy fix, but for the money I was expecting more.
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Ya for the money I wasn't really impressed with the Faxon. Also it was advertised by Faxon as having a bevel on the bolt lugs for dirty easy chambering and there was no bevel, just a regular 90 degree lug....if that would even matter is debatable but I like getting what is advertised.
To be honest the Brownells low mass Nitride and NiB BCGs are really nice.
I use my low mass BCGs more for reducing the reciprocating mass vs just lower total gun weight. I use an Odin gas block and Taccom buffer and spring to help with that.
 
scourge18a said:
Ya for the money I wasn't really impressed.
I use my low mass BCGs more for reducing the reciprocating mass vs just lower total gun weight. I use an Odin gas block and Taccom buffer and spring to help with that.
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I also have an odin block. How do you like the taccom buffer? is that the 1.2oz one?
 
Djb1 said:
I also have an odin block. How do you like the taccom buffer? is that the 1.2oz one?
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Yes, so far so good. I just started using it so I don't have a pile of rounds through it. The spring has a reduced spring weight also and I believe the buffers (there are 2) are made of delrin, which is a strong and self lubricating polymer.
I ordered one for my Stag 10 also.
Like I said more for reducing the reciprocating mass than anything. I dont like things smashing back harder with more mass than necessary.
I open up the gas until it holds open on an empty mag and then go 1 more click. The Odin block is nice that you dont have a locking screw and you can easily adjust but I'd like to try the Superlative Arms adjustable block also.

But as far as a steel or Titanium BCG...I am on the fence about Titanium but will eventually find out for myself after I save for a Titanium 308 BCG. That big thing could loose a few ounces for sure. I'll probably go RCA Titanium since it can be ordered with the POF roller cam pin and has a smaller firing pin and hole. I'll be handloading so I don't want to see cratered primers.
.....At least I think it was RCA, I had been looking at 5 or 6 different 308 Titanium BCGs comparing weights and firing pins and holes.
 
I have the 308 Brownells Ti BCG in my Stag 10, got it on one of the recent "$30 off $300" sales. It's almost a half pound lighter than a standard G1 DPMS BCG, they're about 18-19 oz IIRC. The new G2 DPMS is 13.5 oz so this is a bit lighter.

Unfortunately I have some issues with mags in my Stag and I haven't shot it yet, but they quality seems great and headspace is bang on with the Criterion barrel. I have the SLR Adjustable GB and JP SCS buffer using the light spring so it should run.
 
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Bombsquad68 said:
I have the 308 Brownells Ti BCG in my Stag 10, got it on one of the recent "$30 off $300" sales. It's almost a half pound lighter than a standard G1 DPMS BCG, they're about 18-19 oz IIRC. The new G2 DPMS is 13.5 oz so this is a bit lighter.

Unfortunately I have some issues with mags in my Stag and I haven't shot it yet, but they quality seems great and headspace is bang on with the Criterion barrel. I have the SLR Adjustable GB and JP SCS buffer using the light spring so it should run.
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Nice, I was really tempted to grab one of those Brownells Titanium BCGs while they were on sale since my others are so nice.
What issue are you having with the magazines?
 
scourge18a said:
Yes, so far so good. I just started using it so I don't have a pile of rounds through it. The spring has a reduced spring weight also and I believe the buffers (there are 2) are made of delrin, which is a strong and self lubricating polymer.
I ordered one for my Stag 10 also.
Like I said more for reducing the reciprocating mass than anything. I dont like things smashing back harder with more mass than necessary.
I open up the gas until it holds open on an empty mag and then go 1 more click. The Odin block is nice that you dont have a locking screw and you can easily adjust but I'd like to try the Superlative Arms adjustable block also.

But as far as a steel or Titanium BCG...I am on the fence about Titanium but will eventually find out for myself after I save for a Titanium 308 BCG. That big thing could loose a few ounces for sure. I'll probably go RCA Titanium since it can be ordered with the POF roller cam pin and has a smaller firing pin and hole. I'll be handloading so I don't want to see cratered primers.
.....At least I think it was RCA, I had been looking at 5 or 6 different 308 Titanium BCGs comparing weights and firing pins and holes.
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I agree that I'm also on the fence about titanium, it being so much harder than the receiver and being brittle in most cases (broken firing pins). I figured the light weight steels would give me what I was looking for without compromising the parts. I'll try the buffer and if I like it I'll go with a v7 to shave even more. But in my eyes it almost becomes like a toy at that point.
I have the superlative arms bleed off block on a 7.5" with linear comp and standard bcg/buffer (flatwire spring so slightly stronger than round). It is such a joy to shoot. Not overly loud, recoil feels soft and not harsh. I'm sure I could throw a lightweight BCG in it but for that I'd have to close the bleed off and just go with regular gas regulating as the bleed off is opened all the way already. I highly recommend those blocks over the standard adjustable because they can actually remove gas from the system instead of just pushing more out of the muzzle.
 
I have a 308 V7 titanium bcg and a Brownells titanium bcg on the way. They both weigh 12 Oz and I wouldn't be surprised if they were made by the same manufacturer. It is saving almost 0.5lbs vs a traditional bcg which is important for a lightweight build. I also have Jp captured buffer with alternative springs and adjustable gas blocks.

The Brownells is probably the way to go since the only way to get the v7 is through a couple retailers in Canada and 450 usd is equal to 800 CAD according to them
 
It seems the lightweight steel bcg are the same weight as titanium....
Anyone who has had the privilege of working with titanium knows that it is significantly weaker than steel, it also dosent like sliding against anything...
I know, fancy coatings and whatnot, they all wear off eventually
 
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