Lynx 180B Upper Receiver Info Thread

SpectreBallistics said:
When we do a right side charging upper we will make a side plate which doesn't have a slot.
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When you do a right side upper you should try and integrate a dust cover (for the charging handle slot, not the ejection port) like the BRN-180. I think (this covers me at least) that most of the people asking for a dust cover aren't looking for retro looks but to seal up the receiver. With the current designs (like the WS-MCR) that left side slot for the charging handle goes all the way back over the trigger group. I've shot in dusty conditions and just watched dust blow into/through the receiver. I haven't had any stoppages but it's obviously not ideal to have such an open receiver. If you were to move the charging handle to the front of your BCG (like the original and the BRN-180) then you could make the charging handle slot shorter and more easily integrate a dust cover. Just a thought, would really be nice to get a well-made 180 with a more sealed up receiver.
 
Competition rifles don’t need dust covers or forward assists or anything unnecessary that adds weight or complications
In all the yrs I’ve participated in 3-gun & carbine matches with an AR15 I never saw the need for these bits
I’m happy this upper will be as svelte as possible
 
But I’ve seen a number of the 180s go down in the middle of a match
Never had anything to do with crap getting in the receiver that’s for sure
 
bcbravo2zero said:
Competition rifles don’t need dust covers or forward assists or anything unnecessary that adds weight or complications
In all the yrs I’ve participated in 3-gun & carbine matches with an AR15 I never saw the need for these bits
I’m happy this upper will be as svelte as possible
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bcbravo2zero said:
But I’ve seen a number of the 180s go down in the middle of a match
Never had anything to do with crap getting in the receiver that’s for sure
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The issue isn't with competition, and its certainly not an issue for your every day user, which is why dust covers can be a premium add-on brought in later in the Lynx's development. As this country gets drier, more and more of it will approach desertification, and even today parts of it have a lot particulate that be kicked up by a good windstorm. If someone is lying prone, waiting patiently to use the rifle next to the ground, the last thing they want is to have grit blown into the action and frack up the trigger and other internals, which the "pop tart slot" as someone lovingly referred to it of the charging handle channel currently allows. The BCG forward and round in definitely nicely block the ejection port, so that makes a cover there very much more optional in this scenario. Having a charging handle cover that allows proper function of the rifle is definitely a nice to have, and certainly not necessary on the opening production run of the lower. It would be cool to see an innovative solution occur later, especially if it could be retrofitted to non-Lynx uppers to market to the larger existing install base.
 
Update for everyone:

Prototype testing is progressing well. We have made some minor changes along the way, but for the most part the receiver is running great. It's being tested with both WK and MCR components to ensure compatibility. So far no issues.

When it comes time to open up pre-orders, we're going to offer the following options:

1) Left hand charging only, right hand eject. (This is what we have shown off so far)
2) Right hand charging only, right hand eject.
3) Ambi charging, right hand eject.

Side plates will be aluminum by default. I know a lot of people want steel, but it's complete unnecessary and does not improve wear. The reason WK receivers wear and MCR ones don't is due to clearance around the cam pin and charging handle. We have addressed this and our unanodized prototype aluminum side plats are not wearing at all. We will still offer steel side plates as an optional extra that can be ordered after.

We should be able to announce pricing soon.
 
Great to hear! I know you have to get the uppers out the door first, but is there any more info on the direct gas Impingement bolt control group? And will the DI BCG only work in your upper, or any WK or MCR?
 
Question.
What type of handguards are you hoping to make work with your upper? I looked at the MRA AR handguards but they only work with 180 platform and not the MCR. Any recommendations for a guy buying parts over the winter?
 
Spuhalsky said:
Question.
What type of handguards are you hoping to make work with your upper? I looked at the MRA AR handguards but they only work with 180 platform and not the MCR. Any recommendations for a guy buying parts over the winter?
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We're working to have as much handguard compatibility as possible. The main issue for handguards not fitting is clearance over the gas block. If using a WK or MCR piston system you will need to be aware of that. Our DI system will offer more clearance.
 
Ustauk said:
Great to hear! I know you have to get the uppers out the door first, but is there any more info on the direct gas Impingement bolt control group? And will the DI BCG only work in your upper, or any WK or MCR?
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The DI system is still being designed. We'll post more details once we finish the prototype. The DI system will not work with the WK due to the nylon bushing and receiver geometry, but it might work with the MCR. It will be best with our upper however.
 
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SpectreBallistics said:
The DI system is still being designed. We'll post more details once we finish the prototype. The DI system will not work with the WK due to the nylon bushing and receiver geometry, but it might work with the MCR. It will be best with our upper however.
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Thanks. The TNA Enhanced upper has a metal bushing, so you may or may not be able to sell the BCG to those who have that upper as well, depending on that receiver's geometry.
 
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