Hmmm... fair enough, but than you gotta wish me luck as well! If I win, I'll buy you an M4. Mutuality is kinda cool
Haha...done!!!
Norinco M4 CQ5.56 Reliability - You Decide
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Haha...done!!!
.....and probably the cheapest way to get a short barreled upper/FA BCG/threaded flash hider+bayonet lug, and one of the best manuals written
I've got about 350 rounds through mine and no issues at all. I mounted a 1-4x optic and got out to the range and was pleasantly surprised with my groups. PMC 55gr came in around the 2-2.5 inch mark, Handload #1 was about 2 inches, and handload #2 gave me about 1.5 inches or better (55 gr 5-shot groups at 100 yds). I'll have to load up some heavier bullets and see how they do.
Who's selling these for $670?????????
I was asking myself the same question? Was thinking of maybe Marstar but its not a go.
Norinco M4 / CQB
I purchased one of these earlier this year and was real happy...but after approx 200 rounds, it's all gone pear shaped! It no longer cycles! Given me this problem last few times at the range. It has been cleaned so well, yet it may fully cycle for 5-10 rnds, then it screws up again! Tried a variety of ammo, including military surplus, PMC and Remington, with 45gr and 55gr. All of these have worked previously, but now I have the problem with all of these. I'm guessing I have a problem with the gas parts? Can anyone advise me please? And where is the best place (and best brand) for replacement parts? I am very disappointed with the Norinco M4.
I purchased one of these earlier this year and was real happy...but after approx 200 rounds, it's all gone pear shaped! It no longer cycles! Given me this problem last few times at the range. It has been cleaned so well, yet it may fully cycle for 5-10 rnds, then it screws up again! Tried a variety of ammo, including military surplus, PMC and Remington, with 45gr and 55gr. All of these have worked previously, but now I have the problem with all of these. I'm guessing I have a problem with the gas parts? Can anyone advise me please? And where is the best place (and best brand) for replacement parts? I am very disappointed with the Norinco M4.
I know they came pretty stiff when I got mine..took it apart (Bolt Assy) & gave it a fine light coat of oil..AR's aren't meant to be super clean & left oiless but it depends on the environment.
Now for your AR problem it sounds like a gas issue, likely an easy fix with by competent armourer
Now for your AR problem it sounds like a gas issue, likely an easy fix with by competent armourer
Also check the gas rings on your bolt. I have heard of them doing almost exactly what you discribed when all 3 ring gaps are lined up. Stagger those bad boys. I agree with Airborne over clean is not always good.
Glad we could help, on par there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Norc M4 & I personally put it up there with the other AR's. Chinese stuff is not getting worse.
My $0.02
Try to avoid the 45 grain stuff, a lot of it isn't crimped for use in semi-auto rifles, and the bullet is too light to properly stabilize in an AR (much of the time). Also given that the Norc is running a carbine buffer and F/A BCG, it may not have the required energy to fully cycle the rifle. Oh yes, and run it damp, except for the buffer - don't lube the buffer!
You sound like a man of experience....
