islandhunter
CGN Regular
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- princeton b.c.
Yes the bolt is definitely in the right way. But thanks for the heads up lol
Spectre Ballistics Light Practical Carbine - NR Receiver Set
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Shorerider
CGN Regular
- Location
- British Columbia
I know I always have to think about where the extractor needs to be when I reassemble a bolt.
Can you explain (or better yet make a video) of exactly what is going on? Ammo too.
- Location
- Sherwood Park, AB
You should check your ejector and extractor. We've had no issues with ejection of cartridges unless there's a bolt problem.
Ejection port size shouldn't matter. 6.5 Grendel mags fit in the "AR-15" size magwell, so the cartridge shouldn't be too large to fit out if the port. I also have a Grendel build. Sounds like the same barrel and bolt as you. Just haven't had time to put it together yet. I'll let you know how it goes though.
islandhunter
CGN Regular
- Location
- princeton b.c.
The load is new starline brass resized with a 129 nosler lr accubond at 2300 fps using ar-comp powder. There is no extraction issues it is ejecting a fired casing , it never makes it out. Just rattles around in the receiver. It ejects loaded rounds fine. Maybe the taper of the bullet is helping with This?
Aaaaand it was sitting next to my door at 3pm today. I paid for the cheapest snail mail option and it showed up expedited parcel. With a hand written note thanking me for my business, and thanking me for shopping local. A nice touch IMO.
Dead easy to install, it locks up as solid as the folder on a RPR, and is pretty short and sleek compared to other folding adapters I've fondled at CSC. There is enough side clearance that a Magpul CTR stock locks folded with a Brigand CF handguard. There is some play when folded/locked, so the stock is able to touch the HG, but nothing that concerns me.
The Brigand is wider than most aluminum HGs I've played with, so the Matador sidewinder should work with alot of different combos on the LPC.
And just a FYI, the OAL of a LPC with a 20" 6.5 grendel barrel and MRA rock solid brake is ~30.5" folded. Compact enough to strap to the side of a backpack, but I still have a long barrel to make the grendel sing.
Time will tell on durability, but I like what I see so far.
islandhunter
CGN Regular
- Location
- princeton b.c.
Ok, great info. Thanks. I have hornady brass too. I barely get time for reloading so not sure when I'll get around to checking it out
Just put this upper together.
6.5 Grendel IBI barrel
I put it on an already assembled lower from a .223 M4 style carbine so I could try it out quickly but will be putting the other lower together later today. Less muzzle blast than I was expecting but the combination of a short barrel and no semi automatic system makes the recoil more pronounced than my 19" barrel semi grendel. Nothing to really worry about but it's there. Moose hunting takes precedence now so it will be awhile before I work up loads and have a range report.
I'm hoping to find a similar style scope to the Strike Eagle that is on it but a little lighter.
6.5 Grendel IBI barrel
I put it on an already assembled lower from a .223 M4 style carbine so I could try it out quickly but will be putting the other lower together later today. Less muzzle blast than I was expecting but the combination of a short barrel and no semi automatic system makes the recoil more pronounced than my 19" barrel semi grendel. Nothing to really worry about but it's there. Moose hunting takes precedence now so it will be awhile before I work up loads and have a range report.
I'm hoping to find a similar style scope to the Strike Eagle that is on it but a little lighter.
Just put this upper together.
6.5 Grendel IBI barrel
I put it on an already assembled lower from a .223 M4 style carbine so I could try it out quickly but will be putting the other lower together later today. Less muzzle blast than I was expecting but the combination of a short barrel and no semi automatic system makes the recoil more pronounced than my 19" barrel semi grendel. Nothing to really worry about but it's there. Moose hunting takes precedence now so it will be awhile before I work up loads and have a range report.
I'm hoping to find a similar style scope to the Strike Eagle that is on it but a little lighter.
Just put this upper together.
6.5 Grendel 12.5" IBI barrel
I put it on an already assembled lower from a .223 M4 style carbine so I could try it out quickly but will be putting the other lower together later today. Less muzzle blast than I was expecting but the combination of a short barrel and no semi automatic system makes the recoil more pronounced than my 19" barrel semi grendel. Nothing to really worry about but it's there. Moose hunting takes precedence now so it will be awhile before I work up loads and have a range report.
I'm hoping to find a similar style scope to the Strike Eagle that is on it but a little lighter.
6.5 Grendel 12.5" IBI barrel
I put it on an already assembled lower from a .223 M4 style carbine so I could try it out quickly but will be putting the other lower together later today. Less muzzle blast than I was expecting but the combination of a short barrel and no semi automatic system makes the recoil more pronounced than my 19" barrel semi grendel. Nothing to really worry about but it's there. Moose hunting takes precedence now so it will be awhile before I work up loads and have a range report.
I'm hoping to find a similar style scope to the Strike Eagle that is on it but a little lighter.
Made a few changes
Put on a NEA carbine stock, installed Trigger Tech trigger. It's got a Coronus 10" lightweight handguard and a FAB defense pistol grip. Muzzle device is some twisty prongy thing. I would have preferred a standard A2 flash hider but didn't have one in 5/8.
Comes in at 29.5" and 7lbs 6 oz with 5 rounds in the magazine. I can maybe knock off another inch with a A2 flash hider and I'll look at lighter scopes too. Magazine insertion is tight, feeding and extraction is stiffish. Brand new bolt and barrel extension so maybe everything needs to wear in a bit.
Put on a NEA carbine stock, installed Trigger Tech trigger. It's got a Coronus 10" lightweight handguard and a FAB defense pistol grip. Muzzle device is some twisty prongy thing. I would have preferred a standard A2 flash hider but didn't have one in 5/8.
Comes in at 29.5" and 7lbs 6 oz with 5 rounds in the magazine. I can maybe knock off another inch with a A2 flash hider and I'll look at lighter scopes too. Magazine insertion is tight, feeding and extraction is stiffish. Brand new bolt and barrel extension so maybe everything needs to wear in a bit.
Here's another thought about blocking the gas port.
If your low profile gas block is the type locked in place by setscrews on the bottom, one of the setscrews lines up with the gas passage in the block. Put the thing on upside down, and tighten the set screw against the gas port.
If your low profile gas block is the type locked in place by setscrews on the bottom, one of the setscrews lines up with the gas passage in the block. Put the thing on upside down, and tighten the set screw against the gas port.
- Location
- Sherwood Park, AB
Another beautiful LPC build by one of our great customers.
10.5” .223 Barrel
Troy Grip
TNA Super MLOK rail
TNA extended buffer tube
TNA fake suppressor (brake version)
Primary Arms Red Dot
Magpul CTR stock
Keep your build photos coming... we love to see them!
10.5” .223 Barrel
Troy Grip
TNA Super MLOK rail
TNA extended buffer tube
TNA fake suppressor (brake version)
Primary Arms Red Dot
Magpul CTR stock
Keep your build photos coming... we love to see them!
Another beautiful LPC build by one of our great customers.
10.5” .223 Barrel
Troy Grip
TNA Super MLOK rail
TNA extended buffer tube
TNA fake suppressor (brake version)
Primary Arms Red Dot
Magpul CTR stock
Keep your build photos coming... we love to see them!
Finally got it out in the bush today, works great, no complaints! It will take some time to get used to the manual action, but it's really nice to have a familiar form factor to plink with.
Did you, or anyone else with a TriggerTech trigger, find it an extremely tight fit?
Mine is so tight that I'm hesitant to even install it - it feels too much like forcing it in there - and I might just shelve the Triggertech for my AR (Rest in Prohibition, for now) and buy a more basic trigger unit for the LPC.
Triggertechs fit tight.
The Special was moderately tight, but didn't take huge effort to line up. The Diamond was tight AF, the only thing that saved me was running anti-walk pins. The pins come with a bullet shaped cap that screws on to help line things up (once the pin is in, just unscrew the pointy cap and screw the end bolt in). Was able to wrestle the trigger with my fingers so it was somewhat close, and tap the pins in one at a time. Those anti-walk pins lined everything up without damaging the finish on the receiver or hurting anything.
Both triggers work perfectly fine, but the Diamond won't be easy to remove in the future.
The Special was moderately tight, but didn't take huge effort to line up. The Diamond was tight AF, the only thing that saved me was running anti-walk pins. The pins come with a bullet shaped cap that screws on to help line things up (once the pin is in, just unscrew the pointy cap and screw the end bolt in). Was able to wrestle the trigger with my fingers so it was somewhat close, and tap the pins in one at a time. Those anti-walk pins lined everything up without damaging the finish on the receiver or hurting anything.
Both triggers work perfectly fine, but the Diamond won't be easy to remove in the future.
- Location
- Sherwood Park, AB
We have a limited number of slightly blemished spare upper receivers available to order. https://spectreballistics.com/all-products/81-light-practical-carbine-upper-receiver-blem.html
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