Tavor FAQ (updated 08 December, 2008)
- Thread starter b-wingpilot
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I just measured the spare pin I have (it's for the TAR 21, but I believe it's the same size) and it is 0.090" x 0.420" long. Maybe you can cut a #43 drill bit (0.089") to length to get you going until you can source a proper replacement. I got my spare bolt parts from Brownells.
Auggie D.
I've grabbed a few parts from iwi us directly and indirectly.
2008reedges
Member
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Hey guys, just curious. Are the X95’s able to run with steel case ammo? (Barnaul specifically) Read some conflicting posts but I was wondering what the consensus is.
Yes, they run perfectly fine with whatever you feed it.
Brand new rifles can struggle with steel case and 223 but just need to be broken in a bit.
onetwentyish
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- East Central AB (AKA Northern Texas)
Your rail is bolted directly to the gas tube which is pinned to the barrel. Unless you somehow got a one-in-a-million extremely defective sample, it's fine.
Unless the gap is substantial it's almost certainly normal.
richmyster
CGN frequent flyer
I've noticed this too (and after I fully disassembled the gun which made me think I reinstalled incorrectly). I noticed however that there's 2 clamps on the top of the gas system that makes it so that the rail doesn't sit perfectly flat. You can wobble the rail when it's seated on top and not screwed down.
I looked at a bunch of pictures to see if I could see the gap and from what I could tell it's normal and as long as you don't remove the top rail from the barrel assembly I'd imagine you should be able to keep your zero.
Tommycanada
CGN Regular
- Location
- Eastern Canada
The slight gap is a known “thing” on the X95’s.. it does not affect accuracy or anything.
It’s simply due to slight variations in the receivers during manufacturing.
It’s simply due to slight variations in the receivers during manufacturing.
BorderWatch93
Regular
- Location
- Onterrible
New to the Tavor club. X95 in .223/5.56. Regarding breaking in the barrel, if necessary, any ammo recommendations?? I’ve shot 80 American Eagle 5.56 55gr fmj. And was told by my lgs dude to shoot 100-200 of these before it’s broken in. But I’ve also read about using 62GR… any advice would be appreciated.
Also I installed the ManticoreArms folding charging handle and it’s started to shave the poly on my charging handle port. Is this concerning? Should I go back to Oem?
Also I installed the ManticoreArms folding charging handle and it’s started to shave the poly on my charging handle port. Is this concerning? Should I go back to Oem?
Tommycanada
CGN Regular
- Location
- Eastern Canada
The manticore CH shavings are normal. It will stop doing it eventually. Won’t cause any harm.. it happens to every X95 that has one installed.
BorderWatch93
Regular
- Location
- Onterrible
Ah okay! Thanks!
I'm confused by your barrel break-in comment. I would think a 55 gn projectile that is being compressed/squeezed down an 18.5 inch barrel at 3100 ft per sec and 55,114 psi would sufficiently condition or break-in any barrel?
Shoot it and clean it after shooting.
The concept of barrel break in for a military barel is strictly for those suffering from extremes of OCD.
55gr is fine.
Maybe try a few boxes of various different brands to see how they compare if there is any or much difference. It will show you more of how certain brands of ammo compare in your rifle before you lay out big bucks for a crate.
Had a gen2, sold during the divorce. Now that I have a pre-nup, the collection begins to build once more 
Got an X95 on the way from Canada's gun store, and a Specter 1-4 DR from Freedom Ventures. Stoked for some range ####
Got an X95 on the way from Canada's gun store, and a Specter 1-4 DR from Freedom Ventures. Stoked for some range ####
I thought these rifles have a chrome lined bore. IMHO no break in is required for a chrome lined bore.
Cheers
Moe
