AR15 issue, anyone near The Dalles who can help?

[Tuffguy]

Built my first AR15 recently, and I believe I'm having a headspace issue. Every few rounds (sometimes 2-3, sometimes 10+) my bcg doesn't fully seat in the barrel and I get a misfire or have to use the forward assist to get the bcg in firing position. I've tried the local gun shop (who torqued my barrel) and they don't seem to think I could have an issue. Calling around to other shops seems to be little help as many claim to not work on AR15s. So, here I am, on the fence about buying my own go/no-go gauges or finding someone local who can help me out.

Here's my build list:
Aero Precision M4E1 Upper & Lower + LPK
Toolcraft BCG
Bear Creek Arsenal barrel
Kaw Valley Buffer tube
Armaspec SMB buffer system
Wojtek adjustable gas block

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[BlindedByScience]

Should be a reasonably simple task to drop go / no go headspace gauges in there and see what's going on. Surprised your smith hasn't done so.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Am in Goldendale...bring it up and we'll go over it...no charge. I've got gauges and various other fun tools.

Check my website for my number, and give me a call.

 

[Tuffguy]

Am in Goldendale...bring it up and we'll go over it...no charge.

I'm anxious to get this sorted out. Is it possible to stop by today? I work in Moro during the week as well so I can swing by almost any time of the week

 

[Cerberus Group]

Today works for me.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Rifle has been fixed...that was easy. I need to buy a case of "Easy" buttons.

 

[hatchj]

What was it?

 

[Cerberus Group]

Torqued and staked gas key...wasn't the problem, but the stakes looked a bit weak.

Lack of lube was the problem.

 

[DirectDrive]

Good on you, Cerberus !
Great to have Black Rifle competent people around that are generous with their time !

 

[Tuffguy]

Got this issue sorted out by Cerberus Group! What a fantastic guy to help me out. I stopped by on my way to work; he invited me in and shared so much information about my rifle, how it works, and how to take care of the little things. I thought I had done enough research (hundreds of hours reading/watching videos/talking to friends, and it turns out I had only scratched the surface. I'm looking forward to taking some rifle and handgun classes later this year! Thank you so much for the help!

edit: it took so long to get back to my pc I didn't see the other replies. Thanks again for everything Cerberus!

 

[osprey]

Stand up maneuver. Cerberus is a great asset to this community. Well done.

 

[Mikej]

Am in Goldendale...bring it up and we'll go over it...no charge. I've got gauges and various other fun tools.

Check my website for my number, and give me a call.

This is very cool, and a big part of what makes this site great!

 

[Cerberus Group]

I was given the opportunity throughout my shooting, gunsmith, and instructing career the chance to work with some SME'S without cost to me...this is my way of giving back.

 

[Mr Smith]

I was given the opportunity throughout my shooting, gunsmith, and instructing career the chance to work with some SME'S without cost to me...this is my way of giving back.

Glad you got him sorted out and happy to see other members willing to help people out in our community. The world needs more people like you willing to pay it forward.

Lack of lube was the problem.

Had I been online at the time he posted, would have told him that LOL. I see it so often with people building new AR platform rifles.

These things are tight tolerance and they like to run wet. If that bolt resists closing and isn't easy to push in and out of the carrier, lube it up and work it!

 

[DirectDrive]

Had I been online at the time he posted, would have told him that LOL.

Any thoughts on who will win the Super Bowl ?

 

[Mr Smith]

Any thoughts on who will win the Super Bowl ?

don't give a rats arse about either team

 

[308]

Lack of lube was the problem.

Sadly that is usually the case. But we all have to learn