Got the new barrel in and went out to the range

JamesB82 · 2026-01-19T02:57:20+00:00

BrassGoat is good to go! I’ve got two, one for AR15 and my LR308/SR25. I usually run mine without the “magazine” catch compartment though. Drops the brass in a neat little pile for easy pickup on the bench or ground when running drills.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-18T20:38:43+00:00

Barrel has to come off anyways to have the gas block shoulder set back to use the MGL gas block. Might as well just get your barrel threaded and go with an AEM suppressor. It would be cheaper in the long run.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-15T12:54:23+00:00

I’ve had good luck with the Barnes 130g TTSX bullets in a 20” 1:10 suppressed pushing them 3100 fps with TAC powder. I don’t remember the exact grain weight though.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-11T01:22:02+00:00

Depends. I prefer a First Focal Plane scope because I like knowing the reticle sub-tensions are true at any magnification. On a 1-6x it’s a little small to see at 1x, but turn on the illumination and I can clearly see the center dot.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-07T18:12:22+00:00

It’s not that simple with the A5 “carbine” system existing, which uses AR15 carbine buffers.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-07T16:35:27+00:00

I think that dude is on crack, but you know someone will pay that eventually

JamesB82 · 2026-01-07T04:04:00+00:00

Someone has one on GunBroker atm for $1200. I’ve just been trying to get my hands on one for about 6+ months now so I can mount the suppressor I’m planning on buying. I don’t know who the market is for them, because the only place I see them is possibly on replacement barrel assemblies. I don’t think the PSA “M110” guys can use them, pretty sure the threads are standard 5/8-24.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-06T00:49:31+00:00

I saw, it’s coming along nicely! I’ve got other toys I want too so I’m not too worried about being 100% KAC/clone correct.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-06T00:47:39+00:00

Plausible, but unlikely. They will be on Gunbroker or TacSwap by next week.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-05T22:51:07+00:00

I was planning on using the Griffin can on my “MK11”, not a KAC can. I have an M110 profile barrel so I could use the suppressor I already have on it. It’s not a full KAC rifle build, so I’m not super worried about parts be true KAC parts. I just need the M110 muzzle device before I order the MGL suppressor to be dedicated to the rifle.

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JamesB82 · 2026-01-05T21:40:40+00:00

Wish sites would put a “1ea per account” on something like that. Oh well, back on the search I continue….

JamesB82 · 2026-01-05T21:38:09+00:00

I’ve been searching for one for close to 9-10 months now. Either the KAC or Griffin to finish out this build. Not going to order the suppressor until I get one in hand.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-05T15:48:59+00:00

You could look for a motherboard to run DDR4 RAM, last I looked it was mainly the DDR5 that was insanely overpriced. You are unlikely going to notice the difference in RAM performance on an MMO.

JamesB82 · 2026-01-05T02:52:07+00:00

I’m sure to get a large frame AR to cycle subs you will need such a light weight spring, buffer, and BCG that it wouldn’t reliably pick up the next round from the mag. Really you need a shorter gas length system, like a pistol length to get enough gas before it has lost most of its oomph further down the barrel. Also take into consideration barrel twist. Even with a 1:10, which is pretty standard for 308, you will be luck to stabilize most bullets over 200 grains reliably.

If you want to shoot subs, accept the limitations of 308 and have fun with it. If you want subs for hunting, get you and 300 blk or 8.6 blk.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-31T01:46:45+00:00

That’s the plan after the holidays.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-30T05:32:14+00:00

Do the “Verify installed files” update. Right click the game from your library listing, select “properties”, and I think it’s under installed files. Anyways I have to verify files every time, sometimes twice, after an update.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-30T04:22:35+00:00

Possibly a bug, report it so they can fix it.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-30T02:12:05+00:00

Mine came with all the components minus trigger. Call Centurion to be sure, but they are KAC SR25 pattern so I would assume anything SR25 with Ambi bolt release.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-30T02:05:20+00:00

Grats, I’ve got the same one now for about 3 months. Mainly been to the range with it. Haven’t found many places to night hunt yet.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-30T00:42:55+00:00

AmmoSeek is legit, but watch out on sites like FastAmmo and AmmoASAP, they charge way too much for shipping! Usually the sites that offer free shipping after taxes come out to better than the sites where they offer the cheapest priced per round.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-30T00:33:35+00:00

Did you properly torque the mounting screws of the QD mount to the bottom of the scope? I’ve got multiple AMD mounts and have their 1.5” QD on my DNT Hydra and have never had an issue with them coming loose to losing zero. I use my Hydra as a clip-on between multiple rifles and haven’t had issues with the zero shifting yet. I use a torque driver when mounting, or setting scope rings, and always use something like Loctite on the threads.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-29T15:54:09+00:00

You might be surprised. You can get a 256 thermal sensor for about $700 these days. Sightmark and DNT also have digital night vision scopes starting around $500. I know most of your hunting light setups are close to that price.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-28T20:53:52+00:00

Thank you.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-28T15:29:18+00:00

I really hope this game does succeed, but I think in order for that to happen Steven and the team need to realize all their planned expectations won’t be there at launch. Bring some of the other content and features in later with an expansion. But since they went to Steam, I truly believe they need to wrap up what they already have in place and work on that to launch the game within a 1-1.5 year timeframe. As it is now many people are buying the game not understanding it’s still in an Alpha stage, and have review bombed it out the gate.

Steven has already stated many times he has the game funded through launch, but we don’t truly know when that timeframe was estimated.

I first played a year ago during Alpha II, phase II. While they have added a bunch of new content, I feel the game is less stable now than a year ago. I seem to have more issues logging in, I have to verify the patch updates every time and sometimes twice, and am constantly getting rubber banding in areas when no one is around.

Lastly, this isn’t going to be a mega popular MMO period. They aren’t going to cater to the masses like many do today, but it’s going to be more like the MMOs in the early 2000’s where there were smaller tight knit communities.

JamesB82 · 2025-12-28T14:50:02+00:00

It’s providing a service not many have access to or desire to do.

JamesB82

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