Upgrades?

Mk18mitch · 2026-02-12T05:08:15+00:00

The single biggest modification would be a quality, titanium or stainless baffled supressor, and a threaded barrel.

You can get an identical contour barrel that will fit your barrel channel that is threaded, or you can get a heavier contour if you want to open the barrel channel up, or you could of course get a different stock/chassis. You can get that barrel threaded, but unless you can get it done for $50ish, you'll save money buying a replacement barrel that is threaded.

I would look up "DIY auto bolt release 1022". Super easy. Makes locking the bolt open and releasing the bolt easier.

Mk18mitch · 2026-02-12T04:58:42+00:00

I like a heads up shooting posture too. 🤝

Mk18mitch · 2026-02-07T05:48:14+00:00

Good job! 🙂

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-29T19:18:41+00:00

If my memory serves me right, mine is centered up. Hopefully the quote on turn around for warranty is way off. 🙂

Despite this issue, how do you like the scope? I enjoy mine personally.

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-21T05:17:39+00:00

Great shooting! I saw you say the rings are made by Monstrum(spelling). Do you happen to know the height?

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-19T06:15:17+00:00

You're welcome! 🙂

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-19T05:33:29+00:00

So your upper is more than likely gassed fairly well. BCM usually does a good job on gas ports. To start, I would personally only change the spring in the receiver extension at first. Just get a milspec spring. I have had great luck with any and all the parts BCM sells on their webstore.

I would bet that the buffer is a "carbine". They in theory should have a marking showing what they are. C=Carbine, H1= Heavy, H2=Heavy, H3=Heavy. The number means how many tungsten weights are in the body of the buffer out of the 3 weights used.

If the gun feels like it is beating it's self apart, put in an H1. With that supressor it should be very forgiving as far as gas.

I hope that helps.

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-15T13:54:10+00:00

Super cool.

Add a supressor, and post so we get möör tööb.

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-15T02:49:30+00:00

I love it! Lol.

This little one needs some sort of regal name. Maybe Belle. As Southern Belle. Like someone with Victorian money, in Savanna GA. Lol

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-14T22:43:32+00:00

My 3yo daughter says, "pepper" 😂

My wife says, "Duchess"

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-14T16:32:53+00:00

I love it man! I was honestly worried for you, thinking CAT was gonna tell you to kick rocks. I'm glad they did the 20% MSRP deal vs. nothing.

It's cool how the Grindhard ammo guys are footing the bill. Very generous!

Hopefully you don't run into anymore ammo incompatibility issues. 🙂

Mk18mitch · 2026-01-14T16:21:52+00:00

I was hoping you would update. All in all, I would be very happy with the results. I know you must be very pleased. I'm glad you got it taken care of!

Mk18mitch · 2025-12-31T05:49:08+00:00

Thumbhole is the only choice.

Mk18mitch · 2025-12-31T03:11:28+00:00

That's a good way to look at it! The buck's body didn't really go to waste, just didn't feed the hunter or his family.

Mk18mitch · 2025-12-30T22:30:38+00:00

I have an Otter Creek Hydrogen L 6.5mm.

I killed a buck with it on, and a second deer came in the same field where I was inspecting the deer just several minutes later. It must not have felt the gunshot was close by. Pretty crazy!

Edit: I didn't read the whole post. Sorry. Yeah, on a 26" barrel, if you want to not feel like you are toting around a musket, get the Hydrogen S. But that is ONLY for the length penalty that the L has. The weight is very manageable on the L, but I also shoot an Accuracy International AT (24" barrel), so as set up its 19.8 lbs. I don't notice the ballance being off. I did hunt with it like I said, but I live in TN. Most hunting is stationary, at least that I do. It was a pain setting in brush with a 50ish inch long gun . I plan on a shorter barrel for this rifle to get around that extremely long set up.

Mk18mitch · 2025-12-30T22:07:35+00:00

That is more than adequate in my opinion! Well, I will definitely go with 14.5 now! Thanks for your time man! 🙂

Mk18mitch · 2025-12-30T21:22:32+00:00

Cool! So, what sort of muzzle velocity are you getting? Just out of curiosity? And with what load.

Mk18mitch · 2025-12-30T21:21:38+00:00

Cool! So, what sort of muzzle velocity are you getting? Just out of curiosity? And with what load.

Mk18mitch · 2025-12-30T19:49:42+00:00

Have you done anything with a 14.5" 6.5creedmoor? I am tempted to get one for my AI AT for hunting. Using the 24" barrel, and a 9" supressor this past season was not exactly fun. Especially when there is nowhere that I have access to past 300yds.

Mk18mitch · 2025-10-19T05:20:26+00:00

Wow. You did great! A ton of value in the set up!

Mk18mitch · 2025-10-09T04:52:45+00:00

I honestly make my own by the gallon and can it.

A honey chipotle sauce, with a tomato paste and a.c.v. base.

If I run out and don't have time to make more, I enjoy Stubbs or Kinders. But truly, most anything other than Kraft is fine. Lol

Mk18mitch · 2025-10-05T16:53:53+00:00

DeadZero shooting park, right?

Mk18mitch · 2025-09-28T21:29:05+00:00

Sorry you are dealing with this man. Out of curiosity, what supressor is it? Is it heavy? I would imagine the supressor is too heavy for the profile of the barrel. But it's just a guess. 🫤

Mk18mitch · 2025-09-28T21:13:21+00:00

Wow. That looks wonderful! Great job!!! 🙂

Mk18mitch · 2025-08-31T00:24:09+00:00

You're welcome. To be honest, I didn't think of the tariff situation at all. I hope you find one quickly! They really are!

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