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Genre Project
Genre Project
Who cares?
I do! I had a problem with one of my rifles.
Military service rifles based on this design.
AR-15 one of, if not THE most ubiquitous rifle in U.S.
Ballistipedia.com
Developing a working
knowledge
Was my result a fluke or improvement to design?
Internet forums were unreliable sources full of
anecdotal evidence.
No peer-reviewed articles were found on this issue
Loctite fixes
The Experiment
1. Select 3 similar AR-15 type rifles or carbines.
2. Record 10-round shot groups with standard-fit
barrels.
3. Modify barrel fitment to remove clearance between
the receiver.
4. Record 10-round shot groups with modified-fit
barrels.
Getting after it
Test rifles were
disassembled,
cleaned, inspected,
reassembled.
Conclusively inconclusiv