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08-04-2020, 08:38 AM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

Bobby, I have not tested further because I want to leave them in the original factory sealed packaging. Based on the fact that the previous ones...

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07-31-2020, 04:59 PM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I know Adams Arms was having financial trouble, but they should be doing well right now assuming they didn't go out of business. Their website is...

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07-31-2020, 01:31 PM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I don't mind the drop ship part, but I'm about ready to pull the plug on Osprey Defense. The only reason I bought the Osprey Defense piston...

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07-30-2020, 04:44 PM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I ordered an Osprey Defense gas piston system from Optics Planet. The expected receipt date keeps getting put off....

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07-30-2020, 11:23 AM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I have all of the parts necessary for a 5.45x39 AR15 build with the exception of the piston system that I purchased for it. It's literally been on...

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07-30-2020, 08:40 AM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I think 2Lbs is definitely too light. Bobby, Am I correct to assume that you're talking about building AR15's?

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07-28-2020, 11:20 AM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

Primary Arms did sell them, but they no longer seem to. I did find them at the link below for the same price. It's a stupid company name, but I did...

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07-27-2020, 01:59 PM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I'm curious if the markings on your mags that wouldn't drop free were all the same and the ones that would drop free were different. Or, did some...

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07-27-2020, 11:08 AM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

Yes. The ones that I've been using from a previous batch all run 100%. There were magazines that appear to be from two different batches in this...

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07-27-2020, 08:51 AM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I ran the two above magazines through my M16A1 with Windham Weaponry 7.62x39 upper on it. There were 25rds twice through each magazine for a total...

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07-24-2020, 12:29 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

I just received another email saying that they'll have an update for me in about two weeks. So far they're doing better than most manufacturers.

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07-24-2020, 09:02 AM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

I received an email from Robinson asking me to confirm the configuration (smart move on their part). The surprising thing is that they don't want...

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07-22-2020, 07:21 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

I have a 552LB and a PE90 on order as well. There are definitely some fun times ahead.

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07-22-2020, 07:12 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

I specifically want the 9.5" exposed barrel. It will be sort of like the 553R shown above.

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07-22-2020, 06:36 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

The 556R is actually one version that I don't have, but I'd like to have. From top to bottom, the ones I have are the 553R, 556 Classic SBR, 556...

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07-22-2020, 05:24 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

I ordered the mini length upper with the buried gas block.

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07-22-2020, 11:18 AM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

I placed an order today for an Olive Drab Mini SBR in 7.62x39 with a 9.5" barrel and M-Lok rails. They're supposed to call me for payment...

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07-22-2020, 10:09 AM

Bret replied to a thread compensator or brake on 11.5" pistol? in 5.56×45mm

According to Robinson's website, "For 5.56(.223), we use a 1/2×28 thread. For all other calibers we use a 5/8×24 thread."

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07-22-2020, 08:33 AM

Bret replied to a thread 6.5 Grendel magazines? in 6.5x39mm

I realize this is an old post, but I also would like to give a thumbs up to the AA E-Lander magazines. I don't have a 6.5 Grendel XCR, but I've been...

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07-21-2020, 05:38 PM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

The new order for 19 RZE Unimags that I placed came in. Interestingly, the floor plates are in the white. The finish on the magazine bodies appears...

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07-18-2020, 12:09 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

What 7.62x39 twist is better for the 9.5" barrel? My Swiss Arms 553R and Arsenal SLR-107CR both have 1/9.44" twists, but their barrels are 11.9" and...

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07-17-2020, 07:18 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

Those times are certainly reasonable. More important than the time quoted is that they can actually deliver in that amount of time. Based on your...

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07-17-2020, 05:28 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

Thanks for the explanation. I have a couple of more questions. Why is the key mod upper $100 more than the m-loc upper? I'm honestly not really...

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07-16-2020, 01:39 PM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

Would someone please explain to me about the gas blocks or provide a link to a website somewhere that does? On their configurator, Robinson shows "L...

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07-15-2020, 01:53 PM

Bret replied to a thread Unimag 7.62x39 & 6.5G Review in 7.62x39mm

I'm in the market for a 7.62x39 XCR, so it's good to see that they appear to run in the XCR. Here's a low budget video that I made of shooting...

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07-14-2020, 08:46 AM

Bret replied to a thread New member looking for expert information in New Member Introductions

Guys, I really appreciate all the information you've provided here. BTW, I'll definitely be buying new. I use the D&H and RZE Unimags in my...

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