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Which gas block and charging handle for AR15

12ozkurl

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Apr 25, 2015
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I have a few adjustable gas blocks, one on my 223 and one on a 6x6.8, but they apparently aren't that good. I have one closed all the way and still have enough leakage to cycle the bolt. What gas block are you guys recommending? .750 dia

On the charging handle, I have noticed getting some gas coming back and getting in my eyes. I am running suppressed also.
 

Eagle1899

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Dec 9, 2007
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not where I would like
Superlative Arms gas bleed is my go to.

I use Silicone to form a seal at the charging handle. I grease the upper and form a wall/cup of silicone on the charging handle. Let it sit up over night.
 

J-Hon

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Dec 11, 2007
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Northern Ky
I generally do all of the above, and run this (expensive) guy:

https://www.rainierarms.com/ar-gas-vent/

You can also get the Raptor handle in an 'SD' format (holes drilled in the top) which supposedly is nice, but I've never used them.

Gas vent + sealing the charging handle (and tuning the gas system in general) mitigates the problem tremendously.
 

d2junky

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Feb 10, 2010
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Superlative for easy adjustment alone. Can't comment on long term durability but it looks to be a solid concept.
I like vltor/bcm Mod4's for no other reason than it works and it's cheap.