Ninjagizmo from United States, MO Public Profile

Here is my dilemma... Bolt Catch would not engage bolt in a Faxon upper/lower. 8.6 blackout build, and took it to a gunsmith to assemble. The smith told me it's a design flaw, so I basically have an AK. Now, Faxon has a good reputation, and makes excellent barrels. I am happy with all the Faxon parts in the 8.6 build except for their bolt carrier groups. I also have a Faxon lightweight 5.56 bcg sitting in my parts bag. It has a weird (firing pin)>retaining pin. Very stiff to put back in, and it protrudes more than what I normally am used to. No biggie, I will probably throw it in a build once I get the adjustable gas block for it.(recommended) I second guessed myself what if the bolt catch is the problem? So, I took a .308 LMT BCG and threw it in the 8.6 build. The bolt catch engaged the bolt with no problems. Also the Faxon bolt was getting scrape marks from pulling the charging handle. The fitment just wasn't there. Maybe I got a Faxon bcg lemon. Decided to return it, and OpticsPlanet was stellar in their services giving me a store credit. As much as I love LMT, I'm can't afford to toss $600 again for a range toy. Going to give cryptic a try this time. Heard they are pretty good BCG's. Just putting this out there for any new AR-10 builders. AR-10 builds can be very finicky when it comes to compatibility. Hence, I used Faxon on Faxon parts. Geissele trigger because they're my favorite. La Rue gets a close second on triggers. I'll still buy Faxon parts, just not BCG's until

Worked well for me at the range. Was shooting 300 Blackout.

Exactly what I needed.
Looks really cool, and I recommend cleaning it with lube before use.
(It was dirty, but to be expected)
Better than the chokes that came with the shotgun.

Got these a little while ago for my Walther F.S. PDP 4", and had a gunsmith hook me up.
These babies glow!! I've shot with it since then up to 25 yards, and punched some serious holes!
I prefer irons, and this works well for me.

A very nice addition to the Walther PDP! (4" full size)
Had a gunsmith drop it in, and I tried it out. WOW!
This trigger includes 2 springs (red, and green)
Not a "must have", but a "VERY NICE TO HAVE"
Group was nice, and tight. (used JHP)

I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
The ammo arrived in great condition.
Picking up my 1st AK tomorrow, so I'm not sure how the rounds shoot yet.
500 rounds of 7.62 X 39 will get you started.
My AK needs to be fed Bear bullets to loosen her up.

P.S. Please save me a box!

First of all Hornady is a great brand overall. I needed to feed all my 9's. They are happy now! Very good looking ammo, and I like the little crates they come in. I like the fact that the boxes come in 25 instead of 20. The current sale made the price just right.