Gunsmithing: Question regarding barrel crowning!
Okay guys, I'm thinking about adding an AK gas block/front sight combo, then shortening, recrowning, and permanently attaching a flash hider. [You know, cause it's gotta be 16", that will make it friendly...]
I'm thinking about doing this because I'd like to lighten the front end of this weapon, it's not going to be a weapon I'm shooting long range, and it will make all of my dreams come true.
SO, first, what crown angle do you recommend and why? I'm thinking 11 degree but that's just what most of my weapons currently sport.
Second, I don't want to drop a Benjamin on parts that I'll use once, MAYBE twice on doing this. Can anyone rent me their tools?
Third, I actually DO plan on removing the barrel to do this LEGALLY, as it's been mentioned that IF someone were to knock on my door with a warrant during the hour I would be hack-sawing a barrel down, it could end up being a very interesting decade.
Thoughs, opinions, and or waffles are welcome.
Okay guys, I'm thinking about adding an AK gas block/front sight combo, then shortening, recrowning, and permanently attaching a flash hider. [You know, cause it's gotta be 16", that will make it friendly...]
I'm thinking about doing this because I'd like to lighten the front end of this weapon, it's not going to be a weapon I'm shooting long range, and it will make all of my dreams come true.
SO, first, what crown angle do you recommend and why? I'm thinking 11 degree but that's just what most of my weapons currently sport.
Second, I don't want to drop a Benjamin on parts that I'll use once, MAYBE twice on doing this. Can anyone rent me their tools?
Third, I actually DO plan on removing the barrel to do this LEGALLY, as it's been mentioned that IF someone were to knock on my door with a warrant during the hour I would be hack-sawing a barrel down, it could end up being a very interesting decade.
Thoughs, opinions, and or waffles are welcome.
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