So new to the forum but not to 450 BM. I have a 450 Encore. This will be my 2nd AR build from the ground up and my 3rd AR. So here's my build sheet:
- Deadshot 18", HBAR contour, 1:16 twist (I believe), midlength gas system
- Radical arms low profile 15" m-lock handguard
- Sound of madness muzzle break
- Vortex Diamondback 4x12x40
- Undecided on the mount
I feel like I've had horrible luck on upper stripped receivers.
1st receiver I purchased was from Primary Arms. It was a Anderson cut .458 socom ejection port. Or that's at least what I ordered. It wasn't cut. Asked for a refund.
2nd receiver is from Satern, a Black Friday buy. I just got it in my possession and tried to assemble it this morning except the pin holes for dust cover are very undersized. I calipered the hole closest to the threads and it came out to 0.102". The actual dust cover rod is from a mil spec kit and it's 0.123" dia. I called Satern and they said ship it back for sure but also the big bore reciever aren't really made to have dust covers. Real head scratcher because it has the ears and holes. Speaking of that, the hole nearest to the threads isn't center and offset to where I don't even think I could drill it out if I had the courage. I'll knock the threads the way it sits. Any ways, I've asked Satern to install a dust cover or refund my money and off Tromix I go. I'm hoping Satern makes good on this. I've read some bad posts on the web about issues with their Grendel barrels and poor customer service that followed.
Anyone have any experiences or do I just have the worst luck?