Yes do the quality budget Brownells build. And a trick that I found that helps align gas block is a piece of spaghetti. Yes I said a piece of spaghetti. Break of a piece before you put on your gas block. Make it just below the hole. Slide your gas block on. And turn your barrel overand let the spaghetti fall into the hole. Tighten up the gas block then take cleaning rod or something and turn your barrel with the gas block back over so the spaghetti fall back down and run your rod down the barrel and break the spaghetti off. Then just dump out the broken piece's of spaghetti. It doesn't hurt the barrel or get stuck in the barrel or nothing because it's just a piece of spaghetti. Bam your gas block is aligned. There may be easier ways buts that's just a trick I've seen that works if you just are not sure on how to light up the holes. Maybe this helps someone that's just starting out building their first AR. It's just a neat truck I have picked up over the years that seems to work pretty well. It has always worked for me if there is no dimple and my first one I was not sure where to put the dimple. Yes I know that you can tight tighten that one set screw down to use as a dimple it's the same way some align it from the factory since when you turn your gas block back around it lines up perfectly but if you don't know that it cant remember exactly how to do it the spaghetti truck works well. Hope this helps anyone that is just starting out building.
A couple of friends have the Breek Arms RG2 Handguard they are good for the price. If Breek Arms would have used alignment tabs, I would probably own a couple of them.
The only complaint is that it doesn’t have anti rotation tabs. I like the wedge lock they are using especially that the bolt heads are decent size. Not some tiny hex I think they were #27
Yes, I would love to see a budget build with that and get your thoughts. I actually bought that Hangard with bolt carrier group combo from Brownells and I love it.
You guys at Brownells are always posting hot tips for building this or that, upgrading this or that... WHEN are you going to reach the DIY crowd and make 80% kits?
The price doesn’t matter if the rail doesn’t have anti-rotation tabs. Torque it down all ya want, but after that barrel nut and rail get cookin you’ll EVENTUALLY have a rail that’s movin on ya. If you’re the “typical” gun owner and only shoot a couple boxes a couple times a year than you’ll probably never have any issues. Plus, on the aesthetic side, you see a gap between them rail and the receiver without any anti-rotation tabs &/or the rail made to come back past the receiver slightly similar to MI and others. God bless~
I'm not arguing, I'm asking a question bc you seem to know about this topic. If it uses a wedge block, which keeps the handguard from rotating around the barrel nut, then how would the handguard rotate without loosening the barrel nut. Are you saying this handguard will loosen the barrel nut when the gun heats up? Or are you suggesting the wedge block doesn't really work?
@@timrobinson6573 neither actually. I’m saying that without anti-rotation tabs there’s no definitive way to stop the rail from rotating. It wouldn’t loosen the barrel nut provided it was torqued to spec, but the rail itself could spin. I’ve yet to see a rail without them not spin once they get heated up from prolonged fire. I don’t have any specific evidence with THIS rail itself, but others using their own“wedge lock” system. This one may not at all and I should’ve clarified that so appreciate the question so that I could say that.
Nice handgaurd. I WANT THAT ARMORERS TOOL BOX WITH “ALL” THE GOODIES ! How about a video on “The Box” and everything (and why) you have in it ? Build a gun, any gun, all in. Thanks for the video sir. Be Safe Out There
an idea for a video that I've had questions about: can poly tipped bullets be used in an AR platform or are they only good for bolt action guns with a different feeding method? Thanks, I look forward to Brownells videos whenever they come out and I get a notification.
The only thing I don't care for is that there is no anti-rotaton. I think the BCM uses the same locking mechanism, but they add a metal anti-rotation tab. The hand gaurd looks solid though.
Not bad. I still like Aero's ATLUS handguards better, especially for the similar price range. I'm using one for a 20" 6.5 Grendal upper build. Just need a barrel, bolt & brake now. 😑
I'm wondering can someone just replace their handguard on their AR-15 with a different one without having to replace the barrel nut that comes with it cuz I'm just wondering because I had a 10 and a half inch barrel AR-15 and I got a longer fly shider to make it 16 inches long but I'm just wondering could I just replaced the handguard or would I have to replace the barrel nut to mount the handguard on my rifle since mine already has a shorter handguard on it anyway keep up the amazing TH-cam videos
Shorter to the point videos would be great. Have the longer ones that give the overview and diy. But some of us dont need a full background. Just want to see the diy part
TH-cam has actually introduced this never before seen function called “fast forward!” It takes a while to get used to and really develop the necessary skills, but once you do, it’s pretty neat!
Unless it's a Geissele with the set screws then all your anti trotation tabs are doing is limiting the movement of the rail but still allows it to move enough to throw off BUIS.
A quality/ budget build video would be great
Budget build yes. Actually any budget builds are great , but it makes me happy to see new guns born each episode 👍 so keep the great video comming
A hundred bottles of hair lube…with Caleb that might be pricey 😂😂😂
Their warhammer charging handle are great
So are there flash hiders
You actually sold me on this handguard. I know Breek makes good products but for $90 I wasn't sure if this would be good.
Yes please on the quality budget build! Would love to see a build followed by a torture and accuracy test.
Thank you Caleb for acknowledging that the AR in AR-15 stands for Americas Rifle..
Breaks war hammer charging handles are nice also
been a big fan of their charging handles, without a doubt the best product for the money
Yes do the quality budget Brownells build.
And a trick that I found that helps align gas block is a piece of spaghetti. Yes I said a piece of spaghetti. Break of a piece before you put on your gas block. Make it just below the hole. Slide your gas block on. And turn your barrel overand let the spaghetti fall into the hole. Tighten up the gas block then take cleaning rod or something and turn your barrel with the gas block back over so the spaghetti fall back down and run your rod down the barrel and break the spaghetti off. Then just dump out the broken piece's of spaghetti. It doesn't hurt the barrel or get stuck in the barrel or nothing because it's just a piece of spaghetti. Bam your gas block is aligned. There may be easier ways buts that's just a trick I've seen that works if you just are not sure on how to light up the holes. Maybe this helps someone that's just starting out building their first AR. It's just a neat truck I have picked up over the years that seems to work pretty well. It has always worked for me if there is no dimple and my first one I was not sure where to put the dimple. Yes I know that you can tight tighten that one set screw down to use as a dimple it's the same way some align it from the factory since when you turn your gas block back around it lines up perfectly but if you don't know that it cant remember exactly how to do it the spaghetti truck works well.
Hope this helps anyone that is just starting out building.
Cooked spaghetti to al dente? White sauce or red? J/k thanks for the tip! :)
A couple of friends have the Breek Arms RG2 Handguard they are good for the price. If Breek Arms would have used alignment tabs, I would probably own a couple of them.
I purchased one of these prior to this video and I agree it’s a good option. The wedge lock up is solid and easy to do.
Any critiques or things you don't like? I want to order one but wanted to hear input from owners.
The only complaint is that it doesn’t have anti rotation tabs. I like the wedge lock they are using especially that the bolt heads are decent size. Not some tiny hex I think they were #27
Right to bear has them for $60
Love when Caleb pops up on my subscription feed.
would love to see a brownells budget build
Absolutely, a budget build. Thanks.
Yes, I would love to see a budget build with that and get your thoughts. I actually bought that Hangard with bolt carrier group combo from Brownells and I love it.
Great video very informative please do the budget video
Another great video! Thank you
I bought one for $60 off of a crappy gunsite a couple of years ago, It was unbranded. I was surprised by the quality.
You guys at Brownells are always posting hot tips for building this or that, upgrading this or that... WHEN are you going to reach the DIY crowd and make 80% kits?
Quality budget build would be very interesting to me. Thank you for all the information you provide.
Glad to see Klaus Nomi's voice dropped and he's doing well.
I would love to see a quality, budget build.
What upper receiver vise block?
Yes vote for budget/quality AR video as suggested!
I like the breek arms and kak rails. Currently have Midwest industries combat rails on my rifles though
The price doesn’t matter if the rail doesn’t have anti-rotation tabs. Torque it down all ya want, but after that barrel nut and rail get cookin you’ll EVENTUALLY have a rail that’s movin on ya. If you’re the “typical” gun owner and only shoot a couple boxes a couple times a year than you’ll probably never have any issues. Plus, on the aesthetic side, you see a gap between them rail and the receiver without any anti-rotation tabs &/or the rail made to come back past the receiver slightly similar to MI and others.
God bless~
I'm not arguing, I'm asking a question bc you seem to know about this topic. If it uses a wedge block, which keeps the handguard from rotating around the barrel nut, then how would the handguard rotate without loosening the barrel nut. Are you saying this handguard will loosen the barrel nut when the gun heats up? Or are you suggesting the wedge block doesn't really work?
@@timrobinson6573 neither actually. I’m saying that without anti-rotation tabs there’s no definitive way to stop the rail from rotating. It wouldn’t loosen the barrel nut provided it was torqued to spec, but the rail itself could spin. I’ve yet to see a rail without them not spin once they get heated up from prolonged fire. I don’t have any specific evidence with THIS rail itself, but others using their own“wedge lock” system. This one may not at all and I should’ve clarified that so appreciate the question so that I could say that.
Speaking of "hair lube". Does that stuff you use have any fire retardant properties? Firearms often produce sparks!
Nice handgaurd. I WANT THAT ARMORERS TOOL BOX WITH “ALL” THE GOODIES ! How about a video on “The Box” and everything (and why) you have in it ? Build a gun, any gun, all in. Thanks for the video sir. Be Safe Out There
He did do a video.
And they're not cheap.
Check out Monday's video.
@@CalebSavantI see it ! Thank you sir.
an idea for a video that I've had questions about: can poly tipped bullets be used in an AR platform or are they only good for bolt action guns with a different feeding method? Thanks, I look forward to Brownells videos whenever they come out and I get a notification.
Less than 100 Dapper Dan's, man! 🤣
The only thing I don't care for is that there is no anti-rotaton. I think the BCM uses the same locking mechanism, but they add a metal anti-rotation tab. The hand gaurd looks solid though.
Agreed! Anti rotation is important to me.
100 schpeckles! Wow!
I use breek arm’s war hammer charging handle on all my rifles.. 55$ .. can’t beat it
Nice!
Not bad. I still like Aero's ATLUS handguards better, especially for the similar price range. I'm using one for a 20" 6.5 Grendal upper build. Just need a barrel, bolt & brake now. 😑
Can you say " Awesome “ again!😁
I like 13.7s on my 16s
Do a video of mounting a scope to a No. 4 Lee enfield
Nein
Yes! A quality budget build by Caleb sounds awesome!
I'm wondering can someone just replace their handguard on their AR-15 with a different one without having to replace the barrel nut that comes with it cuz I'm just wondering because I had a 10 and a half inch barrel AR-15 and I got a longer fly shider to make it 16 inches long but I'm just wondering could I just replaced the handguard or would I have to replace the barrel nut to mount the handguard on my rifle since mine already has a shorter handguard on it anyway keep up the amazing TH-cam videos
Yes, you'll have to replace the barrel nut. Unless you buy the same exact handguard just in a different length.
@@timrobinson6573 ok thank you
There are rails that fit the milspec nut, maybe look at Midwest Industries 2 peice rail.
Would this fit a superlative piston gas block?
What's the gas block set screw torque value?
"Quality/Budget" is my middle name. 😀
Caleb, where'd you get that flannel?
It was a brownells limited edition a few years ago
Is Breek associated with Bear Creak?
Absolutely not! Breek is a much higher quality.
No
Drives me crazy when there is a small gap between handgaurd and upper
You must use your rifle for real serious work if you're worried about complete BS like that
Who wouldnt be interested in a quality/budget build.
Well except for the Gucci owner who bought the name.
Shorter to the point videos would be great. Have the longer ones that give the overview and diy. But some of us dont need a full background. Just want to see the diy part
TH-cam has actually introduced this never before seen function called “fast forward!” It takes a while to get used to and really develop the necessary skills, but once you do, it’s pretty neat!
Bummer, no anti-rotation tabs below the picatinny rail like most quality handguards...
Unless it's a Geissele with the set screws then all your anti trotation tabs are doing is limiting the movement of the rail but still allows it to move enough to throw off BUIS.
Cmt