>First pic
Out of the box I changed the handguard and changed out the gas block. Stock gas block was some gaudy looking picatinny thing.
Scope is a relatively cheap($120) UTG thing.
I lubed it up, took it to the range, and fired about 18 rounds before the first jam. Bolt would not unlock. Had to get one of the range guys to slam it on the ground to get it to charge.
More lube, shot more, but it was like every 5 rounds same shit.
The cheap ass handguard broke too.
I took it home, cleaned and lubed it. Nigger rigged the handguard. Asked my local gun shop about it jamming like that, and the guy said probably just needed to be broken in.
Took it back to the range, and easily put 60 rounds through it, no issues. I asked one of the range guys to check it out because of the jamming issue though, and of course it didn't jam, but he noted that it seemed over gassed. That's how I got into the gas block questions in my head.
Also noticed that this rifle kicked like a fucking mule. I don't know if that has anything to do with how much gas is being used. After every shot I had to readjust because of it jumping so much.
>second pic
new handguard
compensator
recoil compensating butt stock
I'm not a bitch, but seriously, my shoulder was hurting days after putting 60 rounds through that thing.
Haven't fired it yet, but hopefully that kills some of the kick.
What recommendations do you have for ammo? I'm not trying to be a competitive shooter, and I'm not looking to hit anything past 300 yards.
I'm obviously a budget guy, the most expensive thing after the scope is the butt stock. Any other suggestions, that can be done cheaply?