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View thread Contact supportI'm going to have to get one of the FDE ones, they look like an amazing rifle!
I mean for the price point, just go full KAC gas system. All that just to step on your dick with a TDP-style tube.Well could it be improved on? Yes, I mean that’s how we got to this point of development, we took ideas already in play and made some improvements. Improvements are always a balance between performance gains and efficiency in effort, especially in regards to actually bring something to production.
Important things to note is what you see on the prototype in terms of fouling is 5000+ rounds of SURG and accuracy testing. The roll pin hole obviously leaks a little initially as the system fouls but seals up as carbon fouling builds. Additionally when you take into account how much easier a traditional gas tube and roll pin is in regards to manufacturing, it’s a compromise that makes sense. You gain a better gas system with marginal effort rather than building the “perfect” one at a cost that is 3-5x the price.
Here’s a closer look at the gas leakage. As you can see the tapered gas block does a great job and does the lion’s share of sealing it up. Again the roll pin and gas tube exhibit an expected amount of leakage but remember that’s an entire day of like 150+ magazines.
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Thanks for the design consolation doc, checks in the mail.I mean for the price point, just go full KAC gas system. All that just to step on your dick with a TDP-style tube.
Which is literally (pretty sure I am using that word correctly here) why I said there’s good reason “even beyond patent infringement”.Eh bubble flare with A/N fittings can’t be patented (can it? I’m not an IP lawyer) and they let the E3 patent expire a while ago![]()
I don’t read good, but it’s not infringement if it’s expired.Which is literally (pretty sure I am using that word correctly here) why I said there’s good reason “even beyond patent infringement”.
That thing is so sexy! Ill be happy to be patient for it! Looking forward to getting my hands on one!View attachment 8395973
You might have to hold your breath. Only one in existence at the moment…and she’s mine.
$3200 rifleThat build is sick!! (with optic, mount and bipod) it has to be pushing $6K but it's nasty.
I really like that upper/lower (wish it was full ambi bc Im lefty) and the arca rail![]()
@Rudy Gonsior are there any updates to when these start shipping to customers? Or are you guys working through the wait list and those of us farther down just haven't received the email yet?
ThanksI signed up back in December and got an email to purchase last week (and unfortunately had to pass), so they are working through the list and shipping rifles.
This version of the rail has integrated ARCA. There is a prototype rail that’s full M-LOK, so I won’t say it could never be an option (hard parts done but the integrated ARCA, this is the way.Is the ARCA rail machined into the handguard or is it attached with M-LOK or some other type of fasteners ?
The boys in shipping are working through the list (which was massive long) but I’d say we should be through by June.@Rudy Gonsior are there any updates to when these start shipping to customers? Or are you guys working through the wait list and those of us farther down just haven't received the email yet?
The boys in shipping are working through the list (which was massive long) but I’d say we should be through by June.
I inquired about stripping it down to paint it FDE, I was advised against it. It sounds like they would prefer to do anything with barrel swaps in house.Since we're asking questions...how retah'ded would it be to buy one of these and immediately pull the barrel and put a 22ARC barrel on the rifle?![]()
I honestly don’t know enough to say what that time line is like at the moment. I am sure there are growing pains as we scale up, so please be kind to Blake, besides managing the rifles they also manage shipping for our Outfitter warehouse.If a guy got an email last week and paid for it when should he expect to receive it?
Others have inquired, but let me answer for the group. Can it be done? Yes there are no proprietary tools needed but knowledge of induction heating would be required, along with corresponding skill sets. I don’t want to belittle anyone but successful disassembly is likely beyond your typical hobby AR builder…which is why it voids the warranty.Since we're asking questions...how retah'ded would it be to buy one of these and immediately pull the barrel and put a 22ARC barrel on the rifle?![]()
Nice, very niche gun........looks well put together.Others have inquired, but let me answer for the group. Can it be done? Yes there are no proprietary tools needed but knowledge of induction heating would be required, along with corresponding skill sets. I don’t want to belittle anyone but successful disassembly is likely beyond your typical hobby AR builder…which is why it voids the warranty.
So if you guys are confident go for it but for some it’s going to be biting off a bit too much.
No mention of Mega MML?The wild card is the receiver set. If you price out all the usual suspects of components you'd be at about $1500.
$580 Proof barrel
$100 SLR gas block
$300 Premium nitrided BCG
$85 VLTOR buffer system and back end
$80 Normal Magpul furniture
$80 PRI M84 ch
$200 trigger
Add in a premium builders kit and your within $300 - $500 for a built gun.
ADM UIC $1000 but doesn't get the handguard off the barrel nut
Radian $1300 but doesn't get the handguard off the barrel nut
LMT MRP-L $1200 and you finally get the handguard off the barrel nut but then you have a silly short foreend and buy into $200 barrel conversions forever.
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Good catch. And they have 16" handguardsNo mention of Mega MML?
HG not being on the barrel nut is a really nice to have, but surely not a deal maker or a deal maker, IMO.ADM UIC $1000 but doesn't get the handguard off the barrel nut
Radian $1300 but doesn't get the handguard off the barrel nut
LMT MRP-L $1200 and you finally get the handguard off the barrel nut but then you have a silly short foreend and buy into $200 barrel conversions forever.
Yeah, I have had a mixed bag of success with that. I'm currently going round and round with a 22 ARC and I want a pretty long rail on it. I've got a full length Arca on the bottom and 1.5lbs in side weights. With a ckye pod the rifle weighs 18 lb. POI will vary greatly depending on shoulder pressure, cheek pressure or head weight, and grip. More so on this gun than any of my other AR-15s. I would agree with you for a standard 13 -in handguard on a 14.5' or 16" barrel. I have two 14.5" & 16" 223Wylde and they shoot Sub-MOA without any handguard theatrics.HG not being on the barrel nut is a really nice to have, but surely not a deal maker or a deal maker, IMO.
Plenty of guns shoot just great with the HG on the nut.
The total package is really what matters.
What's hilarious about all this is the Aero Enhanced uppers provide a solution to the barrel nut issue for about $250 and they offer 16.6" fore ends for 18" barrels, but GD that fat handguard is ugly. If you want the same solution as the Aero the next option up is this as far as I can tell. But if barrel swaps can't be accomplished it would kill it for me. I'm just not that excited about a 16" .223 Wylde. That's definitely a purist mentality. You can watch their Instagram videos and tell they're working a niche mentality. And potentially insulating themselves from other perspectives and wants in the market. I could see all the Micah Mayfield LARP'ing bros buying into it but it's too limiting if it's only a $3200 16" .223.
Nice, very niche gun........looks well put together.
But not for everyone for sure, especially at that price point.
I really see no need for the GB system being used, as the deficiency of either the set screw or clamp version just doesn't justify the cost or the possible benefit.
Also, 1 MOA is really pretty ho-hum.........not that it's bad by any means, but easily exceeded by many builders here, regularly, but more or less equivalent to real life performance from KAC, at least on the 3 I have.
The receiver set looks great & would be nice if available at some point in time.
Also, that kind of weight in the barrel just really isn't necessary for 1 MOÀ, & if heat from any level of sustained fire is a consideration for using the heavier profile, then I'd prefer a CL barrel anyway, the best of which will still do 1MOA.
JMHO
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Hi Rudy. What Federal Gold Medal ammo are you using specifically when doing your test fires?
Thanks for posting this. We don't have QP out west. I've heard of it but am unknowledgeable about the divisions. So is the RD LDR-15 made for GP division? I guess if you were hardcore into QP this gun would scratch your itch a lot more.
Ace of SpadesNo it was not made for QP, it was made for murder.
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No it was not made for QP, it was made for murder.
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Cool. Snarky answer. After watching that dude's video I was thinking about flying out to a QP match this summer, did a little research on them. And then cunty attitude from Ridgeline Defense is kind of a turn off.No it was not made for QP, it was made for murder.
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In fairness, your question was answered in post #83, and a 30 sec Google search would've led to:Cool. Snarky answer. After watching that dude's video I was thinking about flying out to a QP match this summer, did a little research on them. And then cunty attitude from Ridgeline Defense is kind of a turn off.
No my response was not meant to be snarky, as it was not at all sarcastic, rude or impertinent. The response was humorous yes and perhaps too dark for taste but nonetheless relevant to addressing the misconception purposed.Cool. Snarky answer. After watching that dude's video I was thinking about flying out to a QP match this summer, did a little research on them. And then cunty attitude from Ridgeline Defense is kind of a turn off.
Coming in hot!And then cunty attitude from Ridgeline Defense is kind of a turn off.
Dude, take your background, add 10 years and make it active duty. Operaterory jokes about murder and mayhem are lost in me. I'm not impressed. You and I have met, in uniform. I just wanted to explore the idea of this gun for GP in QP but I guess you're too kool for skool to talk about. Fuck it. Guess that is how RD is.No my response was not meant to be snarky, as it was not at all sarcastic, rude or impertinent. The response was humorous yes and perhaps too dark for taste but nonetheless relevant to addressing the misconception purposed.
I meant no offense, nor do I take any and I can appreciate the age old dictum that this simply put “isn’t for everyone”.
Look, I’m here under my own name with the intention for everyone to see. There is no mystery as to who I am, nor my purpose in this thread. If you are going to make yourself known then do so plainly. My personal perspective on war and peace clearly differs from yours and while I would love to open a dialogue to explore the darker shadows of our humanity, I would assert that perhaps that occur elsewhere so that we don’t switch track this tread.Dude, take your background, add 10 years and make it active duty. Operaterory jokes about murder and mayhem are lost in me. I'm not impressed. You and I have met, in uniform. I just wanted to explore the idea of this gun for GP in QP but I guess you're too kool for skool to talk about. Fuck it. Guess that is how RD is.
No. It's 2024. You don't do that unless you're more invested in industry than you are your job. Unless, that is your job.Look, I’m here under my own name with the intention for everyone to see. There is no mystery as to who I am, nor my purpose in this thread. If you are going to make yourself known then do so plainly.
Then just leave it at that. Your LPR customers aren't conducting "Recce" or canoeing heads. You don't have to talk about murder. Stay mature and professional. The people that buy a small- batch, parts assembled gun in a limited release list are more than likely shooting competition. Or LARPing. The idea that murder is conducted by a 16" semi-auto 223 is very E6. Flechettes that melt dozens of humans do it everyday and combined arms warfare is the next generation of skill. I'm still a fan of individual operator proficiency but I'm just not the guy to be impressed by the Team Room Design stickers anymore. If your technical answer is no, it's not designed for competition, cool. Could've been that simple. You can see how it's an easy assumption to make seeing as how you talk about QP a lot and RDs motto is very similar to QP. Gasgunfastgun vs shootfastshootfar. Seems similar, right?I am the only that bothers with the trouble of conserving here on the hide. So if I can answer technical questions or correct conceptual intentions of the LPR, I will do so.