Hi Jason…Always enjoy see builder use a maul to assemble expensive parts. In my research the MK military weapons are a mix of part currently available to the armor. Enjoy the build.
Someone at dd has told me there mk12 gas blocks are more of a presss fit then most other gas blocks but a little bit of oil on the cerakote normally makes it easier and a little bit of break cleaner and some light heat will help clean and dry the threads from the oils used I have a 1x1 chunk of hardwood (old hammer handle) that I use to set my gas blocks to prevent any damage to the gas block itself lol great work on the build
So you just created it defined a secondary cloner genre 😂 as built from the factory rather than the typical clone as used in the field. Interesting. Enjoy your Mk12 because it is a gorgeous beautiful sexy rifle.
Magnetic trays are great just watch out when working on triggers in pistols - sometimes it becomes a nightmare when small springs, detents etc get magnetized - good luck with handling them with metal tools and getting them in place.
Not sure the grease is a good.idea on muzzle device. When you screw off suppressor you dont want thr MD to stay inside the muzzle device. Seen that a few times and a pain in the ass on the AEM5. Normally you use rockset.
I have had two terrible experiences with Rockset. I have twice used it and it made getting the muzzle device impossible to get off. Heat, water and all other options did not worth. I stopped using it after that. I only use a little grease on the threads on the barrel.
@thetexasgunvault2 normally soaking in water for 24hrs works. I've never seen a problem myself. Just watch when you shoot suppressed as it heats up and carbon up of which the AEM5 does alot of quickly you put on a glove and loosen the suppressor every now and then or you will lose your muzzle device as different then most cans it attaches deep into the suppressor itself. Part II coming ✌️
I have been a few days behind on these videos. I finally got through "part 2" and am waiting for the next video in this series. Great stuff. Makes me want to build one too.
Love these build videos. I usually put just a tiny dab of oil on my roll pins, it seems that they go in easier. I can't take credit for that one, I can't remember where I saw it, but it seems to help so I kept doing it. Keep up the great videos!
Just started my build. So far I got the Colt (Keyhole) upper and KAC RAS. I'm looking at the Douglass barrel from Charlie's Custom Clones in "Crane Gray" for $588. What's your experience with them? I've heard mixed things.
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Thanks for keeping it real for us non "SDI" trained builders :)
LOL! I try.
the original color is a gunkote not cerakote.
Thank you for the information.
to be more techincal it is a kg guncote in dark gray that was on issued military rifles.
Hi Jason…Always enjoy see builder use a maul to assemble expensive parts. In my research the MK military weapons are a mix of part currently available to the armor. Enjoy the build.
Maul? You mean like an axe?
Someone at dd has told me there mk12 gas blocks are more of a presss fit then most other gas blocks but a little bit of oil on the cerakote normally makes it easier and a little bit of break cleaner and some light heat will help clean and dry the threads from the oils used I have a 1x1 chunk of hardwood (old hammer handle) that I use to set my gas blocks to prevent any damage to the gas block itself lol great work on the build
Thank you so much! I am glad I am not the only one with that issue. I eventually used a block of wood and hammer.
I imagine using this information if I decide to build any AR15, and I could see it happen.🤷♂ So thanks for the videos.👍
You are very welcome! I am glad I could help.
So you just created it defined a secondary cloner genre 😂 as built from the factory rather than the typical clone as used in the field. Interesting. Enjoy your Mk12 because it is a gorgeous beautiful sexy rifle.
Thank you so much! That is the joy of cloning. There are so many ways of doing it.
Thanks
No problem
Magnetic trays are great just watch out when working on triggers in pistols - sometimes it becomes a nightmare when small springs, detents etc get magnetized - good luck with handling them with metal tools and getting them in place.
You are right. Patience is always key.
Barrel in the freezer for an hour or so pull it out and install the gas block no problem
I will have to try that next time.
Looking really good! I had the exact same issue on my gas block as well
I am glad I was not the only one!
Not sure the grease is a good.idea on muzzle device. When you screw off suppressor you dont want thr MD to stay inside the muzzle device. Seen that a few times and a pain in the ass on the AEM5. Normally you use rockset.
I have had two terrible experiences with Rockset. I have twice used it and it made getting the muzzle device impossible to get off. Heat, water and all other options did not worth. I stopped using it after that. I only use a little grease on the threads on the barrel.
@thetexasgunvault2 normally soaking in water for 24hrs works. I've never seen a problem myself. Just watch when you shoot suppressed as it heats up and carbon up of which the AEM5 does alot of quickly you put on a glove and loosen the suppressor every now and then or you will lose your muzzle device as different then most cans it attaches deep into the suppressor itself.
Part II coming ✌️
I will. I may rarely shoot this one. But I often just unscrew the can from time to time while shooting to keep it from freezing up.
I have been a few days behind on these videos. I finally got through "part 2" and am waiting for the next video in this series. Great stuff. Makes me want to build one too.
I just released the latest one.
Love these build videos. I usually put just a tiny dab of oil on my roll pins, it seems that they go in easier. I can't take credit for that one, I can't remember where I saw it, but it seems to help so I kept doing it. Keep up the great videos!
That's a great idea! I am so glad you are enjoying these videos. I know they are a lot slower pace than my usual ones.
I stood until the end ✌ I enjoy watching the clone builds.
Thank you so much. That means a lot. I know these are not everyone's cup of tea.
Just started my build. So far I got the Colt (Keyhole) upper and KAC RAS. I'm looking at the Douglass barrel from Charlie's Custom Clones in "Crane Gray" for $588. What's your experience with them? I've heard mixed things.
Their prices are high, but they sell quality real deal stuff.
Another great video Jason. I’m working on my 300 BO at the same time, thanks for “Part Two”.
As soon as I can get it approved, I will post Part 3! Thank you for watching and I am glad you are enjoying it.
I currently have a 16inch Springfield Saint Victor and I plan on making a MK 12 upper with my Saint Victor lower. This is the video I need
I am so glad I was able to help you with it!
Part 2!! Working on my own “mock 12” it’s not even close to clone correct other than the barrel profile but I’ve enjoyed this series!
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me!
Enjoyed the detail in Part 2.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me!
What buffer and buffer spring are you running?
Standard spring and H2 buffer.
Is that the long or short muzzle device? I know it's the long collar
Long