The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Pretty common really...

Pretty common really... (reply)

rob — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:26:35 +0000

One of the most popular mods is the addition of an adjustable gas block. I had a 6.8 Ranch Rifle that would put a serious knot on your head if sitting to the right of the ejection port. I don't think it will hurt anything but an adjustable gas block might make chasing brass less irritating. After that 6.8, one of the things I love about my AR is a good strap on brass catcher:)

I think you are right - I just need to make sure everything (reply)

stonewalrus — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:17:01 +0000

Is clear to my right!

Just shoot it! I would't worry about it. (reply)

Rob Leahy — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:04:32 +0000

Mr. Google says the ranch rifle version of the mini 14 (reply)

stonewalrus — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:22:48 +0000

Is notorious for slinging brass and you are firing lead in one direction and brass at 90 degrees to that. Has a larger gas port hole.

shell ejection on mini 14 question (reply)

Catoosa — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:28:23 +0000

Actually that was more like 25-30 feet. My first guess is that you need a stronger recoil spring in it. You might take it down and check to see if there are any indications of bolt impact inside the receiver during cycling. I would definitely think about putting a recoil buffer in it.

Recoil and muzzle blast seemed a lot greater than mine also, BUT mine has a flash hider and that no doubt makes a difference. Did seem more pronounced than the ARs that were being fired.

shell ejection on mini 14 question

stonewalrus — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:42:13 +0000

Rob Leahy can attest to the fact that my mini 14 throws brass around 15 - 18 feet. That is twice the distance of the only other mini I am familiar with. It also scatters them. Is this something I need to check into trying to fix? I have only had it since November and probably have run around 100 rounds through it.