I don't know if it's actually the different block, or maybe the environmental conditions at the range today. But I took the 35 degree out on its maiden run, and holy hell did I get gassed out on high strings of fire. Never noticed that before.
But on a good note, the recoil was noticeably less jarring and also the turning the magazine spring 180 degrees front to back trick does seem to make the factory 20 rounders run reliably.
Aren't exactly practical on smaller guns. But who cares
MKE AP5-SD
Arsenal SAM7K
12.5" LMT build with Criterion Core barrel
11.5" LMT build with Colt FBI HRT barrel
10.3" Daniel Defense Mk18
9" BCM .300 BO
Ended up swapping the 12" Summit Precision barrel for a fluted AccuLite. Just wasn't a fan of the carbon fiber look
Build list for those who've asked: -2026 Ruger 10/22 basic model -AccuLite 12" fluted bull barrel KRG Bravo 10/22 stock -Kidd extractor, hammer strut assembly, firing pin, mag release plunger, extended mag release, mag release plunger spring, bolt buffer, Viton charging assembly, Tandemkross receiver and trigger assembly pins -Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 1-6x -DNZ Game Reaper 30mm scope mount -Infitac FMP13 thermal optic -Arisaka 300 light body with Arisaka E1HT head -Arisaka offset mlok scout mount -Area 419 4" Arcalock flat rail
Not exactly my jam, but decently cool ads to a collection.
FN PS90 and IWI Tavor SAR
Was going to keep the 5.56's polymer stock and handguard set. But I came across the Archer set at Atlantic and said what the hell