Shadoh 16 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 What grade of steel is the gas block made out of and is it hardened? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harleypap 1 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Dont know the grade but does not seem to be harded file cut through easy on mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shadoh 16 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I didnt think it was hardened either but I wanted to ask the guru's . Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Can't answer the question, but someone may be able to help if we know why you want to know. Modification, repair, new product? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shadoh 16 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I want to make a new gas block. There are leaks between the gas block and the barrel which may be a big part of my problem with my gun being so inconsistent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Edited January 9, 2011 by Paulyski 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 the forged and machine parts on the saigas and even the receivers are a mix of steels. We had a joke running at the shop, when we'd break a tap or a drill bit in the blocks or whatever "goddamn chunk of panzer in there". you will hit hard spots in the metal. the gas block will have to be a LITTLE softer than the barrel, obviously, to press on properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shadoh 16 Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 The new gas block is pretty much done. I put ribs on the back end of it that will center my Titan rail. Im also going to make a front barrel band with ribs. It should allow me to pull off the rail and keep zero. I havent decided to blast and paint it or polish it up and let it show through the rail. Ive also moved the block back about 3.5 inches for when I SBS it. I will be putting a light inside the rail in front of the gas block. Im starting out with three gas ports at .073 but Ive got room for 4. Im hoping Im close with the 19" barrel. Oh, Ive also made a new tube for the piston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 87 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admbleg 35 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 The new gas block is pretty much done. I put ribs on the back end of it that will center my Titan rail. Im also going to make a front barrel band with ribs. It should allow me to pull off the rail and keep zero. I havent decided to blast and paint it or polish it up and let it show through the rail. Ive also moved the block back about 3.5 inches for when I SBS it. I will be putting a light inside the rail in front of the gas block. Im starting out with three gas ports at .073 but Ive got room for 4. Im hoping Im close with the 19" barrel. Oh, Ive also made a new tube for the piston Thats Awesome. You just created a new market. Now mill in some picatiny into the top and bottom and you can retire... Great Job. Keep us posted!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fumes 84 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wow nice, why stop there just machine an entire new gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Showoff haha. Thats awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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