Cycling when suppressed...

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Cosmic
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Cycling when suppressed...

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I have a Rock River Arms in 6.8, direct impingement. My suppressor is a Huntertown Arms Kestrel 308. It won't cycle with subsonic ammo. How do I make it cycle while suppressed and running subsonic ammo? Thanks!
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Re: Cycling when suppressed...

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I don't have a 6.8 but with my Armalite 308 I have not been able to cycle fully with subsonic loads, there are lighter spring/buffer combos and adjustable gas blocks available. But, after modifying the weapon to shoot with subs you may have issues with supersonic ammo and ive just left the subs to my bolt gun. There may be some info in the Ammo or Handloading sections of this forum and ive found subsonic load data on several powder manufacturers websites. I've come up with some good loads with heavier bullets and Trailboss powder, just don't want to modify my gun too much. Good Luck
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