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Old March 19, 2013, 08:15 PM   #7
Art Eatman
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4895 powder in the GI load gives about 2,000 psi at the gas port. Slower-burn powders can be higher, putting excessive force on the operating rod--which can bend it.

The adjustable port takes care of this problem, when properly adjusted per the instructions.
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