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HiBC · January 16, 2018, 04:27 AM

I don't know. I'm not familiar with what you are working with...however,

As a machinist,I am in the habit of stopping while going clockwise every chance I get.(Or,Counterclockwise if your situation requires.Just always the same)

You might want to be sure its clear of grease,chips,burr,etc.And that the gas port in the barrel is aligned with the gas block port.

Adapt to your needs,but suppose I'm "out" (CCW) 12 clicks.I'm adjusting "In" (CW) 2 clicks at a time. At 8 clicks "IN",it fails to catch the bolt stop. So,you want to go "OUT" 2 clicks(CCW) Instead of just going OUT 2 clicks,(CCW),go "Out " 6 clicks,(CCW),then come back 4 clicks "IN" (CW)

That way the screw and the slack are always stopping in the same direction.

That's how its done in a mill or lathe.

I have no idea if that will help with your gasblock.

January 16, 2018, 04:27 AM	#2
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	I don't know. I'm not familiar with what you are working with...however, As a machinist,I am in the habit of stopping while going clockwise every chance I get.(Or,Counterclockwise if your situation requires.Just always the same) You might want to be sure its clear of grease,chips,burr,etc.And that the gas port in the barrel is aligned with the gas block port. Adapt to your needs,but suppose I'm "out" (CCW) 12 clicks.I'm adjusting "In" (CW) 2 clicks at a time. At 8 clicks "IN",it fails to catch the bolt stop. So,you want to go "OUT" 2 clicks(CCW) Instead of just going OUT 2 clicks,(CCW),go "Out " 6 clicks,(CCW),then come back 4 clicks "IN" (CW) That way the screw and the slack are always stopping in the same direction. That's how its done in a mill or lathe. I have no idea if that will help with your gasblock.