I must say this gun has already been a blast and everyone Ive let shoot is looking hard at getting one. Quick range report, Flawless so far about 700+ rounds of Federal 550 bulk and 525 Champs. Very accurate with iron sights (polymer
) and new addition of a red dot has improved this. 30yrds, its in a 6" silhouette and can easily keep within 3" circles free standing with no supports. On to the BAD LEVER.
For those guys who have a BAD Lever on their .223's, there is hope! I run one on my MP15T and in order to make this 15-22 a replica training aide I had to make the BAD lever work. If you have a vice grip, portable propane torch, pliers, and 10 minutes it will easily work. WITHOUT grinding your receiver (I saw the photos of the one that decided grinding an expensive gun down for a $30 part...CRAZY IMHO)
I would give you my exact measurements but I just did the old trial and error method. I mounted it and seen it wouldn't work. I just heated the bend up and basically made the bend longer so it would reach farther down and back into the trigger well farther. It was really easy. Then touched up the paint that was burnt off with some krylon spray paint and cooked it on.
One extra question for those who are checking this out, anyone know what size riser to make the BSA cowitness the stock fixed sights? the current riser is a little too tall (3/4 i believe) just making sure its 1/2 i need.
Here are the pics. Bad Lever, Ergo Grip, BSA red dot, low profile rail ladder.