I'm in the middle of cloning my deployment rifle which is a M4A1 block II and next I'm gonna start on a MK18 glad to see the progress you are making with yours
Right on! I would recommend BCM, Aero precision or even a PSA. This was my first AR and I think you can get it Much cheaper and still train and determine what's important to you. DD's IMO or really expensive for what you get. If I could do it all over again, I would have purchased a cheaper AR and trained with it.
She's looking great bro. I really like what you did with it. You make me wanna drop a video on my Mk18. I think you'd love the direction it's taken. I expect to bring my RC2 home NLT mid December.
@@OEDArms from what I've seen its really good. I don't think I can use it though. I have the Sons of liberty Knox flash hider/suppressor adapter. Due to the length of the prongs, I think only the Sandman line will work on it. I DM'd you a pic and video of it over IG
Glad I could help. I like it, especially if you don't want to mess with the gas block. Although I'm sure an adjustable gas block works better. I'm still happy with my bootleg!
My mk18 setup is nearly identical to yours. Where the handstop is in relation to the pressure pad and everything. Need to get the light bar though, ace looking rifle bro.
@@OEDArms it’s working great so far. Waiting for my rugged micro 30 to be released. I still have my BCM bcg but using the bootleg to make sure it’s reliable. About 750ish rounds so far.
Went with Adjustable Gas Block with my DDMK18 Upper. Waiting for my Sandman to get out of FFL Jail to see if I need to make any Adjustment with that Can. I do like that idea of Unity Riser since I am fortunate enough to have PVS14s. I will look and see if they have a longer version of that riser so I can put a magnifier behind the EOTech during the Day.
Try wrapping your grip with black medical tape. You can get the width of the grip just right for your hands, I've done it with my G23 and all my AR's 👍
Look at all the upgrades people have to do to the Mark18, everyone who owns one buys a new trigger, iron sights, charging handles, QD mount, stock and sometimes a new bolt. I know, I too have one and for what we paid the gun should not need all these upgrades, not to mention mine had a few tool marks. I just bought a LWRC IC and honestly, its perfect, stock trigger is 4lb, has nice metal sights, ambi controls and short selector levers. I am not a spokes person for LWRC, I just wish someone would have told me to look at both before buying.
If I would do it all over again, I would have just bought a 10.3-inch barrel and assembled the gun exactly how I wanted it. With the RIS II rail. But you live and you learn. I would love to try and LWRC Thank you for your comment.
You can buy just the stripped upper and use whatever lower you want. Won’t fix the over gas issue but it fixes the issues with factory furniture and triggers.
Things looking really good man. My RC2 was finally approved for my Mk18. I'm gonna be running it on a 11.5 URGI upper as well. I'll send you pics over IG
What happened to the lower? It looks like you have a Knight's trigger guard but there is something wonky going on with the ears on the lower. Is that a repair from a mishap during install?
Ran 100 rounds through mine. Even with the Surefire mini it's a blaster. Had 10-15 failure to resets on the drop in Timney. Pulling it and doing a Geissele.
Personally i think adjustable gas block is more superior than adjustable bcg, because limiting gas block is cleaner than pushing all that gas back to the bcg and let bcg getting rid of the extra gas
I know I’m pretty late but I just wanted to say that I’m a big fan of Radian charging handles myself but I’ve found that PRi’s M84 Gas Buster charging handle is freakin legit when it comes to gas blow back mitigation
@@OEDArms I definitely get that! Like I said, I love Radian, I have the exact same charging handle in my rifle but I have buddies who run the PRi and it’s just another option!
@@codysmith6617 I will defiantly check out the PRI. Thank you for your support keep me updated. I don’t know everything because I haven’t tried everything. I always appreciate feedback. 😎
I got a sandman in jail.. probably will be sitting on a build similar to yours .Do you honestly see a difference with the .223/556 end cap? Flash and db?
Absolutely I can not see/hear a difference. Although I’ve yet to shoot it under camera in low light with both caps to see if there is a significant flash reduction. Which would be ideal to give you a better opinion. Although I just love the way it looks. And you already know looking cool is half the battle. 😂
Nice rig! I’m still trying to decide should I go through with the sbr tax or not with my mk18. You think the tax is worth it? I wish magpul pro sights pop up like the plastic ones lol. I wanted them but when I found out that they didn’t do that, I went with some classic lmt irons.
Honestly idk if it’s worth it. It’s extra money going to a stupid simple modification. I think the pistol braces work fine. But the actual stock feels much nicer and looks better as well. The length of pull on your weapon will feel a lot better as well.
@@OEDArms I feel you. I have a few things I wouldn't want to destroy for UA-cam fame, either. Maybe you'll find a cheap one somewhere and bend it a lil more from video to video and wait until someone notices 😂
Quick question man, since you SBR’d the MK18, did you engrave inside the mag well? I’m currently in the process for my SBR and I’m thinking where to get it engraved so that it isn’t noticeable
I would say about 400 rounds. it definitely helps with gas blowback. I need to test more on which setting I prefer. If you run the BCG on full suppressed and take off the suppressor the gun doesn't run. I would like to run a healthy balance where the gun will run suppressed and unsuppressed on the same setting.
It’s hard to say. The gun cost me 1700 without anything. Then you got sights, optic, suppressor and some of the small things I put on. So over 3000 is my guess. It took me awhile to get to this point. I’ve had the gun for about 4 years.
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@@OEDArms Yah they dont play nice with all uppers. Took them off my LMT even after shaving down the rear. They cause the bolt catch to high-ride and rub against the bolt causing a failure to feed. Nice build regardless 🤘 Love the UNITY I run the same and have my NV / Thermal rig on order
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Very nice and thought out build 👍
Thank you!
Nice build! I’m a fan of the VLTOR A5 buffer systems but the geissele super 42 is awesome as well
How do you like the VLTOR? Need to get my hands on one.
@@OEDArms might not be enough to completely fix an overgassed gun, but on a properly gassed gun, it makes it run like soft butter
That what I’ve heard. That’s y I need one in my life. I appreciate you sharing brother.
I'm in the middle of cloning my deployment rifle which is a M4A1 block II and next I'm gonna start on a MK18 glad to see the progress you are making with yours
Thanks keep me updated on the M4A1. That thing will be DOPE!
Love the set up man. Nice and simple 🤙
Thank you. It’s been a long road but I think this setup is really close to being done. Minus a laser.
Very nice im in the market for an AR now trying to find out what would be the best for a novice such as myself
Right on! I would recommend BCM, Aero precision or even a PSA. This was my first AR and I think you can get it Much cheaper and still train and determine what's important to you. DD's IMO or really expensive for what you get. If I could do it all over again, I would have purchased a cheaper AR and trained with it.
She's looking great bro. I really like what you did with it.
You make me wanna drop a video on my Mk18. I think you'd love the direction it's taken. I expect to bring my RC2 home NLT mid December.
Rc2 will be a next purchase soon. I want to run my dead air on a 300 blk out gun
@@OEDArms I'm buying a Sandman K for my new 14.5.
Nice what do you think of the sierra 5?
@@OEDArms from what I've seen its really good. I don't think I can use it though. I have the Sons of liberty Knox flash hider/suppressor adapter. Due to the length of the prongs, I think only the Sandman line will work on it. I DM'd you a pic and video of it over IG
O hell yeah!
Sweet looking setup.
Thank you 🙏
@@OEDArms you're welcome
Glad I came across this, I was looking at the Bootleg BCG and wanted to hear further opinions on it. Thanks for the review brotha subbed!
Glad I could help. I like it, especially if you don't want to mess with the gas block. Although I'm sure an adjustable gas block works better. I'm still happy with my bootleg!
why would you ever discard a daniel defense bcg for a bootleg is my question. I would have bought a silent captured buffer and been done
I follow you just for the hat alone. Great video, love my MK18.
😎😎😎 Thank you for your support Brother.
That super 42 is 🔥 it's what I run with H1 buffer. Good video
Thanks brother. I really like mine too. I want to play with some other systems too .
My mk18 setup is nearly identical to yours. Where the handstop is in relation to the pressure pad and everything. Need to get the light bar though, ace looking rifle bro.
Thanks Buddy! send me some pictures of your setup on my IG.
Nice!
Thanks brother!
Awesome. I have the same bcg also.
How are you liking it?
@@OEDArms it’s working great so far. Waiting for my rugged micro 30 to be released. I still have my BCM bcg but using the bootleg to make sure it’s reliable. About 750ish rounds so far.
Went with Adjustable Gas Block with my DDMK18 Upper. Waiting for my Sandman to get out of FFL Jail to see if I need to make any Adjustment with that Can. I do like that idea of Unity Riser since I am fortunate enough to have PVS14s. I will look and see if they have a longer version of that riser so I can put a magnifier behind the EOTech during the Day.
Unity doesn't. But their are some other brands out there that do. Unity does sell a new mount for the Magnifier, but its expensive.
Try wrapping your grip with black medical tape. You can get the width of the grip just right for your hands, I've done it with my G23 and all my AR's 👍
I like that! I’m definitely going to try it.
That's a beautiful setup!
Thank you for your support!
Keep the videos coming 🔥
Thank you for your support!
Look at all the upgrades people have to do to the Mark18, everyone who owns one buys a new trigger, iron sights, charging handles, QD mount, stock and sometimes a new bolt. I know, I too have one and for what we paid the gun should not need all these upgrades, not to mention mine had a few tool marks.
I just bought a LWRC IC and honestly, its perfect, stock trigger is 4lb, has nice metal sights, ambi controls and short selector levers. I am not a spokes person for LWRC, I just wish someone would have told me to look at both before buying.
If I would do it all over again, I would have just bought a 10.3-inch barrel and assembled the gun exactly how I wanted it. With the RIS II rail. But you live and you learn. I would love to try and LWRC Thank you for your comment.
You can buy just the stripped upper and use whatever lower you want. Won’t fix the over gas issue but it fixes the issues with factory furniture and triggers.
What kind of trigger guard is that?
Its a KAC
Is she an sbr now? She’s looking great
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Things looking really good man. My RC2 was finally approved for my Mk18. I'm gonna be running it on a 11.5 URGI upper as well. I'll send you pics over IG
Hell YEAH brother. That thing is going to be sick!!!!!
What happened to the lower? It looks like you have a Knight's trigger guard but there is something wonky going on with the ears on the lower. Is that a repair from a mishap during install?
Ran 100 rounds through mine. Even with the Surefire mini it's a blaster. Had 10-15 failure to resets on the drop in Timney. Pulling it and doing a Geissele.
Damn I’ve heard good things about Timney. I would contact them and see if they will replace it. And any Geissele will be bomb proof awesome!
@@OEDArms I can't trust it. I'm done with them. Looking at the AR Gold trigger as well stupid short reset from what I see.
I don’t blame you one bad taste is enough for me as well
Personally i think adjustable gas block is more superior than adjustable bcg, because limiting gas block is cleaner than pushing all that gas back to the bcg and let bcg getting rid of the extra gas
I completely agree. I'm just not ready to pull the trigger on an adjustable. If I did which one, would you recommend?
I know I’m pretty late but I just wanted to say that I’m a big fan of Radian charging handles myself but I’ve found that PRi’s M84 Gas Buster charging handle is freakin legit when it comes to gas blow back mitigation
it's hard for me to say because I've only used Milspec and Radian. Although the Radian I have is a very minimal difference.
@@OEDArms I definitely get that! Like I said, I love Radian, I have the exact same charging handle in my rifle but I have buddies who run the PRi and it’s just another option!
@@codysmith6617 I will defiantly check out the PRI. Thank you for your support keep me updated. I don’t know everything because I haven’t tried everything. I always appreciate feedback. 😎
@@OEDArms always brother, keep up the great content
The..every yt video checklist for Mk-18 almost, but nice piece
Thank you for your support
I got a sandman in jail.. probably will be sitting on a build similar to yours .Do you honestly see a difference with the .223/556 end cap? Flash and db?
And I agree with the buis the plastics ones break all the time.. .nice build
Absolutely I can not see/hear a difference. Although I’ve yet to shoot it under camera in low light with both caps to see if there is a significant flash reduction. Which would be ideal to give you a better opinion. Although I just love the way it looks. And you already know looking cool is half the battle. 😂
Nice rig! I’m still trying to decide should I go through with the sbr tax or not with my mk18. You think the tax is worth it? I wish magpul pro sights pop up like the plastic ones lol. I wanted them but when I found out that they didn’t do that, I went with some classic lmt irons.
Honestly idk if it’s worth it. It’s extra money going to a stupid simple modification. I think the pistol braces work fine. But the actual stock feels much nicer and looks better as well. The length of pull on your weapon will feel a lot better as well.
@@OEDArms I’ll be moving to Texas soon, I may just hold out until then! I heard it’s a pain moving through states with NFA items.
That’s the main reason I held off so long. No moving every 3 years is a pain in the ass.
should get the k2 xl
I need to try more. I like the one I got so far. Although there are so many on the market it’s crazy. The XL will be my next try.
How far can you possibly bend a Basecap?
I could probably bend it a little farther. Thanks for your support!
@@OEDArms that'd be hilarious 😂 I'm subbing right now to witness the full 360 bend. Love it.
@@Rspbrry_H5A Thanks brother! I’ll have to pick up a new hat. I like that one to much to do a 360 bend lol!
@@OEDArms I feel you. I have a few things I wouldn't want to destroy for UA-cam fame, either. Maybe you'll find a cheap one somewhere and bend it a lil more from video to video and wait until someone notices 😂
Quick question man, since you SBR’d the MK18, did you engrave inside the mag well? I’m currently in the process for my SBR and I’m thinking where to get it engraved so that it isn’t noticeable
Send it to capitol armory and have them do it on the underside of the trigger guard
Nice setup.How many rounds you have through it with the bootleg BCG? What settings do you use for supressed and unsupressed?
I would say about 400 rounds. it definitely helps with gas blowback. I need to test more on which setting I prefer. If you run the BCG on full suppressed and take off the suppressor the gun doesn't run. I would like to run a healthy balance where the gun will run suppressed and unsuppressed on the same setting.
@@OEDArms yeah I'm looking for that healthy balance too. Thanks.
What was the cost of your build?
It’s hard to say. The gun cost me 1700 without anything. Then you got sights, optic, suppressor and some of the small things I put on. So over 3000 is my guess. It took me awhile to get to this point. I’ve had the gun for about 4 years.
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All love, homie! Do you still run your Eotech magnifier? What made you leave it out of the video? Is it not that good, in your opinion?
Honestly I don’t run it much. I thought about getting rid of it. Although now that I put the unity riser on I need one for the magnifier as well.
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Thank you!
Unity risers are overrated and niche, but other than that I think it’s a good set up for the rest of the carbine
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take off that awful bad lever. unless you like it jamming
Haven’t had a jam yet. I’ll keep the channel updated though.
You experienced malfunctions with one? If so what types. Thanks for your support!
@@OEDArms Yah they dont play nice with all uppers. Took them off my LMT even after shaving down the rear. They cause the bolt catch to high-ride and rub against the bolt causing a failure to feed.
Nice build regardless 🤘 Love the UNITY I run the same and have my NV / Thermal rig on order
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I would love to review any product. I will be completely honest if it is quality or not.
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