Hey, I am new here but I've been lurking for a while (sound familiar?).
I have a noob question on ARs, please be gentle.
Years ago I bought a bushmaster, not knowing a whole lot about ARs but I had the itch so I decided to pick one up. I took it to the range and fired 100 rounds. I found that the gases were escaping somewhere near the back of the gun and blowing right into my face. My eyes were watering not 15 rounds into the session and I couldn't really aim very well. I had to take a break every 5 rounds. This is at the NRA HQ range, so well ventillated, state of the art, etc.
I sold the gun and stuck to hand guns and bolt guns. Now I have the AR itch again. I was considering a bolt gun in .223 but figured an AR will give me good accuracy and be more fun.
So is this gas experience normal or did I have some sort of problem going on?
I have a noob question on ARs, please be gentle.
Years ago I bought a bushmaster, not knowing a whole lot about ARs but I had the itch so I decided to pick one up. I took it to the range and fired 100 rounds. I found that the gases were escaping somewhere near the back of the gun and blowing right into my face. My eyes were watering not 15 rounds into the session and I couldn't really aim very well. I had to take a break every 5 rounds. This is at the NRA HQ range, so well ventillated, state of the art, etc.
I sold the gun and stuck to hand guns and bolt guns. Now I have the AR itch again. I was considering a bolt gun in .223 but figured an AR will give me good accuracy and be more fun.
So is this gas experience normal or did I have some sort of problem going on?