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Joel's got a great design (AVA Tactical). If this is something you will consider, Bezel Diameter is something you will need to be aware of. He has Bezel Diameters listed that provide ample distance between the barrel and bezel. PM him with any questions. He will get back to you promptly. Great Guy!

PM Benelliwerkes or StrangerDanger, and check with them. These guy's are great contributors. I installed one of these myself. The key is to have the right roll pin punch, patience, and make sure the roll pin is positioned correctly.

100% Agree ^

Try http://forums.benelliusa.com/member.php/20802-heckler-amp-kochp2000. He's a member here.

I think Vertigo is referring to member heckler&kochp2000.

If your looking at the Bolt Release Pad, its a little tricky. One thing I strongly recommend is getting the proper roll pin punch that has a center pint. It's real easy to scratch your finish if you use the wrong tool. Another thing I remember is you will use a locating pin to pre-align your release pad while driving in the pin. Be careful not to drive the pin in too far, or it will interfere with the Bolt I believe. Sorry, I just cant remember where I saw the pics or video Just be careful, and take your time.

I started this thread based on my experience. I was curious because when I shot target loads, I had ejection / feed problems. When I shot 00B, it fired without a hitch. My question was because I was curious, and not about doubt. Thanks for replying.

Did Benelli provide you a report on their findings? I'm curious.

OK..... I'll be the first here. Joel is a great guy with a great product. Congratulations on a Great design. Good luck to everyone! Make that the second..... Darn you Featherman!

The OEM Tube has Loctite on its threads, and will require heat to soften it up in order to remove the tube. As 12508 mentioned, there are several Youtube videos on this.

Update....... Today I returned to the range and shot some Winchester 2 3/4", 9 pellet 00B (1325 velocity) and it went off without a hitch. Not one reloading issue. Thanks to all of you who have added your comments. I really appreciate it! Must have been those light loads.

Yes, I stripped it down, and cleaned / Lubed the Bolt / Receiver Rails, F.P., etc. I took the trigger group out to replace the Hammer with a Geissele for 922R compliant. I did not remove the Gas Cylinder Plugs / Gas Pistons though. I didn't see any signs of wear. All the factory finishes looked brand new.

This was the first time I had it out to shoot. Normally I wouldn't have shot the cheap Federal Target loads, but they were given to me at Christmas, with the Shotgun. The Shotgun was my choice, the rounds were a stocking stuffer from someone who doesn't know anything about this type of Gun. I haven't tried to shoot the M4 with the original charging handle. I just went to a friends house with a box of shells to try it out. Kip's tube does have the follower and spring he supplies installed. I wish he still was making the charging handles, I would have bought one of his. I have lots of 00B, but just wanted to shoot the stuff given to me. I learned a valuable lesson. Glad I took it out. Thanks again to all of you who have posted to this thread. Hopefully I can get back out in a couple of day's and shoot some quality ammo. I'll keep you posted on the results.

Based on my readings, I've ordered a can of Federal XM 127 00BK. These are High Power, with 1325 FPS. Has anyone put these through their M4? Thanks for the feedback so far. I plan on stripping it down today, and doing a good cleaning.

Hello all. Today, after many months of sitting in a case I finally went out to break the cherry on my Brand New M4. Prior to getting this out to shoot, I installed an oversized Charging Handle, Bolt Release Pad, Carrier Comp Magazine Tube, and the AVA Tactical Light Mount. I was shooting some Brand New Target Loads (Federal 12 GA, 2 3/4", 1 1/8 OZ. Shot, 7 1/2 Shot). These are a low base shot shells. I shot the entire box, and did not have one shell auto reload. Either the shell did not completely eject, or it did eject, but did not load the next. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! [ATTACH=CONFIG]2430[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]2431[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]2432[/ATTACH]