Newb Mini G questions.

[DeltaTango]

Hello all, I have a barreled receiver (308) that I’m collecting parts for to be sent in for the Mini G conversion. 1) Is there any certain OP rod that is better for modification than any other? I have to buy one, and I might as well get the proper one. Anything special to look for or avoid? I see some are, “cut and relieved”. 2) Does the end of a muzzle break count as the 16.1” barrel length? Id like to keep the OAL as short as possible. Thanks for your patience. Don

[timshufflin]

Make sure you have a good oprod tab and that it is USGI. From the receiver to the muzzle tip count as the length.

[DeltaTango]

Well, I’m merrily collecting the various needed parts to flesh this rifle out. Have the trigger group and good op rod inbound. I have another question, would it be a sacrilege to grind off the bayonet and stacking swivel lug on the gas cylinder? I want to use a Schuster muzzle brake and would like to clean it up of unused things that may snag in the brush. This will be a hunting rifle. I think I’ll have a standard gas cylinder parkerized at the same time so that I can reconfigure it without the brake. Any suggestions or opinions on this build will be highly appreciated. I’m planning a second Mini-G in 35 Whelen, this first rifle will be my test bed to see what features work for me. Thanks