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About the Anodizing Process
	Concerning Colored Anodized Finishes: We are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality products. When it comes to colored anodizing, imperfections that are typically concealed by black anodizing become more visible due to the lighter pigment of the dye. Common issues include graphite transfers from forging dies (resulting in black marks on non-machined surfaces), the visible blending of machined and forged surfaces (without impacting smoothness), shade variances, and inconsistencies in dye uptake. To ensure transparency, we provide comprehensive details about these aspects of the finish, ensuring that there are no unexpected surprises when purchasing our anodized products. Color Matching: Anodizing, an electro-chemical process, is influenced by multiple factors that affect the color of the final outcome. Material choice, dye or catalyst concentration, tank temperature, and time spent in dye/rinse tanks all play a role, particularly in Type 3 anodizing. Furthermore, the variation in alloy type (6061 vs 7075) between our forends and receivers contributes to color differences. Despite our efforts in collaboration with our Anodizing partner to minimize such variations, they are inherent to the process and cannot be completely eliminated. While the colors will be relatively similar, some variation between parts should be expected. Uniformity: When utilizing colored Type 3 or modified Type 2 anodizing, achieving complete consistency in the coating is unlikely. Graphite transfers from the dyes, inconsistent dye uptake, and blending marks may remain visible through the relatively transparent anodizing. You may also notice lines, shadows, and waves in color (usually concealed on black receivers). Additionally, areas, where the part was held in the anodizing tanks, may prevent anodizing from adhering to specific regions. Lighting: Please take note that colored anodizing can appear differently under various lighting conditions. When purchasing these sets, it is important to understand that the color you perceive under specific lighting types (LED/fluorescent/incandescent/sunlight/studio lighting) may shift when exposed to different light sources. The color of your anodized part may slightly vary depending on the lighting conditions and viewing angle. Our photos are taken in a studio environment with carefully controlled lighting. Therefore, if your set appears slightly different in shade compared to the website, it can be attributed to this factor.
Do I need to dimple the barrel?
	No.  All of our barrels come with a gas block.  The set screws we use in our gas blocks have a special cup that locks the set screw into the barrel.  If you still want to dimple the barrel you can.
How do I adjust the Adjustable Gas Block?
	Once the Adjustable Gas Block is installed on the barrel refer to the picture below. With your hex wrench, close the adjustment screw (#3) all the way until it stops. Do not force anything. Once it is closed, open it to the left 3 clicks. Load one round into a magazine and fire the round with the empty magazine still inserted, open it one more click and repeat until it locks back on an empty magazine.
How do I install my ATLAS Comp?
How do I install my gas block?
How do I install my new forend?
	1. Check to insure that the weapon is unloaded. 2. Remove previously installed products. Leave the barrel in the upper receiver. (If the barrel is removed, align the small pin located on the barrel extension with the cutout in the upper receiver threads.) 3. Slide the forend adapter over the barrel. Screw onto the upper receiver. Align the gas tube hole in the upper with the gas tube hole in the adapter. 4. Insert the alignment pin in the gas tube hole in the adapter and the gas tube hole in the receiver. 5. Apply Vibra-Tite to the barrel nut, as per Vibra-Tite instructions. 6. Slide barrel nut over the barrel, screw the nut into the forend adapter, keep the adapter and upper receiver gas tube holes aligned with the alignment pin. 7. Torque the barrel nut to 40-50 ft lbs with a 1 ¼ wrench. (A Tapco Armorer’s wrench also works.) -Remove the alignment pin, use pliers if necessary. 8. Install the gas block and gas tube appropriately. 9. Slide the forend over the forend adapter. Align the screw holes on the adapter and on the forend, install screws. 10. Accessory rails can be installed anywhere along the forend using the screws and KeyMod nuts provided. If you are experiencing a gap between your forend and upper receiver uninstall the forend and turn the barrel nut around, then reinstall.
How do I install my new XMR?
How should I hold my B1 Handstop?
How tight do I torque the forend screws?
	Tighten all of the forend screws finger tight, after that an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn is all that is needed.
How to I install and adjust my new ATLAS?
	Installation: No shims or crush washers are needed. A medium thread locking fluid can be used. Using a 7/8 wrench tighten body of Atlas to the barrel. Slide sleeve onto the Atlas body with top indexing mark toward the chamber. For initial installation, it is recommended that the index mark and hole are straight up. While holding sleeve in place tighten on the cap using a 7/8 wrench. While holding the cap in place lightly tighten the 3 setscrews on the front of the cap. Adjustment: To counter right or left muzzle movement: loosen the front set screws. Loosen cap. Rotate the sleeve a small amount. Rotate the top hole and index mart slightly in the direction that the muzzle is moving. Tighten the cap and front set screws. To counter muzzle rise: drill out the top hole a very small amount. Repeat if needed.
My barrel is not centered in the forend?
	Loosen the forend screws, push the forend where you want it and tighten screws.
My barrel won't shoot 1 MOA?
	We are very proud of our barrels and how well they shoot. There are many things to check when shoot for accuracy.  Did the barrel get torqued correctly during assembly? Is the scope and mount of good quality? Are they both tight? Are you shooting quality ammo?  Have you tried a different  bullet? Are you using a proper rest? If you are still experiencing issues please contact us.
My gun won't cycle with your barrel?
	There are a few things that won’t allow an AR to cycle.  Make sure the gun is properly lubricated, barrel was torqued correctly, and gas block is secured and lined up properly.  If you have done that and used quality American ammo, please contact us.
My gun won't cycle with your gas block?
	Make sure the gas block is lined up correctly and secured properly.  Inspect gas system for any debris.
My XMR wiggles too much?
	The supplied button that comes with the XMR is intentionally made slightly undersized so that it will fit all receivers.  Most mil spec buttons have wiggle in them already, it is just made more noticeable when the XMR is installed.  It is normal for some wiggle in the XMR.
Should I go with the intermediate or midlength?
	Both work great.  Intermediate barrels come with a gas tube others do not.  Intermediate gas systems are longer, consider this if you want the gas block covered or uncovered.
What do I torque the forend barrel nut too?
	40-50 ft lbs.
What is the difference between your DMR and 3Gun barrel?
	The DMR is a heavier profile barrel.  It weighs more, but will handle sustained firing better than a 3 gun barrel.  DMR barrels only come in rifle length gas whereas the 3 Gun barrels have the option of intermid or rifle length gas.
What is the procedure to break in my new barrel?
	Our barrels seem to shoot great no matter what procedure is used. What is most important is that you do not damage the barrel while cleaning it.  Be careful, go slow, never clean from the muzzle end. Use your preferred break in method or shoot 5 rounds, clean, repeat for a total of 20 rounds.
What size wrench do I use for your forends?
	1 1/4" for 223 1 3/8" for 308 1 3/16" for Ragna
When do I need to apply Vibra-Tite?
Which one of your gas blocks should I use on my build?
Why shoot with an intermediate gas placement vs. mid length or rifle?
	Generally speaking the longer the gas system the less recoil you will feel in your rifle.  An intermid gas system on a 16” barrel gives you the longest, softest gas system and while still having proper dwell time.
Will a longer barrel be more accurate, if so why do they all have the same 1 MOA rating?
	Accuracy is more affected by barrel quality and profile than it is by length.  Short guns can be very accurate, but they do give up velocity to a longer version.  A thin profiled barrel will have more “barrel whip” which makes repeatability (accuracy) harder to obtain. With all that said our short barrels and ULTRAlite barrels are still very accurate.
Will my XMR work with BAD lever? KNS pins?
	Gen I XMR works with KNS pins but not with BAD levers. GEN II XMR works with BAD lever bot not KNS pins.
How do I contact you?
	Phone number: 208-906-1405 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: ODIN Works 11350 W Executive Drive Boise, ID 83713