So I got a Czech valve yesterday and went to the range.

For context, I have a 16.5" 5.56. and shooting suppressed has been quite gassy.

So I got a setting that will lock back and empty mag with my Lahar30L. (1-12). Not as gassy,Great.

I tried to tune for unsuppressed and couldn't get the bolt to lock back, even on the most open setting. (3-13).

Then when I put my can back on, the setting that worked before (1-12) no longer worked . I had to get to 2-0 and it was gassy.

I can't believe the Czech valve could have gotten that dirty in the 20 rounds that I fired unsuppressed to have it fouled up enough to have to change the setting.

I maybe need to try hotter ammo, I was using 55 grain.

It seems like I can't use the kns piston for unsuppressed.

Still, has anyone had similar issues?

I'm looking to pick up one of the Bren 2 MS 16" carbines, but there are exactly zero gunstores within an hour and a half drive that actually have one in stock so I can handle it.   I get the sense from my research, that the gun will be fine, but I keep seeing people saying its rather front heavy.  I expect it to be somewhat front heavy due to the piston system, but really how bad is it?  I do plan to put an Aimpoint PRO + mount (about 10-11 oz) on the receiver, which may help with the balance somewhat.  I won't be adding anything else to the gun, no light, no suppressor, no laser, etc.

I really don't want to order one without handling one, because its a lot of money to spend on a gun that handles like a pig, you know? I'm trying to avoid a situation where I order one, and I find it not fun to use because it handles poorly...

Thoughts? Thanks.

Does anyone understand the design considerations of the Bren 2 magazine? I'm wondering why they didnt just go with a standard STANAG magazine or AK magazine.

Coming over from the ar15 platform so might be a dumb question but is there a way I can run a 16” barrel in 7.62/308. Also any site running deals on stripped uppers so I can make this dream happen lol

Running around today, getting my blood pumping. The 16" Bren with the Credo up top isn't as bad as I had previously thought. No it's not as light as my ARs, no it's not as light as my BRN180. But it's a very management weight. I need to do more calisthenics.

I’m in Canada so my mags are limited to 5 rounds. I recently purchased three gen3 pmags for my Bren 2. I found out that if I put 5 bullets into the pmag 85 wouldn’t be able to fully inserted and locked in position. This problem does not happen if I put less than 5 rounds into my pmag. I’m wondering whether it’s my gun’s problem or mag or both?

I have some accessories available.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GunAccessoriesForSale/s/g9mhujkZCF

Just another Bren 2. Not sure about the usefulness of the Arisaka furniture, but I like the looks of it. The Spuhr RDF mount is so awesome.

Hi guys, who are some thing that you don't love/coud have been made better on your bren 2? Mainly thinghs that aren't coverd by aftermarket yet

Anyone out here who bought the NR conversions and have the cast gas blocks no of any replacements or how to other than sinking another $500 for the set from dlask! I no once we brought them the cz warrenty is gone ! Pretty sure dlask is not covering the failure waiting for response! I have not yet had this failure but I want a new block to avoid it . Thanks

Does anybody have a set of factory iron sights they would be willing to sell?

Trying to find another bolt catch for my Bren 2 as I am selling it and am removing the Haga lower. I would like to have the Haga lower complete for when I sell it. Anyone know of a place to get the bolt catch and roll pin? I cn't seem to find anything anywhere. I'm referring to the one at the top of the lower, not the release in the trigger guard. Thanks.

11” 5.56 SBR’d. Velos 556K (picked up today). Couple of control upgrades. Still trying to decide how to swap optics around, but the was laying around and probably won’t be staying for the long haul. Light and pad soon enough.

Really digging the ambi controls so far (lefty), everything is buttery smooth.

Looking for a Gen 2 or 3.

Thoughts if you are using one?

I recently picked up a 16.5 “ bren 2. Anyone running the 13.8” hbi on a 16.5” inch barrel?

Bren 2 in 7.62x39mm, 11\" barrel - Primary Arms SLx ACSS reticle, G33 3x magnifier (clone), Magpul AFG-2, Neoteric selector switch, CP Duramag SS 10-round magazines, D+H Tactical 5/30 round magazines, CP Duramag SS 5/28 round magazines.

Just got my own Bren 2 this week, already put on a Vortex AMG Uh-1 Gen 2, do you have any ideas what other attachments should I put on next?

Is this normal wear and tear? I can figure out what is causing it. Opposite side of ejection port.