I tinkered today

Riverpigusmc · #1 11-13-2015, 08:43 PM

Nice. You do know a flash suppressor has no affect on recoil....

Wilsoncrafter · #2 11-13-2015, 08:51 PM

Very Nice.. Looking good..

skosh69 · #3 11-13-2015, 08:59 PM

Thanks guys, it was fun.

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Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

Nice. You do know a flash suppressor has no affect on recoil....

Ya, after all the reading I did, I realize that. But the price was right

Lonestar grips. · #4 11-13-2015, 10:14 PM

great job Ell! I really like the look of a longer rail.

Grizzman · #5 11-13-2015, 10:47 PM

That's a Hell of a lot better. Do you plan to leave the picatinny exposed, or cover some of it with rails for more comfort?

How heavy is the barrel under the handguard? My LR308 was almost an inch in diameter till almost the gas block. I sent it to ADCO, and had them reprofile the barrel to .750 along basically the entire length, and it really improved the handling. It grouped just as well after as it did before.

skosh69 · #6 11-13-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorade

Sweet! Was that a 2 piece handguard you had before? If it was PM me and maybe I can make a contribution to your .308 ammo fund!

PM sent

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Originally Posted by Grizzman

That's a Hell of a lot better. Do you plan to leave the picatinny exposed, or cover some of it with rails for more comfort?

How heavy is the barrel under the handguard? My LR308 was almost an inch in diameter till almost the gas block. I sent it to ADCO, and had them reprofile the barrel to .750 along basically the entire length, and it really improved the handling. It grouped just as well after as it did before.

Thanks. Not sure about barrel weight other than I know it's not a bull barrel like your's was originally. I have not weighed the entire gun, but I will tomorrow.

Grizzman · #7 11-13-2015, 11:13 PM

Mine began life as an LR308-C. It had a heavy 20" barrel, but not bull profile, with rifle length gas system. I used to have a bull barreled upper, chambered in 260 Remington. It didn't shoot any better than the C, so I sold it.

skosh69 · #8 11-13-2015, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizzman

Mine began life as an LR308-C. It had a heavy 20" barrel, but not bull profile, with rifle length gas system. I used to have a bull barreled upper, chambered in 260 Remington. It didn't shoot any better than the C, so I sold it.

Oh, my bad. I believe this is just a standard 0.750 DPMS barrel.

And I forgot last time, yes...I am going to look into rail covers. Any suggestions?

I'm guessing the reason the battle rails and MLok system were designed is because people got wise to how uncomfortable the quad rail is to grip and hold, huh? But a ton of money was made on them!