I tinkered today

Lonestar grips. · #1 11-13-2015, 10:14 PM

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

Grizzman · #2 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 · #3 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!

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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 · #4 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 · #5 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!

Grizzman · #6 11-13-2015, 11:27 PM

I just pulled the ziplock bag out of the just drawer that's almost full of them.

I've got 6 different types.

Magpul ladder covers,
snap on covers of unknown origin (Magpul?)
LaRue index clips,
two different slide on type with locks, from the same manufacturer
some that are in 1/2 width sections that lock together

If you want to try them out, I'll fill a small flat rate box with them and send them to ya.

Caleb · #7 11-14-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizzman

I just pulled the ziplock bag out of the just drawer that's almost full of them.

I've got 6 different types.

Magpul ladder covers,
snap on covers of unknown origin (Magpul?)
LaRue index clips,
two different slide on type with locks, from the same manufacturer
some that are in 1/2 width sections that lock together

If you want to try them out, I'll fill a small flat rate box with them and send them to ya.

Great move, Sir.

I prefer the ladder rails, they don'tad thickness.

skosh69 · #8 11-14-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizzman

I just pulled the ziplock bag out of the just drawer that's almost full of them.

I've got 6 different types.

Magpul ladder covers,
snap on covers of unknown origin (Magpul?)
LaRue index clips,
two different slide on type with locks, from the same manufacturer
some that are in 1/2 width sections that lock together

If you want to try them out, I'll fill a small flat rate box with them and send them to ya.

Seriously? I'm gonna have to name this thing "The Cotep AR". Mich appreciated

. Still got my addy?