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I guess looking at it further after taking it apart I see where the scratch is. Since this has been producing shells like the one above from the beginning, is it safe to assume that the chamber was scratched to begin with?

Went to the range today to shoot in a Cowboy silhouette match... Had the LGS take a look at the LR308. Showed him the spent case and looks like I'll be taking in the barrel for some refinish work: Basically he said he needs to check out the chamber with his bore scope... If it is possible to polish it out he will. So I figure if it is salvageable, I will have detents for my AGB put in and was thinking about either removing the threads and just have a target crown put in... thought about the crown?

I did not recognize that the ramps didn't match. I will ask my gunsmith Andy about it. thanks, on the other hand should I be cleaning the chamber after x amount of rounds?

Should I consider getting the chamber opened up a little so I can feed whatever or just get another 308 barrel and rebuild this upper? For now I just want a consistent shooter. Groups in this thing is MOA as long as it shoots/operates.

I could not find any for this barrel. I have seen a bunch of negative stuff about Red X, but I think it is due to poor customer service and not quality of product.

I am trimming the cases based on the Wilson Gauge. So when you break in the barrel, how many rounds are you running while you patch?

I have 300 rounds through this rifle 200 rounds of PPU 168GR Match and Winchester 308 40 round green box pack, the remaining 60 rounds were combinations of Hornady, Sako, and Nosler Match. The ones I am having problems with are Hornady Cased reloads of 168GR and PPU Cased Reloads 168GR. The Hornady I had 4 that did not fire. I made it through 1 round of the PPU and had a FTE and one round got jammed, but was able to safely remove both case and unfired round. Here is my BCG: Anyone using this type of BCG? The seller called it Carbonite coating, and it feels very slick to the touch. I think my chamber is ok, but I wouldn't know since I am not really trained to know if anything is wrong with it: This Saturday I am going to the local Cowboy Silhouette match to shoot my 30-30. The local Gunsmith said he would take a look at it and give me a diag of what he thinks... I wanted to get your opinions or ideas of what to ask him. thanks,

WELL... So far I have tried some reloads for this rifle. I don't know if I had mentioned what barrel I have, it is a Red X Arms 1:10 HBAR Profile 308 Match. The problem I am having is: 7.62x51 does not load Reloaded .308 ammo is not consistent It is heavy... (HBAR) oh well My question is, should I send it to my LGS and have them ream out the chamber? While I am there, I was thinking about having them remove the threads and do an 11 degree crown instead. Since this is a heavy rifle, I would just use it in the prone or bench. I am looking at building a lighter upper for offhand shooting anyway. I just want to salvage this one as it is not performing the way I had expected it to. Please suggest what I can do with this Red X Arms barrel.

Thanks unforgiven. Well, my daughter likes shooting the .223 and is interested in 3G, so I ended up building her one of her own. 6lbs 6oz with red dot, Geissele S3G. The top one is hers, she wanted all black, so I got stuck with the multi-colored one. I am using a Trijicon Reflex for my optic. Both fashion the .223 Wylde 16" barrel.

UPDATE: Hello all, It's been a while. I have been busy with classes and work, but I did manage to get the LR308K out the range and add some upgrades to it. I have installed the Diamondhead 15Inch handguard, changed the pistol grip to a more comfortable one (Ergo Deluxe), JP SCS, Lantac Dragon and the last 2 most important upgrades is a Syrac AG and a Geissele SD-E, which appears to be the better trigger for this rifle and caliber. Also, this setup is not like the original build I threw together, it feels nicer, but it is still pretty darn hefty in weight. I moved the NM DMR trigger to my .223 24Inch shooter... Here is what my .223 precision looks like: I'm working up some 308 PPU and Hornady Match loads, but still looking for a recipe. The PPU 168GR Match is not too bad, but I still also need to chrono what the rifle is doing at this point. Any suggestions as to what recipe to try out and what my chrono readings should be are welcome.

Interesting that the safety had an issue. I recently had the same issue with my Stag LPK on my AR15. I ended up purchasing a Noveske 60 degree Ambi-Safety so that my Geissele HSNM DMR trigger would work. I moved this trigger from my LR308 to my Precision build AR15. I now have the Geissele SD-E in my LR308 instead, I like it much better for the 308 it just feels right, and the DMR feels perfect for the .223. I guess it's just my opinion.

I can proudly say I have so far Geissele's S3G, Super Tricon, HSNM DMR and now the SSA-E. The S3G is nice and smooth, but the DMR and SSA-E breaks like candy kanes/icicles. I like all my Geissele triggers.

Well, installed the super tricon from Geissele and it is now the heaviest AR trigger I have installed. Breaking in at about 4lbs 10.3oz. 1st stage is about 2lbs. 13oz. It's a clean crisp break with no noticeable creep. The original trigger with JP springs, socket screw mod and polished trigger parts broke at 5lbs 4oz, but clean crisp break with very minimum creep, almost unnoticeable. Am I happy... ??? I truly am happy with the Geissele triggers. My last trigger purchase will be most likely the SDE, but I am considering the HSNM Match trigger... I'll wait until next week to decide.

Matt, You know, you're right. I can feel where the 1st stage stops and safely stop the pull prior to dropping the trigger on the second stage. It is pretty light, so I will have to tell others how light it is... I guess a try fire should be in order prior to them shooting off a round. So to clarify the first stage just feels... I hate to say it, "cheap" in terms of like I would expect more of a linear pull on the first stage. I just need to take it out the range and shoot it. Who knows I may add more weight to the 2nd stage. Currently my trigger is setup with 44oz on the first stage and then about 9oz on the second, 53oz total or 3.3125 lbs. Hopefully it will be just right for bench shooting.

I have adjusted it, and I do like the break on the 2nd stage to my liking. Just the front stage doesn't seem right to me... Like I said, I get the super tricon tomorrow... it is a 2 stage trigger that is not adjustable. If the 1st stage feels the same, then I think that will confirm that is how the first stage is suppose to be. I hope I don't have to send it back.