Matt.Cross

I'll be sure to call 'em up and see what they have to offer, had no idea there was so much demand on the custom barrel market. Maybe I need to get a couple of spindle machines, a lathe and a brideport, and revisit my favorite pasttime! ( I am not a 'professional' machinist, but I know enough to be dangerous ;) ) Update: I e-mailed Dan Lilja this morning to price a couple barrels, he responded very promptly!!! You can check out Lilja's AR offerings here. I have more information coming on whether or not they do custom AR profiles. Update 2: Apparently, Ballistic Advantage must be VERY BUSY, because I called and couldn't leave a message. Their voicemail box is FULL!!! Man, these guys must have about a decade of backlog, but in the current economy, good for them! I e-mailed adam again, per the voicemail greeting's suggestion. We'll see what happens. Called Accuracy Systems, left a voicemail, hopefully they will be calling back too. Update 3: Lilja doesn't offer custom AR profiles, they have drop-in barrels but they only offer the profiles on the aforementioned page. Still, they're nice barrels and I'm considering buying a 20" model to try out.

Welcome to the boards, can't wait to pick up some pointers from a professional instructor!

You're exactly right about the loctite, but I wasn't really so much suprised as pleased, I was thinking that a rail might one day adorn the top of the FFT and I didn't want that sucker moving around on me anyways... My biggest concern was with whether or not I was going to bind the nut while tightening it and then be unable to get it back off without marring it, aluminum threads can be a bit fickle when mated to a harder metal.

Shot those guys an e-mail, haven't heard back from them. I'm not sure if they're just too busy or what. Have you done business with them? I looked at Accuracy Systems too, but I'm looking to install my own barrel if at all possible, and my budget wouldn't hold up to their pricing too well. I have an e-mail on the way to Rock Creek Barrels as well, I heard a rumor that they're building AR barrels now too.

Barrels by the barrel-full! Actually, I've been hunting around to find barrel-makers selling barrels for DPMS style .308s... Anyone got suggestions? So far my two most satisfactory results were Les Baer Customs and Krieger. I know there are others but I need some reminders and suggestions. Post up boys!

I e-mailed you :)

I think the difference is going to be more notable at extended ranges, if you can believe what you read on the internet... Apparently heavier is a little more stable as you start approaching the 1,000 yard mark.

Give me just a little time, may have something coming together!! If someone makes an offer though, sell it! <thumbsup>

Does the gas block include the gas tube, or is it just the GB itself?

BTT

Thanks for the info Dave, I wouldn't miss out on the buy for anything!

The SASS always looked sweet 'bone-stock', it's what made me want a .308 AR in the first place. I'd have put that "Guns & Ammo" right back on the shelf it I'd have known where it was going to take me.... >:( <laughs> <dontknow> Nothing wrong with being a terminal case though, so ya might as well dive in completely right? Right! Back to the topic though..... Nice piece!

Hey Dave, just a couple quick questions. Is the monolithic upper a billet set or I'm assuming I need to order a lower as well... The other question is what's your preferred method of payment?

I offer up this kit for comparison as well. Pros/Cons of either kit and how you would personally weigh one kit against the other. RCBS and Hornady

Alright guys, give me some informed opinions on this kit I'm thinking about buying. Feel free to suggest other/better kits, as I would like to buy a kit and modify it rather than buy 30 seperate components.

I carry with my 1911 in a soft-leather holster just behind my right hip, muzzle angled towards my left butt cheek so that the grip lays parallel to my back. It's terriffic concealment and it's an amazingly natural grab considering how high the gun is being carried. I like molded leather shoulder rigs too, but I don't wear a coat often enough to justify it.

Welcome to the "Hotel California" of the AR world... <laughs> After introducing oneself, it is customary to post pictures of one's rig. Looking forward to having one more AR maniac around here! <thumbsup>

What's the best way to get drool out of a keyboard? :P

There ya go!

I'm considering an SPR-like build, that could be useful.

It's still on the rifle, I'll see what I can do.

They look great! I'm not sure about that square-trigger configuration though, that would feel funny. I'm very curious as to what purpose that serves... <dontknow>

I actually buffooned the previous post up, it's a 24" fluted barrel, it's a stocker from DPMS. They're selling replacements for $365 and shipping. Given that mine has a little under 500 rounds through it, I'd sell it for $300 + shipping cost.

Actually, I think a full length FFT on an 18" barrel sets you up for a nice SPR-looking mod. I'm throwing around some ideas for a .308 SPR tribute.

Yeah, I'd like to know the monolithic price as well, it's got to be more affordable than the LBC I was checking out...