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I full-length size them. My FL sizing dies for the .223 and .308 are RCBS, so do have them available. <thumbsup>

That ain't it, either - the Surefire can attaches directly to the brake - once you put the brake on, it stays, can or no-can. That collar behind the brake isn't something I've seen yet, but it's not for a Surefire can attachment. <dontknow> There's barrel visible between the brake and that collar, so it's two separate pieces there... It's either pinned on the bottom with two pins (not through the barrel, either), or it's set-screwed through the bottom - to clamp it onto the barrel...

Negative, GhostRider - this isn't a crush washer... Edge, what is that collar? <dontknow>

Easiest way would be to change the gas block - take off what's on there now, and replace it with a railed front gas block. Any rear backup sight will mount right to the pic rail upper receiver, and you'd need to decide on which brand/type of front sight to put on the railed gas block. It would need to be a front sight specifically for mounting onto a gas block (it's a different height than a "standard" flip up that you'd mount straight to the railed handguard).

That's what I'm thinking... If shorter is the desire, send it off and have it cut down. If it's a 16", then that's a different story. If it is a 16", then what's the desired distance? The 16 might surprise you.

D'oh!!! :o

I'm still in the beginning stages of the ultimate plan for this rifle - and it was caused by a barrel for sale, and the on-hand "extra part" being a BCM GF Large .308 charging handle - yep, the handle is doing it... :o I don't want to accidentally lose it, so it needs a home. <laughs> The DD Lite rail is definitely my first choice, depending on lengths available. Something slightly different in the right length would trump that choice, based on what I have going on in my head. Since one of the final goals will be suppressed use, a adjustable gas block is definitely planned, and the Noveske switchblock is my first choice. I need to have all parts in-hand to test compatibility before anything gets sent off to ADCO for final barrel work, so what I'm thinking about might change as time goes on. Test fit of everything will definitely tell the story. I'm not beyond making my own adjustable gas block out of a YHM Specter clamp-on block, either, and that would actually cause my less grief in the long run, because it's one less part that needs to be shipped in the box for barrel work. All these ideas are just an initial thought - an initial concept. I'm sure it will change in one way or another. In the long run, I'll have more parts in-hand that will need to be built into something else... <thumbsup> <lmao>

I know with my Fulton 18.5" barrel, it ended up right at 21" overall with the YHM flash suppressor on there - I'm pretty sure their suppressor mount FH is the same length as the regular one for the .308. Ultralight wouldn't be my priority - just a light, but tough, shorter .308. In that thinking, I don't really want the lightest rail out there, just a tough one that doesn't weigh a ton. I'll definitely send the FH with the barrel (and the bolt) to ADCO, and tell them to make the combination exactly 16.1" overall in the pinned configuration. So, based on the before and after lengths with the YHM parts that I've had hands-on, I'm pretty sure the barrel would be close to a cut-length of 13.5" to 13.7". Short and maneuverable is more important to me than light(est) weight. I'd say "lighter" is the secondary goal, with "tough enough to beat on" being the primary.

My idea is the Kaiser 16" midlength barrel, just so I can cut it down and pin it. 16" rifle gas barrels leave little to cut down, and 16" carbine gas barrels will kick the poop out of you if the gas port isn't just right. It'll end up cut to about 13.5" in order to pin it up to 16" with the YHM suppressor mount FH. ADCO will get the cutting/threading/pinning job. I want it as short as possible, but still 16" overall, just to maintain a little bit of "distance" capability to it, but still keep it short - and I only want one stamp for it (which will be the suppressor). SBR + suppressor = 2 stamps = $400. To me, making it an SBR would be cool, but that's what short 5.56 and short 300BLK guns are for. You need more "oomph?" Then it's 300BLK. Not 7.62x51 - Not since the Black came out in force. My $0.02 on that one. DD rail that will almost cover the barrel, or another Troy MRF 13.8" FDE rail, which would cover the barrel, but not the FH suppressor mount - just what I want. One or the other. Quad rail just for the potential (down the road) to configure it "however. " No custom billet uppers or lowers. None that aren't proven, anyway. Probably just a simple DPMS or Fulton Armory set - they work, and that's a given. CTR or MOE stock, MIAD or MOE grip, bach up sights, and a red dot. Done. Those are my thoughts. Copy if you wish - we encourage cheating in class here... <lmao> So, that's where I'm going next, when I do the next .308 Win rifle. I've got 3 more stripped 5.56 lowers in the safe, and the Mega billet is going to be a 300BLK build. I don't know if I'll build that next, or if the .308 will get built next - it's a coin toss. <dontknow>

Pinning one to get to the legal 16" minimum is going to be around a 13.5" barrel, unlike the 5.56 stuff. Losing 2.5" of barrel would be a pretty decent weight loss, even with a lightweight barrel profile.

Eh, not my month. Missed this one. I'll have to see what they cost, 'cause this barrel could be what I need.

16" light(est) weight .308 you can put together. Cut the barrel back enough to pin a YHM QD suppressor mount and still make 16.1", pick up the YHM 762 can for it, and it would be slick as hell. You wouldn't feel guilty about pinning the QD mount, because it won't break the bank anyway, and you wouldn't feel guilty about selling the YHM suppressor later, for the same reason. Eh, giving up some of my plans, I guess... <dontknow> <laughs>

I'd love to shoot the USC 45. I'd definitely have to get some hands-on before I could make the decision that you're faced with. ;D

I'm still a fan of the M14TOOLS patch - but I really like this new one, too. <thumbsup>

Back yet, or just battery backup?

Newest info, from a Spike's employee, dated 23 Aug 11, 5:41:45pm, EST:

Second time I've heard of this, first time here - Clint at Fulton will fix the issue, and he did in the other instance I read of. GEt ahold of them by phone, and they'll take care of you. Don't know what the issue was, but it was resolved quickly, from what I saw. Phone: (301) 490-9485

A'ight, brother - reminding you now... Is it too late?... :-[

Maaaaan, I completely missed the chance at that one... <laughs>

Moved it back, and changed the topic header, man... <thumbsup>

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From current tracking, it's looking like it'll hit my former town of Woodbridge, VA in the next few hours. There's a 100-foot oak out back, and a couple 70-footers - they'll probably take the house out, simply based on house orientation, wind direction/wind speed. The chimney for sure isn't gonna make it. <dontknow>

Damn , what'd I miss?... <lmao> ;D

They've been making rifle barrels for years now, and the "standard choice" on the ZEL Custom .338LM upper is a Mossberg barrel. You upgrade from there. http://www.tactilite.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=114&category_id=29&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=29