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We're posting .308 Win caliber barrels - and you haven't even stated the caliber that you'll hunt with yet...

If I was hunting this gun - meat matters. I'd run one of the ones that Doc posted above, or this one. https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Match-Grade-Barrel-308-WIN-Bill-Wilson-Hunter-17-1-1125-Twist-Stainless/productinfo/TR-308BWHRG17RC11.25/

What are you hunting, and what's the max distance that you would make a shot at an animal?

Both Wilson Combat and Faxon are great barrels. As well as Ballistic Advantage - and LaRue, if you haven't looked at them, yet. Between those companies, if you can't find the profile that you want - then check Fulton Armory. Once you've exhausted those companies, and still can't find what you need or want -it's off to the custom barrel maker...

So, you were at SHOT this year?...

Solid build list. BA barrels typically run AR15-length gas tubes, so you should be okay with the AR15 midlength gas tube. Go ahead and assemble it with one, and check the length - it should look just like this, and the gas tube should end in the center of the cam pin cutout in the upper receiver - just like this: As far as running the Aero rifle buffer kit - the buffer will be 5.200" long and weigh 5.4oz - the buffer will be good. The receiver extension will be good, and measure an internal depth of 9 11/16". I don't know about the spring that they use, but try it first. If you have something funky happening with the cycling of the rifle, then switch the spring out to the Armalite EA1095 spring. Gasport diameter on your barrel should be something between 0.080"~0.085" - measure that before you assemble everything. Welcome aboard.

Athlon Argos BTR, Gen 2. Differences... The original model used plastic spacers to "stack" and set your zero-stop. Brass internals/dials. The new one went to the zero-stop setup like I got on that Athlon Midas 2.5~15 scope - and that's a slick system. I got that first gen Midas at a steal, because they were blowing them out to clear inventory, and launch the Gen 2 Midas. Difference - all stainless steel internals and dials, including the zero-stop. That's the same change made to the Argos BTR Gen 2, from the older first gens that I have. Overall - better zero-stop setup, and stainless internals/dials. Great upgrade that they've made.

Picked up the glass, rings and level Saturday, mounted/leveled everything up Saturday night, and shot it today, for it's maiden voyage - great rifle! Went with the new Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50 in mils, the new Gen 2. Rings are Warne Maxima steel rings, medium height. I might be able to squeeze that scope into Warne's low rings - and I might have too much scope on this rifle like this... Might switch it out to a 4~14 or 2.5~15 instead. The 4~14 would definitely run on some Warne low rings. Scope level is Vortex 30mm. So, it shot GREAT. Right after mounting and leveling everything up, I hit is with the laser boresight and set everything up - very minimal rounds expended to zero that scope at 100 yards. Ran it at 200 and 250 yards, and the dope chart I made is right on the money - at those distances. Had a target out there at 500 yards, and I couldn't see impacts, or any dirt splash. Don't know if I was connecting out there at all. Medium wind, 5 gust 8, but I wouldn't think it would push it off that much... Don't know... This is the only experience I have with a .243. Main goal today was help a guy zero his Savage .338 LM bolt gun. Once we got out there, he handed me the gun and boxes of ammo... to zero his gun. Got that done at 100, moved over to the 500 to find out what his drop was at that range. 2.3mils of drop using S&B 250gr HPBT loaded ammo. Good day, overall.

That's some good reloading work, man - well done. Here's my comment from the .380 thread:

Yep, that'll do it. That's all about mass in motion, right there, and that thing peeled open quite well. I wouldn't want to be that bear...

Yeah, might be, and I'm fine with it.

Armalite AR-10 Carbine Gas Tube was spec'd in the list. The Armalite AR-10 Carbine Gas tube is 12 1/16" long. The AR15 midlength gas tube is shorter. The pic that Doc quoted clearly shows that the gas tube is perfect in this gun/combination - ends directly in the middle of the cam pin cutout, where it should. An AR15 midlength gas tube would have been too short, with this combination. OP, what's your gas port diameter? It's too small. I'm betting it's around 0.070", and it needs to be 0.080"~0.085" for that list of barrel specs. Check your gas port diameter, and get ready to drill it up. Everything else in your parts lists looks good, and your failures are what I've seen from too-small gas ports.

That's fucked up...

I hear you can fetch a great price for a healthy kid these days...

GREAT updates/details on the recoil system and gas port diameter, man! Awesome info!

If you dont click that second quote, you'll miss this review - just stay informed, OP - research your parts, and your vendors.

What's wrong, Wash? Why you mad at me? Now I have a hard on over them (furthest thing from the truth), and I need to get a grip - on what? I hate cheap parts (rejects, seconds, and blems) that a company peddles as perfect parts. That's just me. If you like that stuff - then drive one. I don't recommend that junk, but if you've been lucky so far- then good for you. Everytime you recommend those parts from that company, I'll just post up another negative review of the company - just so the person that's "being advised" can make informed decision. I think you need to figure out what's bothering you. Try to find out, for yourself, what your beef is with me. Keep your head in the sand if you want to. Have a great night... Here's a review of Delta Team Tactical - not mine, but these are all OVER the web: Check out what the BBB says - https://www.bbb.org/us/ut/orem/profile/gun-dealers/deltateamtacticalcom-1166-22290621/complaints Here's a review from a good msg board - Here's what most of the reviews online look like -

Damn, I really like that setup, Rob! You really might be spending my money on some of this stuff... Between you and Greg, I'm doomed. Greg is gonna get me in the Poor House faster, though... He keeps sending me info on JDM stuff - 3rd Gen RX-7s and Acura NSXs... I'm fucked if I can't resist...

Believe what you want. Buy what you want. If you've never done the research on the company, then you wouldn't know that the only thing they buy is seconds, blems, and rejects. That's all they do. Check it, if you don't believe me: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=delta+team+tactical+reviews

Sheeeeit... I talked to Alex and Tandy today... Even at work...

Ever read the reviews on those three companies? I would definitely discourage everyone I know and come into contact with, to NOT do business with them. Glad it worked out for you, though.

There's no way on this planet, under any circumstances, that I'd ever recommend doing business with that company. Never. Finding their reviews is an easy task. Majority are shiit reviews for a shiit company. 66 complaints with the BBB? How are they still in business... https://www.bbb.org/us/ut/orem/profile/gun-dealers/deltateamtacticalcom-1166-22290621/complaints Anyone out their can risk their money in DTT's "seconds and rejects" but I'll never advise doing business with them. I'll advise just the opposite, no matter how few glowing reports there are about how badass those clowns are. The negative far outweighs the positive. That's a clue.

The one I WISH woulda happened...

By the way - you don't have an AR-10. With your gun pic, you're WAY more on the side of DPMS LR-308. But it's not AR-10, by far.

Armalite EA1095 spring, in an appropriate recoil system. "Silent Captured" anything is hype. If you have any time on ARs, and you hear that "SPROING!" that upsets so many gamer-gunners when they shoot their gamer-guns in competitions... If they were smart, they'd hear that "annoying" SPROING everytime they fire... ...but they wouldn't hear it on the last round, when the BCG locks back on an empty magazine. They'd know right then, that they were out - and it's time for a mag change. Know that without even looking at the dry chamber. Don't complicate shiit with complicated shiit.