308reloaded Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 I am looking for 1 of my last 2 parts to finish this build, I want a barrel, would like to have a 24" fluted barrel with threaded end so I could put flash suppressor or compensator , or just a band to protect the threads.. Would settle for a nice 20" heavy barrel fluted as long as it is threaded for muzzle device. even a 18' if I have to buy dint want the head aches getting a mid gas system working correctly, plus on the sass have not figured the gas block yet. I really dint want to take barrel to work for threading as it is not a happy place for that,, it only takes a few min to get it done or caught AND fired.. 18" heavy would b nice with long standard gas tube,,does that or is that available?
Matt.Cross Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Unwilling to send it off to have it done? I'm thinking about having my 24-incher sent off and threaded for a JP muzzle brake...
308reloaded Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Posted February 11, 2011 unwilling to pay some to do something I can do myself. I think I found a private lathe to turn barrel down, put nice 11 crown and then thread with die,( useing a guide )also ; with this years refund hope to buy my own lathe (grizzly G4003)
Matt.Cross Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Nice, DIY projects are the best. Also, I like your taste in lathes, if I ever get a shop to put one in, i'll probably pick up one of their models + a bridgeport mill.
TacBlade Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 There is a nice fluted barrel on another site for sale? I think it is one like imschur has, the SASS?
6132expert Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 MOst the SASS barrels I have seen are 20". Does anyone make a 18"? Also what makes a SASS barrel a SASS barrel?
TacBlade Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Yep, its an 18" fluted SS barrel with a black Teflon coating. Comes with Gas Block and tube installed. Its a Mid length setup. $355.00 shipped
6132expert Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 So what makes a barrel a SASS barrel?
6132expert Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 LMFAO I am just really wanting to know cause the other day I was looking at barrels and I saw the SASS ( again) and thought to myself what is the difference. I know they cost more , but is it a manufacturing scam to psychologically make a person think they are getting something better.
Matt.Cross Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 The difference is, when you THINK you're a better shooter, you ARE a better shooter! :o ;)
hobbesgunner Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 SASS is just a short bull barrel..fluted and blacked out..just lookin at them on midway site...$250 or so for DPMS..Mini SASS on sale for $200...description says deep flutes for lightening ..maybe that's the diff.
308reloaded Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Posted February 22, 2011 SASS stands for Semi Auto Sniper System,Yep, its an 18" fluted SS barrel with a black Teflon coating. Comes with Gas Block and tube installed. Its a Mid length setup. $355.00 shippedand what site would that be?
flashbucks Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 John at Eagle Machine (505) 463-5793, can cut your flutes and modify the barrel (length and threads) and even build a custom brake. He does outstanding work. You can see some of his work on the DPMS pictures page - Flashbucks.
308reloaded Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Posted March 1, 2011 I am ordering barrel today, the 18" SASS barrels are out of stock. so I am going with the 24" bull barrel.. how much weight between the fluted and non fluted. and will it really make that much difference in handling rifle?I know there is big price difference. is it hard to shoot standing off hand?
Matt.Cross Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 I know there is big price difference. is it hard to shoot standing off hand?Maybe not if you're a bodybuilder, but otherwise, it's pretty durned heavy.
308reloaded Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Posted March 2, 2011 ordered fluted 24" barrel. may cut 4" off and re crown. I will have to wait as see if barrel will look good if shortened. how will fluting look if I remove 4" of barrel. I am no body builder but I can shoot my 110 tactical 308 off hand standing and hit target. just cant do it all day long. after a few shots I am going to prop it up some how. using 57 years of wisdom.
imschur Posted March 2, 2011 Report Posted March 2, 2011 I have a non fluted 24". It's a lot to shoot off hand. It isnt just the 17# of rifle it's also the leverage from the length of the gun.I am a wimp though.
308reloaded Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Posted March 3, 2011 I have a non fluted 24". It's a lot to shoot off hand. It isnt just the 27# of rifle it's also the leverage from the length of the gun.I am a wimp though.what are you shooting that wieghs that much? I am hoping for no more than 11#
imschur Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 what are you shooting that wieghs that much? I am hoping for no more than 11#ha ha I meant 17# <lmao>
308reloaded Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Posted March 3, 2011 ha ha I meant 17# <lmao> nice rifle. looks about what I am trying to build. not sure on optics or grip yet, palm shelf does not seem like it would work well unless at bench,
98Z5V Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 what are you shooting that wieghs that much? I am hoping for no more than 11#Gonna be a hard weight to hit, even with a shorter barrel. No way will it work out to 11# with a 24" barrel.This thing is an 18.5" medium contour barrel, and it's 12.75 pounds without the bipod attached - gun only.
308reloaded Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Posted March 3, 2011 I will do what I need to do for a lower weight weapon. I have light weight bi-pod, not flip up sights on weapon, I am going to use the MagPul PRS Precision Rifle Adjustable Buttstock. I can handle it OK heavier but don't want to, it is not my entry weapon.. I could post some pic's if I knew how to make them not so big. My favorite weapons, my favorite Harley Davidson Motor cycle. and my what took me years to be able to afford my helicopter. landed in the side yard. next I would like a attack vehicle that is armoured and fast with squad weapons mounted for and aft. just a late in life dream but a weasel would be nice vehicle :(
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