BIGBREW Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Couple things. Thanks DWILSONMFG.COM for getting this bolt here quick. Just need a barrel at this point. Bought the carrier months ago. Never installed a gas block after the hand guard before. I'm going to use a slim 16.5 on a 20" rifle length .936. Hand guard won't turn on the threads with block on. Any advise to installing this way? I'm hoping it goes in this easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 13 hours ago, BIGBREW said: Never installed a gas block after the hand guard before. I'm going to use a slim 16.5 on a 20" rifle length .936. Hand guard won't turn on the threads with block on. Any advise to installing this way? Yeah, take the rail off. Might seem like more work, but it's gonna be ALOT easier in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Yeah, take the rail off. Might seem like more work, but it's gonna be ALOT easier in the long run. No way the rail is going to turn around the block. Not enough clearance. Can't be impossible. Anyone got any tricks to making sure the gas hole lines up at the top of the barrel? I'm sure I can slide the block on the barrel and mark where the set screws should be. Install the guard and aim for those marks when I slide the block on. Edited January 29, 2017 by BIGBREW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 What kind/brand of rail is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 MLok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 2 hours ago, BIGBREW said: Can't be impossible. Anyone got any tricks to making sure the gas hole lines up at the top of the barrel? Dimple the barrel so it has to line up, SLR sells jigs pretty cheap; http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=57_129 Once you have a jig you can loan it out to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 That's what I figured. Dimple the barrel, barrel will be stainless so if it already has a simple mark it with a bright marker then just line the gas block up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Picking up some final odds and ends, need scope mounts and paint. This is what was in the mail today. Nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ109 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have those same pins. They are nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Getting down to the last of small parts. Still waiting on a barrel. Paint should be here Friday. I'm a little surprised it isn't getting here faster with $15 for shipping but oh well. Still need a block for the upper and haven't made a decision yet, really with there was a clam (taking suggestions). Maybe start assembly in a couple weeks. These came today. They may get painted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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washguy Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Big so even the troy micro .936 wont clear the inside of the rail? https://bloodandbrass.com/products/troy-936-gas-block?variant=36337673351 or one of these http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/gas-system-parts/gas-blocks/micro-936-gas-block-prod54725.aspx http://www.jsesurplus.com/.937MICROGASBLOCKBLACKNITRIDE.aspx You stated you don't have the barrel in yet....is it on its way...if not why do you want the .936 ? Is a .750 not enough for you? just wondering...lol Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Going with this barrel once they have some in stock. Requires .936 block. https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-10-.308/barrels-en-gb/20-.308-stainless-steel-bull-barrel-1-10-twist-ar-10-20-stainless-steel-barrel-?page=4 Edited February 11, 2017 by BIGBREW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, BIGBREW said: Going with this barrel once they have some in stock. Requires .936 block. https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-10-.308/barrels-en-gb/20-.308-stainless-steel-bull-barrel-1-10-twist-ar-10-20-stainless-steel-barrel-?page=4 Big So is there no hope of me talking you out of that barrel? Is it a must have do or die kinda thing? or is there some room for discussing? Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 I would like to see more of the way this HG attaches & how long is it ? If its only 12" or so , the Gas Block can be installed afterwards , because the HG will not cover the Gas Block . My 20" HB ( Kreiger/Criterion Match BBL. with 0.936" GB ) has a early Fulton Armory ( I think made by JP ) on it & it is a rather large diameter , but I can take the GB off any time ,because it is outside the HG .I believe the GB has to be removed to take the HG off . Its been on there for so long , I forget . Never seen a screw on HG that would not clear a Micro Gas Block , but ya never know , all kinds out there any more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 My dad and I are building this together. He was buying the barrel so I was trying to find one at a reasonable price. He's retired and has a fixed income. I'm not that worried about getting the gas block on. My handguard is 16.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 4 hours ago, BIGBREW said: My dad and I are building this together. He was buying the barrel so I was trying to find one at a reasonable price. He's retired and has a fixed income. I'm not that worried about getting the gas block on. My handguard is 16.5" Big its a kewl thing that yall are building together....Im just trying to talk yall out of a 20" bull barrel that will be a pig to carry and not much fun at all. .there are barrels in the price range that will prolly out shoot this no name heavy azz barrel that's all im saying. Have you ever held or shot a 20" bull barrel ar 308 before? If you want us to help you out just shout out...otherwise carry on Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Wash part of my decisions are based on the rules I have to follow in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 55 minutes ago, BIGBREW said: Wash part of my decisions are based on the rules I have to follow in NY. Big....what are the NY laws regarding your building an ar308? Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Fixed stock, no pistol grip nothing with holes in it at the end on the barrel. Probably parallel with CA laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just now, BIGBREW said: Fixed stock, no pistol grip nothing with holes in it at the end on the barrel. Probably parallel with CA laws. And a 7-round magazine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ109 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Yes 7 round mag. .......NY has probably worst gun law in the country. Right up there with CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, BIGBREW said: Wash part of my decisions are based on the rules I have to follow in NY. Big....what are the NY laws regarding your building an ar308? Wash so the stock has to be like this? https://www.dark-storm.com/parts/stocks-buffer/nys-compliant-stocks/thordsen-frs15-featureless-stock-with-standard-buffer-tube-cover-blk/ or somewhat like it? or this fde one? http://thousandislandsarmory.com/frs-15-standard-stock-kit-fde/ but I see no restrictions on journal size ( ie .936 ) no threads for muzzle device okay I see that whats going to happen with the brute weight of a bull barrel and 20 inches hanging out there...and you having a retarded no pistol grip stock is that the rifle is going to be so front heavy/unbalanced ...it will make for nothing more than a bi pod paper puncher and prolly a not very good one at that.... think light shorter barrel is all im saying Edited February 11, 2017 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 21 minutes ago, JJ109 said: Yes 7 round mag. .......NY has probably worst gun law in the country. Right up there with CA. Until the latest round of gunlaws in Cali, Hawaii had them both beat. Hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ109 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, planeflyer21 said: Until the latest round of gunlaws in Cali, Hawaii had them both beat. Hands down. Yea all liberal ran states that have crappy gun laws that dont work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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