Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Im starting to locate parts for my first build and found a barrel I like. is it wise to start a build focused around a specific barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 no telling when a good deal shows up.. what barrel and profile are you after? bcg and barrel are most important I think and you can work from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guruofhotrod Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Sure, why not, you gotta start somewhere - just make sure your bolt style matches your barrel extension ie: DPMS type/DPMS type or Armalite/Armalite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 9 minutes ago, sketch said: no telling when a good deal shows up.. what barrel and profile are you after? bcg and barrel are most important I think and you can work from there. https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/308-ar-sass-barrel-prod54489.aspx?avs|Cartridge_1=CTT_308%2bWinchester&avs|Length_1=18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, guruofhotrod said: Sure, why not, you gotta start somewhere - just make sure your bolt style matches your barrel extension ie: DPMS type/DPMS type or Armalite/Armalite makes since. just been going a little crazy looking at tons of different parts decided that I should pick one thing out and build around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 so you need sr25 pattern/ dpms bolt to match. as a rule it should be head spaced either buy you or a gun smith. There are many other barrels out there and some are better on the budget? you are on the right path if thats what fits your plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 well then so far so good. I really appreciate your input sketch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I'd look into the 308 match-type barrels from the 3 barrel makers we have as site sponsors, over that DMPS barrel. Any barrel you get from Faxon Firearms, Ballistic Advantage, or Criterion barrels is going to be comparable in prices, and shoot circles around that DPMS barrel. The Fulton Armory barrel on this page is badass - so are the other two: http://criterionbarrels.com/barrels/.308_AR All of these are excellent: http://ballisticadvantage.com/ar-parts/ar-barrels/ar308/premium-series Same here - excellent: http://faxonfirearms.com/barrels/ar-10-lr-308/308-winchester-7-62-nato/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: I'd look into the 308 match-type barrels from the 3 barrel makers we have as site sponsors, over that DMPS barrel. Any barrel you get from Faxon Firearms, Ballistic Advantage, or Criterion barrels is going to be comparable in prices, and shoot circles around that DPMS barrel. The Fulton Armory barrel on this page is badass - so are the other two: http://criterionbarrels.com/barrels/.308_AR All of these are excellent: http://ballisticadvantage.com/ar-parts/ar-barrels/ar308/premium-series Same here - excellent: http://faxonfirearms.com/barrels/ar-10-lr-308/308-winchester-7-62-nato/ ok thanks for the info. I will definitely check these out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Sigelite said: ok thanks for the info. I will definitely check these out first. you've definitely given me a lot more to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Sigelite said: Im starting to locate parts for my first build and found a barrel I like. is it wise to start a build focused around a specific barrel? A few of us have started from ejector springs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, edgecrusher said: A few of us have started from ejector springs..... oh wow. better than just a roll pin huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 wait a minute.. you have a roll pin..haha your hooked line and sinker! 98 always has a way to one up your game. he's that guy you know that knows a guy! what do you intend to do with your rifle? Bench/ hunting/ compitition. have you looked at a scope or red dot, irons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, sketch said: wait a minute.. you have a roll pin..haha your hooked line and sinker! 98 always has a way to one up your game. he's that guy you know that knows a guy! what do you intend to do with your rifle? Bench/ hunting/ compitition. have you looked at a scope or red dot, irons? lol probably bench but maybe some hunting (long range hogs). armed eye doc told me of someone that had an extra roll pin and said that would be his next build or something like that. hooked....most definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, Sigelite said: lol probably bench but maybe some hunting (long range hogs). armed eye doc told me of someone that had an extra roll pin and said that would be his next build or something like that. hooked....most definitely. I have been looking at some scopes. not in a rush to get one yet unless a deal comes up I cant resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 keep an eye open for blk friday sales.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 17 hours ago, sketch said: keep an eye open for blk friday sales.. good thinking. my wife keeps coming in and checking on me to see if I have started the spending spree yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMERIKINSHIP Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 21 minutes ago, Sigelite said: good thinking. my wife keeps coming in and checking on me to see if I have started the spending spree yet. Can you blame her? I don't even know you and I'm curious about how much coin you're gonna drop here Builds that start out seeming reasonable tend to morph. I have full respect for those that can set a budget, pull the trigger on the parts and be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I think she keeps looking so I will keep a budget. I have a feeling she has her eye on something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Sigelite said: I think she keeps looking so I will keep a budget. I have a feeling she has her eye on something. Yep, she wants to spend some of your OT money. She deserves it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Build the first one for her. Then how can she complain about you building a second one for yourself? That way you already have two in the safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Sisco said: Build the first one for her. Then how can she complain about you building a second one for yourself? That way you already have two in the safe. in case you forgot there are already 2+ in the safe oops meant for armed eye doc Edited November 14, 2017 by Sigelite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 seems you and doc can use the buddy system.. no hunny those are for docs guns.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 21 hours ago, sketch said: seems you and doc can use the buddy system.. no hunny those are for docs guns.? ill hang on to that one till the need arises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigelite Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Just now, Sigelite said: ill hang on to that one till the need arises don't know that doc will play fair though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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