bfoosh006 Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 I know this isn't the "right" caliber... ( Lol ) but... DSG Arms just had "their" 22" Match grade barrel on sale for $200 bucks, shipped. It is a heavy, thick barrel needing a .936 GB. DSG Arms specs... https://dsgarms.com/dsg-4001-0015 Features: 6.5 Creedmoor 416R Stainless Steel Bead-blasted external finish Nickel Boron coated barrel extension 1:8 Twist Rate 5/8x24 Muzzle Threads HP & MPI Tested .936” Gas Block Seat Weight: 76.8oz Heavy profile 11 Degree recessed target crown Button Rifled Rifle-length gas system Ballistic Advantage Specs for the same "looking" barrel... https://ballisticadvantage.com/22-inch-65-rifle-ss-premium-barrel.html Additional Info Length 22" Material 416R Stainless Steel Profile Heavy Finish Bead Blasted Gas System Length Rifle Gas Block Journal .936" Twist Rate 1:8 inches Muzzle 5/8x24 Threaded Weight 75.9 oz Other Info MPI Tested For all intents and purposes.. and judging by its profile and specs, I am going to say it probably is a BA barrel.... If anyone can confirm this, I would appreciate it. I just finished installing it in a PSA upper, polished the feed ramps and deburred the feed ramps, lapped the receiver face, Loctite'd 609 it in place. I will allow it to dry ( the Loctite 609 as per instructions ) for 36hrs and try it out on Sunday hopefully. Some photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Here it is compared to a 18" PSA SS .308 I should add... the bead blasted surface on the barrel, scuffs super easy, so tape / protect your barrel prior to dragging your barrel nut or FF tube over it. Edited July 14, 2018 by bfoosh006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, bfoosh006 said: the bead blasted surface on the barrel, scuffs super easy, so tape / protect your barrel prior to dragging your barrel nut or FF tube over it. Unless you like the used hard look I do my best to beat on my stuff regularly to find that weak point. The QPQ/Nitride finishes seem to be the only one that doesn't pick up marks from handling and use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 Looks just like a BA barrel, brother, all the way down to the font on the barrel inscribing and the logo placement. I have a couple BA barrels and one Aero Precision barrel (which is definitely a BA barrel), and they are identical to that in appearance, with logo placement before words, font, etc. Good on DSG, right there - smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 4 hours ago, jtallen83 said: Unless you like the used hard look I do my best to beat on my stuff regularly to find that weak point. The QPQ/Nitride finishes seem to be the only one that doesn't pick up marks from handling and use. Yeah I don't care if it is beat up, it will never be a safe queen. Lol, even after the first scuff, I never bothered to tape over the finish... so even more broke in ! I do wonder how bead blasting can so readily...so more a FWIW to those that it matters to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Double tapped Edited July 14, 2018 by bfoosh006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) 98Z5V, does yours have a roll mark by the barrel extension ?... Aero Precision roll mark maybe ? I gotta wonder if DSG Arms and BA / AP are like PSA and FN... barrel wise. Edited July 14, 2018 by bfoosh006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 I never noticed that ^^^, but I'd have to take them apart to find out. Quite some time ago, AP and BA "merged" in a way. It wouldn't surprise me that DSG got in on that. DSG has other companies making other parts for them, as well. Lemme know if you can tell the difference between the Seekins enhanced bolt catch and the DSG enhanced bolt catch -twins. Just an example. BA and AP: http://aeroprecisionusa.com/ap/ballistic-advantage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, 98Z5V said: I never noticed that ^^^, but I'd have to take them apart to find out. Quite some time ago, AP and BA "merged" in a way. It wouldn't surprise me that DSG got in on that. DSG has other companies making other parts for them, as well. Lemme know if you can tell the difference between the Seekins enhanced bolt catch and the DSG enhanced bolt catch -twins. Just an example. BA and AP: http://aeroprecisionusa.com/ap/ballistic-advantage/ Yeah... there is a LOT of rebranding amongst the manufacturers. Upper completely assembled.... one heavy, fat ass upper... Vortex Golden Eagle HD 15-60x52 ( ECR-1 Reticle (MOA) I am going to try out... I know , I know.... way to much scope then needed... but I have always been curious. I will weigh it later... with and with out the scope, and as a fully assembled ( my way ) rifle.... seriously, this thing is frigging heavy ( heavy enough to be not practical to even use as a club ! Lol ) Edited July 15, 2018 by bfoosh006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Good lookin' setup, brother. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 to heavy yes for hunting etc but not to much scope my man that 6.5 CM will shoot way further than you think that upper looks great for ringing long distance steel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Put it on a tripod on the back of an ATV, illegal for hunting, but it would be badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Will be able to confirm this shortly. I have 3 x Mk12 SPR barrels from BA in the house. One .223 Wylde and two 6.5 Grendel. DSG now has the .223 Wylde SPR barrel on their website - this is a BA barrel, right here, listed under the DSG house brand. https://dsgarms.com/dsg-4001-0006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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