DNP Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 So, I'll start a thread for @RobPLSCA to get things rolling. I brought home one of his lowers today to see what we were dealing with. Mates up to my JD upper just fine. There are a few differences in the lines, but looks pretty good. Let's get these things going Rob. I told him how much you all loved the Larue triggers...so he ordered up 2 of those today. Let's help him spend some money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 nice fit there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Did he get the Larue at retail or the sale price? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPLSCA Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Thanks Dirk. On sale Doc. Yeah folks, I've picked up a couple things for a .308 (BA 18" fluted ss) build, and will do another in 6.5 CM. I am also considering caliber options for the third one. 98Z5V had an interesting suggestion for .338 Federal. Looking into that, I stumbled across the similar .358 Winchester. Either of those would be very cool. Ultimately, the .308 & larger would be for feral hog hunting, and of course other stuff. Hog videos got me going on the ARs. Forum member suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 41 minutes ago, RobPLSCA said: Forum member suggestions are welcome. I have an idea - for longevity. You build that 3rd one as a .338 Federal. When you shoot that barrel out, you just send it off and THEN get it re-bored for the .358 Winchester... Once you shoot that .308 Winchester out, you get THAT one re-bored for .338 Federal. Win/win here. You then pick up some new .308 Win barrel - you've shot a TON, had a damn great time doing it - added another caliber to the stable. For a .308 Win barrel... You'll have YEARS to pick up all the parts for that 4th one, that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPLSCA Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 DANN 98Z5V! 1st idea is great! ? Can anyone top that? Where do I get the .338 Fed barrel? Do I get another 18" BA and have it modified (for lack of the correct term). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, RobPLSCA said: ? Where do I get the .338 Fed barrel? Super easy question - and this is in stock. I lusted after a .338 Fed for quite awhile, and was going to go through custom barrel manufacturers to get one made. The manna fell from heaven one day, right before I was ready to pull the trigger on that custom barrel order, and Wilson Combat sent me a magical, clairvoyant email, and announced that they were making barrels in .338 Fed. That sealed the deal, right then, right now. I did it. I went with the 16" barrel. For that caliber, and that barrel length, it'll kill anything I need it to kill, within that ballistic range of the cartridge. Browse to your liking - but make damn sure you buy one with the 1:10" twist. Those 1:12" twists aregreat for light-ass projectiles - but you don't get into a .338 Federal for light-ass projectiles. Happy shopping! Click it: https://shopwilsoncombat.com/338-Federal/products/740/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 FWIW - I've never SEEN those barrels that cheap. I'm not saying that to push you into it - I'm saying that because I paid a HELL of alot more for my barrel, several years ago. Kill that sale they have right now, man - you won't see that for a long time. That's crazy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPLSCA Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 I was originally thinking Ranier super match for the 6.5, but for less than that, I ordered both 6.5 CM & .338 Federal. DNP was right: you guys are really knowledgeable and good at helping others spend money. THANK YOU! I don't have the experience or time to do this alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 11 hours ago, RobPLSCA said: I was originally thinking Ranier super match for the 6.5, but for less than that, I ordered both 6.5 CM & .338 Federal. DNP was right: you guys are really knowledgeable and good at helping others spend money. THANK YOU! I don't have the experience or time to do this alone! Did you get TWO Wilson Combat barrels?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DNP Posted December 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 He brought a bunch of parts over yesterday when he stopped by. I'm pretty sure there's going to be enough for 5-6 rifles by the time he is done. Hell, he has ammo for rifles he hasn't even started building yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 11 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Did you get TWO Wilson Combat barrels?... 9 hours ago, RobPLSCA said: ? Well then - you'll love them both. My .338 Fed barrel and .260 Rem barrel are both Wilson Combat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRracer912 Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 Do you get bolts headspaced with those barrels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenworks Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 On 12/29/2018 at 1:33 AM, 98Z5V said: FWIW - I've never SEEN those barrels that cheap. I'm not saying that to push you into it - I'm saying that because I paid a HELL of alot more for my barrel, several years ago. Kill that sale they have right now, man - you won't see that for a long time. That's crazy... I am almost ready to buy one even if I don't ever build one those prices are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPLSCA Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 3 hours ago, CRracer912 said: Do you get bolts headspaced with those barrels? Nope. I'm not there yet... Kinda went on a shopping spree over the last couple weeks for a bunch of othe parts... Smart Phones are dangerous... These are going to be some interesting jig-saw puzzles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPLSCA Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Ravenworks said: I am almost ready to buy one even if I don't ever build one those prices are cheap. If these don't work for me, they will likely be available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 37 minutes ago, RobPLSCA said: If these don't work for me, they will likely be available... They'll work just fine for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzukiray Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 9 hours ago, DNP said: Hell, he has ammo for rifles he hasn't even started building yet. That's the way I started too! I bought 3 boxes of .458 Socom before I ever bought a single part to build a rifle. Go figure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 17 minutes ago, suzukiray said: That's the way I started too! I bought 3 boxes of .458 Socom before I ever bought a single part to build a rifle. Go figure!! I think I see a common denominator here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted December 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Don't even go there doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ravenworks Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) 23 hours ago, RobPLSCA said: If these don't work for me, they will likely be available... Well I have been wanting to do a Grendel and considering my go to company (Criterion) can not touch Wilson. I can't believe that there is almost a $200 difference,makes me feel guilty for not staying loyal. We'll know what I'm going to be up to. Edited December 31, 2018 by Ravenworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPLSCA Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Luth stocks arrived... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted January 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 We'll have to teach you how to add pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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