Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 I ordered a bunch of parts from several different companies, then got called out of country unexpectedly, got back home last night. Opening all the packages made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioactive Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Welcome back. Nice haul you must know Santa personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Radioactive said: Welcome back. Nice haul you must know Santa personally. Yep. He's wearing my shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Aww man....it looks like all that ammo cooked off on the porch in that desert heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 It's 4:30 in the morning and I'm bored, gotta get my internal clock reset. So, I'm playing with parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 That looks great. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Barrel came with FSB already pinned. Trying to figure out the delta ring assembly, do I need to remove the front sight? Edited September 11, 2020 by Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, DNP said: Aww man....it looks like all that ammo cooked off on the porch in that desert heat. Kind of a one off from Midway. Was looking for 308 brass, this was advertised as 500 pcs NATO primed brass (but there is no NATO stamp). All headstamped FC 13, and weighs the same as M118LR brass. Unfortunately, crimped primers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 My unexpected Romanian vacation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Bear said: Kind of a one off from Midway. Was looking for 308 brass, this was advertised as 500 pcs NATO primed brass (but there is no NATO stamp). All headstamped FC 13, and weighs the same as M118LR brass. Unfortunately, crimped primers. I’ve run into that headstamp twice, FGMM 7.62x51 175 gr. that PSA was blowing out and MK 319 mod 0. I have not tried loading any yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) doesn't look good! can't call schwabb? 3 hours ago, Bear said: My unexpected Romanian vacation.... Edited September 11, 2020 by sagebrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Actually, on this trip, just got it lifted, off the runway, and into a hangar. Will have to go back in approximately 2 weeks to do the repairs. My unexpected Romanian vacation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Ok, got the delta ring figured out, Brownells actually has a YouTube video for it. The gas tube naturally did not include a roll pin, but the local Ace hardware came thru again, and I now have 10 each of 4 different sizes. This morning I ordered an A2 flash hider and crush ring. Even though this barrel is .308, it has a 1/2" thread. Time to load up more ammo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plissken Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 2:42 PM, Bear said: Ok, got the delta ring figured out, Brownells actually has a YouTube video for it. The gas tube naturally did not include a roll pin, but the local Ace hardware came thru again, and I now have 10 each of 4 different sizes. This morning I ordered an A2 flash hider and crush ring. Even though this barrel is .308, it has a 1/2" thread. Time to load up more ammo! I'm sorry if I missed it but what barrel combo did you end up going with? I really like the taller appropriate A2 front sight. I'm guessing a Brownells Retro set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Chuck Plissken said: I'm sorry if I missed it but what barrel combo did you end up going with? I really like the taller appropriate A2 front sight. I'm guessing a Brownells Retro set up? Yeah, the Brownells retro barrel. They have 2 different ones, this is the heavier fluted barrel, 20". The FSB is slightly different than what is pictured on their site, the bayonet lug is removed, and the sling swivel is side mounted instead of bottom mounted. The sight itself is a fixed blade instead of an adjustable post. Since I'm mixing and matching, (using an Aero Precision carry handle on an Aero M5 standard high upper) I'm really hoping the rear and front sights will play nice together. Since one of my vices is old military Mausers, I'm pretty good at "Kentucky windage" sight adjustments. But, I am getting older, and now I need my glasses to see the front sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Edit: and I was mistaken about the muzzle thread size. While checking the differences in the FSB on their site, I noticed that they said it was 5/8 thread. I measured mine, and it was indeed 5/8, so I had to order another flash hider. DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 If you want a fsb that has the adjustable front sight and normal sling swivel. I have one off the PSA when I changed the barrel and went to a rail.$20 shipped 3/4" barrel diam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Yes, please! How would you like to be paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bear said: Yes, please! How would you like to be paid? Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Ya know, that's exactly the one posted on Brownells site that is supposed to be on this barrel. Instead, I got this... I'm not taking this one off until I test fire it, it might be ok. Edited September 15, 2020 by Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Does that fsb have set screws on the bottom. The one I am sending requires pins that go through the edge of the barrel. I'm not sure where the original pins got to and do you have a way of drilling the pin slots in the edge of the barrel. If this isn't something you want to do. Let me know before I get this shipped and I'll send back your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 No, this sight is pinned, but with only one pin. No worries, I have pins and the tapered reamer to drill the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 39 minutes ago, Bear said: I have pins and the tapered reamer to drill the holes. You're set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted September 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 I'm set if the gas port lines up. If not, I'll increase my spare parts inventory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Just now, Bear said: I'm set if the gas port lines up. If not, I'll increase my spare parts inventory! You're the one that lines it up, before you taper-ream that barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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