Guest LLArms Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 Another one of my LR-308s. Very much normal in comparison to our pet project, but a smooth operator none the less.
Guest LLArms Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 So I had a fresh batch of Duracoat on order and was bored and could not wait to refinish the free float tube after drilling the holes and sanding down some rough spots.I drained some Krylon High Temp (Matte Black) into an HVLP cup and sprayed that and then follows up (same method) with some Krylon Clear. Too much gloss, a light rubbing with a scotch bright pad and it kept the same protective layer but cut out the sheen about 50% so it has the semi-gloss black color of factory AR parts.This method has me considering using it more often on non-high traffic components and it will help me conserve more expensive painting supplies.I was very surprised at how smooth it came out. I banged the free float on my desk a bit to see how the clear would stand up and the worst I could produce was a light scuff, which I could rub out with my finger.Color me impressed for sub $8.00
blue109 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 just realized thats the factory float tube! nice! can i get some close up shots? was just talking about butchering mine up a bit with a friend of mine.
Guest LLArms Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 just realized thats the factory float tube! nice! can i get some close up shots? was just talking about butchering mine up a bit with a friend of mine.I'll post some a bit later this evening. <thumbsup>
Guest LLArms Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 Here you go:Think I'm going to be doing my barrel, upper & lower receiver this weekend.
392heminut Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 Nice! Where did you get your rails?
Guest LLArms Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 They are some Magpul 11 Slot rails I've had sitting around. You can get them just about anywhere really - I do most of my shopping on Midway USA.
sgtspike Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 looks good llarms. been thinking of showing off some fluting myself,great idea. are those magpul moe poly?
Guest LLArms Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 looks good llarms. been thinking of showing off some fluting myself,great idea. are those magpul moe poly?Yea, MOE rails.
MikedaddyH Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Very nice ! Sleet look . Mfg of bipod legs ? What size drill bit did you use on the rail ? <thumbsup>I found a really cool Brake for this barrel, I'll post a pic its for a 338 L-Mag.
Guest LLArms Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Very nice ! Sleet look . Mfg of bipod legs ? What size drill bit did you use on the rail ? <thumbsup>I found a really cool Brake for this barrel, I'll post a pic its for a 338 L-Mag.What does MFG stand for? :oI don't recall the drill bit size - but my press only had a bit that was too small. So I used the press to get the holes in straight - then a regular cordless drill to widen it with a larger bit.Bigger bits for the press are on the "to get" list now. :P
MikedaddyH Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Manufacture , brand name. They are different ,Good thing.
Guest LLArms Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Manufacture , brand name. They are different ,Good thing.Ah sorry.They are a clone of the Command Arms bipod legs. Picked them up on Amazon for $66.00 (CA's version is $125). After a bit of tooling I got them up to my standards because all the cloned stuff is sub-par build quality.One of the benefits of being a handy man I suppose. <thumbsup>
MikedaddyH Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 That would go good with the CA pistol grip.
MikedaddyH Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Here's the muzzle brake : Noreen ! $110
Guest LLArms Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 If you look closely it does have a CA pistol grip with the optional palm rest.I have a JP Enterprise Recoil Eliminator on order for the barrel. ;D
unforgiven Posted February 23, 2012 Report Posted February 23, 2012 Have you taken the noreen for a spin? How does she perform?
MikedaddyH Posted February 23, 2012 Report Posted February 23, 2012 Have you taken the noreen for a spin? How does she perform? No , I am going to put one on a wsm barrel.
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