Catchdog Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hello, been a lurker here for awhile. Been digging through the forum and I can't quite come up with what I need. I am the proud owner of a heavy s.o.b of an LR-308 Classic. I just ordered a Rainier 16" barrel, and I'm going to go with a free float tube, BUIS, and all that fancy stuff, but I'm wondering if I'll have to get a new barrel extension to go with the new barrel. I'm basically wanting to build something lighter and shorter, because I've noticed that even packing that pig around on a four wheeler, it get's heavy and cumbersome. Am I going down the right track so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 No the barrel extension come properly installed on the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 OK, so will I run into headspace problems then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 OK, so will I run into headspace problems then?If you call when you order and send them your bolt they will headspace for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 To finish it off I'm going to go with a DD 7.62 12" Lite Rail, Spikes Tactical Dynacomp, and a Magpul ACS stock. Again, am I headed in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 To finish it off I'm going to go with a DD 7.62 12" Lite Rail, Spikes Tactical Dynacomp, and a Magpul ACS stock. Again, am I headed in the right direction?That depends on what you want to accomplish. What is the intended purpose of this rifle? Welcome to the forums by the way.. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thank you. I guess I'm wanting My LR to by a little lighter, and more easily managed. As is stands now, it's just to damned heavy and cumbersome. I intend on using it to hunt and a WSHTF main stick. Since I'm not a good long range shooter (400 yrds plus), I don't want a tacticool, space shuttle door gunner approved behemoth of a rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Based on your description so far, you seem headed in the right direction. Check out the JP Rifles LMOS carrier and captured buffer spring when you get the chance. That could possibly save you some weight as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Cool deal, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StainTrain Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Excellent choice in barrels. I purchased the 18 inch Select and although I was skeptical about the accuracy claims, I must say it has been every bit a sub-MOA barrel (168gr GMM). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 My problem is, I'm not a sub moa shooter. Especially with a scope, for some reason irons and red dots work better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Welcome from Indiana brother Catchdog.With practice you'll be sub-moa. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Do you know somewhere that sells practice? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 You buy it with each drop of the hammer brother. <lmao> <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Does anybody want to make a charitable donation of ammo? You can deduct it from your taxes :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 <laughs> <lmao> ::) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Charitable donations are a sort of rarity here... Somebody out of the kindness of their heart will send Tom a gas tube roll pin occasionally... <laughs>However, malicious enabling of uncontrollable spending, is highly common. It's a way of life here, you'll get used to it... <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yeah, this is a forum for a very hungry and very expensive beast to feed. Actually more expensive than feeding a horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yeah, this is a forum for a very hungry and very expensive beast to feed. Actually more expensive than feeding a horse.I know where you're coming from, for certain. I'm getting into reloading as a result of the cost of commercial ammo, and the need to fine tune my ammo for the best accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I've got all the stuff to start reloading except a bench. I'm basically just gonna reload milspec, quantity over quality I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 This is what my boomstick looks like before. I rattle canned a paint job on it when I first got it, so I wouldn't shy away from carrying it in my work pickup. I'd kind of like to strip it, then repaint later. Will mineral spirits hurt it at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Will mineral spirits hurt it at all?How else would you get the paint off?Toss the plastic parts in the garbage. Mineral Spirits are petroleum based and will probably eat those parts right up. Your metal is going to be very exposed and dry afterwards. You will need to do a thorough lube and grease afterwards of EVERYTHING. Otherwise Mr Rust is going to pay a BIG visit on your rifle. if you decide to paint it after, just use a degreaser with a scotchbrite pad to get it naked and scuffed up, and then paint away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Nice job with the rattle can brother Catchdog. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Thanks. I have a brindle dog, that can vanish in plain sight, I was trying for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Brindle is so cool like tiger striped pajamas.Tried to rescue a pitbull same color had to give him back he was a severe head case :(.Someone ruined that poor dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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