racerken70 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Posted May 8, 2013 love my maten, mega does good work. I wonder whos making these barrels?
SICARIO Posted April 22, 2014 Report Posted April 22, 2014 Word on the street is Bergara barrels. I picked up a 16" one and am happy so far. Here's a review I did on it: http://northwestexpeditions.blogspot.com/2014/03/mega-308-barrel-review.html
98Z5V Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 Word on the street is Bergara barrels. I picked up a 16" one and am happy so far. Here's a review I did on it: http://northwestexpeditions.blogspot.com/2014/03/mega-308-barrel-review.html Dude, you haven't been around in AWHILE! How you doing?
j.peace Posted July 13, 2014 Report Posted July 13, 2014 I put an 18" mega on my dpms build . I used a hardened arms BCG . Headspace is fine. I can't give you moa ratings yet. Due to my scope still being in the mail. But I've been very impressed with the accuracy . At 100 yds on open sights with the bipod I'm hitting 2" groups. I'll give a more accurate review later when scope arrives. The finish is very impressive. I Picked up on memorial day sale for 230.00
CactusRos Posted January 1, 2015 Report Posted January 1, 2015 Word on the street is Bergara barrels. I picked up a 16" one and am happy so far. Here's a review I did on it: http://northwestexpeditions.blogspot.com/2014/03/mega-308-barrel-review.html I've wondered about that. Bergara is well known for match-grade barrels. On the other hand, Mega's site and that of the two sites I've found that carry Mega's barrels carry the following message: "Manufactured under the strict supervision of Mega Arms." Normally, a message like that sets a red flag for me: "manufactured WHERE? China? Philippines?" I can't imagine Bergara needing (or even allowing) outside "strict supervision" of their production. Then again, maybe the message is just marketing hype.
98Z5V Posted January 1, 2015 Report Posted January 1, 2015 Mega doesn't outsource to overseas countries. They're as American as it gets, with all their stuff. Just for the record. <thumbsup>
CactusRos Posted January 1, 2015 Report Posted January 1, 2015 Mega doesn't outsource to overseas countries. They're as American as it gets, with all their stuff. Well, I guess that would also disqualify Bergara (Spain), too, wouldn't it? It still leaves the question who makes their barrels? Or, at least, who has some solid experience with their AR barrels? For the price - $210 - I don't mind 2 < 1 MOA, but I'd like to know if they can deliver that consistently, barrel to barrel.
98Z5V Posted January 1, 2015 Report Posted January 1, 2015 Talking about cheap labor from cheap countries, man. Don't get riled up about it. Seems like you're looking for a way to discredit Mega. Maybe you should learn more about Mega.
CactusRos Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 Talking about cheap labor from cheap countries, man. Don't get riled up about it. Seems like you're looking for a way to discredit Mega. Maybe you should learn more about Mega. That's just the point, I have been trying to learn more about Mega. That's why I came to this thread, among other places. Net result? Precisious little useful information - just like in post (#10). They say their barrels are made "under the strict supervision ...", which translates as: someone else makes them. Who? Are their barrels - priced about 70% of known decent barrels (e.g. Rainier) - any good? If you have personal experience with them, fine - tell me. If not, you're engaging in so much hand-waving.
edgecrusher Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 I think he is speaking to the quality of their other products. I don't own one of their barrels, but I do own many receiver sets and it's nothing but top quality. I believe there is some here with their barrels but they weren't regular contributors.
98Z5V Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 That's just the point, I have been trying to learn more about Mega. That's why I came to this thread, among other places. Net result? Precisious little useful information - just like in post (#10). They say their barrels are made "under the strict supervision ...", which translates as: someone else makes them. Who? Are their barrels - priced about 70% of known decent barrels (e.g. Rainier) - any good? If you have personal experience with them, fine - tell me. If not, you're engaging in so much hand-waving. You need to step down of your highhorse a little bit, man. Don't bring a bull$hit attitude. I can guarantee you this - Mega isn't having any barrels "made with supervision" in China or the PI. Maybe you should call Mega and talk to them, if it's got you so bothered. Once you have your information, come back in here and post up all your newly-gained useful information that you seek so bad.
CactusRos Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 You need to step down of your highhorse a little bit, man. Don't bring a bull$hit attitude. Um, and just WHO has the attitude? It wasn't me that started with the vulgar language. And you resort to it often, it appears. Moreover, I'm still waiting to see an entry on this board where you actually offered any useful information to anyone. The more I read, the more surprised I expect to be, should I actually find one.
jtallen83 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 Looks like a complete thread derail.............. can't help but watch a train wreck <munch>
survivalshop Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 It appears no one here knows for sure who makes their barrels & if they do , they are keeping it to them selfs. One thing I do know is ,really good Barrels are not inexpensive, just the way it is & you get what you pay for . If you are unsure who makes it & concerned about the quality or length of service life , find another . Bantering back & forth is accomplishing nothing .
98Z5V Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 Um, and just WHO has the attitude? It wasn't me that started with the vulgar language. And you resort to it often, it appears. Moreover, I'm still waiting to see an entry on this board where you actually offered any useful information to anyone. The more I read, the more surprised I expect to be, should I actually find one. Then you should probably go back and read this thread again. As I said earlier - reading comprehension. Enjoy your stay here - I don't think we'll have much time to chat with you, like this...
HoytFlinger Posted March 4, 2016 Report Posted March 4, 2016 I know this is an old thread and maybe this is old news, but Mega makes their own barrels. I got an email from them today that states that.
slugger43 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Posted March 4, 2016 The parts I've used from Mega have been super. I haven't used a lot of them, as I've not built that many rifles yet. I can tell you for a fact from specific experience that their customer service is as good as it gets.
GRA Posted March 6, 2016 Report Posted March 6, 2016 Anyone offering a 16" Dissipator barrel in .308 yet?
jtallen83 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Posted March 6, 2016 If you mean a 16 inch rifle length gas system then yes. http://criterionbarrels.com/barrels/.308_AR/ar-10-hybridYou can special order from X-Caliber.............better tell them what size gas port though.
GRA Posted March 6, 2016 Report Posted March 6, 2016 If you mean a 16 inch rifle length gas system then yes. http://criterionbarrels.com/barrels/.308_AR/ar-10-hybridYou can special order from X-Caliber.............better tell them what size gas port though.Thank you. What would be the proper gas port size? I considered doing one with a faux FSGB using a separate low profile gas block over the actual port.
jtallen83 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Posted March 6, 2016 I got to .1005" before my rifle would function with whatever I put in it. I'm sure this will depend on the rest of the components used. If your going with a FSGB and standard midlength gas system then the number would change, plenty of good factory barrels to choose from in midlength but not sure what profile you would need to mount the sight.
GRA Posted March 6, 2016 Report Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks again. Although I've never seen the Colt version, I understand they used the rifle length (20") gas tube, however others have typically used the carbine length gas system and simply mounted the A2 gas block a certain distance back form the muzzle. Of course the A2 FSGB functioned as a sight only, which is what I'm looking in to doing.I've heard there were lots of problems with the rifle-length system so this has sort of become the "norm" for the dissipator.
unforgiven Posted March 6, 2016 Report Posted March 6, 2016 I had a dissy in 5.56.It was mid-gas with a lo-pro gas block and clamp on A2 front sight.It ran without issue.Just my 2 mags.
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