Brownells Branded Barrels

[imschur]

Brownells is offering a line of .308 and 300 Blackout Barrels here
 
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/ar15-m16-308ar-barrels-prod56797.aspx?avs|Cartridge_1=CTT_308%20Winchester

[blue109]

They have a 14.5!

[BLKSHEEP]

That's great but inquiring minds want to know who's blanks are they using & who is the company producing the barrels for Brownells? 

[planeflyer21]

That's great but inquiring minds want to know who's blanks are they using & who is the company producing the barrels for Brownells? 

 

Good question.

 

So far though, I've been extremely happy with Brownell's branded products.  I've yet to experience a dog in the line.

 

Jon

[Magwa]

well I might just have too try one for my 300blackout dissipator upper....

[Zebra644]

I'm thinking it may be these www.saternmachining.com   They just happen to be in Iowa and have some of the types of barrels Brownells are selling. I think they might be worthlooking into and they are Military / LEO friendly.  OH and they have both SR-25 / DPMS AND Armalite AR-10 Pattern barrels. 

Edited July 26, 2013 by Zebra644

[imschur]

Well if they are Satern barrels that would be AWESOME

[Tripledeuce]

    Brownells has a two strike and your out policy on products.

 

    They get TWO complaints on a product, and its off  the shelf, and out of the catalouge!

 

      Respectfully

      Terry

[Gray05]

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/16-308-dpms-lw-mid-gas-barrel-sku080001020-56797-112679.aspx?mc_id=50000

They just got some .308 stuff in stock. I ordered the 16" LW .308.

[skeeter7]

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/16-308-dpms-lw-mid-gas-barrel-sku080001020-56797-112679.aspx?mc_id=50000

They just got some .308 stuff in stock. I ordered the 16" LW .308.

 

You happen to get any rounds through it yet?  I'm looking for a 16" barrel for my first build and was curious about these.  Thanks for the help!

[Gray05]

You happen to get any rounds through it yet? I'm looking for a 16" barrel for my first build and was curious about these. Thanks for the help!

Yes I have. About 150 rounds. However, the ammo I was using was over pressured. I have had trouble sighting it in because I can't get consistent results at 100 yards.

I don't know the issue yet, but I suspect the ammo was the problem. I'll get back to you once I get it sorted out.

[skeeter7]

Hmmmm, interesting.  Also, what are you using for a bolt with it?  I'm wondering about the whole headspacing issue if I order one and if you had any other issues to note with that barrel as well. 

[Gray05]

Hmmmm, interesting. Also, what are you using for a bolt with it? I'm wondering about the whole headspacing issue if I order one and if you had any other issues to note with that barrel as well.

I have a SI-Defense NiB BCG. The bolt and barrel headspace fine.

No issues. The gun operates well and seems reliable so far. I'll put 150 more rounds through it this weekend in a CQ defense class. Shooting at a higher rate in the heat should help flesh out any lingering issues.

[98Z5V]

Damn, that 14.5" 308 barrel has my attention.  $HIT!  :rant2: