Luconi Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hi All! first post here.In the midst of building an LR308 that I've been wanting for a long time, so it made sense to join up 308AR to start asking questions. I'm using an Aero precision matched upper/lower receiver and have the lower populated and ready to go. Now i'm shopping around for upper components. I've generally just been opportunistic with purchasing during sales to keep costs low. 1) I'm looking for a threaded 18" barrel and noticed the CMMG can be found for a little over $200. Specs seem decent on it too. Has anyone had first hand experience with the quality of these barrels? http://www.cmmginc.com/product_p/38dcc0a.htm 2) For the handguard, i'm looking at the UTG super slim free float rail. Anyone have experience with this rail? I plan on using a Troy low profile gas block to clear it. http://www.leapers.com/prod_detail.php?mitem=mount&itemno=MTU020SSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) havnt really seen anything bad about the utg rail yet. should be good as long as the AP upper uses the dpms high profile. consider a 16" barrel. many of us built with 18s for whatever reason and now realize we would have had the same performance with a shorter more compact setup. Edited November 9, 2014 by blue109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Welcome from Indiana brother,a good barrel is a good thing to have.Rainer has good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Screw CMMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Welcome from Florida. Don't be afraid to tell us how you really feel Robo. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwikjr Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Take a look at Alex Pro Firearms... I used there 16 inch barrel with a rifle length gas system it was $180... I have a full stock it's a soft shooting rifle... I like there free float tube also it ran $190 for the 15 inch one... They made me a deal I couldn't refuse to assemble my parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Apex is my fav handguard....light,locking to upper is awesome,and good lookin too :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 My CMMG 18" barrel shoots pretty decent. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTXshooter Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 +1 on the Apex. I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luconi Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 havnt really seen anything bad about the utg rail yet. should be good as long as the AP upper uses the dpms high profile. consider a 16" barrel. many of us built with 18s for whatever reason and now realize we would have had the same performance with a shorter more compact setup. So I found a deal on the UTG rail for $110 shipped and bit the bullet. Pretty good deal considering its about $150+ everywhere else, and I like the looks of it too. Ill let everyone know how it fits up. I'm reconsidering on the 16" barrel option... Welcome from Indiana brother,a good barrel is a good thing to have.Rainer has good stuff. Thanks! Also considering their barrels too. Screw CMMG Why? Welcome from Florida. Don't be afraid to tell us how you really feel Robo. :) Thanks! Take a look at Alex Pro Firearms... I used there 16 inch barrel with a rifle length gas system it was $180... I have a full stock it's a soft shooting rifle... I like there free float tube also it ran $190 for the 15 inch one... They made me a deal I couldn't refuse to assemble my parts... Just checked their site and they don't seem to have any barrels in stock. My CMMG 18" barrel shoots pretty decent. :D Good to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Cmmg has far too many qc issues for many of to support them. While their "good" barrels get great reviews, there are way to many with problems to give them a thumbs up. There's a ton of info on that here somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Cmmg has far too many qc issues for many of to support them. While their "good" barrels get great reviews, there are way to many with problems to give them a thumbs up. There's a ton of info on that here somewhere. True - there were some assembly issues on my 308AR that I had to "touch up" when I got it out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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survivalshop Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Or shoot one right out of the box . <lmao> I found a loose barrel nut on one a friend bought . At fifty yards is was printing 12gage "00 " groups . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Or shoot one right out of the box . <lmao> I found a loose barrel nut on one a friend bought . At fifty yards is was printing 12gage "00 " groups . That was one of the "touch-ups" that required my attention on my CMMG too. Didn't notice it at first (i.e. out of the box) so I'm wondering if it somehow worked loose...... Edited November 13, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 That was one of the "touch-ups" that required my attention on my CMMG too. Didn't notice it at first (i.e. out of the box) so I'm wondering if it somehow worked loose...... Thats always possible , but ,really ? <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 And you all wonder why I'm the Armalite pusher? couldn't help myself <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Oh...and enabler. Just open your wallet. I'll help you empty it. <laughs> It ain't an easy job......................................but somebody has to do it. After all........Tom can't do all the heavy lifting all the time, can he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luconi Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) I initially was looking for a barrel with a rifle length gas system, but I found a decent deal on a threaded 18" DPMS barrel but the gas length on it is carbine. Is there any advantages/disadvantages to carbine vs rifle length? Which one would gain me better reliability with cycling? Edited November 14, 2014 by Luconi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 carbine gas on a 18? that wouldn't even make sense on a 5.56 gun. if you can hold out a little, I'm sure there will be black Friday deals to help you out. you will be mad at yourself if you miss out on a nice Rainier deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I agree with blue, there will be deals to had. And with an 18" I would want a mid or rifle length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) PSA is dumping the DPMS AP4 308 for $699...... Edited November 14, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luconi Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 OK will hold out for rainier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Rainiers mid length gas is the one you want ...and their 16" barrels are winners they shoot moa out to 500yds...you gonna shoot that far? :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Fuk UTG. Wish I would have seen this before you spent your money. That's some Chinese airsoft junk, right there. Resale it to someone else, as soon as you receive it. ***Term "resale" was intentional and some here will get it. Others will fully comprehend, but it will only come to them when they're shooting still ammo... *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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