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Posted: 11/2/2015 10:49:43 AM EDT
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I see that the 11.5 'gunner' barrels are available.
A couple of questions: Does anybody have one? Any idea if it will run with an adams arms piston kit? Can you measure the shoulder to the start of the threads? Thanks! |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 11:18:26 AM EDT
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I see that the 11.5 'gunner' barrels are available. A couple of questions: Does anybody have one? Any idea if it will run with an adams arms piston kit? Can you measure the shoulder to the start of the threads? Thanks! I have one, tax stamp came through this morning so I'll complete the build this week but won't be able to shoot it for two weekends (11/21) due to work and football schedules  .
I've got a Syrac Ordinance adjustable gas block but not the piston kit... Can get some measurements for you within a day or two if nobody comes through before then. |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 8:22:34 PM EDT
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Nominally 1.5", let me know if you need something more exact.
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Posted: 11/3/2015 3:47:45 AM EDT
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I have one, tax stamp came through this morning so I'll complete the build this week but won't be able to shoot it for two weekends (11/21) due to work and football schedules .
I've got a Syrac Ordinance adjustable gas block but not the piston kit... Can get some measurements for you within a day or two if nobody comes through before then. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I see that the 11.5 'gunner' barrels are available. A couple of questions: Does anybody have one? Any idea if it will run with an adams arms piston kit? Can you measure the shoulder to the start of the threads? Thanks! I have one, tax stamp came through this morning so I'll complete the build this week but won't be able to shoot it for two weekends (11/21) due to work and football schedules .
I've got a Syrac Ordinance adjustable gas block but not the piston kit... Can get some measurements for you within a day or two if nobody comes through before then. Love to see some pictures of the barrel. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 2:55:19 AM EDT
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I just received a Faxon barrel. Looks great, but I do have a question/concern. I've read about issues where the barrel extensions have been coming loose when the entire barrel assembly is nitride at the same time.
Looking over my barrel, it looks like the entire barrel is nitride at the same time? The barrel extension is black in color, just like the barrel. Or am I wrong in this matter? |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 3:23:52 AM EDT
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I just received a Faxon barrel. Looks great, but I do have a question/concern. I've read about issues where the barrel extensions have been coming loose when the entire barrel assembly is nitride at the same time. Looking over my barrel, it looks like the entire barrel is nitride at the same time? The barrel extension is black in color, just like the barrel. Or am I wrong in this matter? Hmm that's odd, on both of my Faxon barrels the extensions were not nitrided. contact Nathan at Faxon and ask him if it's suppose to be nitrided. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 4:32:57 AM EDT
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Hmm that's odd, on both of my Faxon barrels the extensions were not nitrided. contact Nathan at Faxon and ask him if it's suppose to be nitrided. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I just received a Faxon barrel. Looks great, but I do have a question/concern. I've read about issues where the barrel extensions have been coming loose when the entire barrel assembly is nitride at the same time. Looking over my barrel, it looks like the entire barrel is nitride at the same time? The barrel extension is black in color, just like the barrel. Or am I wrong in this matter? Hmm that's odd, on both of my Faxon barrels the extensions were not nitrided. contact Nathan at Faxon and ask him if it's suppose to be nitrided. looks just like this .jpg)
i hope they are not cutting corners due to popularity and demand. |
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Posted: 11/5/2015 10:51:38 AM EDT
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My Gunner 11.5" extension is black, my 10.5" 300blk is not.
Both fit just fine into uppers. Will add pictures of 11.5" hopefully tonight. |
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Posted: 11/6/2015 10:18:42 AM EDT
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I recall reading somewhere they nitrate the extensions separately.
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Posted: 11/6/2015 7:34:50 PM EDT
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I recall reading somewhere they nitrate the extensions separately. This is news to me, my last Faxon barrel I bought 2-3 weeks ago didn't have a nitrided extension. |
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Posted: 11/6/2015 7:35:32 PM EDT
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Double tap
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Posted: 11/7/2015 12:21:30 AM EDT
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My Gunner 11.5" extension is black, my 10.5" 300blk is not. Both fit just fine into uppers. Will add pictures of 11.5" hopefully tonight. It's not the fit that concerns me. It's the extension coming loose.....
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Posted: 11/7/2015 12:40:57 AM EDT
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It's not the fit that concerns me. It's the extension coming loose..... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My Gunner 11.5" extension is black, my 10.5" 300blk is not. Both fit just fine into uppers. Will add pictures of 11.5" hopefully tonight. It's not the fit that concerns me. It's the extension coming loose..... call Nathan at Faxon, normally he would answer your question's here in this thread, but since they don't have a dealer account on arfcom his account was axed. |
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Posted: 11/7/2015 10:08:11 AM EDT
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call Nathan at Faxon, normally he would answer your question's here in this thread, but since they don't have a dealer account on arfcom his account was axed. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My Gunner 11.5" extension is black, my 10.5" 300blk is not. Both fit just fine into uppers. Will add pictures of 11.5" hopefully tonight. It's not the fit that concerns me. It's the extension coming loose..... call Nathan at Faxon, normally he would answer your question's here in this thread, but since they don't have a dealer account on arfcom his account was axed. My 11.5" Gunner barrel had a nitrided extension. I e-mailed him yesterday asking if this was correct and, if so, were they nitrided separately and then torqued to spec. Any info I get I will share here. |
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Posted: 11/7/2015 12:12:29 PM EDT
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I emailed Nathan as told. Didnt know who Nathan you all were referring to originally......
Anyways, he's stated the extensions are NOT nitride. Its actually black oxide. They did this so its "matches aesthetically, but also helps with wear and corrosion.". Any issues like this in the past with other barrels using this method? |
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Posted: 11/7/2015 4:43:25 PM EDT
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I emailed Nathan as told. Didnt know who Nathan you all were referring to originally...... Anyways, he's stated the extensions are NOT nitride. Its actually black oxide. They did this so its "matches aesthetically, but also helps with wear and corrosion.". Any issues like this in the past with other barrels using this method? Nice, I knew there had to be a reasonable explanation. |
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Posted: 11/7/2015 8:38:12 PM EDT
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Left is 11.5" gunner, shown in my first SBR below.
Right is 10.5" 300blk destined for a pistol. 
Sorry, the preview looks fuzzy... Too late to take another now. |
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Posted: 11/7/2015 10:46:11 PM EDT
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Left is 11.5" gunner, shown in my first SBR below. Right is 10.5" 300blk destined for a pistol. http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p763/marbsy/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/C3529E66-C1F4-41BF-8EF2-3DE4FF1C4C59_zpscpxegqah.jpg http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p763/marbsy/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/4C198396-69B5-49BB-8E82-3FB3B259B421_zps2xygctpf.jpg Sorry, the preview looks fuzzy... Too late to take another now. Good lookin SBR bud, is that a LWRC stock? |
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Posted: 11/7/2015 11:46:24 PM EDT
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Yup, LWRC. Not the lightest stock out there but pretty compact. Just assembled today, hope to shoot next weekend. So far it feels pretty good.
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Posted: 11/20/2015 12:49:06 PM EDT
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does the pencil have any heat issues?
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Posted: 11/20/2015 2:36:20 PM EDT
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does the pencil have any heat issues? as with any barrel, groups *DO* open up a bit when hot, but it doesn't "keep going" as it heats up. tends to open up by about 2-3 MOA over whatever you're shooting normally, and then stays there. i haven't made mine get glowing hot or anything, but i've gotten it pretty damn toasty. tends to stay pretty consistent, which is actually ideal. groups opening is to be expected with any barrel. |
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Posted: 11/20/2015 8:09:12 PM EDT
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Nevermind.....was on wrong page and thought question was new.
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Posted: 11/28/2015 8:49:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/15/2015 7:26:14 PM EDT
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I'm late to the game, but I'm wanting a pinned front sight base on a 16 inch gunner barrel. Can this option be ordered direct from Faxon, or do I still need to farm the work out?
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Posted: 12/15/2015 11:13:54 PM EDT
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No pics loaded up yet, but....
Using a H1 2MOA dot with Nosler Defense .223 64grn through a Flame barrel at 100 yards, I fired off a 12 shot group with an extreme spread of 2.5 in. |
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Posted: 12/21/2015 4:14:22 PM EDT
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New Faxon -16" Gov't / Socom with FRONT SIGHT BASE, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ - $249.00 - http://faxonfirearms.com/16-govt-socom-with-front-sight-base-5-56-nato-mid-length-4150-qpq/
15% off posted price with Promo Code RetroIsBestThisXMAS 
"F" Front Sight Marked Base w/ Bayonet Lug Installed Front Sight Post Barrel Nut Handguard Cap (Round) Barrel Nut Slip Ring Barrel Nut Slip Ring Spring Barrel Nut Slip Ring Spring Retention Clip Note - Does NOT include Slip Loop or Rivet All added parts are a Manganese Phosphate finish. Barrel Material: 4150 Barrel Type: Button Rifled Barrel Caliber: 5.56 NATO Barrel Twist: 1:8 Barrel Length: 16" Barrel Profile: Gov't/SOCOM with "F" Marked Front Sight Base Barrel Gas System: Mid Length Inside Finish: QPQ Nitride Outside Finish: QPQ Nitride Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28 TPI (Threads Per Inch) Gas Block Diameter: .750" Gas Port Diameter: .081" Gas Block Journal Length: 1.9" Barrel Extension: M4 Weight: 2.04 lbs w/ Front Sight Base & Barrel Nut Magnetic Particle Inspected! 11-degree Target Crown |
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Posted: 1/6/2016 9:31:17 PM EDT
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We're BaaaaaaAAAAAACK!
We also appreciate AR15.com's team for opening an Industry Partner slot for the Faxon team. Our intent is to be here for good. Fire away with any questions! |
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Posted: 1/6/2016 9:53:46 PM EDT
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Glad to see you guys are back and got a slot.
Also looking forward to hopefully seeing your 6.5G barrels. If that GB ever takes off. 
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Posted: 1/6/2016 10:18:47 PM EDT
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We're BaaaaaaAAAAAACK! We also appreciate AR15.com's team for opening an Industry Partner slot for the Faxon team. Our intent is to be here for good. Fire away with any questions!  Welcome back Nathan!
I do have a question - Any plans in the works for a spiral-fluted barrel? I've got a buddy I've infected with Black Rifle Disease and he's wanting to build a .308 AR with a spiral-flute (I know, I know...different strokes for different folks). I'm trying to nudge him into one of your straight or flame fluted versions, but ultimately it's his decision and I don't want him to have any regrets. My .308 Faxon has been awesome, and I know he'll be happy with the quality. FYI - Finally got to take the 11.5" Gunner build to the range just this last weekend. Only got 20rds of PMC Bronze through it (we were dialing in some other rifles and it was windy and cold as a well-diggers ass), but absolutely no feeding or extraction problems with the lower-powered ammo. Ejection was right at 3:00, so I may have to run a heavier buffer on hotter loads. That'll be for a later trip. |
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Posted: 1/6/2016 10:25:51 PM EDT
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Welcome back Nathan!
I do have a question - Any plans in the works for a spiral-fluted barrel? I've got a buddy I've infected with Black Rifle Disease and he's wanting to build a .308 AR with a spiral-flute (I know, I know...different strokes for different folks). I'm trying to nudge him into one of your straight or flame fluted versions, but ultimately it's his decision and I don't want him to have any regrets. My .308 Faxon has been awesome, and I know he'll be happy with the quality. FYI - Finally got to take the 11.5" Gunner build to the range just this last weekend. Only got 20rds of PMC Bronze through it (we were dialing in some other rifles and it was windy and cold as a well-diggers ass), but absolutely no feeding or extraction problems with the lower-powered ammo. Ejection was right at 3:00, so I may have to run a heavier buffer on hotter loads. That'll be for a later trip. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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We're BaaaaaaAAAAAACK! We also appreciate AR15.com's team for opening an Industry Partner slot for the Faxon team. Our intent is to be here for good. Fire away with any questions! Welcome back Nathan!
I do have a question - Any plans in the works for a spiral-fluted barrel? I've got a buddy I've infected with Black Rifle Disease and he's wanting to build a .308 AR with a spiral-flute (I know, I know...different strokes for different folks). I'm trying to nudge him into one of your straight or flame fluted versions, but ultimately it's his decision and I don't want him to have any regrets. My .308 Faxon has been awesome, and I know he'll be happy with the quality. FYI - Finally got to take the 11.5" Gunner build to the range just this last weekend. Only got 20rds of PMC Bronze through it (we were dialing in some other rifles and it was windy and cold as a well-diggers ass), but absolutely no feeding or extraction problems with the lower-powered ammo. Ejection was right at 3:00, so I may have to run a heavier buffer on hotter loads. That'll be for a later trip. No spiral in the short-term, but we do have the capability to make them. Have some other Gunner barrel lengths and calibers to get off the prototype phase and into production. Pencil .308 barrels and others projects too... 
Glad you enjoyed the 11.5! We're seeing similar reports and videos from the field are coming in. Most customers are reporting only a click difference between unsuppressed and suppressed using Odin Works or SLR gas blocks, which means we're right on the money. |
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Posted: 1/6/2016 10:27:06 PM EDT
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Glad to see you guys are back and got a slot.
Also looking forward to hopefully seeing your 6.5G barrels. If that GB ever takes off. Soon... Very soon to production. 6-8 weeks after that. Any request for the first length and profile? We're still up in the air on that one. |
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Posted: 1/6/2016 11:20:53 PM EDT
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What kind of accuracy are people getting from the 20" Gunner barrels?
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Posted: 1/7/2016 10:24:12 AM EDT
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What kind of accuracy are people getting from the 20" Gunner barrels? We do not formally quote or guarantee accuracy due the myriad of factors outside the control of the barrel. Those factors can include upper receiver quality, head-spacing, optics, trigger, shooter, etc. As engineers, we do guarantee that the bore is free from defects and is .0002" or better in terms of concentricity down the bore. This is mechanically capable of excellent accuracy. That said, we can say two things. 1.) That we offer a satisfaction guarantee on the barrels. 2.) Many OEMs do guarantee accuracy from their weapons using our barrels. We encourage customers to see the various testing in this thread and others. |
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Posted: 1/7/2016 1:52:52 PM EDT
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Soon... Very soon to production. 6-8 weeks after that. Any request for the first length and profile? We're still up in the air on that one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Glad to see you guys are back and got a slot.
Also looking forward to hopefully seeing your 6.5G barrels. If that GB ever takes off. Soon... Very soon to production. 6-8 weeks after that. Any request for the first length and profile? We're still up in the air on that one. 18" on length with a mid to light weight profile would be my request. |
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Posted: 1/7/2016 2:29:58 PM EDT
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Faxon,
Any new offerings coming in an 18" 5.56 or 223 Wylde barrel in QPQ Nitrided 4150 steel? If not, when will the 18" Gunner and Socom profiles be back in stock. I would prefer a mid length gas system. PS, Is O.D. of the 18" 5.56 Socom barrel thinner before the gas port area than after the gas port area? If so, can you explain what that profile is supposed to achieve? |
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Posted: 1/7/2016 2:52:15 PM EDT
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We do not formally quote or guarantee accuracy due the myriad of factors outside the control of the barrel. Those factors can include upper receiver quality, head-spacing, optics, trigger, shooter, etc. As engineers, we do guarantee that the bore is free from defects and is .0002" or better in terms of concentricity down the bore. This is mechanically capable of excellent accuracy. That said, we can say two things. 1.) That we offer a satisfaction guarantee on the barrels. 2.) Many OEMs do guarantee accuracy from their weapons using our barrels. We encourage customers to see the various testing in this thread and others. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What kind of accuracy are people getting from the 20" Gunner barrels? We do not formally quote or guarantee accuracy due the myriad of factors outside the control of the barrel. Those factors can include upper receiver quality, head-spacing, optics, trigger, shooter, etc. As engineers, we do guarantee that the bore is free from defects and is .0002" or better in terms of concentricity down the bore. This is mechanically capable of excellent accuracy. That said, we can say two things. 1.) That we offer a satisfaction guarantee on the barrels. 2.) Many OEMs do guarantee accuracy from their weapons using our barrels. We encourage customers to see the various testing in this thread and others. Thanks. I know manufacturers don't always guarantee accuracy but I was also curious about what Arfcommers who have used your barrels are getting. I didn't buy your barrel as a dirt blaster and like to wring whatever accuracy I can out of my firearms. 
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Posted: 1/7/2016 3:37:33 PM EDT
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1. Thank you for buying one!
2. We hope some fellow customers share their results!
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Posted: 1/7/2016 7:52:32 PM EDT
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Shared on TOS, now here. I'm getting the hang of the program now.
Flame barrel 2MOA H1 .223 64grn. Nosler Defense 100 yards 12 shot group (lost count) 
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Posted: 1/7/2016 8:09:26 PM EDT
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6.5 Creedmoor when
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Posted: 1/8/2016 10:27:56 AM EDT
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6.5 Creedmoor when You're not yelling loud enough, yet.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 10:56:29 AM EDT
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6.5 Creedmoor when You're not yelling loud enough, yet. 6.5CM is the new hotness, just sayin'
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Posted: 1/8/2016 12:00:10 PM EDT
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6.5 CREEDMOOR WHEN
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Posted: 1/8/2016 12:04:48 PM EDT
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6.5 CREEDMOOR WHEN Much better. Sometime between SHOTShow and the end of the year. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 12:31:26 PM EDT
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As in a 22 to 24 inch medium heavy rifle length gas system.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 1:37:03 PM EDT
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I have the 16" gunner and the 11.5" big gunner. I'd love to see some 6.8 SPCII barrels... you have to do a 16", but I'd also like to see a middy 12.5" or thereabouts in the same profile as the big gunner, for suppressed aplications. Right now I don't think anybody makes a 6.8 barrel with a 0.625 gas block journal. Same for 6.5 Grendel. I think there is a lot of room to bring your light profile goodness to both markets. Both are popular hunting cartridges, and I know I'm not the only hunter who likes a light, quick-pointing rifle for stalking.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 1:45:54 PM EDT
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16" pencil does about 2.5-3" with my shitty eyes and bulk 55-grain plinking loads (meaning powder charges aren't as consistent as they could be) and irons.
Maybe I'll toss the ss10x on it when i get home in the spring and test some 68 bthp just for the board.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 4:15:27 PM EDT
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16" pencil does about 2.5-3" with my shitty eyes and bulk 55-grain plinking loads (meaning powder charges aren't as consistent as they could be) and irons. Maybe I'll toss the ss10x on it when i get home in the spring and test some 68 bthp just for the board. Your eyes and irons with a pencil are better accuracy than the M16s I had back in the service. Bravo! |
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Posted: 1/9/2016 2:19:51 AM EDT
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16" pencil does about 2.5-3" with my shitty eyes and bulk 55-grain plinking loads (meaning powder charges aren't as consistent as they could be) and irons. Maybe I'll toss the ss10x on it when i get home in the spring and test some 68 bthp just for the board. Your eyes and irons with a pencil are better accuracy than the M16s I had back in the service. Bravo! Well, it may or may not have a super fancypants trigger.
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Posted: 1/9/2016 11:54:19 AM EDT
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Any plans for a 16" pencil .300 BLK barrel?
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