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Posted: 2/12/2017 9:28:12 PM EDT
Well, a while back I worked on my 605 to get it shooting. There were a lot of things that were not quite right on it. I've been collecting correct detail parts while I waited for an NSD partial lower. JT did the barrel work for me. The scope is an old 3x20 Colt. Take a look and let me know what you think. Oh yea, please excuse my poor attempt at photography...
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Posted: 2/12/2017 9:39:04 PM EDT
[#1]
Looks really good! Now we just need to know the all important answer! how does she shoot?
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Posted: 2/12/2017 9:53:15 PM EDT
[#2]
LQQks great. Love the patina on the colt scope.
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Posted: 2/12/2017 10:28:20 PM EDT
[#3]
Excellent build. We'll never see one in Hawaii as our state prohibits SBRs....
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Posted: 2/12/2017 10:39:10 PM EDT
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Excellent build. We'll never see one in Hawaii as our state prohibits SBRs.... Those are not SBR's if done right. They get cut down to just under 16" then have the prong flash hider pin and welded to bring it right to 16" long barrel. |
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Posted: 2/12/2017 10:41:08 PM EDT
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Those are not SBR's if done right. They get cut down to just under 16" then have the prong flash hider pin and welded to bring it right to 16" long barrel. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Excellent build. We'll never see one in Hawaii as our state prohibits SBRs.... Those are not SBR's if done right. They get cut down to just under 16" then have the prong flash hider pin and welded to bring it right to 16" long barrel. This is correct, the three prong is pined and welded in place to make it a 16 inch barrel. |
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Posted: 2/12/2017 11:45:47 PM EDT
[#6]
Another great looking retro build!
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Posted: 2/13/2017 12:26:00 AM EDT
[#7]
Looks fantastic! Great job. Also, the photos are great - if you think they suck, then you've never seen my sorry ass photos... Great job on the photography and background as well!
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Posted: 2/13/2017 12:28:36 AM EDT
[#8]
Holy smokes, that is a beautiful carbine you've got there! Let us know how she shoots! I've got to think that that particular configuration would work wonders in .300BLK given its optimization for shorter barrels.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:19:40 AM EDT
[#9]
That's a damned good looking carbine. Outstanding job!
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Posted: 2/13/2017 5:18:12 AM EDT
[#10]
Looks great. 605, one of my favorites.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 9:01:31 AM EDT
[#11]
Nice job on the 605! And nice background for your photos
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Posted: 2/13/2017 10:02:30 AM EDT
[#12]
Fantastic build! And,,,your photography is AWESOME also!
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Posted: 2/13/2017 10:31:42 AM EDT
[#13]
Looks absolutely great.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 11:19:31 AM EDT
[#14]
Well done. Love a 605.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 11:32:34 AM EDT
[#15]
Nicely done! 605's are my favorite.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 5:32:40 PM EDT
[#16]
I really need to make a 605 someday, nice looking carbine.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 6:08:45 PM EDT
[#17]
Really nice. I have a buddy working on one. We're trying to find original serial number ranges for the 605. Anyone?
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Posted: 2/13/2017 10:41:02 PM EDT
[#18]
Thanks for the kind words guys. I should be sighting both the irons and scope this weekend. I'll let you all know.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 10:45:01 PM EDT
[#19]
Looks great! I need to get one of those right angled flashlights.
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Posted: 2/15/2017 2:55:24 PM EDT
[#20]
I love the 605s. good looking carbines. Nice job on the photos too!
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Posted: 2/15/2017 3:38:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/15/2017 4:37:22 PM EDT
[#22]
Did the gas port need to be resized in order to get reliable operation? I wonder if John Thomas can do this?
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Posted: 2/15/2017 5:26:59 PM EDT
[#23]
Pretty sure Professor Thomas can do it. He's pretty much omnipotent.
My understanding is that the over sized port was only needed to improve reliability in cold weather. I live in Florida and "Florida Cold" aint all that cold. I PROBABLY won't need to open it up. I may have it opened up just to be on the safe side but IIRC the bigger port was only needed in knee deep snow and subzero temps which are both unlikely in central Florida. Anyone else remember that about opening the gas port? |
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Posted: 2/15/2017 9:16:38 PM EDT
[#24]
As John does the shortening, pinning and welding, he opens up the port. I have shot the upper before and it works perfect.
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Posted: 2/15/2017 11:02:44 PM EDT
[#25]
Well, I live in Alaska, so I'll probably need the gas port resized......
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Posted: 2/19/2017 2:51:06 AM EDT
[#26]
Very nice! Now I wa to a colt scope on mine
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Posted: 2/19/2017 8:32:29 AM EDT
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Did the gas port need to be resized in order to get reliable operation? I wonder if John Thomas can do this? John opens the gas hole to .110 I believe. Yesterday I fired probably 150+ rounds at the range through my 605 JT finished up for me a couple years ago. Brass went into a organized pile at the 4 o'clock position. No failures what so ever...... the 605 is a great tool! I've never had a "winter" issue either. Keeps on plugging reliably. |
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Posted: 2/19/2017 9:20:54 AM EDT
[#28]
Years and years ago, in a land far, far away with a name that no longer exists, two bored G.I.'s with access to a somewhat less than secure arms room containing a few M16's that were "mavericks" (that's a weapon not on the unit's property books), and a hacksaw, whacked the barrel off one of the mavericks just forward of the front sight. And, installed it on a CAR-15 lower, just to see what would happen. The contraption ran like a sewing machine. I suppose if we'd had easy access to a machine shop, we might have threaded the barrel for a flash suppressor, but we didn't think about that until later.
Couple-three caveats to the story. It was a relatively warm climate some might describe as "sweltering". I have no firm recollection whether the CAR-15 we used as a donor for the lower was an E1 or an E2. Don't think I knew the difference in those days. And that's an unsubstantiated example of one. Another result may vary. |
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Posted: 2/19/2017 11:35:26 AM EDT
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Years and years ago, in a land far, far away with a name that no longer exists, two bored G.I.'s with access to a somewhat less than secure arms room containing a few M16's that were "mavericks" (that's a weapon not on the unit's property books), and a hacksaw, whacked the barrel off one of the mavericks just forward of the front sight. And, installed it on a CAR-15 lower, just to see what would happen. The contraption ran like a sewing machine. I suppose if we'd had easy access to a machine shop, we might have threaded the barrel for a flash suppressor, but we didn't think about that until later. Czechoslovakia? 
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Posted: 2/19/2017 1:55:22 PM EDT
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Took it to the indoor range today. 25 yards, 55 grain. First target is with irons, 2, 3 shot groups. 2nd set was after a front post adjustment down. It shot very well. Second was with the scope. 5 shot group. I did fine tune it later in the session.
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Posted: 2/19/2017 3:10:31 PM EDT
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Czechoslovakia? I wish. I never got sent anyplace there was any culture. 
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