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2/23/2007 4:21:45 AM EDT
I have owned my RRA w/16" middy chrome lined bbl since January.  It has had approximately 800 rounds put through it.  After cleaning it yesterday, I looked down the inside of the bore and noticed a scar or mark on the inside of the barrel.  The mark appears to be located near where the fsb is located.  Has there been other complaints with RRA barrel damage?  I searched and found no similar posts.  I don't believe that it's effecting my accuracy, but I don't want it to start.  Any input?  
2/23/2007 4:27:37 AM EDT
[#1]
It is the gas port, it is normal, no worries, shoot it till it smokes..
2/23/2007 4:29:05 AM EDT
[#2]
Call Rock River Arms ???????

You might be covered
2/23/2007 4:31:59 AM EDT
[#3]
Ok, I looked near the gas port and it appears that there is a bit of a burr there.  I haven't called RRA yet and I don't think I will.  It's not hanging up any patches and it seems that accuracy is not affected.  I just found more info. on this.  Thanks guys.  
2/23/2007 4:58:51 AM EDT
[#4]
I think it was Randall at AR15 Barrels who had a pretty clever way of clearing that burr. Drop the cut-off shank portion of a 5.5 mm drill bit down the barrel from the chamber end.
2/23/2007 5:17:14 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I think it was Randall at AR15 Barrels who had a pretty clever way of clearing that burr. Drop the cut-off shank portion of a 5.5 mm drill bit down the barrel from the chamber end.


On a newly drilled barrel yes. But after 800 rds of ammo I think it’s too late for Randall’s trick.

Call RRA and see what they say, but if it’s not effecting accuracy then I personally would not sweat it. Especially if a patch on a jag does not catch and you can’t feel anything as well.
2/23/2007 6:29:47 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Call RRA and see what they say, but if it’s not effecting accuracy then I personally would not sweat it. Especially if a patch on a jag does not catch and you can’t feel anything as well.


+1

Randall has always professionally answered my emails.  When he is caught up with his barrel making, I plan to have him make me a featherweight with a 1/7 twist.

If accuracy is not an issue, it may be OK.
2/23/2007 9:39:52 AM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Call RRA and see what they say, but if it’s not effecting accuracy then I personally would not sweat it. Especially if a patch on a jag does not catch and you can’t feel anything as well.


+1

Randall has always professionally answered my emails.  When he is caught up with his barrel making, I plan to have him make me a featherweight with a 1/7 twist.

If accuracy is not an issue, it may be OK.


You must have a different e-mail address for Randall than I do. I emailed him over a month ago several times and still havent heard from him yet.
2/23/2007 10:02:22 AM EDT
[#8]
This is the one I used, per his web site:

www.ar15barrels.com/contact.shtml

"I work a regular day job just like almost everyone else does.
I do my gunsmithing work in the evenings and on the weekends.
Please send email to: randall at ar15barrels.com (replace "at" with @)
I usually answer emails within 3 days unless I am otherwise involved in having a personal life...
If you don't hear back from me, it's for one of many reasons, either my response was stopped by your email provider as spam, you did not ask a pointed and direct question that elicits a direct response, you wrote a huge long email with too many questions to answer quickly or you are asking about something that I can't figure out easily such as order status. Due to the volume of emails I receive, if you don't hear back in a few days, there's a good chance you won't hear back at all. Please try again.
Mailing and shipping address:

AR15barrels
PO Box 66281
Mar Vista, CA 90066"
2/23/2007 10:17:59 AM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
Call Rock River Arms ???????

You might be covered


Do you actually think it's even a problem?

I suspect this guy is looking at his gas port and doesn't realize what it is.
2/23/2007 1:29:47 PM EDT
[#10]
Just thought it would be better for him to work it out with Rock River than have someone tell him to dip his rounds in rubbing compond
2/23/2007 1:33:54 PM EDT
[#11]
I've been squared away since 8am this morning guys.  Thanks for the help.  
2/23/2007 2:51:50 PM EDT
[#12]
Gas port erosion.
The gas port will erode at the front with use, making the port appear to be bigger or it could also appear to be a burr.
2/23/2007 3:03:05 PM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:
You must have a different e-mail address for Randall than I do. I emailed him over a month ago several times and still havent heard from him yet.


Email is futile.
Post in my industry forum.
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