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Posted: 2/29/2016 1:50:44 PM EDT
| Alright guys, I have a barrel blank that I need contoured and chambered. I'm looking for someone reputable that can do the job. Everyone I have talked to says they don't fool with gas guns and the one guy I did find wanted $850. |
| Look for some of the barrel makers that buy the same brand blanks that you bought. I would think Hart, Shilen, Krieger, Lilja, or the like that buy blanks from others could do the work like it was one of their own. Hard part will probably be finding someone willing to take the time. My money would be on one of the up-and-comers that don't have too much of a name yet though. |
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Have you tried ar15barrels.com? I have a couple of friends that have been happy with their services, do a google search and then send them a note or give a call. I would not and cannot recommend this. He has built a bad reputation here and was banned as a direct result of poor business practices. Link |
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I would not and cannot recommend this. He has built a bad reputation here and was banned as a direct result of poor business practices. Link Quoted:
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Have you tried ar15barrels.com? I have a couple of friends that have been happy with their services, do a google search and then send them a note or give a call. I would not and cannot recommend this. He has built a bad reputation here and was banned as a direct result of poor business practices. Link Thanks for the info, I do most of my own stuff, but I won't do it for others, but it was just a suggestion based on what a couple of buddies told me, glad you chimed in. |
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You do not need a "gunsmith", you need an AR15 custom barrelsmith.
AFAIK ADCO does not make barrels. I'd suggest these folks: http://compasslake.com/ Or: http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/home.php?cat=250 |
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You do not need a "gunsmith", you need an AR15 custom barrelsmith. AFAIK ADCO does not make barrels. I'd suggest these folks: http://compasslake.com/ Or: http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/home.php?cat=250 would highly recommend white oak, they are a great group of people. |
| Yep, Compass Lake would be a good option. Their site says $125 to contour and chamber your blank here |
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You do not need a "gunsmith", you need an AR15 custom barrelsmith. AFAIK ADCO does not make barrels. I'd suggest these folks: http://compasslake.com/ Or: http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/home.php?cat=250 would highly recommend white oak, they are a great group of people. Compass Lake and White Oak have a very close working relationship and they are both very good barrel smiths. Either are very well-respected and work hard to maintain their reputation, which is deserved. Neither has to advertise, word of mouth from National Match results with their barrels is more than enough to keep them knee-deep in work. |
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If it is for an AR and you have the bolt, barrel extension, and blank, the only person I would use is Thomas Pola at Paladin Machine Shop Service in Kershaw S.C. TP555(at)windstream.net.
He does not have a web site because he does not need the extra business. Word of mouth keeps this first class machinist as busy as he wants to be. Prices are the cheapest I have found and the quality is the best I have seen. His turn around has never been more than two weeks even in the busiest of times. He has done at least a dozen of my barrels and he is my 'go to' guy for when I need a blank turned for an AR or LR. However, he does NOT work on barrels that require the registered receiver to fit the barrel to, like a R700, Ruger, Win... because he is retired and no longer has an FFL. Therefore, he cannot work on 'firearms' any more. He does things like AR, LR, and Savage barrels that do not need the 'firearm' in order to properly chamber and headspace the barrel. Contact him and you won't be sorry. |
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If it is for an AR and you have the bolt, barrel extension, and blank, the only person I would use is Thomas Pola at Paladin Machine Shop Service in Kershaw S.C. TP555(at)windstream.net. He does not have a web site because he does not need the extra business. Word of mouth keeps this first class machinist as busy as he wants to be. Prices are the cheapest I have found and the quality is the best I have seen. His turn around has never been more than two weeks even in the busiest of times. He has done at least a dozen of my barrels and he is my 'go to' guy for when I need a blank turned for an AR or LR. However, he does NOT work on barrels that require the registered receiver to fit the barrel to, like a R700, Ruger, Win... because he is retired and no longer has an FFL. Therefore, he cannot work on 'firearms' any more. He does things like AR, LR, and Savage barrels that do not need the 'firearm' in order to properly chamber and headspace the barrel. Contact him and you won't be sorry. I really wish you posted in here more, but I kinda get why you don't. |
| Thanks for the replies, I ended up getting in touch with long rifles inc. they said they can turn the barrel down and chamber it. I know they are a reputable company and they said the turn around time would be 6-10 days. For the guys asking about the blank it is a hawk hill custom blank (6mm) |
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Thanks for the replies, I ended up getting in touch with long rifles inc. they said they can turn the barrel down and chamber it. I know they are a reputable company and they said the turn around time would be 6-10 days. For the guys asking about the blank it is a hawk hill custom blank (6mm) Oh really? How long is the barrel? |
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