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Posted: 12/28/2009 7:42:58 PM EDT
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I built an AR-15 a couple years ago from scratch (parts), now I'm looking to do the same to a 7mm-08. I've got the stripped lower (DPMS), the stripped upper will be on its way this coming week. I'm not interested in the camo decked out one from Remington, I prefer an all black one. I am running into a few hurdles tho. First and most importantly being the barrel, I never would have thought it would be this difficult to find a supplier. I know DPMS is also made by Remington's supplier (or DPMS is Remington's supplier) However, DPMS does not list the 7-08 on their website. AR15Barrels.com in closed for a few days, WhiteOakPrecision said no custom barrels at this time. Does anyone have more ideas. I'm not looking for a match barrel, but do expect pretty good accuracy none the less. I'm also not finding a good resource relating the differences between the lr-308 and the AR as far as parts go, I have the 308 LPK, and understand the stock situation, what about forearms and gas blocks? Some sites list them as interchangeable, some don't. . . Any help would be greatly appreciated. THX Chris |
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It will be tough to find a production barrel but may be worth looking for a while.
If I have production barrels made I have to buy50- 100 at a time all the same length and profile, just not willing to do that for the DPMS platform. A one off barrel can be done but shop time will still add up, a custom match barrel runs around $500, A production grade bolt rifle blank can be turned to an AR profile and chambered but would still be about $400. |
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I was expecting it to be in the $400-500 range, just from looking at other caliber prices I have seen. So that is right in line, I understand you gotta pay for what you want. Finding someone to actually do it is the hurdle tho.
Now I am starting to feel like this might actually happen. Thanks for your reply. |
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