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3/6/2011 4:26:18 AM EDT
Hey guys. Thanks for all of the help so far. Love the sight. How difficult is it to change barrels on my RRA lar-15 entry and can I do it without taking off the muzzle brake. Its mass compliant so its welded on. Also who makes a descent 20" 1 in 8 barrell for a resonable price. Thanks in advance.
3/6/2011 6:03:36 AM EDT
[#1]
Yes, you can change the barrel without removing the brake.  It means that you can't reuse any of the components on the barrel (nut, FSB/gas block and so on).

What do you consider "reasonable" for price?  What material and contour?  Target crown I assume so you don't have to deal with a perma muzzle device?
3/6/2011 6:11:04 AM EDT
[#2]
Can u get a descent barrell for 200.00. That is correct it be a barrell with no muzzle brake or front sight. RRA has one but its 280.00 Thanks
3/6/2011 7:37:55 PM EDT
[#3]
I've yet to see a target crowned 20" for anywhere near $200.  Usually the target crowned barrels are either varmint or match barrels and stainless.
3/7/2011 6:24:03 AM EDT
[#4]
how many rounds through the old barrel? If I remember correctly, I read that if over 500 rounds <?!> you may want to put a new bolt in.



I know I read something on this, but I forgot the magic round number.
3/7/2011 7:05:12 AM EDT
[#5]
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how many rounds through the old barrel? If I remember correctly, I read that if over 500 rounds <?!> you may want to put a new bolt in.

I know I read something on this, but I forgot the magic round number.


Inspect for wear and cracks every cleaning, no magic number.  I have 1,800 through my newest since April and it is barely starting to lose finish let alone wear out.

ETA:  Unless you meant new bolt with new barrel, then yes.

3/7/2011 7:23:48 AM EDT
[#6]
PK firearms has bushmaster 1/9 20" for 205.
3/7/2011 8:08:05 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Can u get a descent barrell for 200.00. That is correct it be a barrell with no muzzle brake or front sight. RRA has one but its 280.00 Thanks


Linkaroo
3/7/2011 8:16:21 AM EDT
[#8]




Quoted:



Quoted:

how many rounds through the old barrel? If I remember correctly, I read that if over 500 rounds <?!> you may want to put a new bolt in.



I know I read something on this, but I forgot the magic round number.




Inspect for wear and cracks every cleaning, no magic number. I have 1,800 through my newest since April and it is barely starting to lose finish let alone wear out.



ETA: Unless you meant new bolt with new barrel, then yes.







thats what I meant, new barrel= new bolt. I have over 24k on my Bushy bolt and I check it after each range session.
3/7/2011 9:53:51 AM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Quoted:
how many rounds through the old barrel? If I remember correctly, I read that if over 500 rounds <?!> you may want to put a new bolt in.

I know I read something on this, but I forgot the magic round number.


Inspect for wear and cracks every cleaning, no magic number. I have 1,800 through my newest since April and it is barely starting to lose finish let alone wear out.

ETA: Unless you meant new bolt with new barrel, then yes.



thats what I meant, new barrel= new bolt. I have over 24k on my Bushy bolt and I check it after each range session.


Yep, took me till the third reading before I got that.  I was sitting here thinking "no way some dude with almost 10K posts changes his bolt every 500 rounds."
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