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miko_a
10-26-2011, 11:30 AM
Hi guys,

Any opinion if this barrel from fulton armory is any good?

Barrel, FA, Titan, 18.5", NM, Med, SS, 1x10, .936" Gas Block

*For Rifle Length Gas System

Any other better barrel alternatives?

I'm trying to build a rifle similar to the SR25 Enhanced match carbine as it is way too expensive for my budget.

Thanks,

miko

tp555
10-27-2011, 07:30 AM
How much is the barrel?

miko_a
10-28-2011, 06:33 AM
Around $315.

tp555
10-28-2011, 07:22 AM
Thats actually pretty good.Blanks in carbon from the major mfg's cost about $200.Add $60 for the barrel extension and $120 labor.That would go about $400 or so.Variations due to blank cost can be expected.Still most dpms barrels are over gassed.I sell a lot of gas blocks to those peeps.How they shoot? I don't know. I make ar10 barrels usually in special cals you can't buy ( 338 federal, 338 wssm.358 wssm, 308 also). Pricewise not bad.The rest I don't know.

miko_a
10-29-2011, 08:19 AM
Sir,

In an 18" barrel, would a rifle length gas system work 100%?

Would it cycle everytime? I plan on using mil ball on my build

tp555
10-30-2011, 07:05 AM
Don't know.Most 18" bbls go with intermediate gas tubes.You can tune by opening up the gas port if it has problems but that needs equipment and skills.