Any Benefit over 16"??????

[Fastshooter03]

I'm glad Tim's only 1/2 hour away and I can pick up when done.
I only have 4 more to go.
1-308 AR
3-223 AR
I already have a 17" 1x12 twist AR 223 for 3-gun that shoots freaking great.
Next one will be 18" 1x8 twist AR 223 for 3 gun. I need to shoot heavier bullets at certain matches
The extra 1" will hopefully help out with cycling issues I have with the 17". Can't use fast burn rate powders.
The second 2 AR 223 barrels will be longer with a integral muzzlebrake.
Broughten's makin things easier now with closer to finished contouring than before on the AR type barrels.
I want to start my own side business which would include making custom barrels using Broughten blanks. They go good with my new prototype uppers.


Nick

[Fastshooter03]

Got it back on the gun.
Here's some pics:



I kept it a little long in case the 5/8-24 threads affect accuracy.
If they do I'll have to make a custom QD with bigger threads.

Nick

[Colohunter]

Nice looking gun.

[Fritzcat]

Nice rifle!

[Fastshooter03]

Thanks!
I forgot to mention that I had to make a new extractor for this Tikka since some were sent out with 308 length extractors.
I ran into one other shooter with the same problem and he was able to get a dealer to order in the 223 one.
The older M595 actions have 6rd mags in 223 size.
I would hope the T3 actions are more thoroughly checked before shipping.
Someday I'd like to see how a T3 is.


Nick

[dksd39]

very nice...you will enjoy it

[alorton]

You mentioned selling your old 300/221 barrel. I'm thinking about getting a bolt 300/221 as I love the AR I just got put together in this caliber.

How hard to find/expensive would an action be?

What are you asking for the old barrel?

What kind of accuracy were you getting out of the old barrel? I assume you changed it out looking for a more accurate setup.