I looked at those. They look cool, but they are twice the price of the Craddock RTR 6.5 barrels.
If the Craddock RTR shoots like any other Craddock and is reliable unsuppressed as well as suppressed, that just seems like a solid move to me.
If the Craddock RTR shoots like any other Craddock and is reliable unsuppressed as well as suppressed, that just seems like a solid move to me.
If you are looking at the RTR line then it definitely makes sense to go that route. If they have what you are after I'm sure it will serve you well.
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My chrome lined barrel is settling in. Loves FGMM, hates AAC (even though speed, ES and SDs are similar).
My factory LMT SS barrel certainly doesn’t disappoint.
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Those of you handloading for your LMT's, how much are you bumping shoulders, the usual .002" or do you give a gas gun a little more ?
Most of my fired cases according to my hornady comparator are coming out 1.632"
I did have 2 out of 10 at 1.630" and 1 at 1.6295"
I'm leaning towards 1.629" and roll with it. This 16" CL likes factory 168 hornday black so I've got some Amax's and imr4064 that I'm going to try.
Most of my fired cases according to my hornady comparator are coming out 1.632"
I did have 2 out of 10 at 1.630" and 1 at 1.6295"
I'm leaning towards 1.629" and roll with it. This 16" CL likes factory 168 hornday black so I've got some Amax's and imr4064 that I'm going to try.
I do 4 thou, think that is plenty. But just my opinion. Im sure other might do the 2 thou. But believe it's what one wants.
Working on some 14.5” 8.6blk barrels
Stuff like this is exciting.
Any leads on 14.5" 6.5CM MWS barrels? Custom or LMT?
Yes. Last update I got from LMT is barrels are 30-60 days out (though this seems to be a moving target). 14.5” and 16” versions will be available in stainless.
There will be both. First run is standard weight.
Sounds like LMT is going to release a factory 14.5 MRGG-A on the commerical market.
Pricey, but this is what you want.
Made a trip to LMT last week. Saw my 16” 6.5 Creedmoor barrels finishing up production and getting test fired.
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I’ve gone back and forth on selling this rifle. Since getting into precision bolt guns the “cool factor” of a semi-auto precision rifle has dwindled for me.
When the ZC420 arrived I had a hard time wanting to let go of that optic, since I originally purchased it for this rifle.
I didn’t realize just how much the resale value of LMT’s have dipped since I put this thing together, so deciding to just keep it.
Shoutout to Tony @ MKMaching for giving me a great deal on the optic
When the ZC420 arrived I had a hard time wanting to let go of that optic, since I originally purchased it for this rifle.
I didn’t realize just how much the resale value of LMT’s have dipped since I put this thing together, so deciding to just keep it.
Shoutout to Tony @ MKMaching for giving me a great deal on the optic
I believe that because they are very easy to obtain parts for now (compared to 2021-2022 time frame) the market is flooded with used parts for sale, driving prices lower.
I’ve been using 147 ELDM for the 65 CM in my PF CF DWilson spun barrel.
Found I had to load it a little hotter to maintain similar velocities to the factory 147 ELDM. No pressure signs or anything like that,,and still within the limit for H4350 loads.
Shoots like a dream.
I’ve just picked up the 308 piston upper and will start playing with that. I’ve got crazy amounts of 175 FGMM, so that’s the plan for that barrel… though I also have a lot of German mild steel M80.
Any update on just the 14.5” barrels?
Yes. We'll be offering complete guns, then complete uppers, and whatever's left will be sold as barrels.
What's the gas length on this barrel?
That's what I figured. It's almost worth just having a premium cut rifled blank made with an intermediate length, interference fit gas block and getting it converted with an LMT extension.
14.5” Intermediate and 16” rifle gas barrels seem to run fine. One of my buddies shoots a 14.5 and I have several 16” rifle gas set ups. I get the “extreme reliability” claim but damn. It’s like Colt still using carbine gas on their 6920’s.
Mid-length gas tubes must be cheaper. Lol
Any difference than the LMT barrels that were already available on your site?
I’m still going back and forth on buying a factory barrel or having you do a conversion for my MWS.
These are the barrels listed on our site. We made a trip out to LMT the other week to see them getting finished up in production and test fired prior to shipping to us.
My first LMT, found a great deal on a complete 308 piston rifle last week. The optic and accessories just came in
Thanks to everyone who contributed over the last 100 pages. Great help as I took the (expensive) leap into it
Thanks to everyone who contributed over the last 100 pages. Great help as I took the (expensive) leap into it
I guess I’m living under a rock. I bought my 7.62 CL 16 inch MWS around 2011. I thought they were all old school gas operated. Super happy with it. Put a heavier buffer in it and it shoots great with or without a can. Kills the shit out of pigs and deer.
When did they bring out a piston version?
When did they bring out a piston version?
Ok, time to pick everyone's brain. Just had mine out at the range for the first time:
- 175gr FGMM and 168 Norma from G3 Pmags, unsuppressed
- Repeated failures to eject/feed during the first 10 rounds with gradual improvement (e.g. FTE/FTF the first 4, then it would cycle 2, then 3)
- After 80-100 rounds, still occasional failures to feed but not as common. Consistent ejection pattern at 4 - 4:30 . Bolt locked back on last round
Is mine potentially undergassed? Maybe just tight tolerances or a tight chamber breaking in considering the gradual improvement?
- 175gr FGMM and 168 Norma from G3 Pmags, unsuppressed
- Repeated failures to eject/feed during the first 10 rounds with gradual improvement (e.g. FTE/FTF the first 4, then it would cycle 2, then 3)
- After 80-100 rounds, still occasional failures to feed but not as common. Consistent ejection pattern at 4 - 4:30 . Bolt locked back on last round
Is mine potentially undergassed? Maybe just tight tolerances or a tight chamber breaking in considering the gradual improvement?
FTE and FTF both sounds like a mag issue. With new mags, sometimes there is too much pressure on the cartridge to the underside of the carrier. This can slow carrier movement in both directions and cause what you’re describing.
Thanks. Have you noticed any differences between the 10/20/25 round G3 Pmags in terms of spring pressure? Mine were all 20 rounders, but I have some 25s on hand to test today
EDIT: Put ~150 through today:
S setting, Sandman K... No go
N setting, Sandman K.. Reliable, 3pm
S setting, Enticer S... Reliable, 4pm
Unsuppressed... Sporadic malfunctions, no BHO on 25rd pmag
I'm going to swap to an H2 for the time being. Whether mag or rifle at cause, it's just not getting enough juice across the board
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My go to function test is to load a single round in the mag, close the bolt and fire.
- Doesn’t strip the round, probably a spring or mag issue
- Doesn’t extract, look at the extractor or chamber
- Extracts but doesn’t eject, ejector or carrier velocity issue
- Doesn’t lock back, likely a gassing issue.
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