Fix it Sticks components are what Barrett provides with their mk22. I've used them for years now and found them to be among my better tools looking new and shiny long after my Borkas get surface rust and anything from Home Depot has rusted all the way through.Can anyone recommend a good 1/4 in t30 plus socket or bit? I ordered one the other day and it doesn’t fit the barrel clamp screws.
Hello. Was there an instruction on what level can be regulated?I finally got around to installing the two-stage, flat trigger, which actually took about 30 seconds. All I can say is freaking amazing!! Nice defined wall and ZERO creep. I just dropped it in and don't even feel the need to mess with adjusting.
It did come with instructions and I did adjust it after time at the range. https://barrett.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/17231-MRAD-98B-Trigger-Kit_8.5x5.5-ALL_NR.pdfHello. Was there an instruction on what level can be regulated?
Thanks for your reply.It did come with instructions and I did adjust it after time at the range. https://barrett.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/17231-MRAD-98B-Trigger-Kit_8.5x5.5-ALL_NR.pdf
If you are a veteran Expertvoice has Proof research barrels for Mrad for a good priceStill waiting for two clone projects to get finished so I caved and joined the MRAD club after almost five years. Two more barrels on the way - hopefully in the advertised 4-6 weeks and not 4-6+ months I'm very impressed by the little things so far and looking forward to getting time with it this summer.
Stupidest thing (ignorance is bliss) but how about that safety serving as a thumb rest?!
The breech conversion kits have nothing to do with caliber or because you have the improper breech; the current EJ prefix MRADs are all small breech. The reason you need the breech conversion kit has everything to do with the bolt heads and bolt body. The older MRADs use a bolt without a captured bolt pin, and the corresponding bolt is a complete cylinder at the rear with just a hole drilled through it for the bolt pin. The newer MRADs and current EJ series utilize a bolt body with a captured bolt pin. Since the bolt pin is not removable, a portion of the bolt pin remains inside the bolt body when it's slid to the "open" position. The newer MRAD bolts have a notch machined into them to correspond with the bolt pin protrusion.Does anyone know when a large to small breech conversion kit is required? Mine has an EJ serial number and according to the Barrett sotre page, the older AJ or current EJ serial numbers all require the breech conversion kit to change to 300WM. But I also read that the breech conversion is for older models in large calibers to step down to 300WM and 308. Mine is already in 308 stock…. So I am a bit confused…
Got it. Thank you so much for the clarification!The breech conversion kits have nothing to do with caliber or because you have the improper breech; the current EJ prefix MRADs are all small breech. The reason you need the breech conversion kit has everything to do with the bolt heads and bolt body. The older MRADs use a bolt without a captured bolt pin, and the corresponding bolt is a complete cylinder at the rear with just a hole drilled through it for the bolt pin. The newer MRADs and current EJ series utilize a bolt body with a captured bolt pin. Since the bolt pin is not removable, a portion of the bolt pin remains inside the bolt body when it's slid to the "open" position. The newer MRAD bolts have a notch machined into them to correspond with the bolt pin protrusion.
Apparently there are also slight differences in bolt and barrel extension geometry between captured and non-captured pin systems, so use of a newer bolt in an older barrel (even if headspaced) isn't recommended. The barrels that Barrett is selling for a discount are all the older style without the notch. If you want to run an older barrel, you'll need the conversion kit. Going forward, I think Barrett will only offer the newer "EJ" style barrel/bolt assemblies with the captured pins.
No idea if there are substantive differences; the only .308 barrels I've seen are Mk22 and I don't have a regular .308 barrel for comparison. The Mk22 barrels are fluted and have the notched bolt. The Mk22 bolts are also engraved for each specific caliber (.308, 300 Norma, 338 Norma). I also don't know if there are chamber differences between the Mk22 barrels and commercial versions in the same calibers. The Mk22 designation just means that the system has gone through a series of standards checks prescribed by the military.This is great info. So the 308 barrel selling on the Barrett site right now isn't the same as the 308 barrel shipping with the Mk22 kits, for example? Fluting/length aside - there are iterative differences?
Current EJ prefix guns need the breech conversion kit because the kit contains a bolt body without the captured bolt pin. The older barrels you're referring to have a bolt which isn't notched, hence it won't fit in your current EJ prefix gun with a captured bolt pin. You don't need the guides that come with it because your gun is already equipped with them.But current EJ prefix and, per Barrett, Mk22 rifles also need the large breech to small breech conversion kit so what the hell? What rifle doesn't need the kit?
I don't think any of the barrels on Barrett's site are large breech. The large breech guns were only sold for a short time in the early 2010s, I believe. I also think they were all AJ guns, but I may be mistaken. Everything after that are small breech.So they're older barrels, which should be large breech, but the store says they're small breech barrels.
Amazing thank you - I'm easily distracted by shiny things and the large to small was doing it! That explains why the discount barrels need the kit for old and new rifles and the full price barrels only need the kit for old rifles. Cheers!Current EJ prefix guns need the breech conversion kit because the kit contains a bolt body without the captured bolt pin. The older barrels you're referring to have a bolt which isn't notched, hence it won't fit in your current EJ prefix gun with a captured bolt pin. You don't need the guides that come with it because your gun is already equipped with them.
If you could buy the parts individually, you would only need a bolt body and bolt pin, but they only sell it as a kit. The rest of the parts would be extras laying around.
I don't think any of the barrels on Barrett's site are large breech. The large breech guns were only sold for a short time in the early 2010s, I believe. I also think they were all AJ guns, but I may be mistaken. Everything after that are small breech.
The old large breech barrels have a slotted extension and index in the receiver in a similar way to an LMT MRP/MWS or the way a Geissele rail indexes on the barrel nut with cross bolts. The newer MRAD configuration use circumferential pressure to secure the barrel extension in the receiver.
Kits being reworked sounds promising and aligns with the fall estimate provided. There are two 338 kits on the store that appear to be the latest version. Thanks @Big Worm for breaking down G2 and G3 - this is a huge gap on all Barrett documentation. Here's where I'm currently at on making sense of what I've learned so far:I waited month for my 338 barrel kit. Then was told it will be months more for the 300NM kit to be back in the store as all the kits were being reworked. I was not told I needed any conversion kit with the items I purchased. I now am semi concerned this is not the case.
I am extremely satisfied with my Spuhr in FDE bought from MileHighShooting. Painted my ATACR 7-35x56 to match. I like all the attachment points and the leveling tool works fantastic. Followed all the torque specs. Full disclosure: I'll probably never have a raptor but I like the look of the mount...Doh! I have 300PRC and 338NM.
Spuhr SP-4602: 34mm Picatinny Mount 6MIL/20.6MOA - 1.50"-FDE SP-4602 FDE
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I believe the only difference is the markings. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. I swallowed hard and got a second ATACR 7-35 Tremor 3. Put the one I cerakoted on the Cadex 41XC build and got the dark earth ATACR with dark earth mount and raptor rail for the MK22 look on my MRAD.I went Nightforce mount - Because I could not get the Military specific version as they will not sell them to the civilian market. When I spoke to them they said this was as close as they could come to it for civilians.
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quick question on bags. The case that the rifle comes with is very nice. I just dont think i need to haul that around. I saw the drag bag that come with the kit.. 400 some dollars?
has anyone found a better priced solution? i kinda measured the rifle folded its about 42" and i am thinking 14" tall with the optic (thats on order). so just curious if there is something not to expensive.
thank you again. got the mount i was looking for, researching the ammo (.308 for now) and waiting on the optic.
Semper Fi.
I got the MK22 one. Pricey but very nicely made. Has backpack straps which are actually pretty comfortable with the weight of the rifle.I picked up one from AIM - They have two - one for folding toward and away from the bolt - make sure to pick the correct one
Their bags are not cheap, but I beleive it was cheaper than the one that Barrett offers with the MK22, and it might have a few more options like a rain cover included.
Photo with the gun in it attached
I got the MK22 one. Pricey but very nicely made. Has backpack straps which are actually pretty comfortable with the weight of the rifle.
Thanks.. i will check them out. Kinda like the idea of wood...i pick mine up today..gotta check it out first. But...I replaced the grip with a Ergo competition grip or the wood one. I love it . I'm not lugging this much or off hand shooting it . Weight lifting I'd add too
How long is the MRAD upper? Interested in how short case one could get away with for transportation if the rifle is disassembled.
I dont have an MRAD right now but looking hard at buying one. How close is the zero if I pull the barrel and then insert the same barrel again?
I have one of these for my MRAD and very happy:quick question on bags. The case that the rifle comes with is very nice. I just dont think i need to haul that around. I saw the drag bag that come with the kit.. 400 some dollars?
has anyone found a better priced solution? i kinda measured the rifle folded its about 42" and i am thinking 14" tall with the optic (thats on order). so just curious if there is something not to expensive.
thank you again. got the mount i was looking for, researching the ammo (.308 for now) and waiting on the optic.
Semper Fi.
It's made by Armageddon Gear for the Military. It is not on their website but you can call and order one.That one above has straps also. Was there a mfg name in the one you got? I assume they are having it made by one of the large mfg's
Yup, Barrett makes a 300 PRC barrel. https://store.barrett.net/p-5307-mr...-ss-fluted-mrad-58x24-with-barrett-brake.aspxHi dear MRAD family
I wanna get one more barrel for my Rad
Currently have 308. and 338lm
Thinking about 300NM?
Do they make 300PRC?
Any imput please
I need to give Armageddon Gear a call and see if there's enough interest to make an MRAD barrel bag. I'm thinking a padded bag than can hold 3 barrels with bolts and a few mags. With 5 MRAD barrels in my stable, it's hard to keep them organized. First world problems, I know.It's made by Armageddon Gear for the Military. It is not on their website but you can call and order one.
Hi dear MRAD family
I wanna get one more barrel for my Rad
Currently have 308. and 338lm
Thinking about 300NM?
Do they make 300PRC?
Any imput please