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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042138 08/21/19 11:23 PM
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Looking to get a 6.5CM barrel made. Sale over at X-Caliber has it coming in about $260 shipped. Trying to figure out what profile to go with. I want a 24" barrel. It will be a hunting rifle that I'd like to take out shooting for distance someday. Who knows if that day will come wink

I was looking at the HBAR and the SOCOM Heavy. The difference seems to be 0.850 in front and 0.950 behind the 0.875 gas block for the SOCOM Heavy, or 0.740 in front of the 0.750 gas block and 0.980 behind for the HBAR. There's also an SPR that's 0.850 behind the 0.750 gas block and 0.730 in front of it.

I want it to be accurate and not start heating up and stringing after 3 shots so I was thinking on the heavy side... Though the thought of a 4-5lbs barrel makes me cringe a bit--that's kept me from looking at the Ballistic Advantage 22". Is there a good compromise?

I don't think I've got the extra $70 to flute the barrel, though if it makes a big difference maybe I'll suck it up. What sort of fluting would be best?


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042139 08/21/19 11:44 PM
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My bad, $87...


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042140 08/21/19 11:47 PM
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Looks like some of the fluting options--corkscrew in particular--removes a LOT of material while still leaving it rigid...


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042143 08/22/19 10:26 AM
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DT, check with Gary (Architect). I am sure he can give you some excellent advice.


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042145 08/22/19 11:26 AM
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Way to pass the buck Randy wink


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042146 08/22/19 11:35 AM
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Gary had great advice on triggers... He's got lots of great insights.

I'm leaning toward a heavier barrel with significant fluting. Always trying to have my cake and eat it too.


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042147 08/22/19 01:00 PM
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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042149 08/22/19 01:45 PM
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Haha not passing the buck DT, just passing on to an expert!


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Good advice Randy. wink


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042152 08/22/19 06:09 PM
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It's not the only reason of course, but gun/survival advice and his chock full of information posts is a real asset to the rest of us who have NOT been there or done that.

I personally want to thank Gary for all the information he has passed along to us in many cases, rookies. SO, thank you Gary and all the guys here for the valuable information you have passed along and all the money you have saved us.


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042153 08/22/19 10:32 PM
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Amen!


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Re: The S4 Walking Dead DC [Re: SkunkHunter] #1042166 08/23/19 10:40 AM
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