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OK well what the hell might as well ask. Does anyone have a standard profile AR15 Barrel 16" in 1:9 or 1:8 twist, 5.56/223 chamber, prefer chrome or nitrided sitting around that they want to part with? I plan to put something together along the lines of an LMT service rifle.
Worth asking...
Cheers 300CALMAN
If it's for service class shoots NZSRA has stipulated mid length gas system for LMT clones-I got caught out by this :(
Off course this may not matter to you.
"Barrel: The Barrel must be no longer than 16 inches and will use a mid length gas system. The barrel will have a diameter under the hand guards of no more than .730 inch and the gas block diameter must be .75 of an inch. The barrel forward of the gas block area may be no larger than .740 inch. The barrel must be made from Chrome-Moly steel and may be chrome lined. It may have a Parkerised, black oxide or QPQ (Salt Bath Nitro carburised, Melonite, Tenifer etc) finish. The barrel must safely chamber 5.56 NATO ammunition. The gas block may be attached with a single pin, clamped on or held on with set screws. The Muzzle may be fitted with a Surefire WAR Comp or an A2 flash hidder. "
Thanks Res,
Yes you are right I am trying to meet that spec IF I can. I would prefer Mid-length anyway as it is apparently nicer to shoot.
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Had you considered these? https://nzar15.com/store/parts/upper...a-light-weight
Yes and the GUNNER version but pencils and light weights tend to loose accuracy reasonably quickly when heating up i.e. when shooting service rifle. I also like a little bit of weight up front. Not ideal but If there is no other choice well...
Agree completely. I'm also looking and am almost at the point of having to have a heavy barrel turned to spec as I have yet to find a "std" barrel that meets the spec without being massively under.
Actually that brings home that the barrel I linked also doesn't due to the thickness at the gas block. #%*^##%^*!
Yes they are .625 at the gas block. Annoying if I want to fit my adjustable for shooting with a suppressor. Note you will not have to pin it either.
These look close to the correct profile:
AR-15/M16 223 WYLDE CHROME LINED BARRELS | Brownells
Brownells order?
I've got this 16" one in my LMT clone (got mine from NZAR!5), and its by far my best AR barrel... used it in service rifle open class last year, and nice groups even at 500 yards with 4x scope!
Spikes Tactical 16 By FN - shopping, Target Sports NZ Limited, NZAR15, A Cat, E Cat, ar15, ar10,
Interesting @grunzterQuote:
Originally Posted by grunzter
What sort of projectiles/powder etc?
Just factory 63gr Geko ammo... from Aoraki ammo...
you can see the targets in the distance... good groups were from supported position with the soft bag at that range.
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That Clevedon?
must be you can see the South African flag :D
Bahaha so you canQuote:
Originally Posted by 300CALMAN
haha, good eyes you lot! :)
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Thanks !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Glycerine
Not sure why but this site doesn't come up when I search AR15 barrel and NZ..
Thanks for the suggestion @Glycerine Very mixed reviews on this $84.99 USD Brownells barrel. Oh well I will just keep a lookout.
Thanks Mate, once again I am being a picky bastard. Those difficult service rifle people don't allow stainless steel for an LMT clone. Which is basically what I am attempting to make.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glycerine
What upper were you planning to use for the clone? Why don't you use a DD CHF 16" or ST CHF 16" which are both mid-length gas systems and available in NZ albeit pricey but cheaper than trying to import from Brownells.Quote:
Originally Posted by 300CALMAN
My clone uses the Spikes CHF 16"... very happy with it.
Remember barrels are not included in the under US$100 allowance for parts from Brownells, you will still need an export permit for them regardless of price.
my clone:
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That I like very much. I'm considering an ambidextrous lower to make it more authentic too.
This one has an LMT ambi safety & charging handle... & LMT 2-stage trigger :)
OK so I have an Aero COP upper on the way, it will be all your fault @grunzter when the accountant fires me! OK firing will be better than what happens to me...
I just need the barrel, yes a spikes would be fine BUT no one has them at the moment. Or any other decent 16" mid length barrel.
Mine will be going on a DSA lower with the same furniture as yours. Apparently DSAs lowers are made by LMT?
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_12/3...mpared---.html
It seems that someone cornered the market. Although there are a few Voltors out there for some serious $$$.
Now still need the barrel :(
Yeh the Aero Precision one is pretty good, but I guess you could import a LMT one! :)
Colt do a monolithic upper, but I think its only carbine length.
I'm enjoying shooting with it, nice change from the 20: Hbar.
Ouch LMT=more coin although the barrel locking system is awesome.
Yes 20 Hbars are really a target rifle. The short exposure and close stuff should be easier with a real service style rifle.
The LMT Mars-L (for civilian use) quoted to me by an importer was in the region of $4-5K (realistically $5K each or lesser if there was more purchased) depending on how the NZD compares to USD and provided there is stock. Can't justify that cost for essentially what is just another AR.
...for NZD5k, you could build a clone with a decent scope...
But having a genuine LMT is cool... :)
The price is actually not that far off from the other higher-end models that are already in the country. Since retail in the US for the bare rifle is at around USD$2600 and include US export fees, convert to NZD plus GST15% and add importer's cut = around $5K. But totally agree to build a clone and still have some change left to buy an ACOG for it.
Can't believe my eyes, after 2 years waiting it's here!
https://www.targetsports.co.nz/product/1655425
Also a cheaper option
https://www.targetsports.co.nz/product/1655493
