silva Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 What would be the typical cost of rebarrelling .223 AR15 type straightpull with a good quality sporter profile barrel. See there are off the shelf barrel options available in the UK, in the US it seems to be a DIY mechanical job, how do they adjust headspace and such like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Contact Dave Wylde - he specialises in these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva Posted November 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Tnank you for the reply. There was a shot out original Bradley Arms for sale today for a reasonable sum, but I see its been sold now. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoppe Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Pm sent. Can recommend dave wylde. I had my rifle re barrelled about 5 months ago. Loves 77 grain lapua and 77 smk ( mag size) . Groups 80 smk into 1 1/2 inch at 300 yards no problem all day. Really pleased with the work. Cheers Shoppe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 My straight pull was built by Dave and puts factory 77grain in a v bull at 600 from day one .He appears to be getting the hang of it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoppe Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 I have still to fire my rifle at 500 / 600 but expecting it to do very very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattnall Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 6:42 PM, silva said: What would be the typical cost of rebarrelling .223 AR15 type straightpull with a good quality sporter profile barrel. See there are off the shelf barrel options available in the UK, in the US it seems to be a DIY mechanical job, how do they adjust headspace and such like ? Off-the-shelf barrels will only be in the common profiles probably a military profile or HBar or something else unsuitable to your needs. If you want something unique or different (as most shooters do) then it will need profiling to your requirements. Takes time and this adds to the cost. If you do want one of the standard barrels fitting is not too hard as a DIY job as long as you can hold the barrel or receiver without distorting the receiver when tightening the barrel nut. Getting hold of one as far as FAC goes may be the biggest issue. Headspace is usually done to a standard bolt and is set to the barrel by the barrel extension which should come with the barrel. They are designed to be fairly interchangeable so no real issues. If you have one cut it can be headspaced to your bolt but it'll not be much different to the standard chamber, unless you want it more specific for a particular chamber/cartridge/bullet fit (not usually a requirement on ARs generally). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva Posted November 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 Thank you Matt. That is interesting information. The rifle sold within a few hours unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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