12 inch Faxon barrel build thread

[explorecaves]

Think this barrel will shoot...


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[Les]

Nice group. I received a shipment today (Thanks BFT) Hope my barrels produce groups like that. On first examination the barrel fits extremely tight in a BCM blem upper, might have to put it in the freezer. Block of wood and a hammer maybe? I'm not fond of using too much force unless needed. Usually a smarter way to accomplish any task.

[explorecaves]

Nice group. I received a shipment today (Thanks BFT) Hope my barrels produce groups like that. On first examination the barrel fits extremely tight in a BCM blem upper, might have to put it in the freezer. Block of wood and a hammer maybe? I'm not fond of using too much force unless needed. Usually a smarter way to accomplish any task.

I had to bed mine with loctite as it wasn't a snug fit like you are describing.

[Troutguide]

Post man tease today, box came but... it was something for my wife. Your killing me smalls!!! Couldn't shoot it until next week anyway but still would have been fun to get it assembled and check out how everything fits.

[The Profit Joseph Sith]

Here is my two stamp grendel

I like the details.. the smooth port door if I'm not mistaken MBT, and the AP mount is ALWAYS sexy. Slick rig subi

[RogueNathan]

Groups are looking good!

[StoneHendge]

Nice group. I received a shipment today (Thanks BFT) Hope my barrels produce groups like that. On first examination the barrel fits extremely tight in a BCM blem upper, might have to put it in the freezer. Block of wood and a hammer maybe? I'm not fond of using too much force unless needed. Usually a smarter way to accomplish any task.

Use a heat gun / hair dryer on your upper receiver.

[Les]

Use a heat gun / hair dryer on your upper receiver.

Yesterday I put a light coat of RIG on the barrel, set the receiver on chunk of 3/4" plywood and tapped the end of the barrel (with the red plastic protector) twice with a piece of 1x6. Seated it well without much force. Still need to install barrel nut and agb but so far so good, I think.

[Troutguide]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]9779[/ATTACH]Finished, weighs 6lb13oz as shown.

[Les]

Finished, weighs 6lb13oz as shown.

Nice.

[BluntForceTrauma]

Sweet!

[Troutguide]

So I don't have go/no go gages am I safe to assume the GB barrel and bolt are good to go together?

[themagikbullet]

Quick mock up, excited for this one

[ATTACH=CONFIG]9778[/ATTACH]

[explorecaves]

So I don't have go/no go gages am I safe to assume the GB barrel and bolt are good to go together?

Mine was like butter.... YMMV....

[kpswihart]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]9779[/ATTACH]Finished, weighs 6lb13oz as shown.

Hey TG, how do you like the brace? I've been debating which route to go.

[Troutguide]

I like it so far but have not shot with it yet. As this is a pistol build it was the cheapest option and it seems to work as designed. It is not easily collapsed so that is a drawback but if you set it with the Allen screw it seems solid.

[kpswihart]

Thanks. I was wondering about felt recoil and recoil control when using different firing positions / techniques.

[Troutguide]

I am hoping to get out tomorrow and will report back.

[Troutguide]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]9791[/ATTACH] 123SST the top one is my fault [ATTACH=CONFIG]9792[/ATTACH] 100gr Wolf

5 shot groups at 50 yd not my best shooting trying to get the feel for an AR for the first time. The stupid range would only let me shoot the pistol at 50 yd only 16"+ barrels on 100yd range. The arm brace was good enough I wouldn't use it on a .30 but for the Grrrr it is just fine. Rifle functioned perfect after I dialed in the GB. its almost completely closed off but ran fine with the Wolf and SST

[explorecaves]

Not too shabby