Basic user said:

That link I provided was to show that no one uses Douglas barrels.

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That is so off the mark, I can't even manage a coherent reply.
If you think PRS is the bulk of the custom barrel blank users, you are hugely incorrect.

Basic user said:

The only people (besides me incidentally lol) that used Douglas were old hunters that wanted a quality but affordable option to keep their old rifles in service.

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That is what Douglas and Shilen have excelled at for years. Good quality at affordable pricing.
They make really good barrels at a production rate that opens up entire OEM markets for makers as well as customers in that tier of user. If they didn't offer a good value for their type customers, they wouldn't be in business.

For a fact they are a different product than Krieger, Bartlein, CRB, Proof, etc. but they do an excellent job of servicing a segment of the market that none of the cut rifle barrel companies could accommodate. And, that segment of the market is huge as in many times larger than anything PRS related.

i went digital long ago when CDs first came out. it was odd,even then,that there was material available on CD that never got to vinyl. the superiority of analog vinyl i know to be true. my hearing has been so bad so long that i don't hear that. audiophile fans in the past have maintained that once you play a 33 1/3,even once,you harm the medium. when i could i would always put my records on tape. i spent the big bucks back then on a Nakamichi dragon which made exc recordings. several friends had teac reel to reels. but cassettes could be played in the car. a few years ago tube amps and preamps were around. huge bucks these days.

Just coincidentally saw this today

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oldrifleman said:

Since when are they in Brux territory? Most cut rifled barrel blanks go for $420 (Douglas is under $300) and up, then add $350 (some places may be less) to chamber and prefit. On top of that it is still a very high quality barrel. Prices have gone up, Pay the price, not sure where you will find an equally accurate barrel for less money. and yes I have 3 Douglas Barrels. One on my Custom Sharps 1874 and 2 on ARs.

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Douglas only button rifles. When all is said and done for douglas, their button stainless is 750 installed now. A cut rifled brux is 440, with around 300 to install, tell me which one you're going choose. Granted, I know you're going to say button is just as good as cut rifling, and button barrels have won an infinite amount of old benchrest competitions in the past, and you'd say that now, here in this situation - but had I started another thread about which rifling is better, you'd see a whole mess of people talk about how they'd never take a chance with a button barrel and how they're just not worth the gamble. Just trying to be fair.

I have never smelled anything like that from a can, even one taken off a recently fired gun with smoke still coming out of it.

When running higher round count drills on AR’s the gas blowing back in my face from the charging handle and ejection port will have a little sting to the eyes and a “sharp” kinda burning scent that can choke you up a little and make your eyes water. Thats kind of a known thing when shooting gassy AR’s though.

babyguppy said:

calling Def Leopard... found their new drummer

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Scope and bipod swap out.

Muffler arrived.

Form 4 via trust cleared in one biz day.

db2000 said:

I just ordered this, this morning.

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Interesting but I would worry about a fingerprint if dirty, wet or bloody. Test it out and let us know how it works out. Might be better option than leaning behind the door. lol

Very cool Steve!

Unfortunately nothing.

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Doubt that'll be a problem, especially with the slightly shorter barrel (less friction/heat into jacket).

The VT does utilize the AMP jacket (like the VMAX line), but likely thicker (my guess, haven't seen that published) due to the requirement to spin them faster IOT stabilize the slippery VT bullet. The AMP isn't a jacket thickness per se, but more of the PROCESS of its creation.

Hornady's published 22 Creed data (3850 fps) in the SAAMI 8tw gives 346k. I've run a couple hundred at 3680 fps in 7.5tw (353k) with no issues.

Additionally, Hornady's published 22 ARC (bolt) data show 3550 fps in a 7tw...a good 30k above your planned.

ETA: AMP note

Too many styles and players to say best.

However, "Cliffs Of Dover" is in my top 5.

Have you found that you have to alter the BC of the bergers?

I am sure you have found what you are after, but I thought I would share my results.

1-7" proof barrel. 22"
90vld

h4350 would pressure before I could break 3000fps.

Retumbo was better. but still pressured before 3100.

H4831sc was suitable.

I know it isn't available, and it is totally my luck, but RL26 gave me the best results. 42 gas. fed 205M 3190 fps. ES of 15 on virgin brass. No pressure till 44 grains. Cheers!

DeathBeforeDismount said:

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Super Duty...? or a build?

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Got another today. No FART sounds need on this one

TTT

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Longshot231 said:

If I started a gofundme page to send ex-wives up in a rocket, would any of you gentlemen care to contribute? What about leftist politicians? Gay pride marchers? Story-time drag queens? Have I left out anyone?

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Only if they/you bring back the Redstone project again.....

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