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With Compass Lake closing public sales, I am looking for a different barrel manufacturer for an AR10 build. The plan was a 6.5 creed M110(ish) with a contour for the AEM5-30 can since I am not selling my left nut and the soul of my first born to afford the KAC can.

CLE said they could do it, but i didn't pull the trigger when I had the chance. Who would ya'll turn to for custom contoured/chambered AR-10 barrels?
 
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Craddock should be able to hook you up. I’d recommend calling.and discussing what you’re looking to do. You’ll likely need to order a custom barrel and put profile details on the notes.

I’m working on an AR10 in 6.5 Creed as well. I called Craddock and talked to Paul. It was great getting to pick his brain about barrel profile, gas system length, and barrel length.
 
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PRSDietitian said:
With Compass Lake closing public sales, I am looking for a different barrel manufacturer for an AR10 build. The plan was a 6.5 creed M110(ish) with a contour for the AEM5-30 can since I am not selling my left nut and the soul of my first born to afford the KAC can.

CLE said they could do it, but i didn't pull the trigger when I had the chance. Who would ya'll turn to for custom contoured/chambered AR-10 barrels?
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Paul Ross was the head Barrel Smith at CLE, soon he will be opening his own company. As soon as he gives me the go ahead I'll post all the info in a new thread along with all the services they will be providing. One thing I can say is he will also be providing Bolt Gun work as well.

When I spoke with him the other day he was talking about possibly doing a Snipershide group buy of 10 AR15 barrels to kick things off for the new shop.

Paul is turning some barrels for me right now that I'll do a review on hopefully soon.
 
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bigjake83 said:
Paul Ross was the head Barrel Smith at CLE, soon he will be opening his own company. As soon as he gives me the go ahead I'll post all the info in a new thread along with all the services they will be providing. One thing I can say is he will also be providing Bolt Gun work as well.

When I spoke with him the other day he was talking about possibly doing a Snipershide group buy of 10 AR15 barrels to kick things off for the new shop.

Paul is turning some barrels for me right now that I'll do a review on hopefully soon.
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Definitely keep us updated, I’d like another .223 stick with 5/8-24 threads.
 
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higginsworksforme said:
I'm doing the same thing. I'm now going to have Craddock send barrel to ADCO. They said to send a 20" barrel if you want it cut to 18" for the AEM profile.
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So when I was talking with Dave Wilson, he said he can turn the barrel at whatever length in order to accommodate the break and collar. So when I was talking with Dave Wilson, he said he can turn the barrel at whatever length in order to accommodate the break and collar. So I was going to have him do that with a 20 inch barrel. But if Paul is going to be going off and doing his own thing, that may be an option as well. I know Monty with Centurion arms recently posted that he was looking into doing 6.5 Creedmoor barrels for the AR 10. And because his MK 12 barrels accommodate the brake and collar that may be an option as well
 
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PRSDietitian said:
So when I was talking with Dave Wilson, he said he can turn the barrel at whatever length in order to accommodate the break and collar. So when I was talking with Dave Wilson, he said he can turn the barrel at whatever length in order to accommodate the break and collar. So I was going to have him do that with a 20 inch barrel. But if Paul is going to be going off and doing his own thing, that may be an option as well. I know Monty with Centurion arms recently posted that he was looking into doing 6.5 Creedmoor barrels for the AR 10. And because his MK 12 barrels accommodate the brake and collar that may be an option as well
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From what I understand, a .30 barrel doesn't use a separate collar. That shape is machined into the barrel.
 
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bigjake83 said:
Paul Ross was the head Barrel Smith at CLE, soon he will be opening his own company. As soon as he gives me the go ahead I'll post all the info in a new thread along with all the services they will be providing. One thing I can say is he will also be providing Bolt Gun work as well.

When I spoke with him the other day he was talking about possibly doing a Snipershide group buy of 10 AR15 barrels to kick things off for the new shop.

Paul is turning some barrels for me right now that I'll do a review on hopefully soon.
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I’m in for a few
 
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bigjake83 said:
Paul Ross was the head Barrel Smith at CLE, soon he will be opening his own company. As soon as he gives me the go ahead I'll post all the info in a new thread along with all the services they will be providing. One thing I can say is he will also be providing Bolt Gun work as well.

When I spoke with him the other day he was talking about possibly doing a Snipershide group buy of 10 AR15 barrels to kick things off for the new shop.

Paul is turning some barrels for me right now that I'll do a review on hopefully soon.
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Depending on the blank and caliber, I’d be in!
 
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bigjake83 said:
Paul Ross was the head Barrel Smith at CLE, soon he will be opening his own company. As soon as he gives me the go ahead I'll post all the info in a new thread along with all the services they will be providing. One thing I can say is he will also be providing Bolt Gun work as well.

When I spoke with him the other day he was talking about possibly doing a Snipershide group buy of 10 AR15 barrels to kick things off for the new shop.

Paul is turning some barrels for me right now that I'll do a review on hopefully soon.
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Put me down for a group buy, too. Interested in both small-frame and large-frame.

Paul's a good dude, I'd be happy to support his new shop effort.
 
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Clint H said:
Put me down for a group buy, too. Interested in both small-frame and large-frame.

Paul's a good dude, I'd be happy to support his new shop effort.
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I'll let him know. It's not going to be Bartlein or Krieger blanks, most likely something affordable like Douglas, Criterion, Wilson in .223 wylde with a SPR or SDM contour 16"- 18"

I'll keep you all updated when or if he starts the group buy, right now it's just an idea we're kicking around.
 
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bigjake83 said:
I'll let him know. It's not going to be Bartlein or Krieger blanks, most likely something affordable like Douglas, Criterion, Wilson in .223 wylde with a SPR or SDM contour 16"- 18"

I'll keep you all updated when or if he starts the group buy, right now is just an idea we we're kicking around.
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criterion and douglas are never a bad thing. I'd be down
 
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This place advertises barrels from CLE.

oregonrifleworks.com

Stainless Steel Barrel - Oregon Rifleworks

Oregon Rifleworks brand barrels are made from Douglas barrel blanks and chambered by Compass Lake Engineering. .223 Wylde chambering will also accommodate 5.56x45mm, but offers better accuracy than a standard 5.56 chamber 1/7 Twist Rate Button Rifled 416R Stainless Steel Bead Blasted Finish...
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bigjake83 said:
I'll let him know. It's not going to be Bartlein or Krieger blanks, most likely something affordable like Douglas, Criterion, Wilson in .223 wylde with a SPR or SDM contour 16"- 18"

I'll keep you all updated when or if he starts the group buy, right now it's just an idea we're kicking around.
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I'd be interested as well......I have a 22" CLE Criterion in 6 ARC that shoots incredibly well and I'd like twin to it for another rifle.
 
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bigjake83 said:
I'll let him know. It's not going to be Bartlein or Krieger blanks, most likely something affordable like Douglas, Criterion, Wilson in .223 wylde with a SPR or SDM contour 16"- 18"

I'll keep you all updated when or if he starts the group buy, right now it's just an idea we're kicking around.
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I’d be down for a 20” Douglas SDM barrel. Last part I need for my SDMR build.
 
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