thinking of using one of these barrels for my first lr308 build. what kind of accuracy are these barrels producing? basically trying to justify not spending 600-700 on a barrel that will shoot .5 when i can spend 200 on one that will shoot .75.
DPMS SASS BARREL
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$600 to $700 for a DPMS barrel? Man, go check out the barrels at Ranier Arms. Look under "AR Variants." You can get a Noveske for something around $500-$600 and they have lots of other less expensive ones too. I have't tried them all, but in my experience, Ranier doesn't sell crappy products.
$600 to $700 for a DPMS barrel? Man, go check out the barrels at Ranier Arms. Look under "AR Variants." You can get a Noveske for something around $500-$600 and they have lots of other less expensive ones too. I have't tried them all, but in my experience, Ranier doesn't sell crappy products.
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no, dont want to spend a ton on a great barrel, whan a OK dpms 200 barrel will get me there.
no, dont want to spend a ton on a great barrel, whan a OK dpms 200 barrel will get me there.
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Rainier Select barrels are 259$ and they look pretty good to me without being heavy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kstraughen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tag on this post I am doing the same thing with my Lr 308.
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I know someone who might have an entire sass upper for sale if you're interested I can ask him.
Rainier Select barrels are 259$ and they look pretty good to me without being heavy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kstraughen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tag on this post I am doing the same thing with my Lr 308.
Good post
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I know someone who might have an entire sass upper for sale if you're interested I can ask him.
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Just curious, but where are you finding the SASS barrel for $200 and what comes with it? Is it complete with extension, gas block, etc?
Just curious, but where are you finding the SASS barrel for $200 and what comes with it? Is it complete with extension, gas block, etc?
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One of my customers has an SASS topped off with a NF 5.5-22x50. He asked me to zero it for him at 100. I shot my best group ever with that rifle, 5 shots in one hole barely bigger than the diameter of the first bullet out. It impressed me so much, since I really didn't put too much effort into it, I called DPMS the next day for some insight on how the SASS is put together. Only thing that stood out was the Montana Rifleman barrel blank was turned, ported, and chambered by DPMS.
One of my customers has an SASS topped off with a NF 5.5-22x50. He asked me to zero it for him at 100. I shot my best group ever with that rifle, 5 shots in one hole barely bigger than the diameter of the first bullet out. It impressed me so much, since I really didn't put too much effort into it, I called DPMS the next day for some insight on how the SASS is put together. Only thing that stood out was the Montana Rifleman barrel blank was turned, ported, and chambered by DPMS.
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Midway has the SASS bbls for $239.99 and is in stock now. I've been nickel and diming my IRA/DPMS SASS build and this is the best buy that I can find, unfortunately its the bbl only, which means that you still have to buy a $100 GB, Mid Length Gas Tube, and Roll pin.
PRI makes a lighter weight SASS GB that looks pretty decent. I haven't read any reviews on it though. But anyways, here are some links for you.
BBL
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=660397
and PRI GB
http://www.pri-mounts.com/mm5/merchant.m...ry_Code=308_ACC
Midway has the SASS bbls for $239.99 and is in stock now. I've been nickel and diming my IRA/DPMS SASS build and this is the best buy that I can find, unfortunately its the bbl only, which means that you still have to buy a $100 GB, Mid Length Gas Tube, and Roll pin.
PRI makes a lighter weight SASS GB that looks pretty decent. I haven't read any reviews on it though. But anyways, here are some links for you.
BBL
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=660397
and PRI GB
http://www.pri-mounts.com/mm5/merchant.m...ry_Code=308_ACC
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I have a PRI gas block on my SASS barrel works great and about 30 dollars cheaper than getting one from DPMS.
I have a PRI gas block on my SASS barrel works great and about 30 dollars cheaper than getting one from DPMS.
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If you are looking for cheap, you probably won't beat the Model: GB-LP936 for $19.99 direct from DPMS. I have no idea of what the quality difference might be in this one compared to the Model: GB-SASS that goes for $109.99 from them.
http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=6021
If you are looking for cheap, you probably won't beat the Model: GB-LP936 for $19.99 direct from DPMS. I have no idea of what the quality difference might be in this one compared to the Model: GB-SASS that goes for $109.99 from them.
http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=6021
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JCB, you're awesome dude! Just checked out the link and since that block works I think I'll give it a shot. Sure beats paying an extra 80 bucks when it says right on the DPMS website it works witht hte SASS bbl. This must be either a new GB or that I've just over looked it.
JCB, you're awesome dude! Just checked out the link and since that block works I think I'll give it a shot. Sure beats paying an extra 80 bucks when it says right on the DPMS website it works witht hte SASS bbl. This must be either a new GB or that I've just over looked it.
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Good luck with it. It says they manufacture that model. Potentially the other one is outsourced and as a result comes in at a higher cost to them. My experience with DPMS has been that they stand behind their products so you should be good to go.
Good luck with it. It says they manufacture that model. Potentially the other one is outsourced and as a result comes in at a higher cost to them. My experience with DPMS has been that they stand behind their products so you should be good to go.
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The DPMS SASS barrel is extra fat under the handguards so I think if you have the standard DPMS handguards then you need the SASS block. If not you may have more clearance. Again, I'm not 100% sure but that's what I was told (and looking at mine there is almost no clearance between the SASS block and the handguard).
The DPMS SASS barrel is extra fat under the handguards so I think if you have the standard DPMS handguards then you need the SASS block. If not you may have more clearance. Again, I'm not 100% sure but that's what I was told (and looking at mine there is almost no clearance between the SASS block and the handguard).
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The SASS gas block is taller frome the centerline of the bore to the top of the gas block .870 . I'm not sure what others are.
The SASS gas block is taller frome the centerline of the bore to the top of the gas block .870 . I'm not sure what others are.
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JSE surplus had the SASS barrels for $195. kinda pissed i didnt look harder before i dropped 100 on the gasblock, but oh well.
JSE surplus had the SASS barrels for $195. kinda pissed i didnt look harder before i dropped 100 on the gasblock, but oh well.
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New here, but this post caught my eye.
Had thought of using the SASS barrel and looked into why the gas block was so special. Fitting under the handguard is not needed if you go with mid length, so why not use other blocks? What is so special about the SASS block?
What I was told is the barrel contour behind the block is too large, and the tube cannot be inserted. The $$ SASS block has the gas tube hole higher off the bore line, so is a unique, low volume part.
One guy fixed it by machining a groove in the barrel to get the clearance. Anyway, what I read when looking into using this barrel. YMMV
New here, but this post caught my eye.
Had thought of using the SASS barrel and looked into why the gas block was so special. Fitting under the handguard is not needed if you go with mid length, so why not use other blocks? What is so special about the SASS block?
What I was told is the barrel contour behind the block is too large, and the tube cannot be inserted. The $$ SASS block has the gas tube hole higher off the bore line, so is a unique, low volume part.
One guy fixed it by machining a groove in the barrel to get the clearance. Anyway, what I read when looking into using this barrel. YMMV
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