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I wish! This AAC 51t adapter is like a hounds tooth. And $150+ if you can find them. I’ve seriously considered selling both of the flash hiders I have and using the proceeds to fund a conversion to direct thread.

Basically in the picture showing the threads, it is just started on the threads. One concern is that I won’t have many threads engaged. The other concern is that on the flip side of that those threads will be exposed inside of the flash hider.

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Got it mostly put together. Waiting to get the proper wrench so I can torque the barrel but got the headspace set correctly. Only issue I ran into was on the muzzle device / qd for my suppressor. The barrel is thick enough that the flash hider wont clear the shoulder. You can see how much thread I would have if I just bottom it out against the shoulder. This would also leave the flash hider threads exposed internally. Would this be cause for concern?

I’m now anxious to see if these scope rings are going to allow my scope to fit on the new barrel. They fit on the old profile but it’s gonna be tight on the m24 profile. I bought the Talley one piece lightweight mounts in low but if they don’t fit I’ll probably go ahead and buy some nicer rings and use the stock pic rail. I had plans to get a 20 moa base and seekins rings but they are backordered. My barrel is currently sitting in Memphis waiting to be sorted by the USPS. Oh joy.

Yeah that would have definitely been cheaper. I guess I can be that guy for someone now! Established members only of course.

Yeah when I initially watched that I thought it may even be fake due to her lack of emotion. I read somewhere that she may have initially thought it was some type of less than lethal option. Still though, seemed a little off.

Also it looks like a PCC based on the magazine.

A mess indeed. I don’t know the history of these two but it sure didn’t take much to escalate to a lethal level. Sheesh….What ever happened to fisticuffs?

It’s funny how I was thinking the other day about some folks I haven’t seen on in a while. I remember years back taking part in the Bowie pass around you did. Took me a while to find the thread. This was a lot of fun. I took a hiatus for a while as well. Glad you made it through this and are back on!

Thanks for the offer! I THINK I’m going to be able to pull it off. I have gauges on the way and should only need to buy the proper wrench from lowes. Already have a torque wrench. I’m assuming my method of viseing the receiver should work fine given the amount of force it took to get the old barrel off. If for some reason it doesn’t, I may take you up on that. This project is quickly adding up but I should have a pretty sweet semi long range setup once done. Found a good deal on a nice scope, which leads to new rings, to new 20 MOA base.

Well PVA just told me all I would need for the barrel nut is a crescent wrench. Good excuse to buy a set of crows feet. That’s something I will reuse.

Nice! As long as I like it and it shoots well, it’s just money. I think the RAR actions are great honestly albeit not as polished as some but a good entry into the custom build world. Hopefully not a gateway drug though.

So I got the factory barrel off just using a standard vice and padding. No damage to the receiver but I wouldn’t want to look at the barrel of used again lol. I didn’t plan to use it again anyways but would have been nice to save it. Oh well live and learn. From this experience, I don’t think I’ll need anything other than a proper barrel nut wrench and the gauges. I’ll take the advice and buy them. Wish I could give a picture but I found a Patriot Valley 26” M24 contour barrel in stainless for $349 which seemed like a great deal. I’m not sure yet if their nuts are similar to a savage nut or just use wrench flats. By the time I buy the barrel and a Timney and including the magpul stock I already have I’ll have way too much in a RAR but I should have a sweet shooter.

I’m hoping my Akubra comes in this week. It sat at the airport in Australia for a while.

I ran across a great deal on a 6.5 Creedmor barrel from Patriot Valley Arms and will be changing my Ruger American over from .308. I am going to need to buy at minimum, a barrel nut wrench. As far as action vices and headspace gauges, should I pony up and buy them or can I get by using brass? I doubt I do a barrel swap again or anytime soon so I’d like to save that money if I can. I’ll probably just use a pipe wrench to remove the factory barrel nut since it’s smooth and won’t be reusing it. Any tips or advice on this job?

I actually just finished watching this. I thoroughly enjoyed it and now want another bike. Not electric though.

Only if we let them! Let’s lead the charge!!

I really like the look of the Stetson Stratoliner Ultralight. Good shape but not made of dress felt. Has a more casual look to me.

Yep. I never knew they were in MO. I was surprised that it only cost $16 to ship my hat from Australia.

Ive wanted to feel a higher grade of Beaver felt but never tried one on because I knew I wouldn’t spend for it. The Akubra I ordered is made from rabbit felt so I’m anxious to see how it feels.

I’ve struggled for a while to get up the courage to wear one. My wife said she liked the way it looked so really in my book that’s all that matters lol. I think there are a certain few styles that lend themselves to daily wear.

Looks like it’s just the two of us.

That’s the hat I almost pulled the trigger on before finding the Akubra. Very nice!

Curious if any of you folks regularly wear felt hats. This year I’ve been wearing a wool felt hat my wife bought me and decided to upgrade to a nicer fur felt hat. I’m not a fan of western hats but did want something more substantial feeling that’s the crushable wool. I looked and looked at Stetsons but couldn’t find anything that fit the bill without looking to new age. I ended up ordering an Akubra Cattleman from Australia and hope to have it in a week or two. Show off your hats if you have them!