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Posted: 4/1/2020 9:47:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwmc: Received solvent trap from Nick on Jan. 20. Stamp on Feb. 14. Nick received my suppressor Feb. 25 for a recore. On it's way back to me today. I'm really pleased with this timeline for custom work. Be sure to post pictures when you get it back 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/1/2020 9:53:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSUbulldog21: Be sure to post pictures when you get it back If this site made it easier.... Looks like I would have to create an account somewhere with a hosting site. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 9:57:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwmc: If this site made it easier.... Looks like I would have to create an account somewhere with a hosting site. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwmc: Originally Posted By MSUbulldog21: Be sure to post pictures when you get it back If this site made it easier.... Looks like I would have to create an account somewhere with a hosting site. Imgur is what I use and it's free, or just hit the select file then upload right below the post editor box:  Attached File |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/1/2020 10:13:23 AM EDT
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I don't have the File and Upload buttons. Perhaps that is for paid memberships. I'll look at imgur.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 11:41:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwmc: I don't have the File and Upload buttons. Perhaps that is for paid memberships. I'll look at imgur. Paid members only. Kharn |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 11:57:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: USAFtacFANAC]
[#6]
Of course I had do do a test fit. I also had to see if Louie liked it.
Louie is a champion BTW... took a shit in front of fox news' camera the other day when they were in my complex.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 12:13:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USAFtacFANAC: Of course I had do do a test fit. I also had to see if Louie liked it. Louie is a champion BTW... took a shit in front of fox news' camera the other day when they were in my complex.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/323787/louie3_jpg-1348411.JPG An all around great picture
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2020 9:56:26 PM EDT
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Another satisfied customer here! Received my repaired and re-cored HTG Cycle-2 a few days ago. First purchased back in 2008 as my first can. Had an end-cap strike back in 2011, and didn't know how or where to go about having it repaired until now. Sat in the safe unused for 8 years as the remainder of the collection grew. I initially asked just for the jail break and end cap repair, but eventually asked for a complete re-core and for the tube to be adapted to use a Dead Air booster (had that drop-shipped as I waited in the queue). Nick made it all come through!
Original damage:   Four out of five of the old baffles. Looks like they sustained some damage as well:  And Nick's great work:    This repair/recore turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Next step will be to find a Dead Air 1/2x28 booster and a 3-lug adapter. Looking forward to shooting this for sure. Went from the broken piece of junk cast to the back of the safe to the best can I currently own. Thank you very much, ECCO Machine! I appreciate all of the hard work and great communication throughout the process. |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 10:11:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robgriz: Another satisfied customer here! Received my repaired and re-cored HTG Cycle-2 a few days ago. First purchased back in 2008 as my first can. Had an end-cap strike back in 2011, and didn't know how or where to go about having it repaired until now. Sat in the safe unused for 8 years as the remainder of the collection grew. I initially asked just for the jail break and end cap repair, but eventually asked for a complete re-core and for the tube to be adapted to use a Dead Air booster (had that drop-shipped as I waited in the queue). Nick made it all come through! Original damage: https://i.imgur.com/Vnf2GDU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rMndvBv.jpg Four out of five of the old baffles. Looks like they sustained some damage as well: https://i.imgur.com/lTybeBv.jpg And Nick's great work: https://i.imgur.com/6QDeWeo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cNOc8CB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fk50n1d.jpg This repair/recore turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Next step will be to find a Dead Air 1/2x28 booster and a 3-lug adapter. Looking forward to shooting this for sure. Went from the broken piece of junk cast to the back of the safe to the best can I currently own. Thank you very much, ECCO Machine! I appreciate all of the hard work and great communication throughout the process. Wow! Beautiful! 
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Posted: 4/3/2020 10:59:58 PM EDT
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There’s that casting couch again.
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Posted: 4/3/2020 11:08:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: There’s that casting couch again. A lot of Can porn shot from that angle. 
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Posted: 4/4/2020 8:19:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chargerdude70: A lot of Can porn shot from that angle. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chargerdude70: Originally Posted By ScottsGT: There’s that casting couch again. A lot of Can porn shot from that angle. "So tell me, how quiet are you?" "Tee heee, everybody says I'm extra quiet.  "Kharn |
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Posted: 4/4/2020 11:57:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kharn: "So tell me, how quiet are you?" "Tee heee, everybody says I'm extra quiet. "Kharn Great Pillow Talk.... 
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CO, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2020 12:35:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: There’s that casting couch again. You don't like my backdrop? Lol. I'm no wizard with a camera, just try to supply images that show what I need to show, which is why I use that cabinet with the light wood top that gives good contrast under good lighting. I've tried to set them on machines and do other more creative shots, but the lack of contrast makes it difficult to see what I'm trying to show, and I don't really have time to play with positioning, lighting and camera angles when I only need to communicate progress/results visually. Besides, the last thing I need is for a gun or can to be balanced precariously on or against something and fall while I'm trying to take a picture. It's happened with my personal stuff, don't really want to refinish or replace someone else's items. |
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Posted: 4/4/2020 12:39:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sixtysixdeuce: You don't like my backdrop? Lol. Not that at all. I think rather that it's taken on a cult status of its own 
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Posted: 4/4/2020 12:52:42 PM EDT
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The only thing I would change is put a 12" ruler in the picture so we can get an idea of how big the can is.
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Posted: 4/4/2020 1:07:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kharn: The only thing I would change is put a 12" ruler in the picture so we can get an idea of how big the can is. Kharn So, let me get this straight, it's true, the size of your can really does matter?.  Think I'd better quit with the can innuendos before @MSUbulldog21 shuts is down....
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Posted: 4/4/2020 1:09:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rsolomon: Not that at all. I think rather that it's taken on a cult status of its own Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rsolomon: Originally Posted By Sixtysixdeuce: You don't like my backdrop? Lol. Not that at all. I think rather that it's taken on a cult status of its own Exactly and I love it. It’s the official ECCO backdrop!! |
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Posted: 4/4/2020 1:36:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TX-Zen: I'm really happy with my ECCO conversions https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/73202/20191023_174128-1135376.jpg |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2020 2:01:59 PM EDT
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Damn USPS. Tracking my can all week. Due Saturday. Due Saturday. Due Saturday. Saturday comes, your delivery is late, but still on it's way.
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Posted: 4/4/2020 2:48:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blackwind: Wait, explain. So look like AAC cans. He converted your cans? Yes. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/ECCO-Machine-and-Fabrication-Silencer-Mount-Conversions/20-502349/ |
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Posted: 4/4/2020 7:24:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sixtysixdeuce: You don't like my backdrop? Lol. I'm no wizard with a camera, just try to supply images that show what I need to show, which is why I use that cabinet with the light wood top that gives good contrast under good lighting. I've tried to set them on machines and do other more creative shots, but the lack of contrast makes it difficult to see what I'm trying to show, and I don't really have time to play with positioning, lighting and camera angles when I only need to communicate progress/results visually. Besides, the last thing I need is for a gun or can to be balanced precariously on or against something and fall while I'm trying to take a picture. It's happened with my personal stuff, don't really want to refinish or replace someone else's items. You’ve made a lot of guys happy with those simple pics!! I got more excited when you sent me those than a new post over on BOTD. 
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Posted: 4/4/2020 7:51:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: You’ve made a lot of guys happy with those simple pics!! I got more excited when you sent me those than a new post over on BOTD. I don't know if I'd go that far, some of those BOTD pics even make MY can smoke.... All joking aside, I concur. I love seeing the progress pics. It gives a person an up close/personal view of Nick's skillful work and what it takes to re-core one of these. I really can appreciate the talent of a good machinist. And his pricing is very reasonable to boot. More so than I would have thought from what I believe is a one man show. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/5/2020 3:45:07 PM EDT
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@Sixtysixdeuce do you offer any sort of baffle clipping service on approved form 1d suppressors?
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CO, USA
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Posted: 4/5/2020 8:13:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sixtysixdeuce]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lucreau: @Sixtysixdeuce do you offer any sort of baffle clipping service on approved form 1d suppressors? Yes. It's $7/baffle. I have a $50 shop minimum, so that would cover up to 7 baffles. |
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Posted: 4/6/2020 10:25:19 AM EDT
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If the end cap is drilled, can a separate baggie of storage cups be sent along for boring and clipping?
Kharn |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2020 11:02:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kharn: If the end cap is drilled, can a separate baggie of storage cups be sent along for boring and clipping? Kharn Boring & clipping cones is manufacturing silencer parts; I have to have the registered silencer to put them in for lawful return of the parts to a non-SOT. I don't care if the undrilled cones come inside the silencer or not, but they have to leave that way. |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 9:50:00 PM EDT
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Happy to report back that I am very pleased after shooting my ECCO can today! Took it to the farm and put a few mags through it. The gas exiting the rifle is pretty loud, and the sound of the action can be heard. Of course with standard hypersonic loads, it’s not quiet. But it has taken my 10.5” monster down to a comfortable shooter with standard ear plugs. Actually fired a few off without earpro. Wasn’t that bad, but not going to do it any more intentionally.
I did buy a Geissele charging handle that deflects the gas, but I was still getting a nose full ammonia. |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 9:53:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: Happy to report back that I am very pleased after shooting my ECCO can today! Took it to the farm and put a few mags through it. The gas exiting the rifle is pretty loud, and the sound of the action can be heard. Of course with standard hypersonic loads, it’s not quiet. But it has taken my 10.5” monster down to a comfortable shooter with standard ear plugs. Actually fired a few off without earpro. Wasn’t that bad, but not going to do it any more intentionally. I did buy a Geissele charging handle that deflects the gas, but I was still getting a nose full ammonia. What caliber? |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 11:45:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ScottsGT]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chargerdude70: What caliber? I had it built for 7.62, but I’m currently using it on my AR in 5.56. The pics Nick sent me are at the top of page 4. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:17:12 AM EDT
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Ok gentlemen... Since I got my trump sugar daddy bucks, I will be doing my eform this evening. I guess Eforms are down from 4am to 1800? odd but I will play ball. I have been reading up and watched a couple of youtube videos.
The only question I have it do I need to include the baffle design? I was planning on using nick or any other member who could do a recore. I am not sure about spaces, and design though. Essentially, my question is could I just use the blueprint from maverick;s website and fill in the rest? I am very excited. For many reasons, my saving is being replenished of last months fees, and I get to start the journey into the form 1 world. Thank you guys for all of the help. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:19:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USAFtacFANAC: The only question I have it do I need to include the baffle design? I was planning on using nick or any other member who could do a recore. I am not sure about spaces, and design though. Essentially, my question is could I just use the blueprint from maverick;s website and fill in the rest? Nope. Caliber and OAL - no blueprints required. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:22:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USAFtacFANAC: I guess Eforms are down from 4am to 1800? odd but I will play ball. Yup. Every Wednesday. The only question I have it do I need to include the baffle design? Like on your efile? No. Not unless you're doing something super wacky/odd which they would ask questions about, then yes. A picture is worth a thousand words. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:40:37 AM EDT
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Thank you very much gentlemen. Enjoy the nice day (if it is nice out in your neck of the woods)
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Posted: 4/15/2020 8:07:03 PM EDT
[#35]
Welp, Form 1 cherry popped... cant wait for them to kick it back for something sill I missed.
Need to pick up an ink pad so I can do my own prints and hopefully I hear good news in the next few weeks! |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 8:53:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USAFtacFANAC: Welp, Form 1 cherry popped... cant wait for them to kick it back for something sill I missed. Need to pick up an ink pad so I can do my own prints and hopefully I hear good news in the next few weeks! Got one back today - 26 days for eForm1! Of course SilencerShop took 1000 orders for eForm1s a week or two ago, so I bet the queue is longer now. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:19:11 PM EDT
[#37]
Nick did this for me today...cut a barrel down and threaded it M16-1.
 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:26:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon: Nick did this for me today...cut a barrel down and threaded it M16-1. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/126679/2422D27F-146B-4322-A721-3B3DF1B5FC73-1369403.jpg When you get it, please post a picture of the end. I have no doubt about Nick's machining skills. But in my little brain I see recrowning the cut barrel as a black art. I have a very accurate 20" barrel that I desperately want to be a 16" barrel. But I don't want to lose accuracy. Or maybe I'm just unnecessarily over thinking it. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:43:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwmc: When you get it, please post a picture of the end. I have no doubt about Nick's machining skills. But in my little brain I see recrowning the cut barrel as a black art. I have a very accurate 20" barrel that I desperately want to be a 16" barrel. But I don't want to lose accuracy. Or maybe I'm just unnecessarily over thinking it. Will do. Probably won’t matter much for this one. It’s a .410 barrel that will have either a flash hider or external choke installed that contacts the muzzle. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:44:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: OTTOSEAR]
[#40]
Nick helped me.
A Charger based integrally suppressed barrel. And a Ruger PCC integrally suppressed barrel. Keep in mind, the QD lock required a longer barrel on the PCC. So there isn't a good way around it. ( My idea, as I wanted to be first on the block ) He did as best as could be expected with the design restrictions. I am happy with these custom firearms. Deal with confidence. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2020 9:57:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon: Will do. Probably won’t matter much for this one. It’s a .410 barrel that will have either a flash hider or external choke installed that contacts the muzzle. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigWaylon: Originally Posted By bmwmc: When you get it, please post a picture of the end. I have no doubt about Nick's machining skills. But in my little brain I see recrowning the cut barrel as a black art. I have a very accurate 20" barrel that I desperately want to be a 16" barrel. But I don't want to lose accuracy. Or maybe I'm just unnecessarily over thinking it. Will do. Probably won’t matter much for this one. It’s a .410 barrel that will have either a flash hider or external choke installed that contacts the muzzle. Yeah, probably not the same with a shotgun barrel. Cutting a barrel is going to leave a burr inside the bore, more or less half way around. I'm thinking about the difficulty deburring the lands and grooves. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 10:18:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OTTOSEAR: Nick helped me. A Charger based integrally suppressed barrel. And a Ruger PCC integrally suppressed barrel. Keep in mind, the QD lock required a longer barrel on the PCC. So there isn't a good way around it. ( My idea, as I wanted to be first on the block ) He did as best as could be expected with the design restrictions. I am happy with these custom firearms. Deal with confidence. 
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CO, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2020 11:52:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwmc: Yeah, probably not the same with a shotgun barrel. Cutting a barrel is going to leave a burr inside the bore, more or less half way around. I'm thinking about the difficulty deburring the lands and grooves. We're not dealing with hacksaws & files here. It's not at all difficult on a quality lathe. I use a 60° carbide cutter with a honed edge to counterbore the muzzle & chamfer the bore edges ever so slightly (I can do flat or 11° crowns, too, just prefer counterbored). This is an example of a .338 WM sporter that was cut & crowned, threaded, and a collar installed to create sufficient shoulder: 
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Posted: 4/16/2020 8:58:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sixtysixdeuce: We're not dealing with hacksaws & files here.  
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Posted: 4/16/2020 9:17:47 AM EDT
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Can confirm Nick's barrel threading is just as nice as everything else he does. I've got a G34 barrel he cut down and threaded to G17 length for me. If you know how difficult those factory Glock barrels are to thread with the mega thick hardening/nitriding or whatever it is they do then you should know he can do just about anything. Sorry I don't have pictures but I can get some this weekend.
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Posted: 4/16/2020 9:22:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottsGT: Originally Posted By Sixtysixdeuce: We're not dealing with hacksaws & files here. The next barrel we send to Nick we should request the initial cut be done with hacksaw just to troll people with
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2020 11:56:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSUbulldog21: The next barrel we send to Nick we should request the initial cut be done with hacksaw just to troll people with And a dremel in picture as well to complete the WECSOG trifecta. That .338 with the collar looks fantastic!
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CO, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2020 1:58:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSUbulldog21: The next barrel we send to Nick we should request the initial cut be done with hacksaw just to troll people with Well, I do lob off barrels that are to be shortened with a Milwaukee Porta-Band, but from there it's all lathe work! |
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Posted: 4/16/2020 2:30:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sixtysixdeuce: Well, I do lob off barrels that are to be shortened with a Milwaukee Porta-Band, but from there it's all lathe work! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sixtysixdeuce: Originally Posted By MSUbulldog21: The next barrel we send to Nick we should request the initial cut be done with hacksaw just to troll people with Well, I do lob off barrels that are to be shortened with a Milwaukee Porta-Band, but from there it's all lathe work! What a hack job.... |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 8:43:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmwmc: When you get it, please post a picture of the end. I have no doubt about Nick's machining skills. But in my little brain I see recrowning the cut barrel as a black art. I have a very accurate 20" barrel that I desperately want to be a 16" barrel. But I don't want to lose accuracy. Or maybe I'm just unnecessarily over thinking it. @bmwmc Here you go...  And since that’s not super exciting, here’s the assembled firearm: 
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