The firearm thread

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 5th November 2013, 17:37

DPT suppressors in Tokoroa. Have one on my Howa, beautiful workmanship, and a great price.
I'll be using Darren again for a suppressor for my 22 mag.

**nseagoon** · 5th November 2013, 19:23

there are heaps of suppressor companies in NZ.
Dan Hardy
Robbie Tiffen / Gunworks
DPT
Waitaki
MAE
Oceania Defence
the list goes on. I'm sure they are all very good, I personally would choose Gunworks if on a budget. I've heard customer service is good and he is the only qualified gunsmith in NZ (correct me if I'm wrong) the others are firearm technicians. shouldn't really make a difference when just choosing a suppressor though.
Robbie is also an armorer in the NZDF so I'm hoping he'd know his stuff.
ODL/oceania defence ltd makes light weight 3d printed titanium suppressors, I've heard they are hearing safe and extremely light weight, they also blow less pressure back into the barrel, great if you're going to use on a semi auto too. However the price is quite steep compared to the others.

**jono035** · 24th November 2013, 15:27

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Questions for a couple of projects I am looking into.

I have a 700 SPS Tactical in .308 with the standard bendy heavy stock, does anyone have suggestions for a replacement? I am intending on lightening it up a bit to keep as a bush/hunting gun. Also going to get it silenced, was intending through Gunworks in Chch, anyone get a better suggestion? Whilst I am at it getting the 10/22 done as well.

Has anyone fluted a bull barrel like that before? How much weight can I expect to save?

Also looking into a project rifle in 6.5x47 Lapua, can anyone tell me of brass availability in NZ for this cal?

Cheers

100% behind the suggestion of Robbie at Gunworks. I'm just mucking around with my AR now and I'm still extremely happy with the result of everything I had him do.

Just getting sorted to have a play with it next weekend, work up a new load for it etc.

**carver** · 1st December 2013, 15:36

Hey guys

I am noting some inaccuracy in my '18 AR15 when hot. (too hot to touch)
is it the ammo? (barnaul HP)
O\or is it the barrel warping?

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 1st December 2013, 16:31

Originally Posted by carver

Hey guys

I am noting some inaccuracy in my '18 AR15 when hot. (too hot to touch)
is it the ammo? (barnaul HP)
O\or is it the barrel warping?

What size groups when you first start shooting ?
How much expansion do you get when the barrel heats up ?

**carver** · 3rd December 2013, 05:27

Originally Posted by frogfeaturesFZR

What size groups when you first start shooting ?
How much expansion do you get when the barrel heats up ?

the thing is, the point of aim seems to shift, its always to the right by about '2 @250m

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 3rd December 2013, 05:45

Then as the barrel gets hot, its expanding and touching the stock. As this happens the barrel 'harmonics' change. In effect it vibrates in A Different way.

**Swoop** · 3rd December 2013, 10:38

Originally Posted by carver

I am noting some inaccuracy in my '18 AR15 when hot. (too hot to touch)
is it the ammo? (barnaul HP)
O\or is it the barrel warping?

The older Colt manufactured AR's, used to have 2 different outside barrel diameters. A "standard" and a "heavy barrel" or "H-bar" version.

Do you know which version yours is? Or perhaps an M4 profile?

**carver** · 3rd December 2013, 16:47

Its quite new, a NEA AR15

I dont see how it can touch the stock, as it is basically full floating

http://www.nzar15.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=134

**nseagoon** · 4th December 2013, 04:08

After how many rounds are you talking? They are guaranteed sub moa rifles. Check your groupings at 100m in 5 round groups a couple of times.

**carver** · 4th December 2013, 05:32

Originally Posted by nseagoon

After how many rounds are you talking? They are guaranteed sub moa rifles. Check your groupings at 100m in 5 round groups a couple of times.

after about 100 rounds in 60min.
its also suppressed.

**MSTRS:Me** · 4th December 2013, 05:53

Anyone want to buy my 308?
Kriko. With a Kilwell varipower scope. And quite a few rounds too.

**Akzle** · 4th December 2013, 09:06

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Anyone want to buy my 308?
Kriko. With a Kilwell varipower scope. And quite a few rounds too.

four ninety nine, and a bag o chips

**leathel** · 4th December 2013, 09:22

I have a Rem 742 243 (semi) sitting in the safe gathering dust if anyone is keen... 2 mags from memory, No scope on ATM but I am sure I will have something laying around that will work .

Offers

Quite tidy and shoots well. Just don't use it now I have the AR

**Akzle** · 4th December 2013, 09:39

Originally Posted by leathel

I have a Rem 742 243 (semi) sitting in the safe gathering dust if anyone is keen... 2 mags from memory, No scope on ATM but I am sure I will have something laying around that will work .

Offers

Quite tidy and shoots well. Just don't use it now I have the AR

definitely, four ninety nine and a bag of chips.