DPMS SASS Barrel?

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11 years 6 months ago #24446 by Blownchevy
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I've had my SASS for a few years and read a lot of forums on the net. Stating the SASS isn't very accurate. I have never been real satisfied on my groups and I have bought quality ammo. From Hornady 168 match, HSM 168 V-Max match, HSM 155 V-Max Match and loaded my own with 168 HPBT match. I know it could have a lot to do with the shooter. If you guy were going to buy a new barrel what would be the best?

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11 years 6 months ago #24450 by faawrenchbndr
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Noveske

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11 years 6 months ago #24460 by Blownchevy
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What length would you recommend ?

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11 years 6 months ago #24461 by Sharkey
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There are better minds than mine that can help you with this but if you describe exactly what you want to do with it like hog hunting, long distance shooting only, etc., that will certainly help the guys with the in-depth knowledge for that technique to better assist you BC.

Try and figure out exactly what your hopes are for the rifle and that will pigeon hole the question enough so the advice will be more accurate to your needs.

Sharkey

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11 years 6 months ago #24466 by magi
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Really.....?? It seems there are all kinds of people on here getting very tight groups..... I've only been able to shoot mine a couple of 30-40 round sessions so far... Still getting used to it...... I'm going to be very disappointed if it isn't sub one inch at a hundred yards...... Shoot.. I've been reading the 16 inch carbine is getting under an inch groups...... I'll find out about both in time....

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11 years 6 months ago #24468 by OleCowboy
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The FIRST thing I want to ask is HOW accurate is YOUR SASS?

I have been on the internet for well over 30 years. At first it was us engineers talking to other engineers and research scientists and all was good with DARPA NET. But alas, times have changed and today we have more experts on more subjects than at anytime in history.

I have met MORE: Snipers, SEALs, Rangers, SF, SOCOM folks in the past 2 years than I ever knew on Active duty.

So for someone, ANYone to post that AR SASS is an inaccurate weapon and apply that to ALL SASS, then clearly they must be a Sniper, SEALs, Ranger, SF, SOCOM :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

IF I were to buy a barrel it would be a krieger www.kriegerbarrels.com

I have talked with them several times and met with their engineers, I was impressed and I don't impress easy!

As for length, well that becomes a difficult question. What is your end game. Where do you want to live? The 7.62 is a 800 yd rd with the right bbl and cartridge configuration. Optimally you are in the 20-24" range if that is your home on the range and you do not want to compromise...

There are a lot of excellent bbl manuf out there. I would go with a manuf that sells a complete finished bbl. I do not believe that Noveske manuf their bbls but rather obtains partial completed bbls and then finishes them. Does that mean that Noveske (or any other company that does same) applies anti-seize to the bbl if threaded, or just wipes it off with a rag??? I know of companies that in fact don't do much more than that and still claim they produce the end product.

I would go with an older company with a history of success and that makes the bbl complete. I do not like passing off engineering duties from one company to another, but maybe that is just me...

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11 years 6 months ago #24471 by 13fcolt
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LOL Too true. I'd love to be able to pull off the accuracy that many claim they get from a rack grade <insert rifle> bought at wallyworld with factory ammo. I really truly would. If I could get even halfway to those claims, I would drop everything and start my new career in the competitive shooting circuit.

But ya know all us salvation army recon delta seal snipers, protecting those trade secrets are why we sell turkey jerky at gun shows.

anyway.
krieger & lija, are good barrels if it is worth it to you. I don't know much about DPMS but I would imagine any barrel maker worth it, can fit the correct barrel extension for your brand. Noveske is a good choice, but I thought they did armalite, have to check on that. I believe fulton armory does DPMS and they may have a barrel that will fit your needs.


Barrel length.....What are you wanting to do?

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11 years 6 months ago #24476 by OleCowboy
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13fcolt wrote: LOL Too true. I'd love to be able to pull off the accuracy that many claim they get from a rack grade <insert rifle> bought at wallyworld with factory ammo. I really truly would. If I could get even halfway to those claims, I would drop everything and start my new career in the competitive shooting circuit.

But ya know all us salvation army recon delta seal snipers, protecting those trade secrets are why we sell turkey jerky at gun shows.

anyway.
krieger & lija, are good barrels if it is worth it to you. I don't know much about DPMS but I would imagine any barrel maker worth it, can fit the correct barrel extension for your brand. Noveske is a good choice, but I thought they did armalite, have to check on that. I believe fulton armory does DPMS and they may have a barrel that will fit your needs.


Barrel length.....What are you wanting to do?


LOL, love it! Sad there are so many phony soldiers out there. Everyone is trying to be a hero and an keyboard expert.

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11 years 6 months ago #24489 by jtallen83
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Wish I could find my post with pictures of a three shot and 20 shot groups, it is on here somewhere but I must not have put it in my photo file here :whistle: . I haven't found any 150 gr. ammo that wont shoot 1 moa at a hundred yards in my AR-10 basic flat top if I do my part, even belted Pakistani surplus! My first 5 round group after getting it on paper was one ragged hole, still blows me away! Seems odd a SASS wouldn't do better?????

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11 years 6 months ago #24496 by Siscowet
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Get a hold of a machine rest, and see how your groups are. Until you take out most of the human equation, you cant really tell how accurate the weapon is. Then experiment with ammo to see what it likes.

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