I have all the hardware to build it up as an ARM, but have been holding off until I hear from Panacaebeachbum on his heavy barrel galil gas block. I am thinking of going this route with it.
I am going to turn it down some to clear the gas cylinder and to fit the gas block. I am thinking the gas block is going to be 1" inside diameter, if that is the case, i will make it 1.2" to the gas block and 1" from the gas block forward. Then I'll make a break in the same style as the galatz (but larger to fit the barrel O.D.
I just aquired a killer piece of AAA walnut for the forend and buttstock today. I think this is going to be cool. I'm pumped on it.
I got the barrel blank on the Midway website. There are some good deals there if you do enough looking and don't mind doing a little work. The thread extension on the galil is the most complex I've had the pleasure of turning. And to boot, metric threading proved to be a bitch. But I got her done and didnt screw it up once.
Well, I never got the heavy barrel gas block, and I got too anxious to get it done, so here it is, all completed and test fired. I present to you boys and girls of Gunco, My completed .308 Galil AR...
.223 kit with a .308 bolt, receiver, mag, and barrel. (I am pretty proud of myself on the turning and driling the strainght 1.25" cylinder barrel blank.)
Stop it glock, I was basking. Then you had to bring in the reality of things.
Yes ammo is gonna be spendy, but I'm a student at a gunsmithing school. I make fun toys, I don't worry about feeding as much as I make sure their appetite is proper. As long as the guns can eat and digest their food flawlessly, I've done my job. Everything else I get to shoot is a bonus.
When I open up shop, I'll be making money at this, and consequently, I'll be shooting more.
If I only knew then what I know now........... A professional Gunsmith I could be! Nice build! Which/What .308 bolt, receiver, mag, and barrel did you use? You've chosen a good trade! Apply it well and you'll have a satisfying career! I sure miss the old-timer gunsmiths my gramps took me to as a child. I most remember their charm, way of saying it, and personality! That's how I caught onto firearms and ammo!
The .308 parts I used were the ORF receiver barrel threaded at 25mm x 1.5 mm. The bolt I used was the ORF .308 offering, the mag is an IMI 12 rounder (I am converting m14 mags too) and the barrel is an Adams and Bennett .30 cal 1 in 10 twist that I turned down from a cylinder blank.
I am going to be one of those old fart gunsmiths someday. Its a good life.
You guys make me feel good about my career path. I know I enjoy it, but knowing others out there like what I do makes me feel like I can make a living out of it. Thanks again gentlemen.
No, thank YOU - that is one tasty build! Great job
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