AUSSIE BARREL?

[mpnv]

Does anyone know where I can get a full lenth Aussie barrel in decent shape?

[MAINER]

New?
http://www.rdospecialtiesllc.com/L1A1barrel.html

These are DEZARMS barrels and you may want to check with members that have purchased one. There were some L1A1 barrels made in the US with the barrel band rotated 90 deg. off caused by an Aussie Wanker.
Not sure if these barrel have that problem.

www.earnstarmory.com has/had some origional barrels.

Gunplumber had some nice SAF Lithgow barrels, but now listed as "out of stock".


Tried a WTB ad in the Marketplace forum?

[def90]

About all you can do is place a WTB ad in the marketplace or troll Gunbroker.. They do come up from time to time and you need to be ready to jump on them when they do.

[mpnv]

Besides stampings, what are the differences between Aussie and Brit?

[def90]

Originally Posted by mpnv

Besides stampings, what are the differences between Aussie and Brit?

Some Aussies have chrome chambers and/or bores. Brit barrels can be either 6 or 4 grooves/lands while I think all Aussies are 4.

[enbloc8]

The DEZ Arms barrels are great. I have several and they all shoot better than I can.

[enbloc8]

And the DEZ barrels don't have the sling swivel issues.

[mpnv]

What is the sling swivel issue?

[msnyder]

Originally Posted by mpnv

What is the sling swivel issue?

DSA made a run of inch barrels that was cut so the sling swivel on an Aussie barrel would be at the wrong angle.

[rpk74dr]

I there a particular markings that you prefer?Letter code on the barrel?I have a few barrels with various codes,shoot me a pm in regards to the code you are in need of.

[mpnv]

rpk, I will shoot you a line regarding your barrels.
Another quick question: What is this proof?
Aussie barral proof.jpg

[def90]

Originally Posted by mpnv

rpk, I will shoot you a line regarding your barrels.
Another quick question: What is this proof?
Attachment 67470

Indian, if you have a picture of the gas block step or any other markings such as serial number it can confirm this.

[Falfegnügen]

Originally Posted by mpnv

Besides stampings, what are the differences between Aussie and Brit?

Also, there are two different outside breech profiles on Brit barrels. Earlier ones are profiled like early FN, and later ones ...well like later FN barrels. Basically the large OD of the chamber is extended further forward on the earlier barrels, whereas it tapers off quicker on the later ones. This is not noticable with the handguards in place and most collectors don't know, or care.

FWIW, in my minimal experience, the later 4-groove Brit barrels made in the 80's shoot much better than earlier British barrels. This includes both Enfield and Parker-Hale production. I have one Brit L1A1 with an 80's Enfield barrel that is every bit as accurate as a really good Steyr StG-58. It will print under 2" 5 shot groups consistantly, and that's pretty dang good for any production FAL in my book.

[Falfegnügen]

Originally Posted by def90

Indian, if you have a picture of the gas block step or any other markings such as serial number it can confirm this.

If it's Indian, keep in mind it has metric 25mm-1.5 breech threads, like an Israeli barrel. Also, it shouldn't require a breeching washer.

[mpnv]

Falfognugen..Thanks again for the help!

[def90]

Originally Posted by mpnv

rpk, I will shoot you a line regarding your barrels.
Another quick question: What is this proof?
Attachment 67470

Changing my mind to Aussie, I've had a lot of Indian barrels come through my hands lately and think I have them on my mind but now that I look at it it looks like a crown which would be aussie while Indian barrels have tigers on them.

[mpnv]

def 90...thanks for the reply's.