looking for general info about my imbel rifle

dillhole · June 23, 2004, 19:15

i have an imbel rifle that is stamped r1a1 ,is that one of those century rifles that alot of the people around here talk so highly of (not). it seems to be an inch pattern built on an imbel metric receiver.at some point iwould like to put a shorter barrel on it to make it a carbine. is this possible and feasible should i go with metric or inch ,do i have a choice, which is better quality inch or metric? it seems to me that the metric after market parts are more plentiful than inch.i also have a problem with the sights the rear aperture is very large and iam not very experienced with military peep sights is there a set of after market iron sights for the accuracy impaired such as my self . i know i have asked alot of questions so please be patient with me. any information know matter how remote it is will be greatly appreciated . thanks alot .....dill

elbo · June 23, 2004, 20:05

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Originally posted by dillhole
i have an imbel rifle that is stamped r1a1 ,is that one of those century rifles that alot of the people around here talk so highly of (not). it seems to be an inch pattern built on an imbel metric receiver.

Yes, possible.

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Originally posted by dillhole
at some point iwould like to put a shorter barrel on it to make it a carbine. is this possible and feasible should i go with metric or inch

If your barrel is good have Moses cut it for you.

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Originally posted by dillhole
i also have a problem with the sights the rear aperture is very large and iam not very experienced with military peep sights is there a set of after market iron sights for the accuracy impaired such as my self .

DSA sell a hooded Israeli rear. You need it all.

dillhole · June 24, 2004, 05:08

thanks elbo for your help ididnt know a person could just cut down a barrel . i guess i just asummed it would have to be replaced. well thanks again .....dill

FALna45 · June 24, 2004, 07:34

here ya go DH. you may have to enlarge the gas port also depending on your rifle and how far back you cut. again, a simple operation.

dillhole · June 24, 2004, 08:34

that is really great info falna45 iown a dremel and iam going to give it a run . if anyone has any other customizing advise iwould sure like to hear it . thanks.........dill

FALna45 · June 24, 2004, 09:48

you will need a taller (inch, or better as elbo said the izzy) rear sight once the barrel is shortened. as far as the gas port goes, i believe the factory spec is .098"
when you drill, protect the bore by inserting a cleaning rod or dowel to catch the bit. work your way up until you're happy with your gas setting. i recently built a 16.5" carbine that runs great midway thru the regulator's adjustment after i drilled with a 7/64 bit.

OT that 'booger-pickin' thing always gives me a chuckle!

dillhole · June 24, 2004, 15:34

thats great isaw a site called thekaiserworks.com and it got me real excited about some things i can do with my rifle and simply cutting down the barrel will save me some money instead of paying 350 for a carbine barrel from dsarms thanks again......... dill

June 23, 2004, 19:15	#1
dillhole Registered FALaholic #: 13891 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 37	looking for general info about my imbel rifle i have an imbel rifle that is stamped r1a1 ,is that one of those century rifles that alot of the people around here talk so highly of (not). it seems to be an inch pattern built on an imbel metric receiver.at some point iwould like to put a shorter barrel on it to make it a carbine. is this possible and feasible should i go with metric or inch ,do i have a choice, which is better quality inch or metric? it seems to me that the metric after market parts are more plentiful than inch.i also have a problem with the sights the rear aperture is very large and iam not very experienced with military peep sights is there a set of after market iron sights for the accuracy impaired such as my self . i know i have asked alot of questions so please be patient with me. any information know matter how remote it is will be greatly appreciated . thanks alot .....dill

June 24, 2004, 07:34	#4
FALna45 Registered FALaholic #: 10559 Join Date: May 2003 Location: 313 Posts: 327	here ya go DH. you may have to enlarge the gas port also depending on your rifle and how far back you cut. again, a simple operation. __________________ did a large procession wave their torches as my head fell in the basket? and was everybody dancing on the casket?

June 24, 2004, 09:48	#6
FALna45 Registered FALaholic #: 10559 Join Date: May 2003 Location: 313 Posts: 327	you will need a taller (inch, or better as elbo said the izzy) rear sight once the barrel is shortened. as far as the gas port goes, i believe the factory spec is .098" when you drill, protect the bore by inserting a cleaning rod or dowel to catch the bit. work your way up until you're happy with your gas setting. i recently built a 16.5" carbine that runs great midway thru the regulator's adjustment after i drilled with a 7/64 bit. OT that 'booger-pickin' thing always gives me a chuckle! __________________ did a large procession wave their torches as my head fell in the basket? and was everybody dancing on the casket?

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June 24, 2004, 05:08	#3
dillhole Registered FALaholic #: 13891 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 37	thanks elbo for your help ididnt know a person could just cut down a barrel . i guess i just asummed it would have to be replaced. well thanks again .....dill

June 24, 2004, 08:34	#5
dillhole Registered FALaholic #: 13891 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 37	that is really great info falna45 iown a dremel and iam going to give it a run . if anyone has any other customizing advise iwould sure like to hear it . thanks.........dill

June 24, 2004, 15:34	#7
dillhole Registered FALaholic #: 13891 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 37	thats great isaw a site called thekaiserworks.com and it got me real excited about some things i can do with my rifle and simply cutting down the barrel will save me some money instead of paying 350 for a carbine barrel from dsarms thanks again......... dill