Looking for a tight bore barrel (TM M14 Socom)

tuffguy45 · September 25th, 2008, 15:47

I ordered a TM M14 Socom from Redwolf along with the level 3 basic upgrade for the gearbox from q armory which includes (this is copy and pasted from the site):

Prometheus spring
Steel bushings
G&P Middle Gear (Super Torque Up)
Systema Steel Gears
G&P Steel Spring Guide
Fuse Removal
Custom gearbox work to ensure smooth operation

I've heard varying opinions on q armory's work however that isn't the point of this topic. They didn't install a tight bore barrel and I'm interested in getting one. However, the ones on RedWolf (you can suggest a different site, thats just that one I bought the gun from, they didn't ship me my black flash hider so I ordered one from dentrinity so I'm familiar with them as well) are all the same diameter but have a millimeter measurement at the end. What is that about? For example:

"PDI 01 6.01mm Precision Inner Barrel (560mm) for Marui M14 "
"PDI 01 6.01mm Precision Inner Barrel (500mm) for Marui M14 "
"PDI 01 6.01mm Precision Inner Barrel (450mm) for Marui M14 "

Also, since that says just "Marui M14" will it fit in my Socom since the barrel is much shorter? How hard are these to put in since this would be my first work an on AEG.

Thanks

Cobrajr122 · September 25th, 2008, 17:00

I dont have an answer for your question, but this is an important thing to note.

If you are living in canada, you can't order any restricted items from redwolf, IE the TM M14

Roughneck · September 25th, 2008, 17:06

Socom length is 450mm. Anything longer, you'll need to cover it up with a silincer. I have a Prometheus 6.03 along with a few other upgrades that bring me to 398fps. Real naildriver.

Donster · September 25th, 2008, 17:09

Ya, Prom. 6.03 FTW. You can never go wrong with it. I have heard nothing but good from their products. Besides, it has been conclusively proven that the 6.01 barrels only provide an increase in fps, not accuracy. There was a thread on here not too long ago about that very topic.

Styrak · September 25th, 2008, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuffguy45

However, the ones on RedWolf are all the same diameter but have a millimeter measurement at the end. What is that about?

That would be the length measurement.

tuffguy45 · September 25th, 2008, 19:22

I live in america, so I don't have any restrictions like that however, I do have those stupid orange tips and I was somewhat perturbed that RedWolf didn't send me the original flash hider like they said they were going to. Meaning I had to fork out 20 more dollars to get one. How is the install on new barrels and def get a 6.03 barrel? As opposed to a 6.01 or 6.02 (if there is such a thing?)

Skladfin · September 25th, 2008, 19:25

6.03 is better than 6.01 in terms of accuracy. It's basically been proven

tuffguy45 · September 25th, 2008, 19:32

Can anyone give me a link to a Prometheus 450mm 6.03mm barrel for a marui m14 socom? I can't find any when I try to google it or look in shops I've heard of before.

tuffguy45 · September 26th, 2008, 14:49

http://www.tokyo-model.com.hk/ecshop/goods.php?id=263

Are we sure about the length of the inner barrel? I see a lot of these...

Muffin · September 26th, 2008, 15:06

We are, but if you don't trust us then keep searching.

m102404 · September 26th, 2008, 15:07

Why don't you just take it apart and measure the inner barrel length to be sure?

The worst thing that will happen is that you have to put it back together while you order and wait for the barrel to arrive.

On some rifles...the inner barrel doesn't always go to the end of the outer barrel...and sometimes there's a step/collar inside the inner barrel that won't allow a slightly longer inner barrel to fit.

Roughneck · September 26th, 2008, 16:27

I believe Mason from DOW has a TM M14 socom with an extended barrel and silencer to cover it up.

tuffguy45 · September 27th, 2008, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102404

Why don't you just take it apart and measure the inner barrel length to be sure?

The worst thing that will happen is that you have to put it back together while you order and wait for the barrel to arrive.

On some rifles...the inner barrel doesn't always go to the end of the outer barrel...and sometimes there's a step/collar inside the inner barrel that won't allow a slightly longer inner barrel to fit.

The horribly engrished manual that it came with has instructions for stripping it down but, I'm a little bit afraid to do that for fear of messing it up. Any guides out there?

Donster · September 27th, 2008, 13:59

Follow the pictures or take it to a gun doc? Also, you should have just ordered your barrel from Redwolf to begin with.

Muffin · September 28th, 2008, 12:04

If you feel inclined enough to do it, follow this instructional video: http://www.mechbox.com/m14/m14-disassembly-agm

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September 25th, 2008, 15:47	#1
tuffguy45 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	Looking for a tight bore barrel (TM M14 Socom) I ordered a TM M14 Socom from Redwolf along with the level 3 basic upgrade for the gearbox from q armory which includes (this is copy and pasted from the site): Prometheus spring Steel bushings G&P Middle Gear (Super Torque Up) Systema Steel Gears G&P Steel Spring Guide Fuse Removal Custom gearbox work to ensure smooth operation I've heard varying opinions on q armory's work however that isn't the point of this topic. They didn't install a tight bore barrel and I'm interested in getting one. However, the ones on RedWolf (you can suggest a different site, thats just that one I bought the gun from, they didn't ship me my black flash hider so I ordered one from dentrinity so I'm familiar with them as well) are all the same diameter but have a millimeter measurement at the end. What is that about? For example: "PDI 01 6.01mm Precision Inner Barrel (560mm) for Marui M14 " "PDI 01 6.01mm Precision Inner Barrel (500mm) for Marui M14 " "PDI 01 6.01mm Precision Inner Barrel (450mm) for Marui M14 " Also, since that says just "Marui M14" will it fit in my Socom since the barrel is much shorter? How hard are these to put in since this would be my first work an on AEG. Thanks

September 25th, 2008, 17:00	#2
Cobrajr122 2 Cent Tactical Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NB	I dont have an answer for your question, but this is an important thing to note. If you are living in canada, you can't order any restricted items from redwolf, IE the TM M14 __________________ www.2centtac.com F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r

September 25th, 2008, 17:06	#3
Roughneck used to be Spencer aka Sue Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax, NS	Socom length is 450mm. Anything longer, you'll need to cover it up with a silincer. I have a Prometheus 6.03 along with a few other upgrades that bring me to 398fps. Real naildriver. __________________ Tpr. Spencer, DF RCD C Sqn - CFB Gagetown Please save for me, some gallantry That will echo when I'm gone Last edited by Roughneck; September 25th, 2008 at 17:08..

September 25th, 2008, 17:09	#4
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	Ya, Prom. 6.03 FTW. You can never go wrong with it. I have heard nothing but good from their products. Besides, it has been conclusively proven that the 6.01 barrels only provide an increase in fps, not accuracy. There was a thread on here not too long ago about that very topic.

September 25th, 2008, 19:22	#6
tuffguy45 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	I live in america, so I don't have any restrictions like that however, I do have those stupid orange tips and I was somewhat perturbed that RedWolf didn't send me the original flash hider like they said they were going to. Meaning I had to fork out 20 more dollars to get one. How is the install on new barrels and def get a 6.03 barrel? As opposed to a 6.01 or 6.02 (if there is such a thing?)

September 25th, 2008, 19:25	#7
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	6.03 is better than 6.01 in terms of accuracy. It's basically been proven

September 25th, 2008, 19:32	#8
tuffguy45 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	Can anyone give me a link to a Prometheus 450mm 6.03mm barrel for a marui m14 socom? I can't find any when I try to google it or look in shops I've heard of before.

September 26th, 2008, 14:49	#9
tuffguy45 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008	http://www.tokyo-model.com.hk/ecshop/goods.php?id=263 Are we sure about the length of the inner barrel? I see a lot of these...

September 26th, 2008, 15:06	#10
Muffin Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manitoba	We are, but if you don't trust us then keep searching.

September 26th, 2008, 15:07	#11
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Why don't you just take it apart and measure the inner barrel length to be sure? The worst thing that will happen is that you have to put it back together while you order and wait for the barrel to arrive. On some rifles...the inner barrel doesn't always go to the end of the outer barrel...and sometimes there's a step/collar inside the inner barrel that won't allow a slightly longer inner barrel to fit.

September 26th, 2008, 16:27	#12
Roughneck used to be Spencer aka Sue Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax, NS	I believe Mason from DOW has a TM M14 socom with an extended barrel and silencer to cover it up. __________________ Tpr. Spencer, DF RCD C Sqn - CFB Gagetown Please save for me, some gallantry That will echo when I'm gone

September 27th, 2008, 13:59	#14
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	Follow the pictures or take it to a gun doc? Also, you should have just ordered your barrel from Redwolf to begin with.

September 28th, 2008, 12:04	#15
Muffin Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manitoba	If you feel inclined enough to do it, follow this instructional video: http://www.mechbox.com/m14/m14-disassembly-agm

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