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200 Round Drum

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strobro32 said:
This one cost me $208 to make.
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Strobro 32, may I ask where do you find all the parts to put something like that together? If I could gather up all the components for around the $200 mark I might consider taking on a project like that, since I'm retired I'm sure I could work this into my schedule.:D As you can see you have generated quite a bit of interest in this "Super Ammo Drum" and I'm sure there are other 15-22 enthusiasts out here that have enquiring minds also. just sayn. ;)
 
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You will need:

1- Bazooka Brothers 180 drum adapter(for the A&D Mfg plate)
17- Bazooka Brothers .22 LR dummy rounds (come with the kit)
1- S&W 10 round mag
1- E&L Mfg American 180 drum (they come in 165, 220 and 275 rounds)
1- E&L Mfg American 180 drum winder
1- .125 x .5 x8" SS strap
2- .125 tension pins

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Bazooka Brothers Mfg. new $199.00
I got 2 used for &60.00
E&L Manufacturing, Inc. - American 180 Parts and Accessories - Parts List
drums new are $75.00 -165, %100.00- 220, $125.00-275

I got them used around the net for $60-up but for this one I used his discount and got a 220 drum with shipping for $95.00

E&L Mfg. has a %15 discount if you use a USPS MO

Pick your favorite internet dealer for the mags and local hardware store for the SS and pins.
 
strobro32 said:
This forum has been a great help.

Thanks to info found here, I've made a barrel block (so I would not screw up my upper), barrel nut tool (conduit) and the 200 drum adapter.

I'm thinking of doing the $10 speed hammer mod and saving my 3# Timney FCG for another AR.

Membership here is great. Thanks all.
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I did it to mine and was at Mission when you showed up yesterday to try it out. I noticed a difference but couldnt tell you how much.
 
sharkbit said:
have you tried running these drums with a slidefire setup?
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I don't have a bump stick. I was thinking of making one once my stamp comes back for a SBR. Loosing 3/4 of the barrel will shed a few pounds and may make it possible. That is if the BATFE doesn't ban home made ones soon.
 
was there anything you needed to do to the drum itself to make it run better upside down?

thanks, and you should definitely look into a bump stock & I see you already have the Timney 3 lb trigger
 
I actually contacted Bazooka Brothers and they have a prototype in the works for the 15-22, but I actually like the way you went about it using a S&W mag. Looks alot more solid and will probably feed much better.
 
has nobody tried one of these drums with a slidefire yet? Curious if the added weight will allow it to function.
 
I don't know if it will work with that stock. I have no plans to buy one. Once my SBR stamp comes back, my 15-22 should weigh about 4 pounds loaded. I think the reduced weight would help with the function of the drum. The only problem is my SBR will have a folding stock so I wouldn't be able to test it.

If anyone in Savannah GA wants to test the drum with their rifle and SSAR, feel free.
 
how much does the loaded drum setup weigh? I could probably add the additional weight to one of my mags and see if it can even function in bumpfire mode.

thanks!
 
Loaded with 203 rounds of 40 grain RN, drum, tower and winder, it weights 3 pounds, 8.8 ounces.
 
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