Dudes With 6.5 CM Experience, Looking for Input

diggler1833

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  • Jul 22, 2007
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    I've assembled (9) ARs to this point from the ground up, and generally enjoy the process. I possess all of the necessary tools and equipment for both large frame and small builds.

    Where build #10 is taking me though is into new territory for me...specifically I have in hand a 6.5 CM, steel Proof barrel, 22", with +2" gas, and JP enhanced bolt. It'll be going in an Aero (ewww) M5E1 set with 15" enhanced handguard. I got the whole set for $360 because it is in a fugly color and was a blem...nothing a little Krylon can't fix.

    If I'm running the (most likely) SA AGB, are there any concerns with certain buffers and springs that I should know of and avoid? I have zero experience with the Creed, but my last .308 runs like a champ. I do intend on running a carbine stock and not fixed.

    Admittedly, it has been about 3 years since I fully assembled an AR. So if there are cerain parts manufacturers these days who stand out in a good (or even bad) way, I'd love to know where to look, and where to avoid.

    Not looking for the most hard-core parts, but don't mind spending a little more to get higher quality materials.

    Much appreciated for any insight.
     
    My 6.5 CM AR 10, is 24" fluted WC, rifle length gas, Adj SA gas block, carbine stock, standard spring & bullfer, high pressure small firing pin, dual ejector bolt and carrier made by Toolcraft.
    Nothing special needed to run 6.5 CM in the AR 10, as I run the same hardware in the 308 win.
    I run 150 SMK at 2850, Lapua brass, or 140s to 2900 fps with RL 26.
    A fairly effective cailber in the AR 10 with long barrels.
    The AR 10 can be chambered for the 6.5 PRS, 300 WSM, 300 RCM, and 338 RCM, & RSAM, as these cases can be necked up or down 6mm, 6.5, 7mm, 30, 338, etc, or whatever floats your boat.
     
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    Yeah, I got it all together a few months ago, and it ran great on the first shot...which probably means I'll have trouble later.

    I did the Proof barrel, JP bolt and firing pin, SA adj gas block, a Brownells NB carrier (had to restake the gas key that was done by a first grader), Strike Industries LPK, Geissele SSA-E, and Aero carbine buffer and spring.

    Function tested it with a few medium power handloads, and cleaned it. It is now waiting on me to get an optic...but I'm doing my TRG 22A1 first.