DB10 6.5 Creedmoor

[SMS2884]

Does anyone have a Diamondback DB10 in 6.5? How is the accuracy? I really like the idea of being able to make it lighter with a different handguard and changing the trigger. I kind of want this over the Tikka CTR if the accuracy is good.

 

[Whiskey_Sour]

I'm wondering the same...Other budget less than 2k alternatives?

 

[Potss]

The accuracy is sub-par on average for the DB guns I've seen. Certainly nothing close to a CTR.

Plenty of sub-$2k alternatives, but the best option is to just build (or pay to have one built).

 

[Whiskey_Sour]

Yeah, was afraid of that, no free lunches. Suggestions for sub 2k rifles, maybe two or three?

 

[Zugzug]

I have a DB10 in .308 and it is NOT a sub MOA rifle. Fun to shoot with few reliability issues, but not super accurate. I'm toying with the idea of getting a 6.5 CM barrel and upgrading it just to see what happens.

 

[Whiskey_Sour]

They make their own barrels, maybe that is the issue. Hopefully it's fairly standard so easy to upgrade. Still toying with the idea of a AR10 platform in
6.5 CM. Meanwhile I'm waiting for my Mcrees chassis for my CTR.

 

[Lightning Torpedo]

I don’t have any experience with the DB10 in 6.5. But, I have a DB10ELFDE (stainless fluted barrel). I bought one after two people I knew shot sub MOA with theirs. Mine shoots sub MOA with Federal 175 Sierras and sometimes better.

Last weekend I shot a sub 1/2” 3 shot group at 100 yards (I think it was just a lucky group).

But, IMO if a rifle constantly shoots 1 MOA and occasionally shoots 1/2 MOA, IT IS A 1 MOA rifle.

I have replaced the trigger with a nice target two stage and a good bipod and monopod. Other then that it is a factory gun.

 

[awpk03s]

I love my gas guns, but if I could’ve gotten a Tikka CTR to match my handedness (Left) here in the US - I would have never ventured to a 6.5CM AR.

As it is, you can build up a Larue Ultimate Upper kit for ~$1500. I really like mine. Also built up an Aero receiver set with a Faxon barrel, JP SCS, SLR adj gas, Elftman trigger, Toolcraft BCG, etc. It was close to the same coin, ~$1600 I believe, and it shoots really well also.

 

[Whiskey_Sour]

Well, that sure gives me pause...my CTR is a real nice firearm, think I'll ponder the build route instead. Thanks!