First 6.5 AR build need parts advice

[PowerstrokeOBX]

Im looking to build a 6.5 creedmoor AR but I need some parts advice on what to get. I dont necessarily have a fixed budget but I do like going for the most bang for the buck. Rifle would be medium range hunter and LR target gun. Everyone here seems to be stuck on GAP 10s but I do not like the POF upper with the short rail because I plan on using a 22" barrel or longer. I cant decide whether to go off the DPMS pattern or the armalite pattern. Well anyways, heres the part list I just mocked up and was thinking about using:

Recievers
DPMS upper and lower 480ish
or
Mega MA Ten billet set 590ish

Barrel
Kreiger 22-24" 650ish

Rail
Troy 13" MRF Quad Rail 200ish

Trigger
Jard 170
or
JP 170

Stock
Magpul PRS 255 includes buffer and spring

LPK 50

Bolt Assembly
DPMS black assembled bolt assembly 250$ (not really sure if i should or could upgrade to a better bolt. is it worth it to get another one?)

Scope
NF 1800ish
Rings and base 200

Total is going to be about 2000 for the gun alone and about 2000 for the scope.

Id really like some feedback on the parts I have put together and see if I should spring some extra cash for better stuff,
If anyone has any bipod suggestions id love to hear it.

 

[mkollman74]

Re: First 6.5 AR build need parts advice

Bipod = Atlas. Love mine...

 

[Wannashootit]

Re: First 6.5 AR build need parts advice

Good luck with it.
All of my parts are on the way for a 6.5 as well, but with a mid-length (18" barrel).

We went with a stripped upper and lower (DS Arms, Spikes), YHM freefloat handguard, and on a much tighter budget...spent only about $1,100 (before tools)...

 

[InTheWeeds]

Re: First 6.5 AR build need parts advice

You are aware DPMS makes a complete 6.5 CM rifle for $1k, correct? Other than that, I would also look into getting a Fulton Armory 6.5CM Dreadnought upper and mount it to and lower. It already comes with a Kreiger barrel and some other goodies and runs about $1800.