EDIT: This thread is not a bash against Seekins. This is NOT a complete review.
I actually have a good first impression of the SP10 rifle itself. Love the ambi-lower, the rigidity of the hand-guard etc
Yes, I cleaned the bore and the pics are posted further down.
YES, I will shoot it as soon as possible and I will report my experience here. I have gently cleaned the barrel prior to shooting it as I have been advised. I have always shot first and cleaned after in the past.
I used a Tipton bore guide, full length carbon-shaft rod with ball bearing handle, brass fittings and copper brushes with real CLP only (so far)
It is a presentation of my findings and feelings about the whole buying/ownership experience. I have emailed Seekins and the dealer of purchase about some concerns and will post their reply here.
This is my first "gasser" large frame. I do have a large frame Larue complete lower and will soon pick up a Larue 6.5CM upper (fingers crossed for Black Friday deal) I am probably going to build a lighter weight one for higher movement hunting etc.
Not my first Rodeo: I have been shooting AR's since 1996. Building them since around early 2005. Started with a factory spec Bushmaster carbine with the old 1/9 twist barrel. Now have an MCX Virtus 16", Rattler, Tikka T3X Tac A1 6.5CM, Sig Cross 6.5CM, complete factory Larue 556/223 and several other higher end AR mfgs I built myself.
For people that have them- When did you get your SP10, what did it come with? What loads does it like and how does it group for you?
Comparing notes and Gathering info so I can ask the dealer I purchased from what's up with my configuration, but it seems I am missing the muzzle brake and some say the case may have been a swap out by the dealer.
SEEKINS SP10 6.5CM PART 2 - BORESCOPE PICS! Vs Larue Vs Wilson
If you are following along, here is PART 1 - UNBOXING and First Impressions <click
I just got the borescope and the differences are interesting to say the least
**Seekins SP10 is factory new, not sure it is unfired though...**Impressions: looks extremely dirty, rifling not very distinct. Black streaks, greenish and whitish residue
Seekins SP10 Crown
Seekins SP10 rifling and end of lands/grooves
Seekins Chamber
Seekins SP10 6.5 CM (unfired*)
Gas Port
BELOW:
Wilson barrel is definitely unfired, 18" Fluted Hunter (nice) 6.5 CM
Wilson Crown
Wilson end of lands/grooves
Wilson Chamber
Larue is from almost 11 years ago (KEY Mod Rail LOL), Stealth profile, from Larue Built Ultimate Upper 556/223Wylde (it has been shot and not cleaned)
Larue Crown
Larue Rifling
Larue end of lands/grooves
Larue Chamber
More PICS COMING SOON
VIDEO COMING LATER
I actually have a good first impression of the SP10 rifle itself. Love the ambi-lower, the rigidity of the hand-guard etc
Yes, I cleaned the bore and the pics are posted further down.
YES, I will shoot it as soon as possible and I will report my experience here. I have gently cleaned the barrel prior to shooting it as I have been advised. I have always shot first and cleaned after in the past.
I used a Tipton bore guide, full length carbon-shaft rod with ball bearing handle, brass fittings and copper brushes with real CLP only (so far)
It is a presentation of my findings and feelings about the whole buying/ownership experience. I have emailed Seekins and the dealer of purchase about some concerns and will post their reply here.
This is my first "gasser" large frame. I do have a large frame Larue complete lower and will soon pick up a Larue 6.5CM upper (fingers crossed for Black Friday deal) I am probably going to build a lighter weight one for higher movement hunting etc.
Not my first Rodeo: I have been shooting AR's since 1996. Building them since around early 2005. Started with a factory spec Bushmaster carbine with the old 1/9 twist barrel. Now have an MCX Virtus 16", Rattler, Tikka T3X Tac A1 6.5CM, Sig Cross 6.5CM, complete factory Larue 556/223 and several other higher end AR mfgs I built myself.
For people that have them- When did you get your SP10, what did it come with? What loads does it like and how does it group for you?
Comparing notes and Gathering info so I can ask the dealer I purchased from what's up with my configuration, but it seems I am missing the muzzle brake and some say the case may have been a swap out by the dealer.
SEEKINS SP10 6.5CM PART 2 - BORESCOPE PICS! Vs Larue Vs Wilson
If you are following along, here is PART 1 - UNBOXING and First Impressions <click
I just got the borescope and the differences are interesting to say the least
**Seekins SP10 is factory new, not sure it is unfired though...**Impressions: looks extremely dirty, rifling not very distinct. Black streaks, greenish and whitish residue
Seekins SP10 Crown
Seekins SP10 rifling and end of lands/grooves
Seekins Chamber
Seekins SP10 6.5 CM (unfired*)
Gas Port
BELOW:
Wilson barrel is definitely unfired, 18" Fluted Hunter (nice) 6.5 CM
Wilson Crown
Wilson end of lands/grooves
Wilson Chamber
Larue is from almost 11 years ago (KEY Mod Rail LOL), Stealth profile, from Larue Built Ultimate Upper 556/223Wylde (it has been shot and not cleaned)
Larue Crown
Larue Rifling
Larue end of lands/grooves
Larue Chamber
More PICS COMING SOON
VIDEO COMING LATER
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