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Posted: 10/28/2017 8:50:17 AM EDT
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Is that one of hyper touch's triggers? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just need the Go/No-Go Gauges. Trying to be patient! Ordered them as an in stock item last Monday.......https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472704/20171027_181432-345978.JPG |
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Posted: 10/28/2017 8:58:14 AM EDT
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Yep its an Eclipse. I'm sold on Hiperfire triggers. Well, I had an EDT, but I sold it. This time I picked up a 24e for ~120. Maybe I should buy a second. |
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Posted: 10/30/2017 11:43:04 PM EDT
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How many of you guys checked headspace before pulling the trigger the first time on your builds?
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Posted: 10/31/2017 12:13:30 AM EDT
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I did.
I kind of need all my parts attached and functioning so I didn't feel like risking a big boom. |
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Posted: 10/31/2017 12:34:35 AM EDT
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I did. I kind of need all my parts attached and functioning so I didn't feel like risking a big boom. |
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Posted: 10/31/2017 1:15:26 AM EDT
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Where there's no real "Mil-Spec" on these large frame guns I wasn't inclined to just trust that everything would fit perfectly.
Yeah, the gauges cost a few bucks for something I won't use very often, but compared to what I've spent on the gun overall it's really not very much to be safe. |
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Posted: 10/31/2017 5:18:23 AM EDT
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Where’s a good spot to procure a set (.308 or 5.56)?
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Posted: 10/31/2017 9:32:51 AM EDT
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Headspace checked on a stripped bolt. Brownells has gauges and a tool that greatly helps stripping the bolt down vs a vice grip.
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Posted: 11/4/2017 4:27:18 PM EDT
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Got to shoot my M5E1 6.5 CM today at 611 yd, the thing shoots like a dream. Out of 32 shots, only one miss and that was because I forgot to dial the 14.75 MOA back into the scope after resetting to zero. After fine-tuning the dope, most of the hits were clustered around a ~6 inch circle. I must say I am really digging the SWR Radius as well!
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Posted: 11/15/2017 1:25:00 PM EDT
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How many of you guys checked headspace before pulling the trigger the first time on your builds? |
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Posted: 11/17/2017 9:28:49 PM EDT
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I noticed a few of you use the Strike Industries ejection port cover. Do they work well with the M5E1 upper? Thanks.
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Posted: 11/17/2017 11:25:50 PM EDT
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I noticed a few of you use the Strike Industries ejection port cover. Do they work well with the M5E1 upper? Thanks. |
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Posted: 11/18/2017 9:56:34 AM EDT
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Anyone have the weight of a stock 22" 6.5cm aero complete rifle?
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Posted: 11/19/2017 12:21:28 AM EDT
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I have wanted to build a 308 rifle for a while but until now I wasn't sure what direction to go until I saw the builder set from AP.
AP Builder set in a ghosted camo w/ 15" mlok tube Upper: AP black nitride bolt Radian Raptor ambi charge handle Faxon 18" match barrel SLR adjustable gas block Spikes black ss gas tube Precision Armament M4-72 comp Lower: AP takedown pins + mag release Geissele SSA trigger Battle Arms Dev ambi safety Forged bolt release dpms carbine tube dpms nut BMC QD retainer plate but didn't fit the PRS, swapped for the dpms retainer plate from one of my AR-15's. Heavy buffer Orange spring titanium buffer retainer Magpul MOE+ grip Magpul PRS gen3 Misc: 10 pack of Magpul 20rd pmags Pelican case, rifle doesn't fit assembled, need a longer case... TBD, still trying to make my mind up... Vortex Viper HST 6-24X50 on some scope base Vortex Venom 3moa on a 45deg mount Bi-pod, harris? 
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Posted: 11/19/2017 1:13:07 AM EDT
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I have wanted to build a 308 rifle for a while but until now I wasn't sure what direction to go until I saw the builder set from AP. AP Builder set in a ghosted camo w/ 15" mlok tube Upper: AP black nitride bolt Radian Raptor ambi charge handle Faxon 18" match barrel SLR adjustable gas block Spikes black ss gas tube Precision Armament M4-72 comp Lower: AP takedown pins + mag release Geissele SSA trigger Battle Arms Dev ambi safety Forged bolt release dpms carbine tube dpms nut BMC QD retainer plate but didn't fit the PRS, swapped for the dpms retainer plate from one of my AR-15's. Heavy buffer Orange spring titanium buffer retainer Magpul MOE+ grip Magpul PRS gen3 Misc: 10 pack of Magpul 20rd pmags Pelican case, rifle doesn't fit assembled, need a longer case... TBD, still trying to make my mind up... Vortex Viper HST 6-24X50 on some scope base Vortex Venom 3moa on a 45deg mount Bi-pod, harris? Rifle as built is 5 lb 10 oz without mag or ammo. https://i.imgur.com/nmlQ3xC.jpg |
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Posted: 11/19/2017 1:28:21 AM EDT
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Anyone have the weight of a stock 22" 6.5cm aero complete rifle? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Anyone have the weight of a stock 22" 6.5cm aero complete rifle? Adding the weight of that upper to the weight of the complete M5 lower with the PRS stock I get 10 lbs 7 oz with the M-lock rail. Add 1 oz for Keymod, or add 5 oz for the quad rail. Quoted:
I have wanted to build a 308 rifle for a while but until now I wasn't sure what direction to go until I saw the builder set from AP. AP Builder set in a ghosted camo w/ 15" mlok tube Upper: AP black nitride bolt Radian Raptor ambi charge handle Faxon 18" match barrel SLR adjustable gas block Spikes black ss gas tube Precision Armament M4-72 comp Lower: AP takedown pins + mag release Geissele SSA trigger Battle Arms Dev ambi safety Forged bolt release dpms carbine tube dpms nut BMC QD retainer plate but didn't fit the PRS, swapped for the dpms retainer plate from one of my AR-15's. Heavy buffer Orange spring titanium buffer retainer Magpul MOE+ grip Magpul PRS gen3 Misc: 10 pack of Magpul 20rd pmags Pelican case, rifle doesn't fit assembled, need a longer case... TBD, still trying to make my mind up... Vortex Viper HST 6-24X50 on some scope base Vortex Venom 3moa on a 45deg mount Bi-pod, harris? Rifle as built is 5 lb 10 oz without mag or ammo. https://i.imgur.com/nmlQ3xC.jpg No way it weighs less than 6 lbs though. Mine is similar and weighs over 12 lbs with a 3-9x40 scope. |
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Posted: 11/19/2017 10:20:15 AM EDT
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Well crap, I thought it seemed damn light too.
I just weighed it again and it came up 5lb 10oz on the scale so I tried a 5lb bar bell, 3lb 6oz... hmm tried an 8lb bar bell, 4lb 3oz... damnit this scale is jacked. Anyone able to recommend a reliable food scale? |
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Posted: 12/13/2017 8:35:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2017 4:19:58 PM EDT
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My original build, an Aero Precision M5 Upper/Lower set in FDE, Magpul PRS in FDE, and a 15" Troy Alpha in black, because it was on sale from Primary Arms. Optic is a US Optics ER25 5-25x MRAD atop a LaRue PSR 20moa mount. 18.5" match-grade Criterion barrel and BCG from Fulton Armory. Other goodies include a JP Silent Captured Spring, Geiselle SSA-E 2-stage trigger, and the Harris bipod attached to the bottom rail via a LaRue quick release Harris Bipod Adapter (LT130) 
Not that I EVER expect this to be a lightweight rifle, but I decided to shave some weight and try out the Luth-AR stock that I had heard so much about. It's a nice stock, and as others have mentioned, you get a bit more adjustability and lighter weight, but sacrifice a bit of rigidity. 
I had always intended to have the rifle itself be fully finished in FDE, but held off on getting the Troy rail done in Cerakote due to the fact that the rifle would be down for at least a few days to a week in the process, and the cost. It just wasn't a priority. Finally, I ran across the AeroPrecision 15" M5 Keymod rail in FDE from Schuyler Arms, and it was on a HUGE sale for their moving event... I couldn't pass it up. It ended up costing just a bit more than a cerakote job, and I ditched the LaRue harris mount for a PWS Keymod Harris mount. Again, sacrificing the convenience of quick-release, but shaving a bit more weight off the front end. Honestly, I hardly ever remove the bipod anyway. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 5:02:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/17/2017 5:01:37 PM EDT
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Barrel / handguard length's? Spec's? CMT UHPR 15.0 MOD1-HP Handguard |
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Posted: 12/19/2017 6:07:45 AM EDT
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Even though the price differential has pretty much made up my mind regarding what bcg my M5 build is going to get, I've got a question for the hive...
Anyone have any good info on whether or not the "Aero" NiB BCG is a toolcraft NiB BCG? Here's why I ask: the Aero is routinely listed near, at or well over 2 bills while the toolcraft can be had for $130-160 all day. Toolcraft: (from WC and others) Weight- 17.92oz Bolt: 9310, Shot peened, MPI Extractor: Shot peened hardened D2 Tool Steel Carrier: 8620 Full Auto profile Gas Key: Hardened 4140, CL w/Grade 8 hardware Cam Pin: 8620 Firing Pin: 8740, Centerless Ground, Hard Chrome Coated Aero: (from AP website) Bolt: 9310 MPI Carrier: 8620 Weight- 17.92oz They both have the same rear carrier profile (unlike AP's other bcgs), they both have the EXACT weight specs, they both have the same "toolcraft" forward carrier profile, and both have the gas ports and serrations in the same location. So, is it safe to call a spade a spade? |
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Posted: 1/24/2018 11:46:48 PM EDT
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reposting, after photobucket implosion. UTG MTU026SSKB rail, showing pic rail alignment, the alignment tabs. 15" rail. downside is no QD sockets.
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Posted: 1/25/2018 3:52:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine required no fitting. It popped right in, locks in place nice and snug, and opens as it should. No Ragrets. |
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Posted: 1/25/2018 4:01:53 PM EDT
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Internet searches say this does not fit Aero M5. Is that not the case? |
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Posted: 1/25/2018 7:21:29 PM EDT
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if you're referring to the Strike Industries ejection port dust covers, they fit great on my Aero M5 uppers too, that's the only dust cover I use now on my M5 uppers. just make sure you're getting the 308 version, not the AR-15 one. Website says the following..... Note: for the AR-10 308 The SI UDC has been tested and fits on Mega Arms MATEN, DPMS Oracle, SIG 716, YHM, and SW perfectly. It is easily modified to fit other receivers with light sanding. The 308 UDC-E is not guaranteed to fit all receivers nor be able to be modified to fit due to there being no standard for the AR10 platform |
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Posted: 1/25/2018 8:31:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve had to send too many things back on this build just want to cma. Looking to put it on aero 308 fde Website says the following..... Note: for the AR-10 308 The SI UDC has been tested and fits on Mega Arms MATEN, DPMS Oracle, SIG 716, YHM, and SW perfectly. It is easily modified to fit other receivers with light sanding. The 308 UDC-E is not guaranteed to fit all receivers nor be able to be modified to fit due to there being no standard for the AR10 platform seriously, I also bought the FDE version for my Aero FDE M5 uppers. the smooth one, not the one with slots n things in it (dust n dirt collectors). 
first pic, I forgot to flip the L-shaped spring around. 2nd pic shows correct location. |
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Posted: 1/25/2018 9:59:05 PM EDT
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While I'm at it is there a cool forward assist I don't know about to finish out my upper?? Does anyone make a FDE?
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Posted: 2/10/2018 10:48:02 PM EDT
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Well my "ugly" dazzle receivers arrived and i finally got around to finishing the build. Sorry for the crappy pics. Better ones to follow:
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Posted: 2/10/2018 11:47:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/11/2018 1:45:33 AM EDT
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While I'm at it is there a cool forward assist I don't know about to finish out my upper?? Does anyone make a FDE? |
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Posted: 2/11/2018 2:35:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Strike Industries. While you're getting your dust cover you can grab one of theirs and save on shipping. I'm not sure if they have an FDE one or not, but I know they have some in different colors. The FDE rifle I posted just above actually has the Black SI forward assist installed along with the FDE dust cover FWIW... |
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Posted: 2/11/2018 10:32:59 AM EDT
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FDE M5E1 build. Loving it...amazingly smooth and accurate. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4652/39460628844_58e4d3e2d0_b.jpgUntitled by hoevito, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4747/39460630564_4af2e6c3e1_b.jpgUntitled by hoevito, on Flickr Sweet looking rifle. What caliber, barrel length/make? |
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Posted: 2/11/2018 9:05:40 PM EDT
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Better pic although still low quality for some reason:
Aero precision dazzle M5E1: Ballistic Advantage 18" Heavy profile barrel Geissele SSA VG6 Precision Gamma 762 ACE SOCOM Stock Magpul MIAD Grip BCM 7.62 CH Aero Precision BCG |
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Posted: 2/11/2018 11:24:20 PM EDT
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@hoevito Sweet looking rifle. What caliber, barrel length/make? 
Faxon Match series 18" heavy fluted 5R barrel w/ rifle gas in 308 to go along with a matching Faxon 308 bcg |
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Posted: 2/12/2018 1:11:36 AM EDT
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How do you like this combo? I was looking at the Faxon site yesterday with this combo (well, the 20" barrel)
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Posted: 2/12/2018 9:03:50 AM EDT
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How do you like this combo? I was looking at the Faxon site yesterday with this combo (well, the 20" barrel)  2018-02-06_10-24-13 by hoevito, on Flickr Untitled by hoevito, on Flickr
 20180208_141954 by hoevito, on Flickr 20180208_141958 by hoevito, on Flickr
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Posted: 2/12/2018 3:02:42 PM EDT
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FDE M5E1 build. Loving it...amazingly smooth and accurate. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4652/39460628844_58e4d3e2d0_b.jpgUntitled by hoevito, on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4747/39460630564_4af2e6c3e1_b.jpgUntitled by hoevito, on Flickr |
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Posted: 2/12/2018 7:20:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey what barrel, handguard length is that? I'm weird and like the exposed gas block look. |
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Posted: 2/14/2018 8:25:50 PM EDT
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Okay here goes. I've been reading this thread for a while now and finally ordered my first AR 10. I basically ordered everything to build the m5e1 .308 complete rifle (in black) with ss 18" barrel, MOE grip and PRS stock. I did order the complete upper but I am building the lower. It will be delivered tomorrow so I am super pumped!
2 questions for everyone. The first 2 things that I will be adding is a drop in trigger and muzzle brake. Any suggestions? I am curious if a Stainless muzzle brake would look good with the ss barrel or to just stick with black. Next does anyone use the Elftman drop in? I have it in my 5.56 and love it. If not other suggestions. Also single or 2 stage recomendations? |
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Posted: 2/15/2018 12:39:04 AM EDT
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I built mine for hunting and target shooting so I went 2-stage.
I splurged and went with a Geissele Hi-Speed National Match trigger I caught on a good sale. I love it. I have the SSA in another rifle and it would be fine too, though you could go SSA-E if you wanted a lighter trigger. I considered Elftmann, Timney, and Larue before I bought what I did. They all come highly recommended though I don't have any personal experience with them. I had decided on a Timney Targa 2-stage until the Geissele went on sale. There's a very good chance I'll pick up a Larue MBT if/when I build another gun. I'm sure others can chime in on single stage triggers, but there are tons of other threads about triggers. |
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Posted: 2/15/2018 8:43:06 AM EDT
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Thank you. I will also be using for target shooting and some hunting so I was leaning toward the 2 stage.
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Posted: 2/19/2018 8:29:25 PM EDT
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Well I ordered most the parts to build a 6.5 Creedmoor today from Aero . With their Presidents day sale I couldn't resist ordering . The feedback seems to be good on the Ballistic Advantage barrel in this thread.
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Posted: 2/21/2018 12:07:20 AM EDT
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Well I ordered most the parts to build a 6.5 Creedmoor today from Aero . With their Presidents day sale I couldn't resist ordering . The feedback seems to be good on the Ballistic Advantage barrel in this thread. |
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Posted: 2/21/2018 1:13:42 PM EDT
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Rainier arms match barrel or ballistic advantage premium barrel? Not sure which one. I have Rainier barrels and like them but I guess that’s the best choice but is it worth the extra cost over BA?
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Posted: 2/21/2018 5:11:40 PM EDT
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Well guys I just pulled the trigger on a M5 stripped lower. I'm excited to build one, it will be my first 308 ar build. Looking through this thread, there is plenty of build motivation!
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Posted: 2/21/2018 6:32:48 PM EDT
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Faxon has match-grade barrels in 6.5 Creedmoor as well - Starting at $280.
http://faxonfirearms.com/barrels/ar-10-lr-308/new-category/ |
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Posted: 2/21/2018 6:56:29 PM EDT
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Dazzle 308 works so my build was successful I guess. Although I had one misfeed in 100 rounds not sure why. Might be a gas issue didn’t have time to mess with settings. Will fiddle tomorrow hopefully.
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Posted: 2/21/2018 7:54:43 PM EDT
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Well I ordered most the parts to build a 6.5 Creedmoor today from Aero . With their Presidents day sale I couldn't resist ordering . The feedback seems to be good on the Ballistic Advantage barrel in this thread. |
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Posted: 2/21/2018 10:12:17 PM EDT
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I hope you opted for the Aero Nitrided BCG. The one with the smaller firing pin specifically for 6.5 creedmoor applications. Ask me how I know this. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well I ordered most the parts to build a 6.5 Creedmoor today from Aero . With their Presidents day sale I couldn't resist ordering . The feedback seems to be good on the Ballistic Advantage barrel in this thread. |
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