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My upper has arrived! Magazines to come later today.
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Results from the range today with my 18" 6.5. Think the rifle is capable of better. I was next to two guys shooting bolt action 50 cal so it was a bit distracting. Still pretty impressive IMO. 140gr ELD Match 41.5 gr H4350 GMM Large rifle primer Peterson 6.5 brass 2.800 COAL Both are 5 shot groups at 100yd. Felt like I pulled the shots to the right a little so it should do better when I do my part. Un-suppressed https://s1.postimg.org/6jxxvt76pb/20171110_141658.jpg Suppressed with Silencerco Omega on ASR mount. 5 rounds at a decent pace. https://s1.postimg.org/6kap9zawnz/20171110_141716.jpg View Quote |
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Nice tO see a report form an 18. Id be happy with 3 round groups that as good as you 5 round......I wonder what a ladder back to 40.5 would produce? Looking at that unsurpassed group, you might already have found the sweet spot. View Quote I've also finally got the SLR gas block dialed in. I removed it and tapped it forward as far as the set screws would allow. Before I couldn't get it to run unsuppressed at all, now it will run unsuppressed on setting 12 and suppressed at setting 6. I suspected the hole in the barrel and hole in gas block were not aligned correctly the first time, shorting the rifle on gas. |
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ugh, my lower was supposed to be delivered to the FFL today. No one was there to sign for it so UPS kept it. The plight of using a $15/transfer FFL working out of his house.
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I've also finally got the SLR gas block dialed in. I removed it and tapped it forward as far as the set screws would allow. Before I couldn't get it to run unsuppressed at all, now it will run unsuppressed on setting 12 and suppressed at setting 6. I suspected the hole in the barrel and hole in gas block were not aligned correctly the first time, shorting the rifle on gas. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Nice tO see a report form an 18. Id be happy with 3 round groups that as good as you 5 round......I wonder what a ladder back to 40.5 would produce? Looking at that unsurpassed group, you might already have found the sweet spot. If so that's roughly whereabouts mine is set. This is my first SLR gas block so I'm not quite sure how much more adjustment there is beyond '12' but during my tuning session the bolt continued locking open , so I eventually stopped as the recoil impulse is nearing 223 range (felt recoil / supppressed). What are your thoughts on recoil impulse ? granted we may not be comparing apples to apples if yours is 18" and mine is 22". Also how'd the Stag-10 lower do for you ? |
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Just assembled my 6.5 upper and lower! I am having trouble with the bolt catch. It is very very hard to press it enough for it to hold the bolt, even then it doesn't always hold. Also, it will not hold when charging the bolt with an empty mag. Any ideas?
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My first SLR gas block also. Numbers are from fully closed, screw stops completely. then first click if you will from that point as you back the screw out counting as #1. 5th position open it started to lock back on an empty mag but not 100%, so 6th position seemed to be reliable with a can. I counted 15 before the screw stops dropping into positions so I presume that's all she's got as far as adjustment.
Recoil impulse is very light, brass ejects about 3 o'clock. I dont know if its fair to say .223 recoil, but noticeably less than .308. Your 22" will probabaly feel a little softer. Stag lower is working fine. Fitment is too tight for my liking but I know it's just temporary. Glad I spent the 200 bucks to get some rounds down range. Quoted:
I assume the 12 setting is 7.5 (bled off) from 4.5 which is max open (full gas)? If so that's roughly whereabouts mine is set. This is my first SLR gas block so I'm not quite sure how much more adjustment there is beyond '12' but during my tuning session the bolt continued locking open , so I eventually stopped as the recoil impulse is nearing 223 range (felt recoil / supppressed). What are your thoughts on recoil impulse ? granted we may not be comparing apples to apples if yours is 18" and mine is 22". Also how'd the Stag-10 lower do for you ? View Quote |
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Ammo is in, chrono data coming this weekend. Attached File
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Ammo is in, chrono data coming this weekend. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6938-363042.JPG View Quote What set up do you have ? |
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Picked up my lower today, then completed the build. Only issue is that the buffer tube would not thread into the receiver far enough to catch the buffer spring detent. Mothership said they will send out a new buffer tube. If that doesn't work, I'll have to send in the lower. The tube won't thread in far enough as it runs out of threads. The little cut out in the tube for the detent looks a little big. The smaller 5.56 Larue tubes work fine. So hopefully I will get to shoot it when the new tube arrives. It's 22" and is not heavy at all. The brake lined up perfectly with one green shim. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6797-355144.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6796-355143.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6795-355142.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6790-355141.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6789-355140.JPG View Quote Advice anyone? |
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I’m looking for a scope mount, and I don’t know if I should get a LT104 or LT111. I’ll be using a 6-24x50 Vortex HST. Advice anyone? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Picked up my lower today, then completed the build. Only issue is that the buffer tube would not thread into the receiver far enough to catch the buffer spring detent. Mothership said they will send out a new buffer tube. If that doesn't work, I'll have to send in the lower. The tube won't thread in far enough as it runs out of threads. The little cut out in the tube for the detent looks a little big. The smaller 5.56 Larue tubes work fine. So hopefully I will get to shoot it when the new tube arrives. It's 22" and is not heavy at all. The brake lined up perfectly with one green shim. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6797-355144.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6796-355143.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6795-355142.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6790-355141.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6789-355140.JPG Advice anyone? The LT-104 has replaceable scope rings, so if you switch/upgrade to a different size scope down the road, you can keep the backbone and just swap the rings. |
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The LT-111 sits juuuuust slightly higher for perfect alignment with night vision accessories. So if you're going that route, it's something to consider. The LT-104 has replaceable scope rings, so if you switch/upgrade to a different size scope down the road, you can keep the backbone and just swap the rings. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Picked up my lower today, then completed the build. Only issue is that the buffer tube would not thread into the receiver far enough to catch the buffer spring detent. Mothership said they will send out a new buffer tube. If that doesn't work, I'll have to send in the lower. The tube won't thread in far enough as it runs out of threads. The little cut out in the tube for the detent looks a little big. The smaller 5.56 Larue tubes work fine. So hopefully I will get to shoot it when the new tube arrives. It's 22" and is not heavy at all. The brake lined up perfectly with one green shim. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6797-355144.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6796-355143.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6795-355142.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6790-355141.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/455783/IMG_6789-355140.JPG Advice anyone? The LT-104 has replaceable scope rings, so if you switch/upgrade to a different size scope down the road, you can keep the backbone and just swap the rings. |
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Definitely a big gun when put next to my FDE Heavy. https://i.imgur.com/J4w2Oic.jpg View Quote |
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Need to figure out what mount I want to run with the bushnell DMR 2 I have coming tomorrow so I can take it out for testing. Any suggestions as right now I've got the LT 158 sitting in my cart and thinking of pulling the trigger. I want to shoot this damn rifle damnit!
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Need to figure out what mount I want to run with the bushnell DMR 2 I have coming tomorrow so I can take it out for testing. Any suggestions as right now I've got the LT 158 sitting in my cart and thinking of pulling the trigger. I want to shoot this damn rifle damnit! View Quote Attached File A LT104-34 would also work. |
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I have a brand new LT104 coming to me tomorrow if you want to get it at the same cost. If not I was going to send it back to get a different mount.
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What stocks are you guys planning on using for the 6.5C? The included stock is nice but not great for riding a bag.
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Sweet. Thanks.
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I just got my lower and I’m having the same issue. Looks like it’s about one thread off. Mine threads all the way in but stops right at the lip of the extension that has the detent notch milled into it.
I’ll call Monday, don’t think they’re open tomorrow, and ask for a new tube. |
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Has anyone gathered muzzle velocity data for the 18" barrel? Looking for the 140gr american gunner ammo
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I just got my lower and I’m having the same issue. Looks like it’s about one thread off. Mine threads all the way in but stops right at the lip of the extension that has the detent notch milled into it. I’ll call Monday, don’t think they’re open tomorrow, and ask for a new tube. View Quote I had forgotten that when I laid it out, I did so with extra material on it that was dressed/sanded to fit in-house in the gun room. Reason being that timing the threads on lower and receiver extension was a no-go. My guys screw it together, sometimes randomly the threads are timed, others need a kiss on the sander. ML ETA - there is a machined-in v-block feature that cradles the rear of the bolt carrier, that's very much worth having, but makes it a little different when it comes to the installation of the extension. |
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Quoted: There's nothing wrong with the tube. I had forgotten that when I laid it out, I did so with extra material on it that was dressed/sanded to fit in-house in the gun room. Reason being that timing the threads on lower and receiver extension was a no-go. My guys screw it together, sometimes randomly the threads are timed, others need a kiss on the sander. ML ETA - there is a machined-in v-block feature that cradles the rear of the bolt carrier, that's very much worth having, but makes it a little different when it comes to the installation of the extension. View Quote Inline with your website statement for this product "Be undaunted - our rifle techs are standing by the phones to answer any and all of your questions - 512-259-1585" Would it be possible for a video or photo illustration of the fix for tubes that are coming up just short. It might save LaRue and the customer time and money if we visually see what it takes to make this work. Thanks |
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Quoted: There's nothing wrong with the tube. I had forgotten that when I laid it out, I did so with extra material on it that was dressed/sanded to fit in-house in the gun room. Reason being that timing the threads on lower and receiver extension was a no-go. My guys screw it together, sometimes randomly the threads are timed, others need a kiss on the sander. ML ETA - there is a machined-in v-block feature that cradles the rear of the bolt carrier, that's very much worth having, but makes it a little different when it comes to the installation of the extension. View Quote |
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Dear Sir - Inline with your website statement for this product "Be undaunted - our rifle techs are standing by the phones to answer any and all of your questions - 512-259-1585" Would it be possible for a video or photo illustration of the fix for tubes that are coming up just short. It might save LaRue and the customer time and money if we visually see what it takes to make this work. Thanks View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted: There's nothing wrong with the tube. I had forgotten that when I laid it out, I did so with extra material on it that was dressed/sanded to fit in-house in the gun room. Reason being that timing the threads on lower and receiver extension was a no-go. My guys screw it together, sometimes randomly the threads are timed, others need a kiss on the sander. ML ETA - there is a machined-in v-block feature that cradles the rear of the bolt carrier, that's very much worth having, but makes it a little different when it comes to the installation of the extension. Inline with your website statement for this product "Be undaunted - our rifle techs are standing by the phones to answer any and all of your questions - 512-259-1585" Would it be possible for a video or photo illustration of the fix for tubes that are coming up just short. It might save LaRue and the customer time and money if we visually see what it takes to make this work. Thanks |
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My guys screw it together, sometimes randomly the threads are timed, others need a kiss on the sander. ML View Quote It looks like mine will be very close as well - - Maybe about 20 degrees shy & a couple thousandths from metal-to-metal contact. If we were to file it (the buffer tube) off to final fit, what do you recommend we coat the unanodized aluminum with before we tighten it down? |
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Mark, It looks like mine will be very close as well - - Maybe about 20 degrees shy & a couple thousandths from metal-to-metal contact. If we were to file it (the buffer tube) off to final fit, what do you recommend we coat the unanodized aluminum with before we tighten it down? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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My guys screw it together, sometimes randomly the threads are timed, others need a kiss on the sander. ML It looks like mine will be very close as well - - Maybe about 20 degrees shy & a couple thousandths from metal-to-metal contact. If we were to file it (the buffer tube) off to final fit, what do you recommend we coat the unanodized aluminum with before we tighten it down? Quite honestly, it's gonna get enough lube coating it from the BCG that I doubt you'd ever have to worry about it. If it was me, I'd touch it up with a black Sharpie and call it a day. |
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Just FYI the slr gasblocks are on sale a few places including slr and right to bear.
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Quoted: You could hit it with some cold bluing if you wanted. Quite honestly, it's gonna get enough lube coating it from the BCG that I doubt you'd ever have to worry about it. If it was me, I'd touch it up with a black Sharpie and call it a day. View Quote This. |
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man, don't see how you guys are getting these so cheap. mine was little over 2k w/shipping. now the wait begins
standard 6.5 18 inch then FDE all around then Mags Then Tranquilo break Then Tranquilo assembled and test fired pretty much basic standard upper I guess with nothing that wasn't essential. gotta go back and see what I did wrong. |
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man, don't see how you guys are getting these so cheap. mine was little over 2k w/shipping. now the wait begins standard 6.5 18 inch then FDE all around then Mags Then Tranquilo break Then Tranquilo assembled and test fired pretty much basic standard upper I guess with nothing that wasn't essential. gotta go back and see what I did wrong. View Quote Oh...and Mark gives a discount to all Arfcom members who average 1 post per year. |
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If you didn't order a lower to go with it, I know one thing you did wrong. Oh...and Mark gives a discount to all Arfcom members who average 1 post per year. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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man, don't see how you guys are getting these so cheap. mine was little over 2k w/shipping. now the wait begins standard 6.5 18 inch then FDE all around then Mags Then Tranquilo break Then Tranquilo assembled and test fired pretty much basic standard upper I guess with nothing that wasn't essential. gotta go back and see what I did wrong. Oh...and Mark gives a discount to all Arfcom members who average 1 post per year. |
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I like how the cleaning rod comes with the stock already. :)
Love this rifle. Just finally finished assembly. Brake and bipod is all I have left |
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Greetings. Happy (early) Thanksgiving.
I was curious if you guys could help me understand when (or under what circumstances) you would grab a 6.5 CM over a Grendel. Or the other way around. I have read that you gain several hundred yards more (I can reliably find a range that goes to 1000yrds) , and there is less affects from wind. This seems to be at the expense of weight (~2 lbs?) and added expense of the round. I am trying to decide between the two and would like your insights. I have been paralyzed by indecision since deciding on a 6.5 Grendel, then the release of the CM. Thank you in advance |
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Greetings. Happy (early) Thanksgiving. I was curious if you guys could help me understand when (or under what circumstances) you would grab a 6.5 CM over a Grendel. Or the other way around. I have read that you gain several hundred yards more (I can reliably find a range that goes to 1000yrds) , and there is less affects from wind. This seems to be at the expense of weight (~2 lbs?) and added expense of the round. I am trying to decide between the two and would like your insights. I have been paralyzed by indecision since deciding on a 6.5 Grendel, then the release of the CM. Thank you in advance View Quote So, in this case, get all 3. |
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Greetings. Happy (early) Thanksgiving. I was curious if you guys could help me understand when (or under what circumstances) you would grab a 6.5 CM over a Grendel. Or the other way around. I have read that you gain several hundred yards more (I can reliably find a range that goes to 1000yrds) , and there is less affects from wind. This seems to be at the expense of weight (~2 lbs?) and added expense of the round. I am trying to decide between the two and would like your insights. I have been paralyzed by indecision since deciding on a 6.5 Grendel, then the release of the CM. Thank you in advance View Quote I took my LaRue 7.62 and when Mark released the 6.5CM barrels, I bought a couple and slapped one onto the LaRue large frame. As a note, the AR15 is standardized, so one barrel will work in another upper and vice versa. Not so in a large frame as there are two "standards" and variations within each. The LaRue barrel extension is different than other manufacturers, so it only fits the LaRue upper. If you want to use a different extension, you need to do some work to get it to fit. Anyways, the 6.5CM shoots flatter than my 7.62 and bucks the wind better. I had it sighted at 100y in 3-shots and then took it out to 300 and 600y at Quantico. Granted, it was square range stuff, but it was dead on and another easy caliber to shoot. I'll say the same for my LaRue .260. I was an early adopter and have been shooting it since February (see my 260 thread). Again, another flat shooting caliber that helps wind calls, but again, my experience is all square range. The basic difference in the 260 and 6.5CM is the cartridge design and the caliber of the day. The 260 has more case capacity before you compact the powder and the 6.5CM has a longer neck so you can tension the bullet better. Ballistically they're about the same, reloading may give an edge to the 6.5CM and flavor of the day favors the 6.5CM (for now). Maybe folks who have more time behind the 6.5CM will chime in and offer their opinions. |
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Greetings. Happy (early) Thanksgiving. I was curious if you guys could help me understand when (or under what circumstances) you would grab a 6.5 CM over a Grendel. Or the other way around. I have read that you gain several hundred yards more (I can reliably find a range that goes to 1000yrds) , and there is less affects from wind. This seems to be at the expense of weight (~2 lbs?) and added expense of the round. I am trying to decide between the two and would like your insights. I have been paralyzed by indecision since deciding on a 6.5 Grendel, then the release of the CM. Thank you in advance View Quote leaned towards the 6.5 Creedmoor. Larue started offering the UU kit & then a lower to go with it if you bought a UU, and I just could not say no to the UU 6.5 Creedmoor. There are really only two things that swung me towards the 6.5 Creedmoor. One was the availability of affordable & reliable magazines. The second was the across-the-board standard of chambering & bolt standards. One other thing was that the 6.5 Creedmoor has just that much more "oomph" as regards case capacity over the 6.5G. For what I was looking for in this rifle & what I wanted it to be capable of, 6.5 Creedmoor won out. I would love to get a Grendel upper; I just don't have the cash for one now. Both are great calibers. I don't mind the extra weight; Our greatest generation carried Garands & the AR-10 platform is not quite as heavy as a Garand depending on what you weigh it down with. I have two 5.56 AR-15's now & I am starting on an M4. I was also burned out on 7.62 x 54 - A great chambering that will always have a place & a usage. |
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