New Build 6.5 Creedmoor this time

[dsdmmat]

Howdy folks,

Long time no post. Since my last Matrix Aerospace build, I have gone and done another Go Ballistic lower receiver and DPMS 24 inch BB upper combo. I really like the Go Ballistic lowers they work quite well and are nicely finished. So on to my next project.

I also adopted a cat who showed up on my doorstep starving this past September. Someone dumped her and I figured she would not survive the winter without someone taking her in. I haven't had a pet in over 17 years and I told the wife, "I am going to take this one in." She purrs at the drop of a hat and is my constant companion when I am in the house. I guess I am just a big ol softy.   

Anyway back to the topic at hand.

I am looking at an 80% lower just to be able to say "I did that" and doing a 6.5 CM this time. I sent one of my M14 type rifle off to get rebarreled in 6.5 CM (should have that back in December) and already have two 6.5 CM Savage Bolt guns I use fro the local Bench Rest league. So I am vested in the cartridge already and I figure the more the merrier. Right? I am liking the caliber a lot, although my 30-06 Bench rest gun seems to outshoot it (not by much).

I am gathering the parts I need slowly. It is the only project I have on the books for now.  I just finished my 1911 build project this weekend (I have been procrastinating on that for a couple of years) and am very happy with the results.  

Anyone ever play with an 80% receiver? What are the pitfalls you found along the way?

One of these days when I am fully retired I will have time for all the work that is in my head.

 

 

 

 

[Armed Eye Doc]

There have been many 80% receiver builds that have been completed on the board.  The main thing to consider is to get a matching upper to reduce fit/function issues.  So getting one from the lower manufacturer is highly recommended. 

[dsdmmat]

Yea I checked the 80% lower with one of my current DPMS uppers and it fit nicely.

[98Z5V]

12 hours ago, dsdmmat said:

 So I am vested in the cartridge already and I figure the more the merrier. Right? I am liking the caliber a lot, although my 30-06 Bench rest gun seems to outshoot it (not by much).

I'm pretty excited by this, right here - I'd love to have a go at that 30-06, man!  Pics, please!  

[dsdmmat]

Sorry, I don't post pics of my guns on the internet. Just a personal policy. As long as I don't prove I own guns, I can still be considered a liar about everything I post. hope you can understand.

This is the description of my '06 it weighs 17 pounds and it is pleasant to shoot. My gunsmith that machined the barrel for my bolt action 17 Remington AR did the install and chambering of the barrel. The load it likes best is 168 gr SMK, 59.5 grains H4831, Winchester cases and Winchester Large Rifle Primers.

30 inch Barrel 30 cal 1-10 twist
Barrel Tapers | Hart Rifle Barrels
1000 BR Taper 1.250 X 6″ X .940 @ 30″
Remington 700 long action (blue printed)
Bedded B&C Stock (top one)
Red Hawk Rifles | High-performance Remington model 700 rifles, optics, stocks, accessories and gunsmithing services.
20MOA EGW Rail
HD Remington 700 Long Action F-Class Scope Mount 20 MOA: EGW Gun Parts
Nikon 8-32x50 Monarch
Nikon Monarch 8-32x50ED SF Matte Rifle-Scope Highly Rated
Timney Trigger
Remington Replacement Triggers from Timney Triggers
Burris Extreme scope rings
Burris 1 Xtreme Tactical Weaver Style Rings Matte

Edited November 8, 2017 by dsdmmat