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Title: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/10/21, 09:53:10 AM
So, here's a little update.....
I finally got the parts and the lower machined. It's now complete. I'm waiting on the parts for the upper, and stocks are ordered. (I put the composite one's on for now)
This one will be named "Darth Maul" (when it's complete, you'll understand why)  :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: dakids on July 07/10/21, 09:29:48 PM
Make your own stock. 
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/11/21, 07:10:24 AM
Looking good HD!
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/12/21, 06:19:00 PM
The stainless heavy barrel and rails showed up.... moving slowly...
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Leech~~ on July 07/12/21, 08:27:45 PM
The stainless heavy barrel and rails showed up.... moving slowly...m
Take your time and enjoy the project! 👍
Bidens got 3.5 more years before you need it! 😆
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/12/21, 08:32:12 PM
Boys and there expensive toys!!!🤭 :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/13/21, 07:24:42 AM
Looking sweet HD. Buy your barrel online too?
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/13/21, 08:52:27 AM
Looking sweet HD. Buy your barrel online too?

Yup, I got it from Bear Creek Arsenal
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: snow1 on July 07/13/21, 09:00:08 AM
Sweet H.D.  question have you bought the mag's yet? if so how many rds will it hold,I'm not thrilled with what I have (10 rds) just curious as your project is coming to life nicely.

Futher the 5 and 10rd mags are useful for bench shooting buts thats all as far as my needs go,I just like pulling the trigger alot....20 and 30 rds mags here.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/13/21, 10:35:55 AM
I have a couple 10 round & a 30
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/13/21, 10:55:35 AM
Looking sweet HD. Buy your barrel online too?

Yup, I got it from Bear Creek Arsenal
I will have to check them out.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/17/21, 08:46:41 AM
I got the stocks installed yesterday....

Jr is moving faster on his build, his .308 is ready to be test fired (bottom picture)
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/17/21, 08:52:59 AM
 :happy1: :happy1: some pretty spiffy looking guns there HD!!!!!!!!!  :happy1: :toast: :toast:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/17/21, 08:58:19 AM
Nice looking guns! 👍
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: mike89 on July 07/17/21, 09:17:37 AM
very nice!!!    :happy1:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/17/21, 02:57:42 PM
As with any build, there's always hickups... jr's gun don't cycle.... so,we gotta figure out why...
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: mike89 on July 07/17/21, 03:24:16 PM
dat suks...  hopefully it's an easy fix for ya.... 
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/21/21, 05:56:58 PM
Talk about getting  :censored: without getting a kiss afterwards...
I just bought 100 rounds of 6.5's for $239.00.....ouch
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: mike89 on July 07/21/21, 06:40:39 PM
ouch....
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Post by: LPS on July 07/21/21, 07:49:39 PM
That's a lot of moola.  At least you can buy them. 
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Gunner55 on July 07/22/21, 05:44:10 AM
The" We have Ammo" sign was still up at Glenn's Army & Navy in GR yday. Parking lot was 'bout 1/2 full too but surprisingly they weren't all crowded around the gun/ammo counter this time when we stopped.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/22/21, 06:54:09 AM
That's a big ouch. I finally found my 30-06 ammo at Reeds in Walker and that was $40 a box of 20 for remington 180 g core lok.  :crazy:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/22/21, 06:56:01 AM
That's a big ouch. I finally found my 30-06 ammo at Reeds in Walker and that was $40 a box of 20 for remington 180 g core lok.  :crazy:
thats what i've been looking for too!!!!!!!!1 still havent come across any around here!!!!! :confused: :pouty: :pouty:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/22/21, 06:57:32 AM
Try checking Reeds online.  :confused:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/22/21, 07:04:45 AM
Try checking Reeds online.  :confused:
:scratch: just looked and from what i seen anything 180 grain is out of stock!!!!!!!!!! :doah:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/22/21, 08:02:31 AM
Must be instore only otherwise it would be gone in a heartbeat. Next time you head north swing by the Reeds in baxter. Do they still have the  store in onamia?
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Gunner55 on July 07/22/21, 08:09:32 AM
Yeah, there's 1 there too.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/22/21, 08:19:10 AM
Must be instore only otherwise it would be gone in a heartbeat. Next time you head north swing by the Reeds in baxter. Do they still have the  store in onamia?
  the last time i drove by the building was still there......not sure its open though.

whereabouts is the one in baxter???????? not sure i'm willing to fork out 40 bucks though,,............ yea i'm a tight wad.  :rotflmao:

i just googled reeds......says the store locations listed is walker and onamia.........no mention of one in baxter? :scratch:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/22/21, 09:21:50 AM
They used to have a store up near Menards in Baxter. That must be the one that closed. I had no choice but to fork over the 40 bucks. I think I only have 3-4 shells left.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/24/21, 08:36:27 AM
Scope is mounted, maybe I'll get to run some rounds through it this weekend.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/24/21, 08:48:17 AM
Looking good!  :happy1:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: mike89 on July 07/24/21, 08:55:43 AM
looks real good!!  did Jr. figure his issue out with his???
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/24/21, 09:56:17 AM
looks real good!!  did Jr. figure his issue out with his???

He did get it to cycle it a few times. Today we will be running some 7.62 rounds through it to see if that makes a difference.

We just got back from Fleet Farm... and I scored some ammo! Yup, I was shocked😲.... $27 a box  :sleazy:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: mike89 on July 07/24/21, 10:59:53 AM
ya found some that's the main thing!!! 
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/24/21, 04:16:33 PM
Pretty dang close at 100 yards....
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: mike89 on July 07/24/21, 06:28:01 PM
dang sweet!!!   :happy1:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/24/21, 06:33:04 PM
Pretty dang close at 100 yards....
did  G shoot that for you.  :sleazy:q :rotflmao:

 :sorry: :sorry: he made me  :sleazy: :mooning: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/24/21, 06:42:49 PM
Pretty dang close at 100 yards....
did  G shoot that for you.  :sleazy:q :rotflmao:

 :sorry: :sorry: he made me  :sleazy: :mooning: :rotflmao:

aaaahhhhhhhhh.......no.... he can't hit the broad side of a barn lest he's shooting slugs.  :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/24/21, 07:01:25 PM
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/29/21, 05:12:17 PM
Darth Maul is complete, not a cheap build.... but well worth it!
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Steve-o on July 07/29/21, 05:16:24 PM
Darth Maul is complete, not a cheap build.... but well worth it!

Just pressin' the like button doesn't do your rifle justice.   :hubba:

Great lookin gun.  How all you need to do is to find enough ammo to break in the barrel.  :bonk:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/30/21, 08:01:18 AM
That is a sweet looking HD!! Need to get going on mine. Planning to make some chips today after work.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on July 07/30/21, 08:31:28 AM
Purty sweet looking gun HD!!!! :happy1:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on July 07/31/21, 10:55:58 AM
Where did you get your stock and grip HD? Time for me to start shopping now.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on July 07/31/21, 11:09:23 AM
Where did you get your stock and grip HD? Time for me to start shopping now.

The stock & pistol grip I got from Boyds. I don't know if you can see it in the picture, but I added a small forearm that I got from Amazon. If you shoot a lot like I do, that rail can get pretty warm. 🔥
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on August 08/01/21, 08:02:18 AM
Thanks HD. I did find them yesterday after surfing for awhile.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on August 08/01/21, 02:19:28 PM
I was gonna post a link, but I got busy yesterday.  :sorry:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on August 08/02/21, 07:25:37 AM
No worries. I found it. Thanks!
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on August 08/17/21, 06:02:13 PM
For those of you that are doing an AR-10 build, and are having issues with "piercing" primers. I have a fix for you. Most AR-10's in the .308 are border line in the cartridges you run. The 6.5 Creedmoore runs a higher muzzle velocity, and have issues with cycling.

So, if you have any questions... please ask.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: dakids on August 08/17/21, 08:39:24 PM
Pretty gun.  Hopefully it shoots as good as it looks.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on August 08/20/21, 08:18:02 AM
Howdy boys. I got my lowers machined a couple weeks back and I order my parts for the build a couple days ago. Went with Palmetto State Armory 20" stainless in 5.56.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on August 08/20/21, 08:30:09 AM
boys and there toys!!!!!!!!!! :pouty: :pouty: :happy1: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on August 08/28/21, 08:15:39 AM
So I did a little assembling last night. Still need to get a scope yet. This may become the wife's and I will get a .223 Wylde. This one is a 556 with a 20" barrel.

(https://tinypix.top/images/2021/08/28/vefxO.md.jpg) (https://tinypix.top/i/vefxO)
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on August 08/28/21, 08:19:54 AM
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: i see what your doing there JB!!!!!!!!! your giving that to the wife........so you can justify doing this.........AND so you can get another gun!!!!!!!! :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :sleazy:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: mike89 on August 08/28/21, 08:34:37 AM
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: i see what your doing there JB!!!!!!!!! your giving that to the wife........so you can justify doing this.........AND so you can get another gun!!!!!!!! :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :sleazy:

and what is wrong with that!!?????    :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :happy1:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on August 08/28/21, 08:56:29 AM
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: i see what your doing there JB!!!!!!!!! your giving that to the wife........so you can justify doing this.........AND so you can get another gun!!!!!!!! :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :sleazy:
She was already planning to build one too. I bought 2 lowers. One for each of us. Main reason she might take this one is after I ordered the 556 kit I learned more about the 223 Wylde and wished I had gotten that. Supposed to be more accurate. So she told to get that and she would take this one. We will see. Wifey likes her guns too.
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on August 08/28/21, 10:40:50 AM
So I did a little assembling last night. Still need to get a scope yet. This may become the wife's and I will get a .223 Wylde. This one is a 556 with a 20" barrel.

(https://tinypix.top/images/2021/08/28/vefxO.md.jpg) (https://tinypix.top/i/vefxO)

Nice! 👍
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: HD on September 09/17/21, 06:29:37 PM
It seems like I have all the issues sorted out for "Darth Maul"....it's cycling very nice with little issues.  :happy1:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: glenn57 on September 09/17/21, 07:03:45 PM
Well don't blow up all the tree rats, I wanna do that. :sleazy:

Besides I got dill seeds for you!! :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 6.5 Creedmoore Build
Post by: Jerkbiat on September 09/18/21, 09:41:25 AM
Sweet. I need to get scope on mine so I can give it a whirl.