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AR15/10 Rifles
Newbish to ar platform lets talk 6.5 creedmoor
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<blockquote data-quote="LouBoyd" data-source="post: 505619" data-attributes="member: 9253"><p>You can just buy a DPMS 24" 6.5 Creedmoor uppper from a retailer like MidwayUsa for about $800 with no waiting. Use it with a DPMS lower. It's not as exciting as building your own from assorted parts but it's a lot easier. There is little cost saving in building your own unless you want custom options. DPMS factory triggers aren't made for precision shooting, but a Jewell or Geissele AR-15 trigger is a drop in.</p><p></p><p>The 308 Win gives higher short range energy and longer barrel life. The 6.5 CM gives about 400 yards longer supersonic range with less wind deflection at any range, and more terminal energy at long range. I'd suggest you compare the ballistics of the ammo you'd use in the atmosphere where you shoot. Choose based on how far you want to shoot and the termainal ballistics you need. . Ammo availabily favors the 308 but I've never had a problem finding loaded ammo or components for the 6.5 CM either. ( own both 308Win and 6.5CM 24" DPMS rifles, both with PRS stocks. Both are set up for prone supported shooting. They are around 12 lbs with scopes. I would not say one is "better" but they have different applicatons.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LouBoyd, post: 505619, member: 9253"] You can just buy a DPMS 24" 6.5 Creedmoor uppper from a retailer like MidwayUsa for about $800 with no waiting. Use it with a DPMS lower. It's not as exciting as building your own from assorted parts but it's a lot easier. There is little cost saving in building your own unless you want custom options. DPMS factory triggers aren't made for precision shooting, but a Jewell or Geissele AR-15 trigger is a drop in. The 308 Win gives higher short range energy and longer barrel life. The 6.5 CM gives about 400 yards longer supersonic range with less wind deflection at any range, and more terminal energy at long range. I'd suggest you compare the ballistics of the ammo you'd use in the atmosphere where you shoot. Choose based on how far you want to shoot and the termainal ballistics you need. . Ammo availabily favors the 308 but I've never had a problem finding loaded ammo or components for the 6.5 CM either. ( own both 308Win and 6.5CM 24" DPMS rifles, both with PRS stocks. Both are set up for prone supported shooting. They are around 12 lbs with scopes. I would not say one is "better" but they have different applicatons. [/QUOTE]
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