6.8 Rem SPC build

[Grizzman]

My plan was to use the books for only a basis for powder recommendation. I plan to ignore the upper limits and work off of velocities and pressure signs. It's not an ideal situation, but it'll work fine.

I also have a subscription to loaddata.com, which may have data not contained in the standard manuals. I just bought some H335 today (haven't found any Alliant 10X in a store yet), and still need to order some bullets online. The two stores I've been in haven't stocked a bullet fully appropriate to the 6.8 SPC.

Even if I don't reach the capabilities of the cartridge, It'll far surpass anything the 5.56 is capable of achieving.

Forgot to add, I'm a member of the 6.8 forum, but haven't spent very much time there.........yet.

[jmlutz]

Good Luck with with the rest of your build, that's going to be a BadAss AR Mike

[Grizzman]

Here's an update. The BCM receiver extension, castle nut, and Magpul Miad arrived in the mail today.

The Superior Shooting Systems CS buffer and magazine springs have been ordered and are in the mail.

I just received an e-mail telling me that LMT shipped out the SOPMPOD.

I'm down to ordering an LPK and lower receiver, which I won't do till the barrel shows up.

Come on Bison.......you're holding up the show.

[Grizzman]

Here's another update on my build:

UPS attempted to deliver the barrel last Friday while I was out of town on business. Looks like I'll work from home on Monday so I can receive it. It's a win-win to me.

I just ordered a 2 MOA Aimpoint CompML3 in a LaRue LT-129 cantilever mount that I'll use as the primary optic. I also ordered an LT-707 in-line mount for the Surefire 6P LED.

I plan to put the first rounds through it next weekend.

[Thedragonslayer]

Look forward to seeing the range report!!


Very nice build!



noel

[Grizzman]

I assembled the upper this evening. Everything went together without issues.

So far the only negative comment I can make is regarding the barrel's Gun Kote finish, which is already showing slight wear.

As this was only a $40 option to get around a shiny barrel it's just fine. Having this be the only negative aspect means I'm very happy so far.

If it gets looking too ratty, I'll just have Dave Hard Hat it. (just kidding.....maybe)

I should post an initial range report on Sunday.

[Hoss in IL]

Man , that is a sharp looking rifle. I've only read a few articles on the 6.8 so I basically don't know anything serious about it but I bet you could make some hellacious watermelon splatter at 300 yards!

You've got good patience. I hate waiting for stuff to arrive. It takes me long enough to save up the cash to get stuff and then shipping time kills me. I'm waiting on my reloading set up from Brownell's and it's only been two days

By the way, my gas key hasn't come un-staked yet . Thanks again for letting me use it.

Take care.