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I've been wanting a 1000yd + rifle and was ready to get a 300 win mag, when I came across the 6.5 Creedmoor. So after hours....okay days, of reading up on it I started the build.

PARTS—
Gibbz G10 latching side charging upper
AERO lower w CMMG parts kit
Proof Research 24in 6.5 CM
Superlative Arms adjustable gas block
Lantac enhanced NiB BCG
Leupold 20moa one piece scope mount
Vortex Viper FFP w level and lever
Midwest 15in Ss Mloc handguard
JP recoil eliminator
JP adjustable trigger
Old dpms panther grip
A2 stock...for now

First impressions: this thing is a dream to shoot. No recoil and the side charging upper is how all AR's should be made.

It's LOUD! The JP RE does it's job and you or the poor bastard next to you pays the price. It'll get suppressed some day but for now ear muffs are mandatory.

ACCURACY—
Testing was done from a solid bench using a cradle style support. 5 shot groups. 20 degrees out. 5-8 mph wind at 1/4 value. 100 yards

Winchester Match 140gr BTHP :)
1/2in groups

Federal Fusion 140gr SP
2in groups (yep 2 inches):confused:

Hornady Match 147gr ELD
2 1/4in groups :eek:

Hornady Match 140gr ELD :oops:
1 7/8in groups

Hornady American Gunner 140gr BTHP :cool:
1/2in groups

I shot a lot of the American Gunner after testing. It averages 2700 FPS on the chronograph. Beats the snot out of my 500yd steel, shot after shot.

I'll get some lighter loads eventually to test out. Also I'll put these all on paper at 300 yds when the weather improves. 1000+ yd shooting to follow.
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Nice build! I love the JP brakes. I can't believe the best ammo turned out to be the Hornady American Gunner. I've tried that stuff in some of my rifle and nothing likes it. Isn't it the close to or the lowest price of all the ones tested? Thanks for sharing
 
Thats sweet. I converted a PSA AR-10 to 6.5 with a BA barrel but am getting pierced primers so I am adding a HP bolt and just put an SLR sentry 8 adjustable gas block on last night. Hoping to have it back together within a few weeks when the weather gets warmer.
 
Nice build! I love the JP brakes. I can't believe the best ammo turned out to be the Hornady American Gunner. I've tried that stuff in some of my rifle and nothing likes it. Isn't it the close to or the lowest price of all the ones tested? Thanks for sharing

I was surprised too. I was really hoping for more out of the ELD, for long range purposes. But cheap, accurate ammo.. who am I to complain. It was the cheapest. Picked it up for $57/bx50
 
FOLLOW UP::: 100yd
Today I tested some new Ammo and retested the 140gr ELD since it's result was so terrible last time. It shot better this time so,,, maybe shooter error? Idk
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Hornady 120gr ELD Match. I got a 3/8in 5 shot group. Avg speed of 2792 fps
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Hornady 129gr interlock. 3/4in 5 shot group.
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Hornady 140gr ELD Match. Redux just under 1in group 2657 FPS avg 03827C5E-2185-4126-B0AA-FB1BFA43654A.jpeg
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