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    Pick a 6,5 Creedmoor Barrel for my M5E1

    Got the barrel and gas block installed. Headspace checked out just fine. I will go to the range this week to adjust the gas setting and get a few rounds down range. Didn't realize how short the 18" would feel on the rifle but the balance and weight are pretty nice. I will throw a scope on it in...
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    Pick a 6,5 Creedmoor Barrel for my M5E1

    I went with a Criterion 18" (2.7 lbs) and ordered a jp adjustable gas block to go with it. I have a feeling it will do what I want It to do. I had considered the BA barrels but the weight was more than I wanted on the front as this will not be a BR gun. If it does not shoot to my liking I will...
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    Pick a 6,5 Creedmoor Barrel for my M5E1

    Spoke with Compass Lake, $650 to complete, will take 4-6 months for them to get the blank alone from Bartlein, Probably just going to go with a Krieger, Lilja or Criterion to obtain sooner.
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    Pick a 6,5 Creedmoor Barrel for my M5E1

    I have been looking to find someone who sells a finished Bartlein barrel but have not had any luck. The compass lake engineering site you mentioned seems to only sell 5.56 stuff on their website. Do they indeed do 6.5?
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    Pick a 6,5 Creedmoor Barrel for my M5E1

    I have an M5E1 with SD-E trigger and dwilson bcg just waiting for a good 6.5 creedmoor barrel. I am not looking to go too heavy and would prefer to stay at 18-20" I was initially looking at BA 18" and 20" but I don't really care for the bull profile of them. Any suggestions for a 18-20" would be...
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    Member Link Up shooting at manatee gun range, Florida

    Hi guys, names Kevin I am new to the forum and just got into long range shooting. I am in the Tampa area and would love to meet up at one of your guys outings in the near future. I work odd shift work so am off every other weekend and many weekdays. Look forward to going to one of your meet ups.
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    New member from Tampa, Fl

    Hi guys, I have been shooting for over 30 years and just recently decided to get into longer range shooting. I mostly shoot AR's AK's and recently picked up an x95 Tavor for cqb work. I have lurked here off and on for some time reading but my recent interest in the 6.5 Creedmoor and long range...