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    Range Report 95 grain 6.5 Creedmoor factory ammo

    Any reviews on the Hornady 95 grain V-Max from Copper Creek and Hornady 95 grain ammo? I haven't shot 6.5 CM for over 4 years, I was using a 26 inch Shilen Select Match barrel on a Savage action. Was getting half inch groups at 200 yards with Copper Creek ammo. Just finished an AR in 6.5...
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    Movie Theater Death Wish Bruce Willis version

    I loved the original Death Wish movies, gave a 32 caliber handgun new respect. Watching the new version with Bruce Willis is a Doctor and getting back at the bad guys with a Glock. But near the end I had to start laughing because this is all set in Chicago. The good Doctor goes in to a gun...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Why not just buy a titanium adjustable gas block like one of these from SLR $152.99, $152.99, $152.99 ,$152.99 That's why. Rather spend the money on a good barrel and lighter BCG. They claim 0.70 ounces but I doubt it as they have a lot of steel parts on top of the titanium. I would expect 1...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Tools needed: 1/8 inch drill bit 9/64 inch drill bit 5/32 inch drill bit (good one recommended) 8/32 starter tap 8/32 bottom tap 3/32 stainless socket set screws 1/8" depth 1/16 inch drill Tap wrench Cutting fluid The 2A titanium has 8/32 set screws, the rear one is in alignment with...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Weight of upper complete came in at 4.30 pounds. Going to use a BAD titanium gas block, making it "tuneable". I did the tuning thing several years ago on an AR308, tapping the gas hole in the gas block from the bottom. Taking out the allen and tapping into the titanium and then installing a...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Actually lighter than 0.70 ounces. I have several in raw titanium and a couple in black. The AR15 version weighs more at 1.15 ounces.
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    You might try the Anarchy Outdoors 35 hole spiral titanium muzzle brake. Only 0.7 ounces and it really works great. Looks like the Weatherby brakes but will make your 20 inch as light as my 18". I have an older V7 Furion 2 chamber brake on the barrel now. Trying to keep the build costs down and...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    I also would bet Faxon makes the 2A barrel. I wanted a medium weight Match series barrel in Creedmoor, figure it would be slightly more accurate than the 2A. With the 2A barrel I would have gone on for lighter weight components and built the rifle about 5 pounds. I also think Toolcraft makes the...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    The Faxon 6.5 Creedmoor barrel I have is their Big Gunner Match Series at 18 inches. Listed at 2.46 pounds actual weight 39.20 ounces. Twist 1-8 with 5R 416R melonite coated. #FF2625
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Weight of 89.28 ounces or 5.58 pounds Just got my new 2A Xanthos upper @ 254 grams or 8.95959 ounces. Easiest upper to lap ever. Upper with Faxon 6.5 Creedmoor barrel, V7 Furion titanium barrel nut, BAD titanium gas block and rifle gas tube. Using an...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Next I will state no matter what the rifle weight, shooting with a properly set up lighter weight action system (BCG+buffer) and an adjustable gas system with a good recoil reducing muzzle brake will allow for the most accuracy possible. I equate an AR15 action like a ball peen hammer, a stock...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Other than hog hunting, I can't see a need for 10 shot groups. Pencil barrel is good enough for 25 shot Zombie groups. I have had a medium Faxon 18 inch 308 barrel, a fluted Juggernaught Tactical 18 inch barrel, even a fluted heavy DPMS SASS barrel, and they all spread a little due to the heat...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    That's basically the way I break in barrels, every 5 shots. After 30-40 the first day a good copper cleaning. The Tennessee Arms polymer lower is very inexpensive under $50 and the 2A Xanthos $278 with the LEO-MIL discount.
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    I haven't shot 6.5 Creedmoor for over 4 years, and that was a 26" Shilen Select Match bolt gun @ 12 pounds. Going to use cheap S&B ammo to sight in the scope and start the break in process. The Faxon QPQ barrel coating takes a different approach to break in. What is the best most accurate 5.5...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    TACCOM buffer started as a AR15 but cut down to AR308 overall length. Stock is Incognito Arms and the 3D printed from Form3D Firearms.
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    This 308 pencil barrel does great with 110 grain, loves the 110 Varmageddon. Actually looking at getting a lighter CF buttstock that is longer than the present one. I even cut the titanium grip screw 1/4 inch to 1.5 inches length.
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Found it, @ 11.30 ounces as I did further trimming on the polymer and removed the castle nut.
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    I am assuming you mean the Tennessee Arms polymer lower. Got another polymer lower, last one was 6.25 ounces, got this one down to 5.95 ounces. This cuts 0.30 ounces. This is my first polymer lower at 11.80 ounces. I need to weigh this #2, should be 11.50 ounces.
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    Looking for a lightweight and accurate 6.5 creedmoor

    There are zero factory guns I would recommend under $2000. Easy to build a 6.5 Creedmoor if you buy during sales like Presidents day, Memorial day etc. I purchased my 39.4 ounce Faxon 18" Match 6.5 barrel for just over $216 dollars on sale. Combine with a Xanthos upper @ 9 ounces. If you have...
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    Lightweight 2A Arms Xanthos 6.5 CM Build

    Starting my first 6.5 Creedmoor AR build, using the 39.4 ounce Faxon 18" Match barrel. Got another 2A Xanthos upper receiver (9.0 ounces) coming Monday 2/22/19. Using my Toolcraft carrier and a JP bolt, the carrier has been cut down some total weight with Ti firing pin is 11.18 ounces. Will be...
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