6.5 PRC Build

[TheDavidKemp]

Hey all, new here and in need of help.

I have a R700 SA currently in .308 and I am about to send it off to a gunsmith to re-barrel, chamber, and blueprint. I want to go ahead and choose a DBM and Brake.

From my research it seems that MDT AICS mags w/o binder plate will feed the PRC well with boxed 143ELD-X. It looks like there are several companies that make DBM that will work for me. The Grayboe and Pacific Gauge and Tool are the two that are most appealing to me, mostly because of the price and it seems that these 2 models are a little under the radar.

I appreciate all the help.

 

[b6graham]

probably gonna want Accurate WSM mags

gonna need to open up the boltface too for PRC

for brake. Heathen or Area 419 are tops

 

[TheDavidKemp]

probably gonna want Accurate WSM mags

gonna need to open up the boltface too for PRC

for brake. Heathen or Area 419 are tops

The gunsmith has told me before that opening the bolt face will be no problem.

As far as the accurate mags, are they AICS compatible?

 

[b6graham]

yup. might have to notch the feed lip area too on the action

 

[Supersubes]

The gunsmith has told me before that opening the bolt face will be no problem.

As far as the accurate mags, are they AICS compatible?

Yes, identical. I use them in my PRC, work great.

 

[TheDavidKemp]

yup. might have to notch the feed lip area too on the action

Do you have any perspective on the grayboe or PG&T bottom metal?

 

[b6graham]

Do you have any perspective on the grayboe or PG&T bottom metal?

haven't ever used bottom metal. chassis or manners mini-chassis here

 

[Steel head]

Do you have any perspective on the grayboe or PG&T bottom metal?

I’ve always send PTG bottom metal before.
It wasn’t drop in, needed fitting.
That said once it was in it worked well.

 

[TheDavidKemp]

Went ahead and bought the Grayboe DBM, hopefully its as good as I hope.

 

[DangerRanger]

I use mesa precision dbm and accurate wsm mags.

 

[Ledzep]

Your GS may also need to open up the feed rails inside the receiver to accomodate the wider cartridges. The factory Remington short-mag actions are different from the standard .308 class actions. Notching the feed ramp may also be necessary, but is quick&easy work with a 1/4 or 5/16 endmill and chamfer tool.

I run PTG DBM because it's cheap and it works. There are other options with different perks that work. I would also go with Accurate WSM magazines, or American Rifle Co. 10-rnd 308 mags. with just a little bit of feedlip bending I've had good success with my 6.5 SAUM, and you'll need even less with the PRC (slightly smaller body dia.). Can fit 5-6 in a mag.

 

[Pusher591]

The gunsmith has told me before that opening the bolt face will be no problem.

As far as the accurate mags, are they AICS compatible?

They are compatible. The only thing I had to do to get mine to run 100% was play with feed lips slightly to ensure reliable feeding.

 

[TheDavidKemp]

Thanks for all the help guys.

Excited now being as i just purchased:
Kreiger 1-8" Heavy Palma
Precision Armament M11 brake
Triggertech Primary straight
Accurate Mags WSM 7 round
Grayboe DBM
Scalpel rifles O-ring bolt knob

Will post before and afters.

Again thanks all.