I would like to build a 6.5 gasser and wondered if anyone here was shooting one so I may get some hints on what works and what does not ?
Thanks bill
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Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
I bought an off the rack DPMS LR6.5 in 2010 to shoot in long range competitions. I had never done a long range competition before, nor had I ever shot in any formal rifle competition...
Since it was my first competition, I had to shoot with the Masters. I got on target immediately. I was the limiting part of the package.
I have some little changes that I've done, and I'm in the process of having another barrel made (Kreiger), but I think it's a great platform in addition to a round that really seems to work well...cuts through the wind very nicely which really was nice being a novice with reading the wind.
I bought an off the rack DPMS LR6.5 in 2010 to shoot in long range competitions. I had never done a long range competition before, nor had I ever shot in any formal rifle competition...
Since it was my first competition, I had to shoot with the Masters. I got on target immediately. I was the limiting part of the package.
I have some little changes that I've done, and I'm in the process of having another barrel made (Kreiger), but I think it's a great platform in addition to a round that really seems to work well...cuts through the wind very nicely which really was nice being a novice with reading the wind.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
I have put a lot of time researching the Creedmoor AR-it seemed like the way to go in 6.5 mm. I took the plunge and ordered one from JP a month ago. I already have loaded ammo and components, dies, ect.....just marking days off the calendar now.
I have put a lot of time researching the Creedmoor AR-it seemed like the way to go in 6.5 mm. I took the plunge and ordered one from JP a month ago. I already have loaded ammo and components, dies, ect.....just marking days off the calendar now.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
I have put 350 rounds down the pipe in 2 months on my 6.5 Creedmoor, it is THE MOST ACCURATE GUN I have ever had the pleasure of shooting.
6.5 Creed build on a DPMS platform
It makes me look like a good shooter.
I hunt with mine so no details to provide on long range shooting. Yet...
I have put 350 rounds down the pipe in 2 months on my 6.5 Creedmoor, it is THE MOST ACCURATE GUN I have ever had the pleasure of shooting.
6.5 Creed build on a DPMS platform
It makes me look like a good shooter.
I hunt with mine so no details to provide on long range shooting. Yet...
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
How about some pictures of rifles and targets to make this more interesting..!!
I'm also a 6.5creedmoor fan with my DPMS LR-6.5
How about some pictures of rifles and targets to make this more interesting..!!
I'm also a 6.5creedmoor fan with my DPMS LR-6.5
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
Here is mine. Mega MaTen upper/lower set. JP 22" barrel, bolt, low mass bolt carrier, silent capture spring, AR Gold trigger,etc.
I have only 60 rounds through it with factory Hornady 140 Amax ammo. Shooting about 2650 fps. It's a shooter. About 9.5 mils to 1000 yards and 5 to 600 yards.
I would recommend a adjustable gas block whatever you decide to do. This thing was so over gassed. I have the gas almost turned all the way off. Once I got it tuned it shoots VERY smooth.
Take care,Stan
Here is mine. Mega MaTen upper/lower set. JP 22" barrel, bolt, low mass bolt carrier, silent capture spring, AR Gold trigger,etc.
I have only 60 rounds through it with factory Hornady 140 Amax ammo. Shooting about 2650 fps. It's a shooter. About 9.5 mils to 1000 yards and 5 to 600 yards.
I would recommend a adjustable gas block whatever you decide to do. This thing was so over gassed. I have the gas almost turned all the way off. Once I got it tuned it shoots VERY smooth.
Take care,Stan
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
Cant tell you how it shoots yet but I hope to have it up and running soon. POF upper,lower with POF rail and buttstock, adjustable gas block with 24" barrel chambered in 6.5 creedmore
Cant tell you how it shoots yet but I hope to have it up and running soon. POF upper,lower with POF rail and buttstock, adjustable gas block with 24" barrel chambered in 6.5 creedmore
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
I have an LRP07 on order from JP chambered in 6.5CM. I hope to get it before a federal and/or CT ban.
I have an LRP07 on order from JP chambered in 6.5CM. I hope to get it before a federal and/or CT ban.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
to me the 6.5 creedmoor is THE caliber for a semi auto AR. It is far superior to the 308 in this platform, it is not even funny.
to me the 6.5 creedmoor is THE caliber for a semi auto AR. It is far superior to the 308 in this platform, it is not even funny.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
DPMS 6.5 creed here too, it is a real shooter, I am thinking heavily of getting the 6.5 barrel for my LMT MWS. This round, like others have stated is amazing, mostly due to how it just doesn't give a rat's ass about the wind.
It really shines at 600~800 to me. I need one in bolt too, yes I said need!
DPMS 6.5 creed here too, it is a real shooter, I am thinking heavily of getting the 6.5 barrel for my LMT MWS. This round, like others have stated is amazing, mostly due to how it just doesn't give a rat's ass about the wind.
It really shines at 600~800 to me. I need one in bolt too, yes I said need!
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gildoom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
It really shines at 600~800 to me. I need one in bolt too, yes I said need! </div></div>My thoughts too. I think that will be my next purchase.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gildoom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
It really shines at 600~800 to me. I need one in bolt too, yes I said need! </div></div>My thoughts too. I think that will be my next purchase.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Cant tell you how it shoots yet but I hope to have it up and running soon. POF upper,lower with POF rail and buttstock, adjustable gas block with 24" barrel chambered in 6.5 creedmore
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Super nice rifle!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Cant tell you how it shoots yet but I hope to have it up and running soon. POF upper,lower with POF rail and buttstock, adjustable gas block with 24" barrel chambered in 6.5 creedmore
Super nice rifle!
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
I went with 6.5 creedmoor in my AR-10 build and its eaisly sub moa with half moa being the norm. The rifle shot so well I decided to stick to the caliber for my newest bolt gun build using a badger action.
I went with 6.5 creedmoor in my AR-10 build and its eaisly sub moa with half moa being the norm. The rifle shot so well I decided to stick to the caliber for my newest bolt gun build using a badger action.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it?
I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it?
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PowerstrokeOBX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it? </div></div>
Cant tell you where I got it
I will tell you that POF reportedly made only 50 or so
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PowerstrokeOBX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it? </div></div>
Cant tell you where I got it
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PowerstrokeOBX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it? </div></div>
Cant tell you where I got it I will tell you that POF reportedly made only 50 or so </div></div>
I have only seen a couple for sale here on the hide. Now I want one. If you ever want to give up your source let me know.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PowerstrokeOBX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it? </div></div>
Cant tell you where I got it
I have only seen a couple for sale here on the hide. Now I want one. If you ever want to give up your source let me know.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
The stock came from a POF rep/employee, unfortunately there is no source since the number of units produced was so low, I may sell it but there is a complete rifle attached to it
I cant confirm that only 50 had been made, but the source of that # was from POF so I take it as fact.
The stock came from a POF rep/employee, unfortunately there is no source since the number of units produced was so low, I may sell it but there is a complete rifle attached to it
I cant confirm that only 50 had been made, but the source of that # was from POF so I take it as fact.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
I built one from an AR10T, replaced the barrel with a GAP/Bartlien. Shoots great, but as was mentioned above - WAY , WAY overgassed. One weekend, I'll build a adjustable gas block for it, barrel diameter is .875, and I have not found one in the size needed yet.
Have also a AIAX/Bartlein in 6.5 Creed, best rifle I have. Kid shoots a TRG22 in 6.5 CM, and the list goes on.....
I built one from an AR10T, replaced the barrel with a GAP/Bartlien. Shoots great, but as was mentioned above - WAY , WAY overgassed. One weekend, I'll build a adjustable gas block for it, barrel diameter is .875, and I have not found one in the size needed yet.
Have also a AIAX/Bartlein in 6.5 Creed, best rifle I have. Kid shoots a TRG22 in 6.5 CM, and the list goes on.....
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PowerstrokeOBX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it? </div></div>
I got one from Hogan. I saw it on their website, I called and they had a few black one's left. This is like 3-4 months ago. They stopped making them. Not sure if any left...
It gets a little colder than a PRS stock. I ended up going with leather on the cheekpiece.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PowerstrokeOBX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like that POF stock.
Where'd you get it? </div></div>
I got one from Hogan. I saw it on their website, I called and they had a few black one's left. This is like 3-4 months ago. They stopped making them. Not sure if any left...
It gets a little colder than a PRS stock. I ended up going with leather on the cheekpiece.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mikee Booshay</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> One weekend, I'll build a adjustable gas block for it, barrel diameter is .875, and I have not found one in the size needed yet.</div></div>
No need to build one...
There's several manufacturers that build adjustable gas blocks for that measurement.
PRI Adjustable gas blocks w/ gas tube
http://www.precisionreflex.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=186813&CAT=4274
Paladin Machine makes them to order. I have a 3-way adjustable one
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2211828
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mikee Booshay</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> One weekend, I'll build a adjustable gas block for it, barrel diameter is .875, and I have not found one in the size needed yet.</div></div>
No need to build one...
There's several manufacturers that build adjustable gas blocks for that measurement.
PRI Adjustable gas blocks w/ gas tube
http://www.precisionreflex.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=186813&CAT=4274
Paladin Machine makes them to order. I have a 3-way adjustable one
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2211828
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
Talk to Tony or the guys of Team Blaster here---he won the Oregon State Sniper Challenge---theirs are custom POF's
Talk to Tony or the guys of Team Blaster here---he won the Oregon State Sniper Challenge---theirs are custom POF's
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5 Creed is anemic in a gas gun. </div></div>
Explain please Graham?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5 Creed is anemic in a gas gun. </div></div>
Explain please Graham?
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
You will loose velocity in any gas gun when compared to a bolt gun. When compared to the 308, or many other potential calibers for the AR10 style platform, I feel the 6.5CM is the caliber of choice. I am running a 24" barrel with the Creedmore, cant tell you what the velocity will be yet. If you plan on running a 20" barrel than maybe the creedmore isnt the round for you, but it still trumps the 308.
You will loose velocity in any gas gun when compared to a bolt gun. When compared to the 308, or many other potential calibers for the AR10 style platform, I feel the 6.5CM is the caliber of choice. I am running a 24" barrel with the Creedmore, cant tell you what the velocity will be yet. If you plan on running a 20" barrel than maybe the creedmore isnt the round for you, but it still trumps the 308.
Re: anyone shooting a 6.5 creedmoor gasser?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You won't get velocity. </div></div>
You can get the lighter bullets (123 amax/smk) up to 2910 fps.
The 139/140 class bullets up to 2740
This is according to CopperCreek website which developed these loads on a 22"
Gap 10.
<a href="http://coppercreekammo.com/index.php?
main_page=product_info&cPath=48&products_id=167" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Copper Creek website</a>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You won't get velocity. </div></div>
You can get the lighter bullets (123 amax/smk) up to 2910 fps.
The 139/140 class bullets up to 2740
This is according to CopperCreek website which developed these loads on a 22"
Gap 10.
<a href="http://coppercreekammo.com/index.php?
main_page=product_info&cPath=48&products_id=167" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Copper Creek website</a>
