Looking at building a new AR10 in 6.5CM. Likely using SLR receivers with their handguard. Any other recommendations for receivers? My biggest question is which barrel? Going to be a 16” probably in mid length or maybe rifle. I’m torn between going with a Craddock RTR or a Xcaliber…. Anyone have experience with either of those brands? I noticed Xcaliber has a 1moa guarantee with a headspaced bolt.
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I've built a 6.5CM off an SLR set. Nothing wrong with them other than all the CNC billet stuff is pretty unnecessary. I would strongly suggest an LMT with the 15.3" mono upper or buying a used SP-10 and building off that so you can get a monolithic or semi-monolithic upper. But if you're set on SLR, it'll work.
These days it's really hard for me to buy a non-custom large frame precision oriented AR barrel. If I wasn't buying a blank and having someone I trust turning the barrel I would have to default to Proof just because they have the gas systems figured out if nothing else. I have one RTR barrel and it would seem like Craddock has as well so given the two choices I would do the RTR. And I'd probably do an intermediate length. No way in hell a mid length for a high pressure cartridge in 16".
These days it's really hard for me to buy a non-custom large frame precision oriented AR barrel. If I wasn't buying a blank and having someone I trust turning the barrel I would have to default to Proof just because they have the gas systems figured out if nothing else. I have one RTR barrel and it would seem like Craddock has as well so given the two choices I would do the RTR. And I'd probably do an intermediate length. No way in hell a mid length for a high pressure cartridge in 16".
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