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    Upper Builds

    I have a couple naked lowers, and I can't decide what I want to do for uppers for them. One of my stumbling blocks is that I'm not sure what to look for as far as parts and compatibility between calibers.

    I currently have an 18" stainless barreled upper in 5.56. It was more or less pieced together over time and sales. I could pull up the specs if anyone wanted to know.

    I'm thinking a dedicated .22LR upper for S&G's. I may end up just buying a complete upper for that. If not, that one obviously needs a specific bolt/carrier, barrel, and mag/adapter. Anything else specific?

    I'm also thinking something in the 6.5 range to hunt with. Again, standard lower and LPK, I'm assuming a different mag is required? What about the upper? Obviously it would need a 6.5 barrel (I'm thinking something in the 16" range for weight and carrying it through the woods). Am I looking for a 6.5 specific bolt? Or do I need to entire 6.5 BCG?

    Any input?
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    Assume you're referring to the "baby" 6.5...Grendel? The big boy 6.5 (Creedmoor) requires an AR10 lower.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by thughes View Post
      Assume you're referring to the "baby" 6.5...Grendel? The big boy 6.5 (Creedmoor) requires an AR10 lower.

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      Yes, grendel. I was back and forth between that and the 6.8 SPC, and it appears the 6.5 is a bit better.
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      • #4
        Ah PePeshittata. Maybe not. Maybe I’ll go with the 6.8. Every time I read something I see something that makes me change my mind. I want a shorter/lighter barrel and what I just found says the 6.8 works better out of short barrels while the 6.5 is better with long barrels.

        This is why I haven’t built anything. I just can’t make up my mind lol.

        At minimum, intended usage is deer hunting with maybe 100-200 yd shots. I don’t know that I’d be capable enough to shoot out farther than that.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by camper4lyfe View Post

          At minimum, intended usage is deer hunting with maybe 100-200 yd shots. .
          where you hunting ..??

          montana ..??
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Norm DeGuerre View Post

            where you hunting ..??

            montana ..??
            Old family farm. Lots of logging trails and old field roads.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Norm DeGuerre View Post

              where you hunting ..??

              montana ..??
              And that 100-200 is a maximum distance. I know, I worded it a little funny.
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