.264 LBC Birth Announcement

[Hank Rearden]

First off let me say thank you to all of the members here who have taught me so much over the past 6 months. There is an amazing amount of knowledge on this forum, and I appreciate all who have contributed and maintain this site.

Conception;
Several years ago I read an article in some unremembered magazine about some new crazy 6.5 load for an AR-15, and the seed was planted. I loved my 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser and thought how cool would it be to have that in a semi-auto package. At that point I was hooked.

Obama Reelected;
"Shit" Placed the order for my receiver on November 7th the day after. "Better get started before he does".

I chose a Black Rain Billet receiver set (my second). They are my "Home Town Team" and they really make a great product.


Newtown, Connecticut Shootings;
"Holy Cow, where are all the parts?"

Barrel,
McGowen 18" Stainless double flute, 1-8 twist, rifle gas. These were made for Loki before they closed the doors. Nitride dipped and came with a Les Baer bolt.


Hand Guard;
Seekins SP3R. I like the shape, and think the flat bottom will be very handy.


Butt Stock;
Magul UBR, Wanted to balance out the weight of an 18" barrel. Heavy but I have one on another rifle and really like it.


Misc parts;
JP adj. gas block
JP Standard-Profile Compensator
Magpul MIAD Grip


All Metal parts are being Cerakoted in Magpul FDE. The Handguard, Grip, and Buttock are getting a hand painted Multicam finish. I'll be picking them up on Wednesday.
Here is the photo that my finisher sent me this morning.


Hoping to get started on the assembly this weekend, but I'm still waiting on a few supplies.

I'll post more as the build progresses.