10-24-2013, 06:54 PM
Since I made the decision to build a 6.5 I've been doing the expected web searches for parts, reviews, etc., and it has me wondering about the future of 6.5. There just aren't that many places to get barrels and in some cases it seems to require a group buy or long wait. That seems to me to be the reason for the higher prices as well. I am seeing ammo on the shelf, and not horrible prices, $23-$35 for a box of 20. Seems comparable to the other high-powered rounds.
So, I'm not discouraged by no means, just a little surprised, since I hadn't really spent much time yet reading up on 6.5. I just don't want another 5.56 or .300 and I already have the upper and lower receiver so .308 isn't an option for me either. Unless a great deal on a barrel and bolt just fall into my lap, it may take me a while. Trying to recover from furlough as well (damn gub'ment). I guess I can start building the lower first and see where I'm at when that is done. I know it will be a fixed stock and I want to go with a 22"-24" barrel out front.
C'ya,
Chris
So, I'm not discouraged by no means, just a little surprised, since I hadn't really spent much time yet reading up on 6.5. I just don't want another 5.56 or .300 and I already have the upper and lower receiver so .308 isn't an option for me either. Unless a great deal on a barrel and bolt just fall into my lap, it may take me a while. Trying to recover from furlough as well (damn gub'ment). I guess I can start building the lower first and see where I'm at when that is done. I know it will be a fixed stock and I want to go with a 22"-24" barrel out front.
C'ya,
Chris
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