7.62fmj 0 Posted January 22, 2014 Slowly, but surely the HD 6.8 is coming together. Lower is complete, Stripped upper came in, rail is backordered. Just waiting for AR Performance to get barrels in stock and slap it all together. After that just the bcg and upper parts and it's good to go. Parts assembled: Spikes lower that I color filled myself Magpul MIAD grip RRA Operator A2 stock Geissle SSA Parts I have/ordered: Midwest billet upper Diamondhead vrs-x 15" rail Eotech Parts I need: BUIS BCG assist and dust flap Barrel and gas system charging handle (probably going with BCM) Updates to follow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted January 22, 2014 Nice, great progress on the build Update us with pics/specs once it's done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted January 22, 2014 Talked to the guys at AR Performance, looking at several months before they have the barrel I want. Thought of going with Stag, but I really wanted a middy gas system and the extra $25 and wait time is worth it to me to get a better product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted January 22, 2014 Talked to the guys at AR Performance, looking at several months before they have the barrel I want. Thought of going with Stag, but I really wanted a middy gas system and the extra $25 and wait time is worth it to me to get a better product. Duno about the price difference, but have you looked at DD, BCM, Noveske barrels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted January 22, 2014 ARP is significantly cheaper and I haven't found anything bad on them. Looking at 205 list for a 16" middy with melonite finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Finally got my hands on the Midwest upper, slight machining marks on the FA housing, but all in all it looks good. Finish is slightly off from the Spikes lower, but that's not important to me. T-marks are good, no rough edges and it mates up well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted January 31, 2014 Try and get a lwrc barrel if can. If u can't wait, bison is good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Got all the time in the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted January 31, 2014 good....long time 6.8er here so if you need or have any questions I can help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Would the LWRC barrels have to be purchased second hand? Cuz either I'm blind or they're not on their website. Probably pass on the Bison, want either chrome lined or nitride/melonite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted January 31, 2014 yes, second hand at the moment although there is talk they may release some with the new upper and lowers they are going to sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 7, 2014 Just got email confirmation, backordered rail finally shipped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,107 Posted February 7, 2014 I've always done well with Rainier Arms barrels. I think they get their blanks from Noveske. They aren't badly priced either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 9, 2014 I've always done well with Rainier Arms barrels. I think they get their blanks from Noveske. They aren't badly priced either. Didn't see any 6.8 barrels on their site at my price point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimber45 3 Posted February 9, 2014 7.62 if you like the troy folding battle sights go to the Bushmaster website in the clearance area they have them for 69 bucks. I ordered a couple for my builds and there gtg. I have paid 130.00 at other places..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 9, 2014 7.62 if you like the troy folding battle sights go to the Bushmaster website in the clearance area they have them for 69 bucks. I ordered a couple for my builds and there gtg. I have paid 130.00 at other places..... Thanks for the heads up, every bit helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardCorr 0 Posted February 9, 2014 7.62 if you like the troy folding battle sights go to the Bushmaster website in the clearance area they have them for 69 bucks. I ordered a couple for my builds and there gtg. I have paid 130.00 at other places..... They were sold out of the sights the other day, I picked up a Troy 13" Bravo Rail for a good price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,107 Posted February 9, 2014 Didn't see any 6.8 barrels on their site at my price point. I didn't see the 6.8. I know wilson combat makes nice 6.8 stuff not so sure about the barrel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 9, 2014 I didn't see the 6.8. I know wilson combat makes nice 6.8 stuff not so sure about the barrel. Thanks, I've been looking at Black Hole Weaponry as well. Heard good things about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted February 10, 2014 I have a 6.8 boresnake if you need one...you can have it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 10, 2014 I have all the cleaning supplies I need, but thanks for the offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtornado23 0 Posted February 10, 2014 show us some pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Currently away at school, post some pics next time I go home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Pics not uploading for some reason, working on it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Only pics I have with me. Will upload more next time at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted February 10, 2014 Difference between this and 5.56 is BCG and barrel? C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Bolt, barrel, mags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,107 Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks, I've been looking at Black Hole Weaponry as well. Heard good things about them. I considered getting their .308. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7.62fmj 0 Posted February 11, 2014 I considered getting their .308. Something turn you off it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites