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.

Nice, great progress on the build  Update us with pics/specs once it's done!  

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. 

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?

ARP is significantly cheaper and I haven't found anything bad on them. Looking at 205 list for a 16" middy with melonite finish.

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.

Try and get a lwrc barrel if can. If u can't wait, bison is good

Got all the time in the world.

good....long time 6.8er here so if you need or have any questions I can help

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.

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. 

Just got email confirmation, backordered rail finally shipped.

I've always done well with Rainier Arms barrels.  I think they get their blanks from Noveske.  They aren't badly priced either.

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.

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.....

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have a 6.8 boresnake if you need one...you can have it

I have all the cleaning supplies I need, but thanks for the offer.

show us some pics! 

Currently away at school, post some pics next time I go home.

Pics not uploading for some reason, working on it...

Only pics I have with me. Will upload more next time at home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Difference between this and 5.56 is BCG and barrel?

 

C

Bolt, barrel, mags.

Thanks, I've been looking at Black Hole Weaponry as well. Heard good things about them.

I considered getting their .308.

I considered getting their .308.

Something turn you off it?