Aero Precision AR 10 build in 6.5 CM

Started by tomt, May 03, 2024, 10:38:29 AM

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tomt

The other day, I picked up an Aero Precision M5 lower receiver for a decent price. At the time I didn't realize saving $$$ on the receiver was going to cost mucho $$$ for the build. ;D  ;D Pretty much almost all of the parts and pieces are Aero Precision except for the Magpul Furniture and Superlative Arms gas block. The barrel is a 20"rifle length fluted Ballistic Advantage. I've loaded for my 6.5 CM bolt gun but not for a gasser. I will be running this gun suppressed with an Omega 300 until the Scythe-TI is out of jail. What should I on the lookout for? Thanks
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Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 CM

jvw2008

Are buying commercial ammo or reloading? Reloaded AR ammo can be tuned to the rifle just like a bolt gun.

Good luck with your new build.

tomt

jvv2008, I have several boxes of Hornady 140 match that I was going to use in the beginning. Then start working up a load using either H4350 of Rolder 16, I have more 16 than 4350. Also I have Starline large and small primer brass.
Sig Cross Born & Raised Outdoors Edition
Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 CM

gman47564

https://www.65creedmoor.com/index.php/topic,12622.0.html

Tom here's a thread where I built the same gun a couple years ago. Not sure if it will help ya any or not but it might..
Grant

Denver Steve

Every creedmoor I own, or have owned, absolutely loves the 140 grain hornady bthp and H4350 combination.

tomt

Thanks everybody, parts are starting to show up.
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Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 CM

tomt

Grant, very nice build...I hope mine turns out to be a shooter

Steve, I have a couple pounds of H4350 and an eight pound jug of Reloder 16 and Reloder 26
Sig Cross Born & Raised Outdoors Edition
Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 CM

tomt




Aero Precision M5 lower
Aero Precision M5 lower parts kit
Aero Precision enhanced carbine buffer
Geissle SSA-E trigger
Magpul CTR butt stock with Limbsaver recoil pad
Magpul grip
and a whole lot of youtube video watching.
Sig Cross Born & Raised Outdoors Edition
Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 CM

tomt

The Midwest Industries reaction rod is on its way.
Sig Cross Born & Raised Outdoors Edition
Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 CM

tomt

I received the reaction rod today. The upper build will start tomorrow.
Sig Cross Born & Raised Outdoors Edition
Tikka Super Varmint 6.5 CM