6.8 Rem SPC build

[Southpawmark]

Nice, very nice! Was originally considering the LMT 6.8, but decided on their 308MWS which should arrive shortly.

[Grizzman]

Originally Posted by Southpawmark

Nice, very nice! Was originally considering the LMT 6.8, but decided on their 308MWS which should arrive shortly.

Nice choice!!

[allrockabilly]

Wow yes I am drooling that is something I would just dream about having one day.

Very nice choices and good work in the build. That thing looks sweet. That makes my Stag look like a toy.

-Ryan S

[Grizzman]

I just added up the parts for the first time. The price ended up within $25 (including shipping) of a BCM complete upper with hammer forged barrel (after the BCG and CH is added to the BCM).

Unless a person wanted to build it for the experience (or wants a non 5.56 barrel), building a higher end upper really won't save any money. Finding the exact barrel length, hand guard, gas system length, etc in stock may take a little searching/waiting but it's possible to find it.


There are a lot of people that believe that all lowers that are within spec are pretty much equal, and I'm one of them. If I had a Stag lower, I'd have no problem putting a top shelf upper on it. I've read that a lot of builders use Stag LPKs, so the small parts should be GTG. As long as the buffer tube is mil spec, it'll accept any of the better buttstocks. Naturally, it'll also accept my favorite stock, the UBR.

There are also those that believe it doesn't make sense to build a high end rifle with mid grade receivers, but a lot of that may stem from people that are overly "brand" conscience.


After I've put my final 1,000 - 1250 loaded rounds through my 223, I'll have no issue with screwing a new BCM, White Oak, Noveske, etc barrel into it, replacing the BCG with a full auto BCM or LMT unit, adding a FF quad rail, and running my lowly 13 year old DPMS for another 5-10K rounds.

[allrockabilly]

Originally Posted by Grizzman

I just added up the parts for the first time. The price ended up within $25 (including shipping) of a BCM complete upper with hammer forged barrel (after the BCG and CH is added to the BCM).

Unless a person wanted to build it for the experience (or wants a non 5.56 barrel), building a higher end upper really won't save any money. Finding the exact barrel length, hand guard, gas system length, etc in stock may take a little searching/waiting but it's possible to find it.


There are a lot of people that believe that all lowers that are within spec are pretty much equal, and I'm one of them. If I had a Stag lower, I'd have no problem putting a top shelf upper on it. I've read that a lot of builders use Stag LPKs, so the small parts should be GTG. As long as the buffer tube is mil spec, it'll accept any of the better buttstocks. Naturally, it'll also accept my favorite stock, the UBR.

There are also those that believe it doesn't make sense to build a high end rifle with mid grade receivers, but a lot of that may stem from people that are overly "brand" conscience.


After I've put my final 1,000 - 1250 loaded rounds through my 223, I'll have no issue with screwing a new BCM, White Oak, Noveske, etc barrel into it, replacing the BCG with a BCM or LMT, adding a FF quad rail, and running my lowly 10 year old DPMS for another 5-10K rounds.

Thanks for that post, helps a lot.

-Ryan S

[Grizzman]

Here are my initial impressions of the Aimpoint CompML3.


I've only tried it in my house and yard so far, but it seems like it'll end up working very well in most situations. If I run into a short/medium range situation in which it isn't suitable, I've got the BUIS.

I bought the LaRue cantilever mount in case I end up getting a 3X magnifier. I doubt I'd pony up $550 + for an Aimpoint 3XMag, but a Vortex VMX3 does have some appeal. If I end up not getting one, it works fine with the mount sitting in the current position.

I had some concern with possibly not being able to see the 2 MOA dot in sunny conditions, but it can't get much sunnier than it is right now, and it works great as long as I crank the brightness up. The flare at this point is not bothersome.


Here are a few more photos:



I threw the Glock 23 in there to keep the tupperware lovers happy.

[allrockabilly]

Very nice. Thanks for the pics. It looks good.

I have also thought about getting one of the VMX3's from Vortex to go with my EoTech but I still am not sure. Yea the $550 that EoTech wants for there magnifiers is high too. I have seen one in person (the new generation) and it is nice but $500 to $550 is a little well umm steep.

Anyways very nice setup. Are you still waiting on any parts or are you going to try the rifle out soon?

Again very nice - well atleast the rifle that is, the tupperware almost ruined it. :} J/K

Thanks again.

-Ryan S