Building a 6.8 SPC II-looking for some advice

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Do you get them direct from Barrett? I saw references to them on 6.8forum but my usual supply sources did not have them in stock.

Wouldn't hurt to call them or check their online store...I got lucky and found some at the LGS.

 

[boom boom]

Wouldn't hurt to call them or check their online store...I got lucky and found some at the LGS.

Barretts online store has 10 round mags for $41 and the 30 round mag for $38? They do have a local dealer listed so I will try the LGS first.

 

[Dentite]

Second the recommendation for an adjustable gas block. I don't have a 6.8, but I built a 6.5 and now am shooting it suppressed. Nice to be able to adjust the gas flow for reliable functioning without excessive gas, force, wear and tear, and recoil.

 

[Varminterror]

I wouldn't call out any difference between tunable or adjustable, both are adjustable, but some are detent secured and some are lock screw secured. JP sells both types. Most of mine are lock screw secured, but I do have two of their detent type. All of them work, and it's not much of a challenge to adjust the gas to put on my can - I simply file out the edge of one of the handguard holes or drill a hole in the side of the guard above the set screw on the side. Easy enough. Detent types are easier. Some have knobs for adjustment, I'm not a fan.

 

[khari]

Tombstone Tactical has about the cheapest price on the Barrett magazines that I've seen. They are Gen II magazines. Not a huge deal, but something you may want to look into before purchasing. I use the Gen II on my Rec 7 without issue.

 

[boom boom]

Tombstone Tactical has about the cheapest price on the Barrett magazines that I've seen. They are Gen II magazines. Not a huge deal, but something you may want to look into before purchasing. I use the Gen II on my Rec 7 without issue.

Thanks. I will check them out.