WEVO 002

[fledge]

Purpose: Mule deer hunting.

After deliberating between 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 SPC, I decided on the latter. I wanted a 16" barrel and 6.8 is better suited for it. It has all the energy I need out to 350 yards and a wide variety of factory ammo selection. I don't reload yet.

Special thanks to BoilerUp for his time in answering questions about the 6.8 caliber and steering me in the right direction (at least it better be the right direction. ).

Camo treatment by Axlnut (KM3 Solutions). We came up with this pattern and call it "winter swamp grass." It's inspired by a danish pattern yet these colors suits the autumn and early winter view of my hunting grounds.

Parts of interest:

SMOS GFY set (non-logo).
Barrel: ARP 3R 16".
BCG: ARP with modified bolt.
Buffer: A5
Trigger: Planning on a TriggerTech
Mags: PRI gen 3.



Will update as it comes together.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Nice work Axlnut. Can't go wrong with ARP. One of my favorite barrels


Edit: When you say modified bolt do you mean a superbolt?

[BoilerUp]

Nice!

[fledge]

Nice!

Thank you!

When you say modified bolt do you mean a superbolt?

"Enhanced" was the word in as looking for.

Here's the info. http://ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/3255/24161

[Axlnut]

Nice work Axlnut. Can't go wrong with ARP. One of my favorite barrels


Edit: When you say modified bolt do you mean a superbolt?

Thanks!

I loved doing this set and can't wait to see it come together.

When you get total freedom to do a camo and then try something completely outside the norm it's always a bit scary, but I love the way it came out. There's a bunch of little details (the EO grip/panels), the series inside the magwell and that subdued logo that I am super proud of - can't thank Fledge enough for trusting me to go crazy.

[SINNER]

My ARP bolt destroyed the brass for some reason. Switched to a JP bolt and never had an issue again. I know people have just switched to the JP extractor with good results. My 18" ARP is very accurate with even low end ammo.

[fledge]

My ARP bolt destroyed the brass for some reason. Switched to a JP bolt and never had an issue again. I know people have just switched to the JP extractor with good results. My 18" ARP is very accurate with even low end ammo.

I've not read this about the ARP bolt. I'll keep an eye on it. I was planning on the JP bolt but figured if the ARP bolt did the same and came headspaced, it was the best place to start.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I haven't heard that either. Curious as to why that was happening? Too much meat on the bolt face?


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[SINNER]

No idea. It was deforming the rim during extraction. Acted like a tight chamber or headspacing issue to be honest. Headspacing checked out fine. Found the JP bolt and the claims it reduced brass damage and it did. Their bolt also claims to improve ejector swipes but I never had that issue.

That camo looks killer BTW

I do really enjoy shooting the 6.8. Even with the boring Cerakote. Lol

[fledge]

Thanks for the info.

I need more "boring" cerakote in my life.

[Farva]

That paint job is legit! Looks like a great start. Can't wait to see this come together!


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[Former11B]

That looks great! Good work, Axlnut

[Pyzik]

I initially didn't like the color scheme but the longer I looked at it the more I like it.
Love the faded WEVO logo.

Another great job by KM3

[Pyzik]

No idea. It was deforming the rim during extraction. Acted like a tight chamber or headspacing issue to be honest. Headspacing checked out fine. Found the JP bolt and the claims it reduced brass damage and it did. Their bolt also claims to improve ejector swipes but I never had that issue.

That camo looks killer BTW

I do really enjoy shooting the 6.8. Even with the boring Cerakote. Lol

Is that the 2.5-10x32? I think i want that for the current build. I need another job. Sigh.

[SINNER]

Is that the 2.5-10x32? I think i want that for the current build. I need another job. Sigh.

Yes it is. The FFP version. Bought 2 of them for $399 each when they were discontinued. No way I'd pay the $700 they were going for but at that price they are a good deal.