Raven 6 arc??? Yup finally got it finished

[@ffvg9909]

That’s sweet man is that the only place to order a 6 arc barrel in Canada

[@wildnorthadventures]

I never checked head space. Just went off of info from Hornady and other builders. ( that to switch you just need the barrel, bolt face (6.5 Grendel type 2) and the magazine) Only checks I did were to take a dummy round and see that it chambered. Are you thinking of making the switch?

[@kavehmoallemi5414]

No, not a switch but just finished putting one together from a builders kit in 5.56

[@wildnorthadventures]

@ 👍🏽 these things are so fun

[@wildnorthadventures]

@@kavehmoallemi5414I hope you don’t mind me asking but I’m super curious. What parts did you go with?

[@kavehmoallemi5414]

Mostly BCM (bolt, cam pin, gas tube, gas key, gas block, lower parts kit, buffer, buffer tube and hand guard), Shield Rifleworks barrel (18.6"), Magpul stock and ergo grip

[@kavehmoallemi5414]

Do you do headspace checks on your builds? Wandering if it's generally needed for new components from reputable manufactures (I'm a newbie to this).

[@wildnorthadventures]

@@kavehmoallemi5414 from what I understand all components are built to “mill spec” this almost always insures parts compatibility. Most of us don’t have the equipment to measure head space. Usually done by a gun smith. The only time I would have head space checked is if I was having an issue. Or if I was building something to be super precise

[@wildnorthadventures]

@@kavehmoallemi5414 sorry for rambling but no it’s generally not needed for this platform

[@kavehmoallemi5414]

@@wildnorthadventures not at all, thank you for your reply and videos! I got a chance to put the first few rounds through it today. I only had 80 rounds, but not a single issue :)