I am wanting to build an ar platform 6.5 Creedmoor

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I found a built upper. Can I use a .308 lower with the .308 magazines with the 6.5 Ammo?
Anybody have a good resource for this type of build?

This is the description on the upper.

The DPMS LR-308 Is Compatible With All Manufactured Lowers Except For Armalite, Newer Bushmasters, And Rock River Arms.

A List Of Compatible AR-10/LR-308 Lowers Includes, But Is Not Limited To: Spikes Tactical, Mega, DPMS, Aero Precision, KAC, Windham Weaponry, CORE, CMMG, Black Rain, Christensen Arms, American precision, JP Enterprises, Larue, Les Baer, Kaiser Mil Tech, Mega Arms, Noveske, Matrix, Ruger, Remington, Sig Sauer, S&W, Sword Int., EDM, FD Defense, Detroit Gun Works, Salt Works, GA precision, DRD Tactical, Iron Ridge, Noreen, Poly 80, And More.
 

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if you have an LR 308 DPMS upper, then you must use a Large frame lower, i.e. most common is a 308. It will take SR-25 mags, but I don't know about the follower, that may be all you would have to change for a Magazine. As to bolts I can't speak to that, as I have zero experience with the 6.5 creed.

if you live in the OKC area I have an Aero large frame rifle and we could see if your upper works with that brand, i used to have Mega Arms large frame lowers but sold them. let me know if you want to check fit it on a lower, or not, your choice.
 

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I found a built upper. Can I use a .308 lower with the .308 magazines with the 6.5 Ammo?
Anybody have a good resource for this type of build?

This is the description on the upper.

The DPMS LR-308 Is Compatible With All Manufactured Lowers Except For Armalite, Newer Bushmasters, And Rock River Arms.

A List Of Compatible AR-10/LR-308 Lowers Includes, But Is Not Limited To: Spikes Tactical, Mega, DPMS, Aero Precision, KAC, Windham Weaponry, CORE, CMMG, Black Rain, Christensen Arms, American precision, JP Enterprises, Larue, Les Baer, Kaiser Mil Tech, Mega Arms, Noveske, Matrix, Ruger, Remington, Sig Sauer, S&W, Sword Int., EDM, FD Defense, Detroit Gun Works, Salt Works, GA precision, DRD Tactical, Iron Ridge, Noreen, Poly 80, And More.

Yes, 308 lower and mags work with the upper, just make sure you get the right lower. 6.5 Creed in based on the 308 case so everything is enterchangable.

I'd recommend Aero. Unless you get a smoking deal on the upper I'd do an Aero complete.
 

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I have an aero lower that you can test to see if it’s compatible with your upper, I really like the aero stuff, seems to be good quality for the price
 

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Thanks for the info everyone.

Here’s the full description of what I ordered.

DTT Customs “Silver Fox” LR-308 Featuring Aero Precision M5 Upper

22” Ultra-Match 416R Stainless Fluted 6.5 Creedmoor 1-8T Barrel

Super-Slim KeyMod Handguard

This Upper Features A High-End M5 Upper Receiver From Aero Precision.

Made Of 7075 T6 Aluminum & Made To Exact Mil-Spec Aero Precision

Is The Best Quality & Value Upper On The Market Today.


This 6.5 Creedmoor 22” Ultra-Match 416R Stainless Straight Fluted

Heavy Barrel From ELD Performance "Overmatch Series"

This Barrel Will Shoot Well Under 1” @100 Yards

(In Testing To Achieve .54" Of An Inch Using Match Ammunition)

Straight Fluted Greatly Improves The Rigidity Of This Barrel Minimizing

The Effect That Barrel Harmonics Has On Accuracy.


Premium High-Quality Omega Mfg. 19” KeyMod Handguard Allows You

To Comfortably Grip Your Rifle Yet Still Be Able To Mount A Variety Of

Accessories Or A Bipod. Made Of 6061 T6 Aerospace Grade Aluminum.


Davidson Defense Stainless Steel Super Compensator

Greatly Reduces Felt Recoil Muzzle Rise As Much As 40% !!

Making This Muzzle Brake One Of The Most Efficient Muzzle Brakes Around.


Built On The Aero Precision M5 Platform, Like The DPMS LR-308,

This Platform Is Compatible With All Manufactured Lowers Except

For Armalite, Newer Bushmasters, And Rock River Arms.


A List Of Compatible AR-10/LR-308 Lowers Includes, But Is Not Limited To: Spikes Tactical, Mega, DPMS, Aero Precision, KAC, Windham Weaponry, CORE, CMMG, Black Rain, Christensen Arms, American Precision, JP Enterprises, Larue, Les Baer, Kaiser Mil-Tech, Mega Arms, Noveske, Matrix, Ruger, Remington, Sig Sauer, S&W, Sword Int., EDM, FD Defense, Detroit Gun Works, Salt Works, GA precision, DRD Tactical, Iron Ridge, Noreen, Poly 80, And More.


All Delta Team Tactical Rifle Kits Come With A Limited Lifetime Warranty


Specifications:


Barrel MFG: ELD Performance

Barrel: 22" 6.5 Creedmoor Ultra Match 416R Stainless Steel Straight Fluted Hbar

Twist Rate: 1:8

Thread Pitch: 5/8 x24

Gas System Length: Rifle

Upper: Aero Precision High Profile M5 Upper Receiver

Handguard: Omega Mfg 19” KeyMod Handguard

Gas Block: Sadlak .875 Low Profile Steel Gas Block

Gas Tube: Tactical Superiority Stainless Steel Rifle Length Gas Tube

Muzzle Brake: Davidson Defense Super Compensator Stainless Steel

Forward Assist: IMI Forward Assist Assembly AR-15

Ejection Port Door: Davidson Defense LR-308 Ejection Port Door Assembly
 

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Thanks for the info everyone.

Here’s the full description of what I ordered.

DTT Customs “Silver Fox” LR-308 Featuring Aero Precision M5 Upper

22” Ultra-Match 416R Stainless Fluted 6.5 Creedmoor 1-8T Barrel

Super-Slim KeyMod Handguard

This Upper Features A High-End M5 Upper Receiver From Aero Precision.

Made Of 7075 T6 Aluminum & Made To Exact Mil-Spec Aero Precision

Is The Best Quality & Value Upper On The Market Today.


This 6.5 Creedmoor 22” Ultra-Match 416R Stainless Straight Fluted

Heavy Barrel From ELD Performance "Overmatch Series"

This Barrel Will Shoot Well Under 1” @100 Yards

(In Testing To Achieve .54" Of An Inch Using Match Ammunition)

Straight Fluted Greatly Improves The Rigidity Of This Barrel Minimizing

The Effect That Barrel Harmonics Has On Accuracy.


Premium High-Quality Omega Mfg. 19” KeyMod Handguard Allows You

To Comfortably Grip Your Rifle Yet Still Be Able To Mount A Variety Of

Accessories Or A Bipod. Made Of 6061 T6 Aerospace Grade Aluminum.


Davidson Defense Stainless Steel Super Compensator

Greatly Reduces Felt Recoil Muzzle Rise As Much As 40% !!

Making This Muzzle Brake One Of The Most Efficient Muzzle Brakes Around.


Built On The Aero Precision M5 Platform, Like The DPMS LR-308,

This Platform Is Compatible With All Manufactured Lowers Except

For Armalite, Newer Bushmasters, And Rock River Arms.


A List Of Compatible AR-10/LR-308 Lowers Includes, But Is Not Limited To: Spikes Tactical, Mega, DPMS, Aero Precision, KAC, Windham Weaponry, CORE, CMMG, Black Rain, Christensen Arms, American Precision, JP Enterprises, Larue, Les Baer, Kaiser Mil-Tech, Mega Arms, Noveske, Matrix, Ruger, Remington, Sig Sauer, S&W, Sword Int., EDM, FD Defense, Detroit Gun Works, Salt Works, GA precision, DRD Tactical, Iron Ridge, Noreen, Poly 80, And More.


All Delta Team Tactical Rifle Kits Come With A Limited Lifetime Warranty


Specifications:


Barrel MFG: ELD Performance

Barrel: 22" 6.5 Creedmoor Ultra Match 416R Stainless Steel Straight Fluted Hbar

Twist Rate: 1:8

Thread Pitch: 5/8 x24

Gas System Length: Rifle

Upper: Aero Precision High Profile M5 Upper Receiver

Handguard: Omega Mfg 19” KeyMod Handguard

Gas Block: Sadlak .875 Low Profile Steel Gas Block

Gas Tube: Tactical Superiority Stainless Steel Rifle Length Gas Tube

Muzzle Brake: Davidson Defense Super Compensator Stainless Steel

Forward Assist: IMI Forward Assist Assembly AR-15

Ejection Port Door: Davidson Defense LR-308 Ejection Port Door Assembly

https://aeroprecisionusa.com/lower-receivers/complete-lowers/l/m5.html

I'd stay with Aero as it will,match the upper better. Also I also recommend the Larue MBT trigger for $87 on sale right now. Real close to the SSA-E
 

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I found a built upper. Can I use a .308 lower with the .308 magazines with the 6.5 Ammo?
Anybody have a good resource for this type of build?

This is the description on the upper.

The DPMS LR-308 Is Compatible With All Manufactured Lowers Except For Armalite, Newer Bushmasters, And Rock River Arms.

A List Of Compatible AR-10/LR-308 Lowers Includes, But Is Not Limited To: Spikes Tactical, Mega, DPMS, Aero Precision, KAC, Windham Weaponry, CORE, CMMG, Black Rain, Christensen Arms, American precision, JP Enterprises, Larue, Les Baer, Kaiser Mil Tech, Mega Arms, Noveske, Matrix, Ruger, Remington, Sig Sauer, S&W, Sword Int., EDM, FD Defense, Detroit Gun Works, Salt Works, GA precision, DRD Tactical, Iron Ridge, Noreen, Poly 80, And More.
Where did you get that compatibility list? A LOT of that is wrong. For instance, KAC and Ruger both are not compatible with LR308 frames. Also the DPMS Small Frame has become the most popular since 80% of the parts are compatible with the AR15 parts kits

6.5 creedmore works well in any 308 magazine without modification
 

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