6.5 BCG for my 6.5creed BCL 102?

[Justin102]

just seeing if anybody out there can point me in the direction for a BCG for my BCL 102 build, or if i even need to go that route.

 

[Brianma65]

The BCG for 6.5 CM And .308 are the same.

Edit: in my Stag 10, anyways...

 

[Justin102]

I just thought you had to get a high pressure bolt if you went from .308 to 6.5CM

 

[Brianma65]

I’m no expert, but I think as the case heads are the same, the bolt should be the same.
6.5 CM,.308, .243 etc.
I believe the 6.5 CM is just a .308 necked down, they still have the same case head.

 

[Brianma65]

Ryan at SFRC is your guy for info.
Maybe the BCL is a different cat.

I’ve read that some of the Standard BCG don’t fit .

Also BCL is in the process of releasing the 6.5, so maybe they can hook you up with a BCG.
At least you know it’ll fit???

 

[Justin102]

okay thanks, Ill try to contact him.

 

[b_w.]

Can confirm Fulton and JP bcgs work. Hi pressure bolts just have a reduced diameter firing pin so more of the primer is supported. Don't know how essential it is but it's recommend from reading online.

 

[LuckyLuc82]

It’s the same. Take it from a guy who built the first 6.5 BCL. Even the bolt that comes with your BCL is already high pressure.

 

[DominionOutdoors]

do you have recommendation for a good barrel in 6.5CM to go with?

 

[cr5]

I’m no expert, but I think as the case heads are the same, the bolt should be the same.
6.5 CM,.308, .243 etc.
I believe the 6.5 CM is just a .308 necked down, they still have the same case head.

6.5CM is a necked down 30TC not 308 win, they do use the same bolt though.
OP, the only thing you need is a quality aftermarket 6.5CM barrel and you should be ready to go.
6.5 is not a high pressure cartridge (no higher than a 308win anyway), nothing special needed as long as your BCL parts are in spec.
I own and reload for two 6.5CM rifles, one bolt and one semi.

Warning, if you don't shoot beyond 500 yards don't bother switching to Creedmoor. The 6.5 doesn't do anything a 308 can't do out to 500-600 yards and factory ammo is not as readily available.
If you just want something different then go for it, it's a great cartridge.
If you decide 6.5 isn't going to offer you anything you can use over the cheaper to shoot and easier to find 308 then I would still replace the factory barrel with a quality aftermarket 308 barrel.