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The 6.5 Creedmoor earned its reputation by staying flat and bucking wind way past the point where most cartridges give up, and it deserves a barrel that can keep pace. Great Lakes Firearms clearly got that memo. The GL1065SSBLK wears a 20 inch 416R stainless barrel with 5R rifling that has been double stress relieved and air gauged, which is the kind of barrel work you usually find on rifles costing quite a bit more. The 1:8 twist stabilizes the heavy, high-BC bullets this cartridge is known for, so those 140 grain match loads have every chance to stack up tight at distance.
Big-frame ARs can be punishing when the gas system is rushed, so Great Lakes went with a full rifle-length gas tube and a .750 low-profile gas block. Combined with the factory muzzle brake on the 5/8×24 threaded muzzle, the recoil impulse is smooth and manageable, which makes spotting your own hits through the scope a realistic goal. The billet 7075 aluminum upper and lower give the whole package a rigid, cleanly machined foundation, and the black Cerakote finish ties it together while adding real protection against weather and wear.
Up front you get a 15.25 inch 6061 aluminum M-LOK handguard with plenty of room for a bipod, sling mount, or whatever else your setup calls for, plus a Picatinny top rail for optics and accessories. The receiver ships without sights, so plan on mounting glass, and with this cartridge you will want something with magnification anyway. A mil-spec six-position adjustable stock, mil-spec polymer grip, and a trigger in the 5.5 to 6 pound range round out the controls, all familiar territory for anyone who has spent time behind an AR.
At 8.6 pounds and 40.5 inches overall, this is a rifle for the bench, the prairie dog town, or a deer stand where shots can stretch out. It ships with one 10-round magazine, so grab a couple spares and a quality optic and you have a legitimate long-range setup without draining the whole fun budget.
No, it ships without sights. The flat-top upper and handguard give you a full run of Picatinny rail for mounting whatever optic fits your needs. Given the long-range strengths of the 6.5 Creedmoor, most owners pair this rifle with a magnified scope in the 3-15x or 4-16x range.
Yes. The 20 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pattern for .30 caliber and 6.5mm muzzle devices and suppressor mounts. The factory muzzle brake is hand tightened without thread locker, so swapping it out is a simple job.
It runs standard AR-10 pattern magazines and includes one 10-round mag from the factory. SR-25 style magazines like Magpul PMAG 7.62 AC mags are widely available and a popular choice for spares. Since 6.5 Creedmoor shares case dimensions with .308 Winchester, the same mags handle both.
It works well for both. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a proven deer and antelope cartridge with mild recoil, and the 1:8 twist 5R barrel handles heavy match bullets for steel and paper past 1,000 yards. At 8.6 pounds it is more of a stand or bench rifle than a mountain gun, but that weight helps it stay settled for precise shots.
| UPC | 638457791891 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GL1065SSBLK |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | MODERN SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 41.7500 |
| Safety | Selector Switch |
| Sights | No |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8"x24 |
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