by BillytheKid » Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:39 pm
Since the 6.5G is supposed to have one of the most efficient combustion chambers ever designed as a case, I believe you could get away with not having a forward assist, especially if it's going to be a bench-rest shooter.
If you prefer to ease the round into battery as quietly as possible, as for hunting purposes, then a forward assist is supposed to help with that.
I always recommend the dust cover for a AR hunting rifle.
Bill
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