Re: New 6.5 Grendel Build Complete. (PIC HEAVY)
I can't figure out the picture attachment thing here (I gather I need to have my picture on another URL somehow), but I will simply post the specs of my new Grendel build, in case anyone is building a light Grendel and is looking for ideas:
18" Satern barrel (
http://www.alexanderarms.com/item/14/142/18GrendelCutRifledBarrelandBolt.htm) - note this barrel's thread; beautiful fluing, very light as result; super accurate (no 100yd groups over an MOA so far, many at .5 w/ factory ammo from Hornady)
AA Muzzle brake (makes a big difference in reducing felt recoil); 9/16-24 threads
PRI gas port (.75")
MI SS-series handguards at mid length (9 3/16"), free floated
AA upper receiver
mil spec BCG
AA Grendel bolt (i. w/ barrel)
mil spec charging handle
RR Arms lower receiver
Timney 3# single stage trigger (I love these, they are on all my ARs)
A2 mil spec stock (sorry, these are still the best stocks for AR)
Magpul grip (the adjustable one, don't remember name)
mil spec rifle buffer and spring
C-Products 15 and 25 round Grendel mags
Adds to above rifle:
IOR 2-12x32 35mm scope
IOR rings (high)
Viking Tac sling (QD on muzzle end, webbing on stock end)
Harris 6-9" bipod
Larue bipod QD mount
I'm shooting 123gr Amax loaded by Hornady. Getting 2475fps in 30* temps at 500ft alt. Plan on reloading the Hornady brass with the 123gr Amax and 107gr SMK.
Rifle w/o scope is a hair over 7.5lbs. I have shot about 100 rounds thru it for groups and for 1000yd potential. 0.5 to 1moa groups at 100yds, holding 0.7 to 1.1 moa at 300 and generally around 1-1.5 moa at 1000 in 3-5mph wind (not much data on the 1000 yds).
Rifle's purpose is shooting semi-auto precision matches at Mayberry (in MD) and shooting steel at 600+ yds.
If someone could help me out on the photos, I would be happy to post a pic.