6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

[nw911guy]

I am considering building an SPR-type rifle in 6.5mm Grendel. Leaning towards 18" in length. I'm just not sure who's barrel to get. Any suggestions?

I am intending to use this in a precision rifle class next year and while I don't think we'll be shooting over 400yds, it seems like as good an excuse as any for this build.

 

[sweetbeard]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

Best option right now unless you want a custom barrel is Alexander arms barrels..
http://www.alexanderarms.com/index.php/products.html

$320 for the barrel and bolt.

I just built a 16inch gun I am running suppressed I am taking to a long range class next year.. should get close to hitting 1kyds with that set-up.

 

[Hawk45]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

Call Scott at Specialized Dynamics, I just ordered an upper from him, but you can get just barrels also. Scott had barrels in the $300-400 range if I recall. Great guy to talk to:
http://specializeddynamics.com/.

Also Mark Gordon is also a SH sponsor and does a killer 6.5 at Short Action Customs. http://shortactioncustoms.com/

Rainier Arms has Sabre chrome lined 18" barrels with bolt, but they are $550
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/browse

You can also get barrels direct from Saturn and Les Baer. I heard back from Les via email, but you'll have to call Satern. Both great options, but a little more expensive.

Check Midway too, I think they have AR-Stoner barrels which can be hit or miss.

 

[nw911guy]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

I thought Sabre was gone from that whole lawsuit thing?

How are the Specialized Dynamics barrels accuracy wise?

 

[2ndPanzer]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

AR Performance is comming out with exactly what you seem to be looking for. I would check them out. I have no personal experience with them, I have only read about them, and they do get good reviews.

 

[Hawk45]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nw1911guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I thought Sabre was gone from that whole lawsuit thing?

How are the Specialized Dynamics barrels accuracy wise?</div></div>

Sabre is gone.. but leftover stock remains I would guess. Grab them while you can if it's what ya hanker for.

For more on Specialized Dynamics stuff check over at Predator Master Forums (http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums). I think you will be very happy with the reviews of his builds. Hence why I decided to work with him on this particular build.

 

[Scottmilk9]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

Hawk, thanks for the kind words.

My barrel(416 stainless) and bolt combos are $345 for the 6.5(.264lbc chamber)

 

[DBrace]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

Satern makes some aweful nice Grendel barrels. I don't know what they have in stock though. Worth checking out!

http://saternmachining.com/

 

[Drifter™]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scottmilk9</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

My barrel(416 stainless) and bolt combos are $345 for the 6.5(.264lbc chamber)</div></div>

Barrel length(s)? Gas system length(s)? Barrel profile(s)? Cut or button?

Thanks

 

[Scottmilk9]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

Drifter,
barrel length is whatever you want(SPR's are generally 18 or 20)

gas system length 16-18 are mid's and 20 and up are rifle length

Profile SPR profile, SPR profile these are button rifled, 416 stainless. M4 feed ramps.

 

[Sid Post]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

Who makes 6.5G chrome lined barrels these days now that Sabre has closed their doors?

 

[nw911guy]

Re: 6.5mm SPR Barrel options?

Thanks a lot for your help guys. It's a tough choice between Scott and one of the late Sabre Defense bbls.