Any other 6.5 Grendel shooters here?

[1903Collector]

Would be interested to know what chamber you are using, SAAMI, G2, 264LBC and what results your getting. I am working on my 2nd build and from all the reading I have done I am leaning towards the 264LBC with a 1/8. I haven't had good results with with the SAAMI chamber and 1/9 with bullets in the 123-129gr range.

Thanks

 

[1903Collector]

82 views and no response...Kinda what I expected LOL. Well if anyone cares I decided to go with the JP 18" medium contour barrel with 1/8 and SAAMI chamber, the faster turn should help with the heavier bullet performance.

 

[bostonbilly]

I am just now starting to look at building one

 

[LittleCalm]

try snipers hide..

 

[MAD Geary]

Just placed an order from radical firearms for a complete 20" 6.5 upper. They have a good sale going and I had a 15% off coupon so I got I complete for just under $400 shipped. We'll have to see how good their match grade barrels are. I'm hoping the 1/9 does well.

http://www.radicalfirearms.com/product-p/rfupper20-6.5-ss-med-15fhr.htm

 

[Pondhill]

I am thinking about building one myself.

 

[Wadcutter]

Just placed an order from radical firearms for a complete 20" 6.5 upper. They have a good sale going and I had a 15% off coupon so I got I complete for just under $400 shipped. We'll have to see how good their match grade barrels are. I'm hoping the 1/9 does well.

http://www.radicalfirearms.com/product-p/rfupper20-6.5-ss-med-15fhr.htm

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Darn, wish I saw that. May I ask how you got the 15% off coupon?

 

[MAD Geary]

Darn, wish I saw that. May I ask how you got the 15% off coupon?

I donated $50 to a fundraiser that they had for the Texas flood victims. It entered me for a chance to win 10 custom rifles they made. Then they gave everyone who donated a 15% off voucher just for donating.

 

[Beansie]

http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=653

I've been watching this page, as I'd like a 6.5 rifle as well, see if this goes on sale. I don't really feel like spending this much money right now though, as I'd need glass etc... But I'm told this "sporter" is grendel.

 

[NavelOfficer]

Many forum members will view new posts whether they are relevant or not.
Can't help you with Grendel, but 6.5 Swede and Jap in cast, coated and jacketed work just fine.

 

[1903Collector]

http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=653

I've been watching this page, as I'd like a 6.5 rifle as well, see if this goes on sale. I don't really feel like spending this much money right now though, as I'd need glass etc... But I'm told this "sporter" is grendel.

You might want to contact them before ordering just to confirm what chambering you would be getting as there are a few 6.5 variants.

 

[1903Collector]

Just placed an order from radical firearms for a complete 20" 6.5 upper. They have a good sale going and I had a 15% off coupon so I got I complete for just under $400 shipped. We'll have to see how good their match grade barrels are. I'm hoping the 1/9 does well.

http://www.radicalfirearms.com/product-p/rfupper20-6.5-ss-med-15fhr.htm

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My 1/9 has done well with 120 grains or less and really likes the 107gr SMKs, it does not like the 123gr and 129gr SSTs. Although I haven't had a lot of range time with my 1/8 gun it looks very promising with 123s and heavier bullets.