Golddiggie
NES Member
I'm thinking about building a 6.5mm Grendel upper and am looking for any part advice/first hand experiences with parts. I'm really only seeing "type 2" parts where I'm looking.
I've found a barrel that looks reasonably priced: https://aimsurplus.com/ballistic-advantage-6-5-grendel-18-in-spr-rifle-length-ar-barrel/ as well as a complete BCG from the same seller that's $80: Radical Firearms Type 2 6.5 Grendel/12.7x42 Bolt Carrier Group
I have a side charging upper that I plan to use in this build, so I'll be just using the bolt from the BCG. That is, if I don't hear back from Adam's Arms that I can use one of their piston kits in this build.
I guess the items I'm more interested in hearing about are barrels, BCG's (if they matter that much over the bolt), muzzle devices, and/or anything unique to the caliber above a standard AR15 build. Also, will an 18" barrel be a good choice for the caliber? I do see a 20" option, but I won't be shooting to 1000 yards with this. I might, eventually, shoot at the 600 yard range at PF&G (once the rifle is ready) but I've not done anything past 100 yards so far.
Also, it appears that you can't just use standard AR15 magazines with these rounds. So, I'll be looking to get ones for that. I do see some above 10 rounds available, or at least listed on Brownells.
Once I have the rifle built, of course, I'll be thinking about making a pistol length upper. IF I can locate a short enough barrel (no more than 11").
I've found a barrel that looks reasonably priced: https://aimsurplus.com/ballistic-advantage-6-5-grendel-18-in-spr-rifle-length-ar-barrel/ as well as a complete BCG from the same seller that's $80: Radical Firearms Type 2 6.5 Grendel/12.7x42 Bolt Carrier Group
I have a side charging upper that I plan to use in this build, so I'll be just using the bolt from the BCG. That is, if I don't hear back from Adam's Arms that I can use one of their piston kits in this build.
I guess the items I'm more interested in hearing about are barrels, BCG's (if they matter that much over the bolt), muzzle devices, and/or anything unique to the caliber above a standard AR15 build. Also, will an 18" barrel be a good choice for the caliber? I do see a 20" option, but I won't be shooting to 1000 yards with this. I might, eventually, shoot at the 600 yard range at PF&G (once the rifle is ready) but I've not done anything past 100 yards so far.
Also, it appears that you can't just use standard AR15 magazines with these rounds. So, I'll be looking to get ones for that. I do see some above 10 rounds available, or at least listed on Brownells.
Once I have the rifle built, of course, I'll be thinking about making a pistol length upper. IF I can locate a short enough barrel (no more than 11").