6.5 Grendel Pic Thread

Matman2010

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My next AR build is going to be a 6.5 Grendel, I already have a list of parts that I want to get, but I want to see what setups you guys are running. Please post pictures and specs to!

- Matt
 
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<span style="font-weight: bold">5-Shot group @ 100yrds w/ 123gr. Lapua Scenar Handloads.
Half-MOA if not better.</span>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Specs:</span></span>
18" Sabre Defense Barrel (1-7.5 Twist)
12.0" Daniel Defense M4 Handgaurd
Daniel Defense low profile gas block (mid-gas system)
Magpul Rail panels (FDE)
Larue Tactical Harris Bi-pod mount
Harris 6-9" Bi-pod
Phoenix Tactical rubber sled feet
Phoenix Tactical (small) Pod claws (not in pic-use for prone shooting)
DoubleStar Lower
Vltor MUR1 Upper Reciever
Geisslle SSA Trigger
KNS Anti-roll pins (FDE)
C-Products + AA Magazines (the only 2 manufacturers that make Grendel mags)
Vortex Flash hider
Magpul AFG FDE grip
Larue Tactical 1.5 SPR optic Mount
NightForce 3.5-15x50 NXS w/ NP-R1 Reticle
Magpul PRS stock (FDE)
Accushot Mono-Pod for PRS
Ergo grip w/ palm shelf (FDE)
Accushot Atlas bi-pid (on backorder-still waiting!)
Badger Tac-Latch on Charging Handle
BCM Bolt Carrier
Sabre D. 6.5 Grendel Bolt (was sent w/ the bbl)
 
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The SPR gives me plenty of eye relief but if your going with something like a Trijicon Accupoint (1.25-4x24) I would get the SPR-E becuase of the larger eye end on the trijicon optic. Anything with that type of eye end on a an optic I would go with the SPR-E instead of the SPR but the SPR should do fine on any regular 40mm - 50mm optic.
 
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This is one I did for my brother in law.

AA 24" barrel
PWS 9/16x24 Comp
JP VTAC handguard
Stag upper
Doublestar lower
Magpul ACS stock
Stark Equipment grip (great feel for prone and bench shooting)
C-products mags w/ magul floorplate
Y/M NM chrome carrier
Bill Springfield 3lb trigger
JP adjustable gas block
ADM scope mount
(Pictured with Nikon Buckmaster scope, gun shot in with Sightron SIII)
Duracoat Cav arms blue, Matte Black, Stainless w/ satin clear. advanced Tigerstripe pattern.

Gun always shoots sub-MOA but have had great 1/2 MOA groups with 120 SMK & 28.5 TAC
 
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That is a really cool paint job chase, how do you like the Bill Springfield 3lb Trigger? I have thought about getting the LPK, and sending in my DPMS LR-243 trigger, and the trigger that is going into my Grendel to bill to have him do his magic on. Also, how do you like the PWS Comp? I hear its a good comp, but it also acts like a flash hider.

-Matt
 
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I did alot of searching on forums about Bill's triggers and I couldn't find anyone dissatisfied. I had that one done and it is the best $50.00 you could spend on your trigger. It is plenty light and crisp. I have a couple of the tinmey 3 lb. triggers and I would say that the "Bill" trigger is close, not exactly as good as a timney, but for 1/4 the price it is a no brainer. For a rifle like the grendel I would definitely do something with a stock trigger.

I have a 24" grendel with a vortex flash hider on and I will probably take it off and also get the PWS comp like the gun above. It just makes the gun a pussycat to shoot and easy to see hits. It's not overly obnoxious and loud and hasn't changed the accuracy of that gun. I think it is win-win.
 
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This is my pseudo MK12Mod1

Larue Upper w/ JP Carrier
Satern cut rifle in 6.5 Grendel
OPS Inc “brownells brake”. Couldn’t get a proper MK12ModX brake and collar for the goofy 5/8-24 threads of the Grendel Barrel
Badger Mk12 Gas block
KAC rifle length FF
KAC Micro Rear
No front yet !
Spikes Tactical lower with Colt LPK
Trigger Geissele Hi Speed w/ Match Springs
S&B PMII 3-12. I opted to use a Larue riser since this scope also sits on one of my bolt guns




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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bamf911</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That winter paint job is one of the coolest I have ever seen. Nice work! </div></div>

That's funny you said that. When he picked the colors, he just wanted something racy and unique. It just happened to be winter when I finished it and snowy when I took the pictures so everyone says how good it looks as a snowy camo.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PolishHandgunner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I put a 24" les baer grendel upper on a national match rra lower.
I am happy with it using 123 grain Hornady A maxs.

carl

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This is a Grendel pic thread! Where's the pics!!!!??
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: longrange30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What height Badger rings are those with that 5/8" Larue riser?


How does that stick shoot?</div></div>

The lowest Badgers for the 35mm PMII were the 1" high PN 306-14s

So far I have not had a change to do full load development with the 120 SMK , 120 Bergers and 123 SMK to see what shoots the best but so far the Satern barrel is very impressive. Typical 5 shot 3/4 MOA and slightly larger. Hard pressed to be worse than 1MOA

What made a huge difference was a Geissele High Speed trigger. Its not set up similar to my TRG-42 / AI AE that I am use to
 
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Ok here are two pics of my JP, it was one of his first in 6.5.

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JP CTR-02
24" Med Contour barrel w/ heatsink
JP Tactical compensator
JP Tactical bolt carrier
JP Competition trigger
JP VTAC Handguard
Magpul PRS
Larue SPR mount
Luepold Mark4 8.5-25 ILL TMR
Tangodown Bipod
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aspen69</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> My humble addition with a new .264 barrel from Les Baer .
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Not to sound like a di%& but this is a 6.5 Grendel thread <span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span> a .264 LBC-AR thread.

Nice stick tho.
 
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6.5 Grendel
AA Bolt, AA Barrelcut from 18" to 16" and threaded 5/8"x24.
YHM leightweight handguard
PRS gasbuster CH
RRA upper

Tactics lower
Geiselle trigger
SPR grip
Magpul PRS stock

Leupold 6.5-20 Premier FFP gen2 MD
Nightforce Unimount
Shark suppresor .308
Harris 6"-9" swivel BP


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longrange30 , no offense taken . I shared because the ammo that goes in the mag says 6.5 grendel on it . Only went to the Les Baer after my factory AA grendel barrel didn't perform . All the high end grendel barrels were out of stock with huge waits . I wanted to have some fun this summer so I'll give this one a try .
 
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Aspen, how does it shoot?

Superde, How does your grendel shoot with your 30 cal suppressor? I am waiting for an AAC 30 cal suppressor for mine. Never shot one with it, just went on faith. Did you paint yours or did it come tan? I like it.
 
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I have 2 grendels, just basic ones. I am putting together one that is worthy of taking a picture of. I will post it when i finally get my satern barrel in.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 02Silver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No pics yet but I have a 18" that I am happy with. </div></div>


Get some pics taken of that thing and get em' posted!!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: generalquark</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have 2 grendels, just basic ones. I am putting together one that is worthy of taking a picture of. I will post it when i finally get my satern barrel in.
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All Grendel builds are worthy of picture, basic or not.
Get some pics posted!
 
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Almost Done.

LW 22" med countour barrel/bolt
Spikes tactical lower w/CMT LPK
RRA 2-stage trigger
Sundevil slickside billet upper
PRI gasbuster
Magpul PRS and MOE grip
YHM lightwieght rail.
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Edited: Oh this is a 6.5CSS not a 6.5 Grendel.. sorry to anyone that gives a crap..
 
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I have a 3-12 nikon that will be on it soon just so I can shoot it. I just picked up some hornady brass and now I need to buy some 123gr hornady's or Sierra bullets.

I'd like a nightforce on it but I hope to end up with a Vortex PST or at least a Falcon Menace.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: longrange30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There has got to be more Grendel owners on the Hide!

Where are they all at!? Post em' up guys! </div></div>
OK, here are some updated pics of mine:

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Latest load with 140 Bergers shoots like this at 100 (5 shots):

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Video at 1000 yds (actually with a less accurate load): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbYlKXPbH0k
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon A</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: longrange30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There has got to be more Grendel owners on the Hide!

Where are they all at!? Post em' up guys! </div></div>
OK, here are some updated pics of mine:

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Latest load with 140 Bergers shoots like this at 100 (5 shots):

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Video at 1000 yds (actually with a less accurate load): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbYlKXPbH0k </div></div>

How do you like those ASA uppers? I dont see many people using them.

Im guessing thats a 24" LW bbl?

What was the elevation adj. (MOA) on those 1k shots? If you remember.

Nice Build!
 
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6.5 Grendel Alexander Arms 24" GDMR. Satern Barrel. Replaced Magpul PRS stock w/ standard A2 green. TBAC 30p suppressor in TAB cozy.

Cheapo SS 10x in Larue Mount (replacing a Leupold Mark 4 4-14 SFP). Love the fact that I can make hits on target to 1k on a scope I paid $150 for. Haha!

Targetteck wireless video spotting system for seeing hits out to...a long ways (rated to 2500 yards). 20x mag selected for fruit bowl balance properties.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: longrange30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How do you like those ASA uppers? I dont see many people using them.

Im guessing thats a 24" LW bbl?

What was the elevation adj. (MOA) on those 1k shots? If you remember.</div></div>
I love the ASA upper--you can charge from the shooting position, your shooting hand stays in its shooting position, you can still use a brass catcher and keep dirt out with the dust cover.

Yup, 24" LW barrel.

I don't remember the elevation exactly for that particular group, it was something like 11.8 Mils using the 140 A-Max.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trg42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is my pseudo MK12Mod1

Larue Upper w/ JP Carrier
Satern cut rifle in 6.5 Grendel
OPS Inc “brownells brake”. Couldn’t get a proper MK12ModX brake and collar for the goofy 5/8-24 threads of the Grendel Barrel
Badger Mk12 Gas block
KAC rifle length FF
KAC Micro Rear
No front yet !
Spikes Tactical lower with Colt LPK
Trigger Geissele Hi Speed w/ Match Springs
S&B PMII 3-12. I opted to use a Larue riser since this scope also sits on one of my bolt guns




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FYI: PRI sells the OPS SPR brake and collar in the 5/8x24 threads, which is for the 6.8, but will also work for you.

By the way, beautiful rifle.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SFC Carpentier jr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have two grendel uppers. One that I put togther myself with a Saturn barrel and this one that GAP did for me. Both are very accurate.

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what kind of barrel did GAP use for your 6.5 Grendel build?
 
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24" AA Overwatch upper Shilen ss barrel
WCI brake
Spikes lower with Chip McCormick 2 lb. drop in
Palm shelf swell grip A2 stock Harris bipod (permanently borrowed from my 325wsm; sorry Loco)
Burris pepr mount w/ Sightron 6-24x mil dot (love it!!)
Looks basic as crap but shoots like a dream.
I don't even know how to upload pics but everyone elses sticks look nicer since mine is all black and basic.....
 
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Top: AA Overwatch cut to 18" with carbon tube.
Leupy VariX-III 3.5x10 YHM risers.
CavArms Stock
RRA Match Trigger
Magpul grip

Bottom: Billet Side Charger purchased from Robert Whitley.
18" AA Bolt/Barrel combo with WCI Brake
YHM customizable forend
Falcon Menace 4-14 Scope w/ Larue Mount
RRA Lower Geissele Trigger, MagPul Stock

Also DW Pointman and Razorback both in 10mm flavor.
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