Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

[MJPLEO]

I'd been trying to make some time for getting to the range for quite awhile but with kids, wife and work it was not working out. It took awhile but I finished getting the break-in done. I shot the group below after putting some handloads through the Chrony on a cool Port Angeles morning (42 degrees on the range).

My handloads were:
123gr Lapua Scenars over 30.7gr of AA2520 with OAL of 2.265 and averaging 2605fps, ES of 18.65 and SD of 9.53 through the Chrony. I had the same load pushing a little faster last week but it was also a lot warmer outside that day.

 

[B y r o n]

Re: Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

I'm envious, I'm still waiting on a few parts before my Grendel is operational. Even a cool day at the range is better than no days at the range.

 

[MJPLEO]

Re: Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

I agree completely.

 

[bengates]

Re: Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

MJPLEO, did you have any problems getting your Grendel barrel cranked down to the proper torque on the Vltor upper? I'm in the process of the same build and broke my barrel wrench trying to get the proper torque according to Bill Alexander. Did you use a special tool?

 

[widnerkj]

Re: Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

That looks really sharp. I can't wait get mine out and make some holes.

 

[Amontgomery]

Re: Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

I am still waiting to get mine to the range as well.

 

[MJPLEO]

Re: Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: UncleBenji</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MJPLEO, did you have any problems getting your Grendel barrel cranked down to the proper torque on the Vltor upper? I'm in the process of the same build and broke my barrel wrench trying to get the proper torque according to Bill Alexander. Did you use a special tool? </div></div>

Sir,

I was on a business trip in Tucson back in August when I found the guys over at Black Weapons Armory. Needless to say, I spent 2x my per diem and then some in that shop including having them build that upper. These guys do a lot of Grendel builds and I'm sure they could answer your question. No gun shop (snob) attitude, just great customer service all around.

 

[bengates]

Re: Breaking in my new Grendel....Finally

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MJPLEO</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: UncleBenji</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MJPLEO, did you have any problems getting your Grendel barrel cranked down to the proper torque on the Vltor upper? I'm in the process of the same build and broke my barrel wrench trying to get the proper torque according to Bill Alexander. Did you use a special tool? </div></div>

Sir,

I was on a business trip in Tucson back in August when I found the guys over at Black Weapons Armory. Needless to say, I spent 2x my per diem and then some in that shop including having them build that upper. These guys do a lot of Grendel builds and I'm sure they could answer your question. No gun shop (snob) attitude, just great customer service all around. </div></div>

Thanks for the info. Perhaps I'll drop them a line and see what they recommend. Happy shooting!