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Forum: 6.5 Grendel Troubleshooting

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  1. Ignorant about buffers

    I have a new 16" AA upper and will be putting it on a BushMaster lower. I traded into 2 "Clinton era" collapsables that didn't collapse. I made...

    Started by cowboybart, 03-18-2013 04:48 PM
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    05-17-2013 12:58 AM Go to last post
  2. Short Chamber?

    So, I received my barrel today. It's chambered in .264LBC. I sent the company a bolt to ensure headspacing was correct during the build. Put the gun...

    Started by Hobster, 05-05-2013 06:36 AM
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    05-12-2013 05:31 PM Go to last post
  3. Initial run nightmare - suggestions please!

    Put together a new rifle and was not pleased with the groups when i finally got around to testing the rifle for the first time. If i had to...

    Started by 6.5dg, 04-10-2013 03:14 PM
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    05-10-2013 04:00 PM Go to last post
  4. buffer rattle

    I just picked up a used Grendel. It is a 16inch AA upper on a rifle stock double star lower. First thing I noticed was the buffer rattled. Like...

    Started by 62flint, 05-07-2013 11:27 PM
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    05-07-2013 11:47 PM Go to last post
  5. Live round VERY hard to extract?

    Let me prologue by saying I'm not a gunsmith, nor reloader. We have been using factory loaded AA 120gr. Barnes and AA 120gr. Nosler. Here is the...

    Started by 81police, 03-12-2013 07:06 PM
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    05-03-2013 08:48 PM Go to last post
  6. Won't eject the round

    Ok, so this is my first build and I just got some ammo and was just checking if it would feed and eject ok without firing. maybe that is the problem....

    Started by 65G_Sethum, 04-25-2013 06:18 PM
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    04-29-2013 11:08 PM Go to last post
  7. 6.5 Grendel Gas Port Sizes

    I have gathered some information about gas port diameters that I thought I would share with this forum. These 3 examples are all 6.5 AR barrels. I am...

    Started by Shivesy, 04-26-2013 03:22 PM
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    04-28-2013 01:17 AM Go to last post
  8. 3 Issues Found During 1st Time Shooting new AA Grendel

    Took my new Grendel to the range for the first time Friday and found the following 3 issues: 1. 1st shot from a loaded (5 rounds in a 10 round mag)...

    Started by olinaz, 03-24-2013 08:46 PM
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    04-21-2013 09:14 PM Go to last post
  9. Dented case on ejection

    Finding dents on my ejected case main body (my Satern Spartan home build, see first picture). I don't get this dent on my AA built Entry upper. The...

    Started by BjornF16, 01-28-2012 07:56 PM
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    04-10-2013 04:28 PM Go to last post
  10. bolt not locking back on last shot

    I have an issue that I can't seem to get figured out. When I shoot my last shot my bolt doesn't lock back. I can pull the charging handle back on...

    Started by terrywick4, 03-11-2013 03:38 AM
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    03-25-2013 01:58 PM Go to last post
  11. Grendel crush washer

    Where do I find one?

    Started by Peck1631, 03-23-2013 02:48 AM
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    03-23-2013 11:26 AM Go to last post
  12. Short chamber

    I have a 24in barrel with bolt from J&T distributing. Currenty i'm having to seat the bullets to a COL of 2.20 or less depending on the bullet in...

    Started by Cole, 02-24-2013 01:37 AM
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    03-14-2013 12:40 PM Go to last post
  13. Case head lip scored

    Rifle shoots great small groups first round fires second some times does not always lock up sticks partially closed. Using hornady brass rim of case...

    Started by Fred, 11-23-2012 12:26 AM
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    03-08-2013 12:13 PM Go to last post
  14. Grendel Bolt not accepting Cam Pin

    I recently purchase a chrome 6.5 Bolt, at a premium, from a member here. It seems like it is defective. I’ve tried multiple Cam Pins, and none will...

    Started by Fillar, 02-20-2013 06:33 PM
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    02-27-2013 03:11 PM Go to last post
  15. Failure to feed issues?

    Im posting this as a potential fix for failure to feed issue. I was experiencing multiple failure to feed issues with my AA overwatch on custom...

    Started by cphammer, 02-23-2013 02:22 AM
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    02-24-2013 12:57 AM Go to last post
  16. Ejection Problem

    Several times this past weekend after hunting I had one heck of a hard time getting the chambered unfired round to eject. The charging handle would...

    Started by DW61, 01-25-2013 12:43 AM
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    02-22-2013 06:33 PM Go to last post
  17. Light strikes

    Went to the range yesterday to run another ladder test. About half way through I started having mis-fires due to light pin strikes. The primers show...

    Started by Tikka, 02-08-2013 03:15 PM
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    02-08-2013 08:13 PM Go to last post
  18. Chamber issue?

    I have a new Grendel I am troubleshooting. The pic below shows 5 cases that were fired in my rifle. The rounds were factory 123 Amax rounds. The...

    Started by koden, 01-12-2013 03:14 AM
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    01-14-2013 12:09 AM Go to last post
  19. About to throw this thing out the window

    Well after much help on this forum I still can't get this thing to shoot. I have purchased the best possible parts I can afford to everyone's advice...

    Started by DIESEL758, 11-18-2012 06:23 PM
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    01-11-2013 09:56 PM Go to last post
  20. Bolt Broke What do I need to replace it with?

    I have a Model 1 16" CAR 6.5 sporter. I broke a few bolt lugs and I am looking to replace the bolt. I am hoping someon can help me out with...

    Started by pwbum1, 12-26-2012 06:49 PM
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    01-02-2013 09:40 PM Go to last post

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