killability

[79inpa]

I'm just wondering if you guys think that the grendel kills "that much better" out to 400 yards than the 223/556?

[Variable]

Welcome to the board!

"that much better"? For my purposes? Yes.

A properly constructed 120ish grain 6.5mm projectile delivers significantly more energy into the target. Bigger wound tracks, and bigger exits.

ETA: Shot placement is still king mind you (I've killed plenty of deer and other critters with 5.56). But I'll take a bigger hole in the right place when I can get it.

[din]

Troll.

[am4966]

500 yard Montana White Tail shot last year by a member. You wouldn't take that shot with a 556!

[79inpa]

decisions

I'm trying to decide between building a 6.5 Grendel and a 223. I have a lower with a collapsible stock. I just need to decide between the Grendel and the 556 round.

Midway has an 18 inch 6.5 Grendel 2 barrel that is made by ar stoner. I was thinking that it would be a good starting point because I could cut it down a few inches if I thought it was too long.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2228479866/ar-stoner-barrel-and-bolt-ar-15-65-grendel-grendel-ii-chamber-medium-contour-1-in-8-twist-stainless-steel?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[hdjake73]

I have plenty of 16 inch black guns and my grendel was the first 20 inch (ar style) rifle. To tell you the truth while I notice the length...I don't notice that the length interferes with anything I'm using it for. Wether it's hunting or longer range target stuff.

[wraith1516]

If you cut it down with a rlgs you could run into problemswith the dwell time

[79inpa]

has anyone used the 18 inch barreled ar stoner barrel? Would that be a good barrel for a pretty light weight gun. Should I get the flutes or not?

[Steamburn]

Get a Precision Firearms barrel with bolt. The best!!!

[79inpa]

thanks for the advice but my budget probably isn't big enough for the best

[ricsmall]

thanks for the advice but my budget probably isn't big enough for the best

If I were you I would check out the lower priced BHW barrels that mark sells at precision firearms. Lots of guys are having success with those. The stoner barrels can b hit and miss.

Richard

[Kikn]

There is also a group buy on a 16" barrel from faxon going on

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?10466-6.5-Grendel-Faxon-50-Barrel-Group-Buy&p=115317&viewfull=1#post115317

[am4966]

There is also a group buy on a 16" barrel from faxon going on

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showt...l=1#post115317

A Black Hole Weaponry barrel from Mark @ Precisionfirearms in 16" if your worried about length or A Faxon barrel from the group buy. If you go that route Itll be a longer wait then Mark. If you are OK with 18"-20" get one from BHW directly

[NugginFutz]

At the price point you're alluding to, there is only one recommendation, as far as I'm concerned: Go with the BHW. They are available in either .264 LBC or in 6.5 Grendel, 1:9 or 1:8 twist, with or without bolts, and (depending on the source) with a variety of finishes and virtually any style fluting you would likely desire.

[Drift]

Without a doubt my Grendel kills what I hunt better than any 5.56. Accuracy is most probably better if you are shooting past 300 yards. Recoil is very manageable if you are shooting at multiple running targets.
If you limit yourself to 500 yards a 16-18 inch barrel is fine