A rifle case of happiness - Grendel Side Charger

[Danco411]

I went into this project thinking to build a long range side charge 5.56 rifle. It ended up being a bit more than that as I tend to get a bit out of control.

In the pelican case is a full weapon system in 2 calibers - 5.56 and 6.5 Grendel - all done in matching Tungsten and Black Cerakote.

Lower

Spartan Billet Lower
Hiperfire Competition Trigger
JP Silent Captured Spring
Luth-AR Stock
KNS captured trigger pins
Yankee Hill extended take down pins
Ambi Safety
Ergo Grip

5.56 Upper

MI Billet Upper
Wilson Combat 18" Fluted 5.56 1:8t SPR barrel
BCM Gunfighter Charge Handle
Voodoo Low Mass BCG
Samson Evo 15" rail
Nordic Comp
Nikon M-223 3-12 600 BDC Scope
Nikon M-223 mount
45 degree BUIS

The 5.56 shoots the 75g Hornady BTHP Match at 2845 FPS.

6.5 Grendel Upper

Crossfire Technologies Ambi Side Charge Billet Upper
NIB Bolt
Satern 20" SS Match 1:8t 5R Barrel (rifle length gas)
MI K Series 15" Keymod rail
Badger Comp
Vortex Viper PST 6-24 Scope
ADM Recon Mount

The Grendel shoots the 95g Hornady V-Max at 3305 FPS, the 107g SMK at 3034 FPS and the 123 Amax at 2687 FPS.

By far the smoothest shooting AR I have ever shot. The JP silent spring coupled with the Low mass BCG is fabulous as is the side charger. Love the Luth-AR stock. Off the bipod the rifle is fantastic. It's light too even with the heavy optics on the Grendel.

[Danco411]

[usmc1371]

Wow what nice matching set. I'm jealous.

[Smud Dude]

6.5 Grendel Upper

Crossfire Technologies Ambi Side Charge Billet Upper. Crosshill Technologies ? Had to look that one up 'cause it looks like what I want for 2 of my builds.
And yes, those are sweet looking sticks and outstanding packaging.

[Danco411]

Sorry yes its Crosshill!

[Jakal]

Nice looking rig! Love the smooth side-charge upper.

[txgunner00]

*drool*

That's a whole lotta sexy.

[Variable]

Very Nice!

I find myself looking at your foam, wondering if there's enough room to squeeze in a suppressor too.

[explorecaves]

Very Nice!

I find myself looking at your foam, wondering if there's enough room to squeeze in a suppressor too.

There is... between the stock and the sling.

[kharb]

Nice stick(s) Danco! I like your style! I'm building a Grendel with a LOT of the same components...Crosshill, JP Silent, KNS & YHM pins, ERGO grip, NiB bolt, Vortex Viper 6-24...

What do you think of the Hiperfire 24C? Still haven't committed to it for my build though I'm leaning that way. Any issues with the KNS pins?

[Danco411]

LOVE the Hiperfire Kharb. You won't be dissappointed.

As an update I love the Grendel so much I don't see myself shooting the 5.56 upper much since I have other AR15's. So I sold the 5.56 upper and the lower as a complete rifle and bought one of the new Spikes Tactical Enhanced billet lowers. This is the one with titanium pins, integrated KNS pins, ambi bolt catch and mag release. Finished cerakoting it last night and am waiting on the Hiperfire trigger and Luth-AR stock to finish it. The buyer got the old lower as it was complete. I'll post pics when I have it done. The lower is just sweet! I like it better than my Seekins.

I worked up my first load for the Grendel with the 107 SMK and punched a 3 round .2 MOA group with 32.7g of CFE. Very happy with this rifle and round!