Hey gang. I'm putting together my first 6.5 Grendel and could use some advice.
My goal is to use the rifle as primarily a hunting rifle. Coyotes, javelina, etc. Small to mid sized game. Not likely used on anything as large as a deer.
I'm not looking for a heavy barrel long range bench rifle. I've got a bolt action .260 Rem for that.
I want something I can carry around without feeling like a boat anchor. I'm used to carrying around sporter bolt action rifles that weigh about 7lbs or so.
I've got a Colt 6920 that is nice and lightweight but I could tolerate an AR in 6.5 Grendel that was a bit heavier, but I'm afraid if it's too heavy I won't end up using it.
So far I've debated about three barrels:
BHW 20" lightweight (not sure what it weighs).
Lilja 20" LR740 (one part of the description says 2.43lbs, another says 2.6lbs.
Lothar Walther 20" in "light HBAR" weight chambered by Mark at Precision Firearms. Not sure on weight, but I think it would be about 2.9lbs comparing similar contour barrels.
I spoke to Mark on the phone and he said that he doesn't recommend barrels with a wasp/turned down/reduced diameter section between the receiver and the gas block. Based on my budget he recommended the Lothar Walther.
Do you guys concur that the wasp section will sufficiently reduce accuracy?
I'm okay with 1MOA accuracy at 100 yards if it means the rifle is light enough that I actually want to hike around with it.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys.
My goal is to use the rifle as primarily a hunting rifle. Coyotes, javelina, etc. Small to mid sized game. Not likely used on anything as large as a deer.
I'm not looking for a heavy barrel long range bench rifle. I've got a bolt action .260 Rem for that.
I want something I can carry around without feeling like a boat anchor. I'm used to carrying around sporter bolt action rifles that weigh about 7lbs or so.
I've got a Colt 6920 that is nice and lightweight but I could tolerate an AR in 6.5 Grendel that was a bit heavier, but I'm afraid if it's too heavy I won't end up using it.
So far I've debated about three barrels:
BHW 20" lightweight (not sure what it weighs).
Lilja 20" LR740 (one part of the description says 2.43lbs, another says 2.6lbs.
Lothar Walther 20" in "light HBAR" weight chambered by Mark at Precision Firearms. Not sure on weight, but I think it would be about 2.9lbs comparing similar contour barrels.
I spoke to Mark on the phone and he said that he doesn't recommend barrels with a wasp/turned down/reduced diameter section between the receiver and the gas block. Based on my budget he recommended the Lothar Walther.
Do you guys concur that the wasp section will sufficiently reduce accuracy?
I'm okay with 1MOA accuracy at 100 yards if it means the rifle is light enough that I actually want to hike around with it.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys.
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