6.5 Grendel Rem 700

[drewsbow]

Wow that's some fine shooting and a great looking rifle well done .

[Sterling]

New member, but have visited this forum a few times.

I know this is an older thread, but it's great to see accurate results using a commonly available powder - CFE223.

Thanks for posting.

[Dscoduc]

I know this question is going to bite me on the butt, but why not just get a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel for that action? The whole reason for the 6.5 Grendel is because the AR platform can't take a longer bullet, but you took an action that can take a much longer bullet like the Creedmoor and "reduced" it down to a 6.5 Grendel round...

That being said, I really like the idea... can you use any Rem 700 action to do this?

[A5BLASTER]

I know this question is going to bite me on the butt, but why not just get a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel for that action? The whole reason for the 6.5 Grendel is because the AR platform can't take a longer bullet, but you took an action that can take a much longer bullet like the Creedmoor and "reduced" it down to a 6.5 Grendel round...

That being said, I really like the idea... can you use any Rem 700 action to do this?

If we worrie about the why question for grendel in any bolt action then we wouldn't have any bolt action grendels.

I had someone ask me this same question when I showed them my howa grendel. I responded with this (Why are you shooting 223 in a 700 action?)

Just because one cartridge makes x amount of speed more then y cartridge doesnt mean it's any less deserving of being in the same action.

For my usage 6.5 creedmoor doesn't give me anymore advantage then grendel in any platform or barrel length, game is just as dead, groups are just as tight and steel targets get hit the same.

Why shot more recoil and burn more powder on reloads, when I can do everything I need and want with much less and train much more.

And as long as it's a short action remmy action you can do grendel in it after a bolt rework.

Couple of threads about doing it on this site.

[rabiddawg]

First of all, it’s my money.


If we worrie about the why question for grendel in any bolt action then we wouldn't have any bolt action grendels.

I had someone ask me this same question when I showed them my howa grendel. I responded with this (Why are you shooting 223 in a 700 action?)

Just because one cartridge makes x amount of speed more then y cartridge doesnt mean it's any less deserving of being in the same action.

For my usage 6.5 creedmoor doesn't give me anymore advantage then grendel in any platform or barrel length, game is just as dead, groups are just as tight and steel targets get hit the same.

Why shot more recoil and burn more powder on reloads, when I can do everything I need and want with much less and train much more.

And as long as it's a short action remmy action you can do grendel in it after a bolt rework.

Couple of threads about doing it on this site.

Fixed it to say what he really meant to say

[A5BLASTER]

Fixed it to say what he really meant to say

Lmao big D lmao.

[FW Conch]

More recoil makes bigger groups.

[Second]

[Sticks]

Second - Are you still chasing the 130gr pills, or did you go back to the lighter Lapua?

[Second]

Second - Are you still chasing the 130gr pills, or did you go back to the lighter Lapua?

Hi Sticks!

I have put the bullet testing on hold for the moment.
Gone back to the 108gr Lapua and a moderate load for shooting an competition.

Will pick up the testing for heavier bullets in the spring I think.

[pelikan800]

Your project is starting to give me "ideas", darn it! Hmmm, find a donor Rem. 700 action....

Can I assume that a .223 receiver can be used too assuming it gets a new bolt?

[A5BLASTER]

Your project is starting to give me "ideas", darn it! Hmmm, find a donor Rem. 700 action....

Can I assume that a .223 receiver can be used too assuming it gets a new bolt?

Just have the bolt opened and have a mini m16 extractor installed at the same time.

[Second]

Just have the bolt opened and have a mini m16 extractor installed at the same time.

Excactly what I did.
The boltface opened and a rim soldered in that fits the case.
And then a Mini M16 extractor. A Sako extractor will also do the trick.

[PrecisionFirearms]

What mag or bottom metal did you use?

[Second]

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showt...rendel-project