I'm in the process of building a 6.5 Grendel on the AR platform. I'd like to mostly use it as a longer range (>600) precision shooter for punching paper but not be so bench-centric as to forgo any kind of mobility should I embark on a rare hunting trip. This is why I think I'd like to avoid full on bull barrel and other ultra heavy options meant for bench-only guns.
I've got a friend I consider to be very well versed in the world of firearms. I defer to him on all things AR building but just wanted to run these specs by a community who specializes in 6.5 Grendel.
What I have so far is:
Lower:
Upper:
So what I need still is the handguard, the barrel and probably some Strike Industries Extended charging handle.
I'm considering going all the way with a Craddock Bartlein barrel and the specs I was given to have one spun up for me are as follows:
Not sure about twist.
I'm also all ears on your favorite handguards. I've been looking at ALG EMR, Aero Quantum and Midwest Industries. Maybe a Seekins?
I've got a friend I consider to be very well versed in the world of firearms. I defer to him on all things AR building but just wanted to run these specs by a community who specializes in 6.5 Grendel.
What I have so far is:
Lower:
- Aero Precision STS lower receiver
- CMMG LPK w/ V Seven Hybrid Ambi 57degree safety
- La Rue MBT 2 stage trigger
- Luth AR rifle length fixed stock kit with buffer tube, buffr spring, weight + stock
- Magpul MIAD grip
Upper:
- Aero Precision no FA Slick Side upper receiver w/ port door
- Aero Precision SS rifle length gas tube
- Toolcraft Nitride 6.5G Type II BCG
- Superlative Arms .750 clamp-on adjustable gas block
- SJC Titan .30 cal comp (but considering going the thread protector route for starters and attaching the muzzle device if needed later)
So what I need still is the handguard, the barrel and probably some Strike Industries Extended charging handle.
I'm considering going all the way with a Craddock Bartlein barrel and the specs I was given to have one spun up for me are as follows:
- 20"-24"
- Anything from medium to semi-bull
- 1in or 1.2in to a gas port that is .750 and then steps down just a bit if at all to the muzzle
- .30cal (5/8x24) threads.
Not sure about twist.
I'm also all ears on your favorite handguards. I've been looking at ALG EMR, Aero Quantum and Midwest Industries. Maybe a Seekins?
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