The Grendel keeps whispering ...

[Billinthedesert]

I've been fond of the 6.5 cartridges since I shot my first Swedish Mauser probably 30 years ago. And I have had a stripped AR lower gathering dust for too long, and thought it was time to do something with it. I was looking hard at the .458 SOCOM, but got to realizing that I have atwo .45-70s, a .50-70 and .400 Whelen on a Springfield, so I am well supplied with hammers. What I am not supplied with is an efficient, deer-class cartridge on an AR-15 platform that can hunt to 300 yards in October, but shoot in the .3s the other 11 months a year. Think I have found my solution in the Grendel.
Now to select a barrel/upper that can shoot ragged-hole groups. I've got an SWFA 12X42 Super Sniper standing by for the optic.

[LRRPF52]

Welcome aboard!

Give Precision Firearms an order for either a Krieger, Bartlein, or Lilja pipe of your length/profile choice.

Do you want a lightweight rifle for the field that also does TGT duty really well?

6.5 Grendel Handbooks will really get you ahead of the curve for learning more about the cartridge, components, things to consider with it in the AR15:

[Kilco]

Welcome sir!

Those handbooks really are the cats ass. After purchasing my own I also got my father the set. Besides offering a ton of REAL WORLD data, they are very well made!

[VASCAR2]

Welcome to the forum Billinthedesert!

[A5BLASTER]

Welcome to the horde sir.

[65Whelen]

Welcome to the Horde. You won't be disappointed.

[Billinthedesert]

Well, I may not have a .3s shooter right off the bat, but will start with the Monster 20 barrel and Mk 136 bolt. I have had nothing but great luck with Green Mountain barrels.

[just_john]

Welcome to the Clan, billinthedesert, from the great nation Texas! As you are seeing, the Grendel offers more answers than you have questions for.