Another New guy from NC

[96superflow]

Hello everyone. I'm James from Raleigh, NC. I had a hard time trying to justify an AR style firearm where all I had previously were guns that served purposes (bolt action rifles and shotguns for hunting). Well I finally got to a place where I could afford one and decided to build it. Goal was to build it for $400 bucks, but thanks to an excellent deal on a MWI fore-end so build total w/o the Sigtac 3x was right at 550. This one was in 5.56, and I just wanted it to shoot and hunt some coyotes. Main reason for building though was to have a deer rife in an AR platform. Since the first time I had heard about it, the Grendel cartridge has stuck with me from day one. Still learning alot about the round and different chambers that they are cut so I am sure I will have questions regarding that upper build. Not trying for a budget this time, but don't want to break the bank with parts either. Anyway, Thanks for having me and I hope I can contribute something useful!

Here's a current pic of the gun.

[RangerRick]

Nice stick! Welcome aboard.

I'm in Raleigh too. Where do you shoot? I usually shoot at the Durham Pistol and Rifle club in Mebane.


RR

[Variable]

Welcome aboard!

[olde sarge]

Welcome 96superflow!

[96superflow]

Thanks for the welcome y'all! I actually live south of Raleigh in Holly Springs. Normally for pistols I shoot at Drakes landing or private land. I also visit some buddies in Greenville that have farm land and we will go out and shoot the rifles there. I haven't really found a nice range yet around here for rifles. I know of Range 37 just outside of Fayetteville that is suppose to be good.

[Errorhead]

Hey another NC boy here! I'm near Fuquay, with two Grendels now. Looks like enough NC Grendels for a local chapter. LOL!
Welcome, lots of good info here.

[96superflow]

Been collecting parts for this thing currently. Still don't have any pics, but will eventually. Thus far I have the Black Hole Weaponry Barrel 1-9 Poly 18" type 1, A Tactical Ambush 7.62x39 NiBX BCG, and 3 10rd Mags. Only thing left to decide is what Fore-end to run and which adjustable gas block I want. I don't want this thing to fling the precious 6.5 brass as the plan is to reload it and shoot it again! I already have been collecting some CFE223, small rife primers, and have already picked up a 6.5 grendel hornady die set. I have also been collecting ammo one box at a time. Kinda tough to buy all this stuff when I am paying for a 10mm and another .45 at the same time!

[lednerg56]

I got some friends in mebane! Im live about 20-25 miles from Jacksonville. Welcome 96superflow!!

[LRRPF52]

Welcome aboard. Looking forward to your project turning out well.

[96superflow]

Been a little while.. I need to put up a build these, but got this thing put together and shot it Saturday. Turns out that the camber has issues... Burrs in the chamber or chamber cut too tight. I tried shooting both Hornady and PPU out of it and it would not feed without punching the forward assist to seat the cartridge, and then wouldn't extract causing a double feed. It would function the 100grn WPA Ammo with no issues. I already sent BHW an email to see what we can do to figure this out...


I'll get some pics of this thing up here soon.

[reaper12]

Welcome from Florida

[am4966]

If they have to give you a new barrel make them give you one of there new Saami spec'd chamber. Or maybe you should demand it I would also use a type II bolt. Even if they give you a 264lbc use. .136 bolt

[alicea8541]

Welcome fellow North Carolinian!