First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy)

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First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - gnumadic - 04-19-2018

Hi, I finished my second AR and first Grendel build this evening. I grabbed one of the last 18" group buy barrels in January and have been accumulating parts for the last few months. Next up is a lightweight scope (leaning toward a 2-7x Leupold or Redfield since I'll be using it for deer <200 yards mostly). Unloaded it weighs a hair under 7 lbs, but the barrel profile and hand rail make it seem even lighter. The balance feels great. I can't wait to mount a scope and take it to the range.

Build Components:

Stag Arms Stripped Lower Receiver
BAD ENHANCED PIN SET
MAGPUL POLYMER TRIGGER GUARD
BLK RADIAN TALON SFTY SLCTR 2 LEVER
BCM GUNFTR STOCK KIT MOD0 SOPMOD FDE
Strike Industries Enhanced Bolt Catch
Strike Industries Enhanced Magazine Catch
LaRue Tactical A-PEG Grip FDE Smooth
LaRue Tactical MBT-2S Trigger
Spike's Tactical AR-15 Melonited Black Mil Spec Gas Tube
BCM AM4 AR-15 Upper Receiver Assembly
Custom AR Dust Cover (http://www.customardustcover.com)
Radian Weapons Raptor-LT Ambidextrous Charging Handle
Toolcraft 6.5 Grendel Bolt Carrier Group
Aero Precision AR15 ATLAS S-ONE M-LOK Handguard 12"
CMT J.A.G. .750 AR Gas Block
Down Range Products Barrel Thread Protector 5/8 X 24
Faxon 18" 65G Group Buy Barrel

And now for the pics:

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First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - gnumadic - 04-19-2018

And here are a couple close-ups of the dust cover.

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First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - BCHunter - 04-19-2018

Nicely done!

what did you use for the color fill on the stag?

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - gnumadic - 04-19-2018

BCHunter Wrote:Nicely done!

what did you use for the color fill on the stag?

Thanks! I used nail polish and cleaned it up with non-acetone nail polish remover. It's easy to find, relatively cheap, and comes in lots of colors (more than I imagined!). I also read somewhere that it's not affected by gun solvents and oils. My other build just has color fill on the safety roll marks and has held up through several cleanings.

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - BCHunter - 04-19-2018

Thanks for the info,...I have a FDE lower and black upper wanted to color fill the lower safety marks and logos black. To Tie the two pieces together.

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - BluntForceTrauma - 04-19-2018

Off topic, but your photo prompted me to share my Ron Paul experience.

Was a delegate to the Minnesota Republican State Conventions in 2008 and 2012 stumping for Ron Paul. Long live liberty! Cool

Back on topic: Where's a good deal on that Downrange thread protector?

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - gnumadic - 04-19-2018

BluntForceTrauma Wrote:Off topic, but your photo prompted me to share my Ron Paul experience.

Was a delegate to the Minnesota Republican State Conventions in 2008 and 2012 stumping for Ron Paul. Long live liberty! :cool:

Back on topic: Where's a good deal on that Downrange thread protector?

Cool! I did a little campaigning down here in TN, too. I've not had the privilege of meeting Dr. Paul, but I did talk with Rand at a local rally. It was before he ran for the Senate. I remember that he brought one of his kids (I brought mine too...and we did homemade t-shirts!).

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I ordered the thread protector from Down Range via eBay since it was one-click ordering. $9.99 shipped either way. Here's the product page.

https://www.downrangeproductsco.com/product/308-standard-barrel-thread-protector-58-x-24-thread-34-diameter-58-long-ar10/

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - VASCAR2 - 04-19-2018

Really nice looking 6.5 Grendel, let us know how it shoots! I really like the way my 16” and 18” Faxon GB builds turned out. Your 18” build ought to make a dandy hunting rig! I really like your Monster logos and the way you highlighted the printing, looks real classy.

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - BluntForceTrauma - 04-19-2018

Thanks for link! Looks like a solid product.

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - Redomen - 04-19-2018

Very nice!

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - Londerko - 04-19-2018

That looks really sharp!
I really like that handguard.
Now you got me rethinking my build...
That is one of the better looking Grendels Ive seen, I like your style dude.

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - Splatt - 04-20-2018

Gotta ask, where did you get the dust cover ?

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - VASCAR2 - 04-20-2018

Splatt Wrote:Gotta ask, where did you get the dust cover ?

It was in the description.

Custom AR Dust Cover (http://www.customardustcover.com)

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - Splatt - 04-21-2018

Guess I shoulda put my glasses on and read everything listed.
Thank you.

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - shooter545 - 04-21-2018

Nice looking rifle! In for the range report.

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - Trident00 - 04-22-2018

Nice looking Rig. Well done.
Cheers

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - Cjflyer - 05-02-2019

Love that dust cover. Very cool.

Jim

First Grendel (18" Faxon 65G Group Buy) - 1075 tech - 05-07-2019

gnumadic Wrote:I ordered the thread protector from Down Range via eBay since it was one-click ordering. $9.99 shipped either way. Here's the product page.

https://www.downrangeproductsco.com/product/308-standard-barrel-thread-protector-58-x-24-thread-34-diameter-58-long-ar10/

+1 for downrangeproductsco.com. If you don't care for the knurled look, he also does a smooth one. Great to deal with.

Nice build gnumadic. Let us know how it runs.