03-16-2018, 06:15 PM
I saw an article in one of the gun magazines stating Wilson Combat was offering 6.5 Grendel, so I came home and went to their site and didn't see it.
That would be great if they made ammo too.
Their site currently lists:
.204 Ruger
.223/5.56
.223 Wylde
6.8 SPC
300 Blackout
7.62x40 WT
.458 SOCOM
Most don't know this but many years ago when I worked firearms retail, Wilson Combat was one of 2 AR15 manufacturers that took the bar to the next level. JP was the other. This was before 6.5 Grendel was on the market.
While JP was known for pushing the edge with competition AR15s, free float tubes, billet sets, adjustable gas, high end lightweight barrels, super efficient muzzle brakes, lightweight single stage triggers, and recoil systems, Wilson Combat took the high-end forged AR15 receiver set to a new level with precision-fit receiver sets, tuned triggers, fluted medium contour barrels, and nice coatings. It looked like the rifles were hand-fit with a lot of clean lines, excellent fit and finish, and attention to detail that crossed over from their approach to custom 1911s.
I based my build approaches a lot off of what I saw in the JP and Wilson AR15s of that era, particularly the receiver fit, coatings, barrel mating, barrel profiles, and just taking your time to pay attention to detail rather than slap parts together and hope for the best.
That would be great if they made ammo too.
Their site currently lists:
.204 Ruger
.223/5.56
.223 Wylde
6.8 SPC
300 Blackout
7.62x40 WT
.458 SOCOM
Most don't know this but many years ago when I worked firearms retail, Wilson Combat was one of 2 AR15 manufacturers that took the bar to the next level. JP was the other. This was before 6.5 Grendel was on the market.
While JP was known for pushing the edge with competition AR15s, free float tubes, billet sets, adjustable gas, high end lightweight barrels, super efficient muzzle brakes, lightweight single stage triggers, and recoil systems, Wilson Combat took the high-end forged AR15 receiver set to a new level with precision-fit receiver sets, tuned triggers, fluted medium contour barrels, and nice coatings. It looked like the rifles were hand-fit with a lot of clean lines, excellent fit and finish, and attention to detail that crossed over from their approach to custom 1911s.
I based my build approaches a lot off of what I saw in the JP and Wilson AR15s of that era, particularly the receiver fit, coatings, barrel mating, barrel profiles, and just taking your time to pay attention to detail rather than slap parts together and hope for the best.
NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com