01-31-2022, 06:18 PM
I have been lurking on here since Christmas 2020 but only recently joined. I chose to build after my FIL spoke highly of the 6.5 Grendel (he has many many years behind many rifles/calibers and has been reloading since 79, so I attempt to listen). There is a ton of info on this site which I have read during the process of building my own Grendel over the last year. A lot of great info to read, peruse, try to absorb from some very experienced individuals. Much appreciated by a novice.
Started the build around January of 2021 and was ready to take to the range in late October of 2021. Have only made 4 trips with this particular platform.
Only utilizing factory ammo until I get back to FIL. Those that are performing with my abilities as well as the barrels capabilities are:
Federal American Eagle 90 gr JHP TNT
Federal American Eagle 120 gr OTM
Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 130 gr Hybrid OTM.
Hornady Black 123 gr ELD® Match hasn't performed as well as hoped (could be me),Hornady Custom 123 gr SST was poor, 2 or 3 others poor as well.
Components Include
PSA Lower
Anderson Upper
LaRue Tactical MBT-2S Trigger
Radians Charge Handle
MFT BMSMIL Stock
PF Criterion 20" SS 1-8 twist
PF Phalanx Carrier Group with bolt
Odin Works 15.5" Ragna Forend
For right now CT 3-12x42 scope (these seem to be built by the same company as the discontinued Nikons)
A number of other odds and ends
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Looking forward to continuing to learn from this group as well as, I am sure, additional future builds.
TV
Started the build around January of 2021 and was ready to take to the range in late October of 2021. Have only made 4 trips with this particular platform.
Only utilizing factory ammo until I get back to FIL. Those that are performing with my abilities as well as the barrels capabilities are:
Federal American Eagle 90 gr JHP TNT
Federal American Eagle 120 gr OTM
Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 130 gr Hybrid OTM.
Hornady Black 123 gr ELD® Match hasn't performed as well as hoped (could be me),Hornady Custom 123 gr SST was poor, 2 or 3 others poor as well.
Components Include
PSA Lower
Anderson Upper
LaRue Tactical MBT-2S Trigger
Radians Charge Handle
MFT BMSMIL Stock
PF Criterion 20" SS 1-8 twist
PF Phalanx Carrier Group with bolt
Odin Works 15.5" Ragna Forend
For right now CT 3-12x42 scope (these seem to be built by the same company as the discontinued Nikons)
A number of other odds and ends
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Looking forward to continuing to learn from this group as well as, I am sure, additional future builds.
TV