07-25-2013, 10:57 PM
After doing some research on Forbes and NULA, I think this is an excellent opportunity for the company and shooters looking for a lightweight, quality bolt action Grendel.
This market is open for the taking right now, so whoever jumps on it first for a production Grendel bolt gun is set to make a lot of money I think. This type of stock is an excellent match for the Grendel, since recoil really isn't a big consideration with the Grendel, yet performance is comparable to many short-action cartridges that would otherwise present a recoil sensitivity barrier to many shooters.
I would prefer a barrel from Pac-Nor or Shilen, but if the ER Shaw barrels were cherry-picked for bore uniformity, with accompanying test targets demonstrating 3/4 MOA or better. At this price point, I would really like some type of accuracy standard less than 1 MOA. I do realize that prices have risen significantly in that regard, and most custom bolt rifles that are hunters run about 2-3x the suggested price in the OP.
This market is open for the taking right now, so whoever jumps on it first for a production Grendel bolt gun is set to make a lot of money I think. This type of stock is an excellent match for the Grendel, since recoil really isn't a big consideration with the Grendel, yet performance is comparable to many short-action cartridges that would otherwise present a recoil sensitivity barrier to many shooters.
I would prefer a barrel from Pac-Nor or Shilen, but if the ER Shaw barrels were cherry-picked for bore uniformity, with accompanying test targets demonstrating 3/4 MOA or better. At this price point, I would really like some type of accuracy standard less than 1 MOA. I do realize that prices have risen significantly in that regard, and most custom bolt rifles that are hunters run about 2-3x the suggested price in the OP.