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Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« on: December 11, 2014, 10:49:25 AM »
I think Im going to buy a BHW 264 LBC (65 Gren).... My main purpose for this gun will be a little plinking.... a little bench shooting for fun/accuracy, but chiefly I will take it on some deer and antelope hunts. If Im carrying it in MT for deer, there is a fair chance I could come across an elk that needs to be exterminated... which I would not hesitate to do with this caliber...

Anyhow, my point is... Not really pushing the long range envelope where a 24" barrel will really pay off... will an 18 or 20 suffice for my needs? I think I would limit shots to under 500... if that matters? I figure it would, but just want some support here!!!

So, users or internet experts... or if you stayed in a Holiday Inn express last night... throw out your opinions. I Appreciate Them!

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2014, 11:16:21 AM »
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2014, 03:56:01 PM »
 :yeah: 18 inch 1/8 twist Grendel chamber :twocents:
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2014, 09:28:07 PM »
18" , 1-8 twist.

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2014, 10:39:16 PM »
Looks like you got your answer from three of the experts.  I'm in a Red Roof Inn tonight, can I give an opinion?   :chuckle:

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2014, 11:00:58 PM »
I think you need to get off this black op business and get back to bow building :chuckle:

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2014, 11:19:35 PM »
I have an 18 and love it.  Perfect combination of accuracy, speed, and easy handling.  Shot well out to 600 yards with it... not sure what my velocity was out there, but it did it just fine.  If its too long it'll be heavy and awkward to carry with little added benefit other than a few ticks in velocity. :twocents:

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2014, 11:28:06 PM »
I think you need to get off this black op business and get back to bow building :chuckle:

 :chuckle: I have been telling him that a lot lately :chuckle:

18" on the Grendel is money. 1:8 or 1:9 twist.
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2014, 08:15:25 AM »
Matt, you are a very patient and understand dude... and I hope you realize how much I appreciate that... I have some debts to pay... and you are at the top of the list. Quad isn't far behind...

I have settled on the 18" BHW 264... Black Peened... Cant Wait. Ordering dies today.

Does anyone know what the best value is on brass anywhere???
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2014, 08:50:57 AM »
Hornady brass is what I run in mine. One of the few guns I buy factory ammo for. Then shoot it up and load whatever bullets I would like. Or you can just buy there brass.
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2014, 10:08:01 AM »
Hornady brass is what I run in mine. One of the few guns I buy factory ammo for. Then shoot it up and load whatever bullets I would like. Or you can just buy there brass.

That's what I do, the price is right on the Hornady A-Max Match and the SST's. They are both very accurate throught BHW 8 twist barrels. So you get one accurate firing and have the brass to reload. I think it's a better option than just purchasing brass when a guy  first starts shooting a .264 LBC/Grendel.

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2014, 12:29:49 PM »
I went 18" brownells barrel.  Shot 123g a max sub MOA  right out of the box..

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2014, 01:21:28 PM »
This is slightly unrelated, but not too far off... This seems ridiculously low priced.... $39.95

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1ANSL&name=Anderson+Manufacturing+AM15+Multi.+Cal.+Lower+Receiver&groupid=577

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2014, 01:48:53 PM »
They are as good as any forged lower out there. Word on the street is allot of those lowers leave Anderson Arms with S&W M&P markings. :tup:

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2014, 03:00:29 PM »
that's a good hit  :tup:
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #15 on: December 12, 2014, 06:57:15 PM »
Matt, you are a very patient and understand dude... and I hope you realize how much I appreciate that... I have some debts to pay... and you are at the top of the list. Quad isn't far behind...

I have settled on the 18" BHW 264... Black Peened... Cant Wait. Ordering dies today.

Does anyone know what the best value is on brass anywhere???
I use hornaday brass when I load for my dad's grendel.
« Last Edit: December 13, 2014, 07:50:44 AM by grundy53 »
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #16 on: December 12, 2014, 10:27:42 PM »
I now have 10 lowers instead of five.
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #17 on: December 13, 2014, 07:20:04 AM »
I now have 10 lowers instead of five.

Haha! Looks like those Anderson lowers pulled you in. :tup:

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #18 on: December 13, 2014, 10:21:51 AM »
lol That's a whole lota builds  :drool:  :tup: ;)
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2014, 12:30:00 PM »
lol That's a whole lota builds  :drool:  :tup: ;)

About 15k, or 150k if you are mountainman.

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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2014, 06:46:27 PM »
I now have 10 lowers instead of five.
good grab hornseeker!  Now the fun of putting them together!
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2014, 12:57:28 PM »
I want to build one next week while my dad is here for Christmas. I think I have everything I need right now... I will put a thread together as I do it. This very first one may actually end up coming apart and reworked... not even sure yet! It wont be the grendel either...

By the way, I just ordered 5 Anderson uppers to match those lowers...

Now I just need 8 more barrels.... 7 more BCGS.... 7 more stocks.... 9 more handguards... and well... LOTS of other stuff.... hehehe :yike:
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Re: Advise on 6.5 Grendel Barrel Length
« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2014, 04:03:42 PM »
lol horn busy busy  ;)
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