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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Alchase on April 26, 2020, 06:52:14 PM

Title: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Alchase on April 26, 2020, 06:52:14 PM: As the title says, i am looking for 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations.
If you have any other (Magazine, Bolt, etc...) recommendations please include them.
I have many options, to choose from, but would like to hear what you guys recommend.
Lessons learned, etc....

Thanks in advance! :tup:
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 26, 2020, 07:00:32 PM: Radical makes a nice priced and good shooting upper. I have sold 1/2dz over the years all seem to do great.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Alchase on April 26, 2020, 07:05:10 PM: Thanks for the recommendation Carp, I will check them out! :tup:
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: grundy53 on April 26, 2020, 07:24:52 PM: I put one together for my dad. Got the upper from these guys. It shoots excellent.
https://jtdistributing.com/index.php/

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Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Alchase on April 26, 2020, 07:38:40 PM: Thanks Grundy!
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: 253shotgunner on April 26, 2020, 08:05:55 PM: Tag...I'm looking for an upper as well. :hello:
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Jason on April 26, 2020, 08:31:59 PM: I just bought a premium 556 build kit from Mid State Firearms.

https://midstatefirearms.com/main.sc

They had lightning fast shipping and reasonably priced. So far the build seems to be decent quality and I was able to upgrade parts as I desired. Shoots great.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Yondering on April 27, 2020, 11:07:06 AM: I prefer to assemble my own, so I can't say who's complete upper you should choose. I can say this though - for the Grendel, it's worth buying a really good barrel. This is a cartridge that works well at extended ranges partly because of it's accuracy potential and ease of shooting it well, so it pays off to use a good barrel that can take advantage of that.

I also really recommend NOT buying a Bear Creek Arsenal upper, unless your goal is to end up with something that shoots poorly or mediocre at best, and might be reliable some of the time.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Alchase on April 27, 2020, 11:10:23 AM: Thanks for the Barrel tip! There are so many options out there, it is hard to break them all down piece part to compare.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: grimace on April 27, 2020, 11:59:42 AM: I'm have good luck with a Grendel Hunter 20" upper. Reasonable shipping when I bought it a year ago. Always functions without issue. I'm looking forward to working up loads for it and see what the potential is for this caliber..

G.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Yondering on April 27, 2020, 08:50:00 PM: Quote from: Alchase on April 27, 2020, 11:10:23 AM
Thanks for the Barrel tip! There are so many options out there, it is hard to break them all down piece part to compare.

You are right, it's difficult to know who's parts are in each upper. Generally though, if a company uses a really good barrel, they will advertise that rather than just posting some basic specs like barrel length and twist rate. There are quite a few good barrel names out there though; it'd probably be easier to have you post links of a few you're considering and let us look at them.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Alchase on April 28, 2020, 12:48:58 PM: Currently sold out, but I like the options

https://www.grendelhunter.com/product/16%e2%80%b3-fluted-6-5-grendel-titanium-cerakote/#configuration
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 28, 2020, 01:02:08 PM: Dude! You would kill stuff just with the looks of that upper.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Alchase on April 28, 2020, 05:06:27 PM: Specs on the barrel are few though.

Found it:

12″, 13″, 14″, 15.5″, 16″ or 17″ Grendel Hunter handguard
Grendel Hunter M4E1 Receiver – Aero Precision
16″ Stainless Barrel with Titanium Cerakote – Satern/Liberty
Medium Contour
Mid Length Gas With Adjustable Gas Block
1-8 Twist 5R
5/8×24 Threaded Muzzle with Thread Protector .750″ OD
6.5 Grendel II Chamber
* Barrels are bedded to the receiver * Each bolt is headspaced to the barrel * All uppers are test fired * Weight with Bolt Carrier Group and Extended Latch Charging Handle: 13″ – 3lb 14oz, 15″ – 3lb 15oz
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 28, 2020, 06:31:25 PM: Satern barrels are good. I’ve been around a few.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Alchase on April 28, 2020, 06:35:55 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on April 28, 2020, 06:31:25 PM
Satern barrels are good. I’ve been around a few.

Good too now, thank you.
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: 67 Halfcab on April 28, 2020, 06:38:51 PM: Don't forget about the company founded by one of the developers of the Grendel round.

http://www.shopalexanderarms.com/Products-6_5_Grendel.html?_ga=2.126817163.781085307.1588123559-1045701496.1541992755
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Blacklab on April 28, 2020, 06:43:55 PM: Buy from the founder Alexander arms. Just an idea😉. I bought my 18” barrel from them no complaints reasonable price
Title: Re: 6.5 Grendel Upper recommendations
Post by: Yondering on April 28, 2020, 08:56:27 PM: Quote from: Alchase on April 28, 2020, 05:06:27 PM
Specs on the barrel are few though.

Found it:

12″, 13″, 14″, 15.5″, 16″ or 17″ Grendel Hunter handguard
Grendel Hunter M4E1 Receiver – Aero Precision
16″ Stainless Barrel with Titanium Cerakote – Satern/Liberty
Medium Contour
Mid Length Gas With Adjustable Gas Block
1-8 Twist 5R
5/8×24 Threaded Muzzle with Thread Protector .750″ OD
6.5 Grendel II Chamber
* Barrels are bedded to the receiver * Each bolt is headspaced to the barrel * All uppers are test fired * Weight with Bolt Carrier Group and Extended Latch Charging Handle: 13″ – 3lb 14oz, 15″ – 3lb 15oz

That sounds pretty decent to me.