6.5 Grendel build

[yorketransport]

Sweet, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.  Has the potential to be a cheap(relatively) build. Is there a certain caliber to look for to accommodate the grendel case length the best?

I'd start with a 223 or 204 just because they're already using the proper length magazine.

[lamrith]

Just a barrel and bolt head really. Pick up a used gun in any short action caliber and you're good to go. You could modify a 223 magazine to feed the Grendel case, but it may take a little trial and error.

Good point and idea.  In the AR you can use std ar15 mags to feed Grendel, though it is definitely not optimal, and you lose a few rounds capacity.  The grendel has a different follower to account for the fatter case and different shape as well.  I do not see why the same could not be done with a bolt gun, though you will likely lose a round or two capacity due to the bigger diameter case of the grendel.

[Special T]

For the ar mags cant you just use the 762x39 mags that are out there?

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[lamrith]

For the ar mags cant you just use the 762x39 mags that are out there?

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Those "banana" mags tend to not feed well from what I have read.  The ASC and other mfg Grendel mags are nice and cheap too, $13-16 usually for a metal mag..  Not sure why a *39 AR though could not use a grendel mag now that you mention it..?

[Special T]

I heard it was best to use the 10 rounders

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[Jburke]

Sweet, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.  Has the potential to be a cheap(relatively) build. Is there a certain caliber to look for to accommodate the grendel case length the best?

I'd start with a 223 or 204 just because they're already using the proper length magazine.

Sounds good.  It should be pretty easy to find a donor rifle for a good price.

[Jburke]

I decided to go with a Remington 700 instead of a Savage.  Got a Pac-Nor barrel ordered this morning. Now just debating on whether to buy a new bolt and have it fitted to the action or just have someone open up the bolt face to what I need.

[CAMPMEAT]

AICS mags, MDT LSS chassis with a 6 position Rock River Arms Operator Buttstock. Then use a Savage action with a Black Hole Weaponry barrel.

Right jay and yorketransport ?

[yorketransport]

I'd just have the bolt face opened up on the bolt you have. That should only cost a couple bucks instead of a few hundred for a new bolt.

AICS mags, MDT LSS chassis with a 6 position Rock River Arms Operator Buttstock. Then use a Savage action with a Black Hole Weaponry barrel.

Right jay and yorketransport ?

I guess that would work alright, at least until somebody comes up with something better. 

[CAMPMEAT]

I'd just have the bolt face opened up on the bolt you have. That should only cost a couple bucks instead of a few hundred for a new bolt.

AICS mags, MDT LSS chassis with a 6 position Rock River Arms Operator Buttstock. Then use a Savage action with a Black Hole Weaponry barrel.

Right jay and yorketransport ?

I guess that would work alright, at least until somebody comes up with something better. 

Hmmmmm, I wonder who that might be....

[Jburke]

As long as I haven't forgotten anything all of the parts are ordered now.   

[Blacklab]

Nice! 

[Jburke]

I'm looking forward to getting it all put together.


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[Jburke]

Last piece is on the way and should be here by the end of the week. My barrel shipped today.   

[pianoman9701]

Let's get some pictures of the parts and the assembly along the way please! I know how you feel. It's pretty cool.