Want to build a 6.5 Grendel, tell me best parts you would get ...I'm listening!!!

I just finished mine

Aero Precision Texas Lower
Strike Industries LPK minus Firing Group
Rise Armament Rave 140 trigger
Aero Precision Buffer Tube
Armaspec Stealth Recoil Spring H2
Magpul Stock (This is the cheaper version, I will eventually put the PRS on it)
Cryptic Coatings BCG w/ Ballistic Advantage Bolt
Ballistic Advantage Fluted Barrel 16"
Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block
AAC Flash Hider
AAC 7.62 SDN-6 Suppressor

** Not Pictured**
Vortex 4-16x42 Diamondback HP scope

LaRue Ultimate Uppder SUURG

Aero precision upper / lower & BCG
Troy m-lok rail
Cmmg lower parts kit
Magpul grip
Strike industries minimalist stock
Geissele ssa-e trigger
USO optics 1-8
American defense cantilever 30mm Mount
UTG bipod
Silencerco ASR brake and Omega suppressor
Alexander arms fluted barrel
E-lander mags (for now)
Burn proof gear suppressor cover

imo the only parts that really influence how it runs are going to be the gas block and mags. I got the odin click adjustable gas block and e-lander mags. The parts that are going to influence how it shoots are the barrel and trigger (I got a black hole weaponry from surplusammo.com, and a velocity...if you want "the best" you're probably looking for something like shilen, bartlein, krieger, lilja, etc and geisselle jewell or triggertech). The rest of the parts are just a matter of how you want it to look, feel and weigh. again, imo

Gun to the left.

DPMS Multi Cal Lower
CMC single stage 3.5# trigger
Aero Upper
Radical BCG
Ballistic Advantage 18" fluted barrel
Brand X 15" handguaurd
Magpul stock

Aero upper / lower
Aero 15" MLOK rail
Wilson Combat 20" SS fluted barrel
Toolcraft Nickel Boron BCG
LaRrue MBT Trigger
Superlative Arms Adjustable GasBlock
Strike Industries Enhanced LPK/UPK
Custom 6.5 dustcover
Magpul PRS Gen3 stock
Magpul bipod
Magpul Pro BUIS
SRT Shadow suppressor (not shown)

So you guys want throw some numbers out so I can figure this out regarding components, I plan on spending what it takes to get quality parts. I am assuming what your preferences are all qualty parts...

OK here is the consensus (if you can call it that)
AERO Upper was recommended twice so far
trigger... gisselle CMC or Larue were listed
Barrel...everywhere 3 different rec's, 3 different lengths so I am assuming 3 different twists
Lower...not sure

more help if you are bored would be appreciated

Colonel A. 1976 said:

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Barrel...everywhere 3 different rec's, 3 different lengths so I am assuming 3 different twists

more help if you are bored would be appreciated

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An intended purpose would help on parts recs.

If you're looking to build a 6.5 Grendel that you can hit steel targets with at 1000 yards, I'm going to be recommending a different barrel than if you're looking for a lightweight hunting gun for deer at 300 and in.

As an example.

Good point. My build is for the purpose of all around hunting rifle for most south Texas game under 300 yards

Hunting 99% just wan something out to 400 max, thanks for the question

the 223 isn't making it on the porkers and we are overrun with them

have guns, will travel

highvelocity said:

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have guns, will travel

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I pay the gas if you swing by Southlake on your way!

DEAL

I'm into the rifle (no optics or suppressor) for about $1600. The barrel is a Match Grade 20" Recon Sniper in 1:8 twist from Wilson. Currently it's $304 on their website, but watch for 20% off sales periodically.

You can shave some $ and weigh by going to a standard Magpul buttstock. My rifle is heavy with optics and suppressor so I got a BOG DeathGrip for shooting (another $250). Also, the magpul Pro BUIS are nice by $$ for what they are.

Colonel A. 1976 said:

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Hunting 99% just wan something out to 400 max, thanks for the question

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I'd keep it pretty simple then. 18" barrel from any of the quality makers, LPVO in the 1-6 or 1-8 range, decent trigger would make a great Grendel hunting rig. handguard/stock/etc to your preference.

Can i derail the thread for a second and ask what hunting rounds you guys are using?

I want to try the Hornady Custom 123g SST, but Academy doesn't show they stock it online. I haven't been in a store to verify that yet.

I just went through a pricing drill on this and ended up just ordering a LaRue Ultimate Upper kit. Ended up being the best value.

i loaded up on some last week at academy in dallas. they have them and theyre cheaper to buy in store than anywhere else i've found online after tax and shipping.

I put a seekins adjustable gas block on mine.

My neighbor bought a complete aero upper. His cycles the 123grain SST and wolf 100 grain fine with no issues. Mine with the adjustable required about a box of ammo to get it dialed in on cycling.

Also what I found is the wolf 100 grain shot about 2" high compared to the Hornady. Next time I will be sighting in with wolf then switch to the SST.

Also used e-lander mags without issue

JP upper, bolt and silent capture
Seekins lower
Shoots <.25" with 120 gr Berger hand loads

Thanks for the input , I'm still cogitating which way to go...more will be welcome

Colonel A. 1976 said:

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Thanks for the input , I'm still cogitating which way to go...more will be welcome

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You're still cogitating? What happen, did you lose your privileges?

mts6175 said:

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I just went through a pricing drill on this and ended up just ordering a LaRue Ultimate Upper kit. Ended up being the best value.

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Second this. I don't understand the love/hate people have with larue. The 6.5 G upper kit has absolutely everything you need minus the lower receiver. The fit and finish is nice, gun performs well. Are there better 6.5 G out there? Absolutely, but for the price you are getting a kit that will make a really nice rifle and IT HAS ALL THE PARTS!
Assembling a rifle for the first time is a lot of fun, but can be challenging at times, especially if you don't have some of the tools that make it easier. Do yourself a favor and order a rifle kit that has all the parts and pieces you need for a first time assembly.

Sam Williams said:

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mts6175 said:

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I just went through a pricing drill on this and ended up just ordering a LaRue Ultimate Upper kit. Ended up being the best value.

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Second this. I don't understand the love/hate people have with larue. The 6.5 G upper kit has absolutely everything you need minus the lower receiver. The fit and finish is nice, gun performs well. Are there better 6.5 G out there? Absolutely, but for the price you are getting a kit that will make a really nice rifle and IT HAS ALL THE PARTS!
Assembling a rifle for the first time is a lot of fun, but can be challenging at times, especially if you don't have some of the tools that make it easier. Do yourself a favor and order a rifle kit that has all the parts and pieces you need for a first time assembly.

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You can order a lower from LaRue for $199 with it. I'm in just under $1100 for a complete rifle minus optic and mount. I will be out another ~$80 for the suppressor mount to match my Dead Air. The upper kit comes with a trigger and lower parts kit already. Just have to assemble it. Hell, if you don't want to assemble it, they have free upper assembly right now.

Could not piece one together to beat that with a barrel I would trust.