Bolt action?

[wojo14]

I am thinking of a 6.5g bolt action.
Any one make one?
If not.
I would like to build one from a 700 action.
Any thoughts?

[adamjp]

When I joined this forum I found that the search function on this forum is really good.

There is also a thread on a Grendel bolt gun in the same section - Remington 799 rebarrel for 6.5 Grendel. The CZ527 is also popular in America and is discussed in the build section.

I wouldn't use a Rem700 action, so much action, such a little cartridge. Your preferences may vary.

[txgunner00]

Here you go.

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?2386-Remington-799-rebarrel-for-6.5-grendel&p=25876#post25876

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?426-Cz-527

As adam said, you may have feeding issues even with with a short action 700. Micro actions are better suited to the Grendel.

[wojo14]

I see that Ruger has a 77 Hawkeye in 7.62x39 action.
Would that be a good starting point?
Then change out the barrel?

[LRRPF52]

That Hawkeye Compact still uses a short action, when the real attraction to the Grendel bolt gun is a micro action like the CZ527, Zastava, etc.

[txgunner00]

Don't see why not.

[hm2 clark]

I had a .223 700 bdl turned into a 6.5 Grendel.I love it. Accurate. Light. Flawless feeding. The longer action length helps with with loading bullets long. Many more options available with the 700 action the any other action . The .223 was surplus to needs anyway.

[wojo14]

I have a Rem 700 sps in 223!
It has a hinged floor plate and an upgraded bolt.
I can easily get a new stock.
Where do I get a barrel, and will any gunsmith be able to do this conversion, and do it right?
I need some guidance. I always just buy guns off the shelf. This would be my fist custom/modified rifle.
I am just getting bored of the .223. Not all that impressed. My opinion!

[JPCTR02]

Just my opinion but when it comes to bolt actions there are better chambers. In other. Words, if. You want a super sweetheart and. Accurate bolt gun, you can do calibers that Don't work really good on an ar platform, like 6ppc or 6.5-284.

[txgunner00]

That is correct, but my interest in a 6.5 G bolt gun is not for performance but for a light weight, light recoiling rifle my kids can use. Also a big factor is using reloading equipment and components I already have.

[LRRPF52]

A bolt gun isn't subject to the 50,000 psi pressure limitations of the AR15/Grendel, so you can get significantly higher velocities with one and still be safe, since the Grendel is a high-pressure case with well-designed brass and a small rifle primer.

Comparing a Grendel and a 6.5x284 is like comparing a .30-30 and a .300 Win Mag-the .300 Win Mag will not fit in the .30-30 action. The difference is that a 22" Grendel bolt gun can push a 139gr Scenar to 2700fps, while a 6.5x284 will push the 139gr at 2950 fps. The 6.5-284 also needs a larger action, usually a 26"+ barrel, and 46.0-52.0gr of powder.

[Variable]

The 6.5-284 also needs a larger action, usually a 26"+ barrel, and 46.0-52.0gr of powder.

And..... A new barrel much sooner.

[Schwag173]

Just be careful that beefy ammo loaded for a bolt gun doesn't wind up in an AR magazine. One way to safeguard this would be to intentionally load your bolt ammo long so that it can't fit in an AR mag. Just my $0.02 worth.

[adamjp]

I have achieved just over 3000fps with a 100gn NBT out of my Grendel with Lapua brass. Accuracy is not terribly good (1.5inch @ 100m) and I am going back to the loading bench to work up again with a different powder.

I will not publish loads in fear of them being accidentially loaded in an AR platform.

[txgunner00]

Just be careful that beefy ammo loaded for a bolt gun doesn't wind up in an AR magazine. One way to safeguard this would be to intentionally load your bolt ammo long so that it can't fit in an AR mag. Just my $0.02 worth.

Not a bad idea at all.