Greetings, Horde!!
I just received my AR-Stoner SS 18" Midweight 1:8 grendel mid-gas barrel. Although it was sold as a .265lbc barrel, it is indeed, as you all have stated, marked "6.5 Grendel 1-8". You boys must have some experience with these things!
I have a Bravo Co. stripped upper on hand and was going to mate the barrel to. Since my main goal is to shoot metallic silhouettes offhand, 1/2" MOA accuracy is not necessary but is surely welcomed. I was considering a MegaArms billeted or Vltor MUR because they are sexy (and more rigid) but do I really this when shooting from an unsupported position?
Now I just have to pick the rest of the parts. This is where you guys come in.
I have a list of what I've picked out. I would be honored to have your collective opinions to set me on my way to the enlightened grendel-building path.
Handguards/Forend:
YHM Smooth/Quad Float Tube
Do I get mid-length or rifle-length?? I'd like to cover up the gas block but is that a bad idea for a first-time build?
Muzzle Device:
I was thinking A2 birdcage from AA just for simplicity and cost but I kinda like that WCI compensator. Thoughts?
Bolt Carrier & Charging Handle:
I was planning to use the bushmaster ones from my old A2 mid-90s vintage HBAR.
Lower:
Got a LMT with SOPMOD stock and LMT 2-stage trigger. Is the geissle SSA that much better than the LMT?
Gas Block:
YHM clamp-on style lo-pro. Woud I be better off with an adjustable one?
Scope:
Leupold Vari-X III 8-25X50 with target knobs and AO. But I'd have to take that off my Savage 110FP and it's all sighted in. I wonder if this would be a decent alternative:
I know it's a cheapy scope but I kinda want to see if it is decent. What could I lose for $160? I would be leaving it at 25X anyways.
That's about it. I'm stoked that this will be my first AR build and a Grendel to boot.
Anyhoo, thanks again to everyone for any and all feedback!
P.S. - Looks like I'm gonna cancel my AA 20" upper...I've got another 10 weeks to my delivery date and I just can't wait.
I just received my AR-Stoner SS 18" Midweight 1:8 grendel mid-gas barrel. Although it was sold as a .265lbc barrel, it is indeed, as you all have stated, marked "6.5 Grendel 1-8". You boys must have some experience with these things!
I have a Bravo Co. stripped upper on hand and was going to mate the barrel to. Since my main goal is to shoot metallic silhouettes offhand, 1/2" MOA accuracy is not necessary but is surely welcomed. I was considering a MegaArms billeted or Vltor MUR because they are sexy (and more rigid) but do I really this when shooting from an unsupported position?
Now I just have to pick the rest of the parts. This is where you guys come in.
I have a list of what I've picked out. I would be honored to have your collective opinions to set me on my way to the enlightened grendel-building path.
Handguards/Forend:
YHM Smooth/Quad Float Tube
Do I get mid-length or rifle-length?? I'd like to cover up the gas block but is that a bad idea for a first-time build?
Muzzle Device:
I was thinking A2 birdcage from AA just for simplicity and cost but I kinda like that WCI compensator. Thoughts?
Bolt Carrier & Charging Handle:
I was planning to use the bushmaster ones from my old A2 mid-90s vintage HBAR.
Lower:
Got a LMT with SOPMOD stock and LMT 2-stage trigger. Is the geissle SSA that much better than the LMT?
Gas Block:
YHM clamp-on style lo-pro. Woud I be better off with an adjustable one?
Scope:
Leupold Vari-X III 8-25X50 with target knobs and AO. But I'd have to take that off my Savage 110FP and it's all sighted in. I wonder if this would be a decent alternative:
I know it's a cheapy scope but I kinda want to see if it is decent. What could I lose for $160? I would be leaving it at 25X anyways.
That's about it. I'm stoked that this will be my first AR build and a Grendel to boot.
Anyhoo, thanks again to everyone for any and all feedback!
P.S. - Looks like I'm gonna cancel my AA 20" upper...I've got another 10 weeks to my delivery date and I just can't wait.
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