I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build

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I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 04-20-2017

I spent to much time reading this forum and succumbed to the 6.5 fever.

It all started with the Classic Firearms barrel sale.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/ar15-barrel-6-5-grendel-2655

Then I found a "blem" upper receiver for $45 built-out.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/ar-15-stripped-upper-a3-style-commercial-contractor-premium-minor-blem

Bought one of the inexpensive Matrix 13" Keymod handguards for $65.

http://images2.powerreviews.com/media_popup.html?type=image&url=%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fpowerreviews%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cw_1023%2Ch_226%2Fprod%2Fcsocvmbxwoinqriiiobe.jpg

Odin BCG & 6.5G bolt for $142.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Odin_Works_6_5_Grendel_Black_Nitride_Type_2_Bolt_C_p/odin-acc-6.5-bcg.htm

I need to buy magazines yet so I'm researching what is the best. I'm stoked to get it built.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - 85_Ranger4x4 - 04-20-2017

Sounds good, I just got a Matrix handguard for mine on Monday. I went with the 13" M-Lock one, it looks nice. Cost me $57 though.

I still need a bolt to show up, pick up the stock and figure out what the heck I am doing for a barrel yet.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - Steamburn - 04-20-2017

Don't skimp on the magazines. Mags are the worst troublemakers if they are not perfect.
Get the ones made in Israel and sold by Alexander Arms (e-Lander brand).
Note: I spent a fortune buying and testing various brands and suppliers and the only ones that worked without flaw were the ones bought through AA.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 04-20-2017

Steamburn Wrote:Don't skimp on the magazines. Mags are the worst troublemakers if they are not perfect.
Get the ones made in Israel and sold by Alexander Arms (e-Lander brand).
Note: I spent a fortune buying and testing various brands and suppliers and the only ones that worked without flaw were the ones bought through AA.

Yea... I've read troubles with mags. Thanks for the input.... E-Lander from AA will get some of my money.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 04-22-2017

Now isn't that pretty.

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I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - Kilco - 04-23-2017

Hell yes it is. And they work as good as they look!

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - Kilco - 04-23-2017

Steamburn Wrote:Don't skimp on the magazines. Mags are the worst troublemakers if they are not perfect.
Get the ones made in Israel and sold by Alexander Arms (e-Lander brand).
Note: I spent a fortune buying and testing various brands and suppliers and the only ones that worked without flaw were the ones bought through AA.

Thus far I've had amazing luck with the c-products 5 and 10 rounders. Haven't tried the e-landers yet.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - mateba - 04-23-2017

I'm excited to see how your barrel shoots.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 04-23-2017

mateba Wrote:I'm excited to see how your barrel shoots.

Me too.... but I'm probably a 2-3 weeks away from getting to the range with it.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - Chrazy-Chris - 04-25-2017

Nice! I'm happy with my Matrix rail, especially for the price. FYI a standard barrel wrench won't work with their barrel nut. You'll need a 1-3/16" crow's foot wrench if you want to properly torque it - I picked this one up for $12 bucks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074HN8BA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Note that it's 1/2" drive so you may need an adapter for your torque wrench. If torque specs aren't as much of a concern for you, you can get by with a crescent wrench as long as it'll open up to 1-3/16".

FYI these rails come with a very dull matte finish which soaks up spray paint quite well.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - bj139 - 04-25-2017

Chrazy-Chris Wrote:Nice! I'm happy with my Matrix rail, especially for the price. FYI a standard barrel wrench won't work with their barrel nut. You'll need a 1-3/16" crow's foot wrench if you want to properly torque it - I picked this one up for $12 bucks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074HN8BA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Note that it's 1/2" drive so you may need an adapter for your torque wrench. If torque specs aren't as much of a concern for you, you can get by with a crescent wrench as long as it'll open up to 1-3/16".

FYI these rails come with a very dull matte finish which soaks up spray paint quite well.

Attach a spring scale to the handle end of a 1 foot adjustable wrench, pull the scale to tighten the nut and read the foot pounds off the scale. Eazy peezy.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 04-28-2017

Just received the rest of my parts. Hand assembled everything and threw it on the scale with my upper and everything minus magazine & scope is 6 lbs. 2 ounces.

Everything looks pretty sweet.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 04-28-2017

This barrel looks pretty nice.... hope it shoots as good as it looks.

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I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - 41bear - 05-16-2017

I've followed your build with interest because I too have the Grendel bug while also favoring a budget build.

My barrel is an Anderson 5R 1/8 16 inch phosphate bought from LIMITLESS, Odin 6.5 Grendel bcg, Matrix 13 incher I had lying around (51.00). Will use CH off of other uppers so all I need to shoot are Mags and ammo.

My shooting date is around mid July and will post results then.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - Lastrites - 05-16-2017

Surely you know your flash hider needs to be turned another 180 degrees. Hopefully it serves you well!

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - Lightstrider - 05-17-2017

How much does your setup weigh in at?

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - Chrazy-Chris - 05-17-2017

It's too bad the "M4" contour is seeping into the Grendel world... that profile is made for a 14.5" and a grenade launcher. For a 16" I'd much prefer a mid length gas tube and a smooth profile without the random M4 cut. The M4 contour was made for those who want a non-NFA M4 look-alike.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 05-17-2017

41bear Wrote:I've followed your build with interest because I too have the Grendel bug while also favoring a budget build.

My barrel is an Anderson 5R 1/8 16 inch phosphate bought from LIMITLESS, Odin 6.5 Grendel bcg, Matrix 13 incher I had lying around (51.00). Will use CH off of other uppers so all I need to shoot are Mags and ammo.

My shooting date is around mid July and will post results then.

Yea... the budget has been blown. ;-) I ended up buying Go/No Go headspace gauges and then of course I HAD to get the tool to lap my upper and the crows foot to torque my barrel nut..... oh... .then I needed a new vice because my old one just wasn't nice enough and I had to build a new bench.... because the old one was too small.

It is a slippery slope.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 05-17-2017

Lastrites Wrote:Surely you know your flash hider needs to be turned another 180 degrees. Hopefully it serves you well!

Yes... I know. I had just hand-assembled all of that to get a picture when the parts arrived. It is now installed with the crush washer and indexed appropriately.

I have the sickness - 16" Budget Build - kevperro - 05-17-2017

Chrazy-Chris Wrote:It's too bad the "M4" contour is seeping into the Grendel world... that profile is made for a 14.5" and a grenade launcher. For a 16" I'd much prefer a mid length gas tube and a smooth profile without the random M4 cut. The M4 contour was made for those who want a non-NFA M4 look-alike.

If I had my druthers I would have bought a pencil lightweight profile. When you are a bottom-feeder you have to make some concessions and the M4 profile was not heavy and didn't materially interfere with anything I wanted. I'll soon see how it shoots and if I "regret" not just buying the Alexander Arms barrel.