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Bolt Action Grendel - JASmith - 05-06-2012

Thanks for the info!

My 116FC, however, already has a detachable magazine. Main question was whether I could use a 7.62x39 magazine in a rifle that normally uses .308-length magazines. Your research has helped build my confidence that that should work as well.

Of course, I will check to see If Grendel cartridges will feed OK in my .243 magazine!

Thanks again!

Bolt Action Grendel - Opus Dei - 05-06-2012

JASmith Wrote:Thanks for the info!

My 116FC, however, already has a detachable magazine. Main question was whether I could use a 7.62x39 magazine in a rifle that normally uses .308-length magazines. Your research has helped build my confidence that that should work as well.

Of course, I will check to see If Grendel cartridges will feed OK in my .243 magazine!

Thanks again!
I know they won't work in a .243 blind magazine. I did try a .22/250 magazine, and it kinda worked. The more you loaded, the more they started getting cocked. It basically made a logjam as the pressure on the spring released.

Bolt Action Grendel - JASmith - 05-06-2012

Good to know!

Thanks!

Bolt Action Grendel - eljefe - 05-24-2012

Am looking at a BSA in 222 and a A&B 6.5 bbl to go. What do you guys think?
TIA

Bolt Action Grendel - Opus Dei - 05-24-2012

Bienvenidos, El Jefe!

A&B barrels are made by E.R. Shaw, IIRC. They're decent for the $. I have an J&T AR upper in 5.56 with a Shaw barrel, and it's been good to go.

Here's a link to compare some Grendel uppers-note the J&T upper accuracy. http://www.jprifles.com/press.php?document_id=166

Bolt Action Grendel - JASmith - 05-24-2012

I gather the .223 Remington is not an option in Ausralia?

Bolt Action Grendel - Grimmy - 05-24-2012

Ruger has a Hawkeye in 7.62x39 but no detachable box. Eveybody tells me to go bigger Creedmoor or 260 but I'm impressed with the Grendel and how efficient it is. So I willprobably build a Grendel bolt and buy a Creedmoor to launch the heavy bullets. Damn the problems you have to face being addicted to shooting!

Bolt Action Grendel - AFRO408 - 05-24-2012

JASmith Wrote:I gather the .223 Remington is not an option in Ausralia?

Why do you say that?? Not an option for what??

Tony

Bolt Action Grendel - JASmith - 05-24-2012

AFRO408 Wrote:Why do you say that?? Not an option for what??

Tony
From what I understand, some countries or jurisdictions prohibit use of "military caliber" ammunition. For example, I understand that ordinary citizens in Australia were not allowed to own rifles chambered for the .303 British.

The question was prompted by the huge quantity of .223 ammunition and brass compared to the .222 Remington. Most folks would opt for the .223 if they are allowed to. Of course making .222 from .223 is a relatively straightforward operation, but...

Bolt Action Grendel - ricsmall - 05-24-2012

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JASmith Wrote:From what I understand, some countries or jurisdictions prohibit use of "military caliber" ammunition. For example, I understand that ordinary citizens in Australia were not allowed to own rifles chambered for the .303 British.

The question was prompted by the huge quantity of .223 ammunition and brass compared to the .222 Remington. Most folks would opt for the .223 if they are allowed to. Of course making .222 from .223 is a relatively straightforward operation, but...

I think he is planning on replacing barrel with a 6.5 G and opening the bolt face. I think.:confused:

Bolt Action Grendel - JASmith - 05-24-2012

ricsmall Wrote::

I think he is planning on replacing barrel with a 6.5 G and opening the bolt face. I think.:confused:
You might be able to color me confused -- I read the "and" to mean he is planning to get both a 222 and a 6.5 Grendel rather than replace. Sorry for adding to the confusion!

Bolt Action Grendel - ricsmall - 05-24-2012

JASmith Wrote:You might be able to color me confused -- I read the "and" to mean he is planning to get both a 222 and a 6.5 Grendel rather than replace. Sorry for adding to the confusion!

no, i was kind of confused myself! got to thinking after I posted that I probably shouldnt put words into ones mouth, as that usually results in a foot in my mouth!

Bolt Action Grendel - JASmith - 05-24-2012

'been there, done that -- kinda stings!

Bolt Action Grendel - AFRO408 - 05-25-2012

JASmith Wrote:From what I understand, some countries or jurisdictions prohibit use of "military caliber" ammunition. For example, I understand that ordinary citizens in Australia were not allowed to own rifles chambered for the .303 British.

The question was prompted by the huge quantity of .223 ammunition and brass compared to the .222 Remington. Most folks would opt for the .223 if they are allowed to. Of course making .222 from .223 is a relatively straightforward operation, but...

That was the case, after WWII, but not now. Gunsmiths here, got around that, by setting the SMLE barrels back one turn of the thread and shortening the .303 case to suit.
I think .223 would be the most popular round here, closely followed by the .243 & .308.

I'll be opening up the bolt face, on a customers BSA SF2, to fit the Grendel case.

Cheers,
Tony

Bolt Action Grendel - JASmith - 05-25-2012

Tony (FR0408),

Thanks for the clarification. Your client will see significantly less wind drift in addition to the other reasons for going to the Grendel.

Bolt Action Grendel - eljefe - 05-27-2012

Muchas Gracias, All,
I was a bit cryptic ( in retrospect!) what with discovering the 6.5, and then this forum...
Yes, to all Afro said. There seems to be a growing Australian presence here Wink

Will keep you all posted on progress.I didnt know the ER Shaw and Adams& Bennet connection.Thanks

Bolt Action Grendel - Von Gruff - 05-27-2012

Good to see you on board with the horde eljefe, and Afro too for that matter.

Von Gruff.

Bolt Action Grendel - AFRO408 - 05-27-2012

Von Gruff Wrote:Good to see you on board with the horde eljefe, and Afro too for that matter.

Von Gruff.

Thanks Von. I'm hoping to build a very accurate bolt gun, for eljefe and will probably build one for myself as well.

Bolt Action Grendel - eljefe - 05-27-2012

Von Gruff Wrote:Good to see you on board with the horde eljefe, and Afro too for that matter.

Von Gruff.

Thanks VG
I like the "on board with the hoard" Wink
Maybe we 'down under wallahs' should start a sticky here on bolt Grendels, seeing that its going to be the only option?

Hi Tony,
Mate its heartening to read the part about you wanting to build one for your self too.Augurs well for me Big Grin

Cheers All

Bolt Action Grendel - Von Gruff - 05-27-2012

eljefe Wrote:Thanks VG
I like the "on board with the hoard" Wink
Maybe we 'down under wallahs' should start a sticky here on bolt Grendels, seeing that its going to be the only option?

Hi Tony,
Mate its heartening to read the part about you wanting to build one for your self too.Augurs well for me Big Grin

Cheers All

I dare say there are a number of us who are bolt rifle by choice, so I will start a thread for the dedicated handloaders of bolt rifles.

Von Gruff.