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Hello from Western NC - KZero - 06-23-2020
Hi all, been lurking a bit, trying to learn more about the 6.5G. Have gotten a lot of useful information here, and a lot of parts on the way for my first trip down the Grendel rabbit hole.
Looking forward to learning and sharing more as time goes on. Thanks for such a great place!
Hello from Western NC - A5BLASTER - 06-23-2020
Welcome to the horde sir.
Hello from Western NC - KZero - 06-23-2020
Thank you much.
Hello from Western NC - VASCAR2 - 06-24-2020
Welcome to the forum KZero!
Hello from Western NC - KZero - 06-24-2020
Thank you Vascar2! Glad to be here
Hello from Western NC - FLshooter - 06-25-2020
Welcome from Floridas Spacecoast
Hello from Western NC - just_john - 06-25-2020
Welcome to the clan, K0, from the great nation of Texas! Tell us of your goals and yoru grocery list.
Hello from Western NC - KZero - 06-25-2020
FLshooter Wrote:Welcome from Floridas Spacecoast
just_john Wrote:Welcome to the clan, K0, from the great nation of Texas! Tell us of your goals and yoru grocery list.
Thanks gents, I appreciate it.
As for my goals with this build, it's basically so I can have a nice accurate rifle. Also to have one of the easy-to-be-accurate chamberings.
This will give me a chance to do some accuracy-oriented load development, as most of my reloading to this point has been range ammo for handguns.
I already have one AR geared toward accuracy (5.56-chambered Black Hole barrel) that I have got started with, but the allure to get into another cool caliber was too much to resist.
The hard part is finding a place to shoot; I'm working on finding someone that will let me shoot on their land. Otherwise, it's a long drive out to a place in the middle of the state. Some day, I may take both of them out west some place to shoot prairie dogs, I think that'd be fun.
I'm starting out with just enough parts to change one of my 5.56 AR's; if it looks like something I can pursue more long-term, I'll build it up with its own receiver set.
So far, I have a Criterion 18" rifle-gassed barrel, JP enhanced bolt, and VG6 Gamma break. One CPD and one ASC mag should be on their way any time now, and also got a couple of the Amend2 on order; we'll see how that works out.
I also picked up 100 pieces of bagged Hornady brass, 100 each of Hornady 123 ELD Match and 120 Sierra Match Kings. I already have a couple powders I can start with, and a load of CCI 400 primers. Next time I'm on the other end of the county, I want to look for TAC or Power Pro Varmint, and some 450s or BR41.
Wow, I didn't mean to write a book :eek:
Thanks again for the welcome!
Hello from Western NC - just_john - 06-25-2020
We welcome books, means your thinking. If we can help you spend your money, please allow us that opportunity. Your off to a good start, but... You may have read how Grendels are prolific breeders so be giving thought to building a bigger nursery for 'em.
Hello from Western NC - KZero - 06-25-2020
just_john Wrote:We welcome books, means your thinking. If we can help you spend your money, please allow us that opportunity. Your off to a good start, but... You may have read how Grendels are prolific breeders so be giving thought to building a bigger nursery for 'em.
I'll have to stop spending money on them first!
