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Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - ofhs93 - 12-19-2020
Looking to see if anyone here has had any experience using Tactical Kinetics 6.5G barrels?
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - VASCAR2 - 12-20-2020
I used the custom search and found no threads discussing Tactical Kinetics here on this forum. Seems like I read where some people were using their parts in building Glock pattern pistols.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Old Bob - 12-21-2020
They have a website but no reviews on their barrels: https://tacticalkinetics.com/rifle-barrels/?sort=featured&page=1
They only show two 6.5 Grendel barrels -- 12.5" & 16.25" barrels ($139 & $150 respectively). Those are pretty low prices for Grendel barrels. Reviews are scarce on them but from what little I've been able to find, they could be hidden gems. There's one online retailer that shows 18" & 22" Tactical Kinetics 6.5 Grendel barrels in stock. They have one 5 star review (22" barrel) & one 4.5 star review (18" barrel). The reviews are good but really short without any elaboration -- nearly useless. Read the barrel details & then make up your mind. I'm not interested in another Grendel barrel, but if I were, I might consider giving them a shot.
https://pro2a-tactical.com/ar-15-barrels/tactical-kinetics-18-inch-6-5-grendel-melonite-barrel.html
https://pro2a-tactical.com/tactical-kinetics-22-inch-ar-15-6-5-grendel-rifle-length-melonite-barrel.html
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - ofhs93 - 12-21-2020
Thats exactly what I had found as well. Wasnt sure if anyone here had come across any of them or shot any of them. Figured it was worth a post asking
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Papa marty - 12-23-2020
Upper arrived yesterday. Will post results of the 18" barreled version after a little range time this weekend. Only ammo available was 123 grain sat so hopefully she doesn't hate it.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - CS Vrdad - 12-24-2020
I saw the same barrels and complete uppers on the same webpage recently but had not heard of them. Hopefully, someone with some experience with them can give us some details on quality and accuracy.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Papa marty - 12-24-2020
Just had an 18" upper delivered. Hopefully can get out this weekend and see how she shoots.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Papa marty - 12-25-2020
Well a little shooting time today so here the results with mine and factory 123 grain sst loads. First 5 shot group was at 25 yards just to make sure it was on paper. It wasn't pretty,2" pattern. Second and third five shot groups were at 50 yards and looks much better but still not great. Moved out 150 yards for the remainder of the session which is the distance from deer stand to creek bottom where the deer travel. There were a couple groups right at MOA , most were 1.5 MOA and the last opened up to 2 MOA. Guessing the copper fouling was getting a little thick at that point. The gun ran flawlessly and the fit and finish is fine. Good enough for deer or coyote hunting as is but I'll see if she likes some 120 grain eldm handloads better at a later date.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - VASCAR2 - 12-26-2020
That isnt to bad as the factory 123 grain SST hasnt shown the accuracy that ammo was producing seven or eight years ago. Glad to the hear rifle functioned reliably and maybe accuracy will improve with use.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Papa marty - 12-26-2020
That's what I thought too. This one is for my daughter to deer hunt with,200 yard maximum distance. Even if it stays 1.5-2 MOA after break in and different ammo it's perfectly acceptable accuracy for a deer at that range.
To be fair half that grouping is the old guy with old eyes squeezing the trigger. A target in 3x9 scope just doesn't look as big and sharp as it did 50 years ago. I prefer higher magnification these days but the daughter doesn't.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Papa marty - 01-02-2021
Used several loads of Benchmark and 120 grain ELDM bullets today. All groups were consistently 1.125-1.250" at 100 yards. It should get sub moa with the right load.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - VASCAR2 - 01-03-2021
Sounds good, thanks for the range report.
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Smash75 - 03-28-2021
I just built an upper with a 20" tactical kinetics barrel. I'll review it when I finally get time to go to the range. It's been a rough first couple of months to 2021 (landlord sold my house, changing jobs, moving) so range time will definitely be welcome!
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - Kross887 - 07-21-2021
ofhs93 Wrote:Looking to see if anyone here has had any experience using Tactical Kinetics 6.5G barrels?
I have the 18" pro2a tactical 6.5 Grendel upper, and it's been a pretty good performer accuracy wise. I can reliably send 3-round groups through the same hole at 100yds, a 5-round opens up to about 1 moa, my upper really likes Hornady black with the 123gr eld
Any experiences with Tactical Kinetics barrels? - hddcrash - 04-22-2022
ofhs93 Wrote:Looking to see if anyone here has had any experience using Tactical Kinetics 6.5G barrels?
YA. I bought an 18 inch Tactical Kinetics barrel in 6mm arc. It uses the 6.5 Grendel BCG. Bought it during the winter and just finished the rifle back in the Middle of March. Its difficult to critique except to say I have put close to 200 rounds through it and all is well. One thing I did notice was the barrel fit very snug in the upper barrel port. I had to take a rubber hammer and tap the upper while holding the barrel. The upper was a Matrix Aerospace so maybe that offered some resistance vs another upper. The barrel itself is comparatively light. I did put a stainless steel gas block on the barrel just in case but it was a set it and forget it setup. So far so good. I got the barrel off Gunbroker for about $180 on sale. They have some 6.5's right now that run from $170 to $200 depending on length. I will say the barrel is very easy to clean. Its new so I would expect that but I am ACD when it comes to keeping my shooting equipment clean.