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My Grendel is complete (for now) - cbe1962 - 04-26-2013 I started this build (my first Sport Utility Rifle) in September. With a bit of luck acquiring a barrel and some help form the Horde, I was able to put a few rounds through it in December, but didn't want to post pics until I could make a cosmetic tweak or two. My budget was a little tight, so it may not be the best looking stick here, but I did invest in a quality barrel and trigger. Based on what I have seen so far, it is going to be, at least, a very good shooter. Here are the particulars: Lower Spikes Tactical Stripped Lower PSA LPK with MOE pistol grip DPMS A2 stock and buffer assembly Geissele SSA Trigger (a recent upgrade that I have not yet gotten to the range) Upper LAR Grizzly OPS-4 side charging upper (incl. Young BCG) 20" Shilen match barrel (1 in 9 twist) Syrac Ordinance adjustable gas block JP Enterprises VTAC handguard, rifle length Versa-Pod bipod with custom adapter Optics Vortex Crossfire II 6-18x44 - I really want a PST 6-24x50 FFP, but for now this will have to do Burris Signature Zee rings I have not yet settled on BUIS, JP Enterprises has an interesting one-piece sight, but I am still looking. I welcome any suggestions. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3233[/ATTACH] I was not happy with the adapter options Versa-Pod had for my handguard, so I designed my own and had a friend fab it for me. This was the hold up for posting pics, but I think it was worth the wait. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3234[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]3235[/ATTACH] I know the Horde 'requires' range reports. I don't have much yet, but here is what I have. At this point, all I have run through it has been factory 123g A-Max. The first target shows the 2nd, 3rd & 4th shots through the barrel at 100 yds. The first shot got me on paper from 40 yds. Keep in mind that this was with the factory trigger and I have only been shooting for a couple of years. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3238[/ATTACH] This target was from about a month later, still with the factory trigger. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3239[/ATTACH] I am very anxious to see how/if my groups tighten up with the SSA. I will post more when the weather gets a bit better and I can start working up loads. Thanks to everyone here for your hospitality and support. My Grendel is complete (for now) - VASCAR2 - 04-26-2013 Looking good, nice groups. I also have a 20" Shilen barrel I got from Midway last year. The rifle shoots better than I do, I put a Vortex Viper 6.5 X 20 X 50 on mine and so far I really like my setup. This 6.5 Grendel cartridge is addicting. My Grendel is complete (for now) - montana - 04-26-2013 That is one of the better looking rifles I have seen. You did a great job and it can also shoot. Thank's for sharing and Let us know how your Geissele trigger works out. Hopefully we can start getting our back orders of bullet's , primer;s. powder , and cases so we can get these rifles into shape. My Grendel is complete (for now) - ricsmall - 04-26-2013 very nice stick cbe. good looking groups too! My Grendel is complete (for now) - Whelenon - 04-26-2013 Very nice set-up and it shoots! Range reports being "required" is bit overstated but they are appreciated. Congrats on your build and thanks for sharing. My Grendel is complete (for now) - cbe1962 - 04-26-2013 Thanks to all. My Grendel is complete (for now) - sneaky one - 04-29-2013 Nice job cbe, rifle looks fine.-I still owe you a coldie for the grease ! My Grendel is complete (for now) - cbe1962 - 04-30-2013 Thanks. I'll let you know next time I am in Minn. Do you have favorite BUIS I should consider?