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My Grendel - kg4kpg - 01-10-2014
This rifle started life back in the spring when I intended to just build a 5.56 SPR until I started reading about the 6.5 Grendel over the summer. I wanted a long range AR but couldn't afford a .308 AR and since I had an upper and lower already, just seemed the right way to go.
The upper and lower I had were Aero Precision that I bought as a set and fit together with zero movement. Of course, someone posted on the facebook page about the barrel group buy about a side-charging upper he machines so I decided to see if he could do one for me. Now the upper is a DPMS slick-side with super thick walls. Jared machined a groove as seen below and added a charging knob. The DPMS upper still fits the lower nice and tight so I'm happy. The stock is the Ace Skeleton stock (my favorite), Magpul grip and standard trigger FCG. It still has a regular charging handle so the bolt can be removed when the know is off. The carrier still comes out fairly easy without it so if I can get a plug machined I may just remove the charging handle. Currently I have a standard A2 length buffer but I'd like to try a JP SIlent Capture spring when I can get one.
Up top the DPMS upper, a standard bolt carrier with the new 6.5 bolt. The Satern Liberty 18" barrel from the group buy that was well executed by XCR, a low profile gas block, DS Arms aluminum free-float tube, and the Alexander Arms Millennium compensator.
I added a sling stud to the tube for the bipod (which is a cheapo for now). The scope pictured is a Primary Army 3X but next month I'll get a decent mil-dot scope and rings. I'm thinking either a fixed 10x or a variable around 4-16x, but haven't decided yet. May be budget driven somewhat. Next trip to the range is January 20, I have a box of 123gr A-max I'll run through it and may see what else I can find, for comparrison. My plan now it to do a DuraCoat job on it and I'm looking at overall OD Green.
I'll stop rambling so you can see the pics.
Chris
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My Grendel - Sojorboy - 01-10-2014
Nice SPR ! I love the sidecharging receivers. Thanks for sharing
My Grendel - LRRPF52 - 01-10-2014
Looking very sweet. The AR15 just looks right without the forward assist.
I would recommend Cerakote over Duracoat easily. Two different worlds of coatings.
Look into the Vortex Viper HS or PST lines of scopes.
My Grendel - Whelenon - 01-10-2014
Very nice build. Clean, classy and the side charger is way cool.
With ya on the OD Green and I agree with LR52, take a look at the Cerakote finish and Vortex Scopes.
Been to the range yet?
My Grendel - customcutter - 01-10-2014
Very nice. I like the side charger.
My Grendel - explorecaves - 01-10-2014
LRRPF52 Wrote:I would recommend Cerakote over Duracoat easily. Two different worlds of coatings.
Agree. Cerekote or bust. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlUwOR4Tq10
My Grendel - kg4kpg - 01-10-2014
Just finished last night so no range time yet. Going on the 20th for MLK holiday since it's a pretty good drive for me.
I like Cerekote but don't have the equipment to do it myself and cant really afford a pro shop to do it. I have put DuraCoat on two rifles that came out real nice and held up real well so far. We'll see, no major hurry. Can't get a new scope until next month then refinishing late Feb or March. That will give me time to make sure I like the parts set-up I have.
My Grendel - stanprophet - 01-10-2014
Chris,
Very nice build, you will enjoy the Grendel. Also nice to have someone with similar hobbies on this forum. (Screen Name) Are you also on the ARFCOM radio forum?
Dave
N6DLH
My Grendel - jfornelli - 01-10-2014
I've got that same stock and the JP Silent Capture spring. I'm only waiting on a few more parts before I get it cerekoted and put together.
My Grendel - explorecaves - 01-10-2014
kg4kpg Wrote:Just finished last night so no range time yet. Going on the 20th for MLK holiday since it's a pretty good drive for me.
I like Cerekote but don't have the equipment to do it myself and cant really afford a pro shop to do it. I have put DuraCoat on two rifles that came out real nice and held up real well so far. We'll see, no major hurry. Can't get a new scope until next month then refinishing late Feb or March. That will give me time to make sure I like the parts set-up I have.
FYI - FTW Coatings in Wichita, KS will allow you to ship your gun to them to do the coating there. Complete rifle coating starts at $185. http://ftwcoatings.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=56
My Grendel - kg4kpg - 01-11-2014
Hmm, not bad. Every place around here are starting me out around $200. Thanks for the link, I'll definitely keep them in mind.
My Grendel - explorecaves - 01-11-2014
Check them out on Facebook to see some of their work
My Grendel - SG4247 - 01-11-2014
THAT rifle turned out sweet!
I have four side chargers (LAR, Fulton, Mega, and homebuilt) and love them all.
Enjoy the rifle, it will turn heads!
PM Jareds info if you would please, I have thoughts on another side charger project.