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Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - Steamburn - 10-08-2015 Finally finished building and testing my new toy and is ready to go hunting. The results are impressive. Last Saturday, at the range, got a 0.5" group at 100 yrds using Hornady 123 gr A-Max ammo. It did not come out cheap and I refuse to add up the cost of all the parts so I don't scare myself on how much I spent on it or if my sweet wife asks, I won't have to lie. The upper is the one makes it precise. I used a Precision Firearms BHW 16" with a HBAR Profile, threaded muzzle, bead blasted and fluted with a PF Super Match (NiB) Bolt. It was mounted on an Aero Precision Upper that I lapped true using a Brownells lapping tool (yes, it needed it). I opted for a piston system and chose the low profile Syrac kit that comes with an adjustable gas block and a specially designed matching bolt carrier. The lower is a Polymer80. I already built two other AR15s using this lower and all perform/work excellent. A special note: I chose a threaded barrel to be able to install an extended thread protector to protect the muzzle from rough handling. Initially I installed an A2 type flashhidder, but it only acted as a Hopes 9 trap during cleaning. I ended using a simple Savage 10 muzzle protector that fulfills its intended use perfectly. For the details, here is a list of the components and their sources: Lower: http://www.polymer80.com/ Aero Precision Upper: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/ar-15-m16-stripped-upper-receiver-prod54395.aspx Syrac Gas Piston and Bolt Carrier: http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Accessories/AR-15_Scope_Rings/139-SO-FAP-AR15.html 16 In. Precision Firearms BHW Barrel 720 and Bolt: https://secure.wf-api.com/www.precisionfirearms.com/m8/6.5%20Grendel%20BHW%20Barrel%20720--6-5-grendel-bhw-barrel-720.html 11 In. Handguard: http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Accessories/AR-15_Scope_Rings/SMC-KM-EVO-11.html 2-7x 33mm Leupold Scope: Scope: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/890787/leupold-vx-1-rifle-scope-2-7x-33mm?cm_mmc=se_service-_-shippingconf-_-shippingconf-_-ProductShippedTodayLink Leupold Scope base: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/911547/leupold-mark-2-integral-mounting-system-ims-1-piece-picatinny-style-mount-ar-15-flat-top-matte?cm_mmc=se_service-_-shippingconf-_-shippingconf-_-ProductShippedTodayLink Buttstock: http://missionfirsttactical.com/Products/Rifle-Stocks/BMS Extended Hinge and Takedown Pins: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/737924/yankee-hill-machine-ar-15-ez-pull-takedown-pin-set-steel-matte?cm_mmc=se_service-_-shippingconf-_-shippingconf-_-ProductShippedTodayLink Pistol Grip: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/569261/magpul-moe-pistol-grip-ar-15?cm_mmc=se_service-_-shippingconf-_-shippingconf-_-ProductShippedTodayLink Lower Parts Kit: http://www.polymer80.com/AR15-Lower-Parts-Kit-with-no-pistol-grip-or-trigger-guard_p_410.html Roller Cam Pin: https://pof-usa.com/product-category/upgrades-accessories/roller-cam-pin/ Barrel Thread Protector: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Savage-10-Thread-Protector-Stainless-Steel-USA-Made-FREE-SHIPPING-/262077627959?hash=item3d050b3e37 Brownells Lapping Tool: http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/receiver-tools/ar-15-lapping-tool-sku080000182-20220-44377.aspx?cm_mmc=cse-_-Itwine-_-pricegrabber-_-Ar-15/M16%20Upper%20Receiver%20Lapping%20Tool&gdftrk=gdfV21820_a_7c187_a_7c828_a_7c080000182_d_080000182_d_11376 Added just recently a 3.5 pounds National Match trigger. It was a big improvement!!!! Also added a Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter. This is a very ingenious and convenient upgrade that allows to transport your AR15 in a very short bag. It adds an extension to the bolt, and this means added weight, so I don't know if it is going to cycle the way I have it. Most likely I will have to re-adjust the gas chamber/piston. I'll have to go to the range to test. Its big con....it weighs 0.6 Lbs, so now my rifle weighs 8.4 lbs. Rock River Arms National Match Trigger 3.5 lbs. http://vtsupply.com/rra-ar15-national-match-nm-two-stage-trigger-kit.html Law Tactical AR15 Folding Stock Adapter Gen 3-M AR-15 Folder, $249.05 http://vtsupply.com/listocks-ar15-m4-ar10-g3-fal-buttstocksli-c-25.html?filter_id=81 Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - jim_bob - 10-09-2015 Steamburn, do you have any pictures to share? How much does it weigh? Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - Steamburn - 10-10-2015 Here is my first atempt to upload a picture. My new toy weights 7.8 lbs. That includes the optics but no magazine. Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - devildogandboy - 10-10-2015 that came out nice! is the wording laser etched, how did you do that? Bruce Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - jeff556 - 10-10-2015 Looks great! Looking forward to the range report. Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - jim_bob - 10-11-2015 Nice blaster, target pics please! Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - Steamburn - 10-12-2015 The "6.5 Grendel" stickers are made by: Steve Keary 51224 Sleepy Hollow Lane Canton, MI 48188 Look for him in e-bay as "vinylweaponstickers" His e-mail is vinylweaponstickers@gmail.com He has the 6.6 Grendel stickers only in one size, which fit the magazines also and in three colors: white, grey and black (the white one is really shinny, so I got the grey ones. About $6.00 for the set of six. These are the ones in the pictures.) And here is the target pic too. Finished Building and Testing My New AR15 in 6.5 Grendel - am4966 - 10-13-2015 Ahh, he's just up the rd