Brownells 6.5 Grendel Barrel & Bolt sets

[lamrith]

Mine landed Yesterday! Range day not till the weekend though :mad:
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[m796rider]

Brownells' barrel cut back to 17" works very well with a Noveske NSR 13.5" handguard and the Surefire brake/suppressor mount.

[babaganoush]

For those who aren't in the know...

As of Oct 11, here was Brownell's description for their Grendel barrels. (as seen in Google cached pages)

Description
Brownells AR-15/M16 Barrels feature 5R button rifling and are machined from 416R gun barrel steel for a superior shooting barrel. These 6.5 Grendel barrels feature a stainless steel finish, for superior accuracy and asthetics. Barrels has a 1-8 twist, for excellent performance with a wide range of bullets. Available in 18” & 24” lengths. 18” barrel features a mid-length gas system, while the 24” has a rifle length system. Muzzle is threaded for 5/8-24 and the gas shoulder accepts .750 gas blocks. Opposite side of gas port features dimples, so that gas block set screws are secured in place, preventing movement. Barrel includes 6.5 Grendel bolt.

Here it is, as of today:

DESCRIPTION
Brownells AR-15/M16 Barrels feature 5R button rifling and are machined from 416R gun barrel steel for a superior shooting barrel. These 6.5 Grendel barrels feature a stainless steel finish, for superior accuracy and asthetics. Barrels has a 1-8 twist, for excellent performance with a wide range of bullets. Available in 18” & 24” lengths. 18” barrel features a mid-length gas system, while the 24” has a rifle length system. Muzzle is threaded for 5/8-24 and the gas shoulder accepts. Chamber is 6.5 Grendel II. 750 gas blocks. Opposite side of gas port features dimples, so that gas block set screws are secured in place, preventing movement. Barrel includes 6.5 Grendel bolt. Bolt is machined from 9310, with a bolt face depth of .136".

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Apparently it was edited in haste, as they inserted the text mid-sentence.

Caveat Emptor

[lamrith]

Is there a way for me to verify what chamber my barrel has? I ordered on the 6th, but maybe they were late changing the description and hence the haste to cover their backsides?

I really didn't want a Grendel2 chamber and went with Brownells versus other vendors because the other vendors all had Grendel2 and Brownells did not. It will be very disappointing if I in fact got a Grendel2. I had planned to shoot it tonight, but I guess I will have to hold off until I can find out.

then again, I have been waiting to shoot it since Monday and close to falling over due to the shakes of having not yet shot it!

[NugginFutz]

I suspect that a call to Brownell's will answer the question. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if the GII was what they've been selling all along. At least they had the integrity to add the correct chambering to the description. It's curious that the information was not provided originally, though. The manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the information is accurate prior to publication, so it may not be Brownell's fault.

[Slappy]

X2 Call Brownells?? BANG BANG!!

[jurassic]

I would set it up and shoot it, if you're not happy send it back. Anything with the Brownells name on it has a lifetime guarantee, straight from their web site:

Satisfaction – Our Unconditional Guarantee: Satisfaction, 100% Guaranteed! Period.

· No Hassle Return Policy and No Authorization Numbers – Just Send it Back

· No Restocking Fees – Just Send it Back

I sent a part back that I used, but just did not like. Returned for a full refund.

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Is there a way for me to verify what chamber my barrel has? I ordered on the 6th, but maybe they were late changing the description and hence the haste to cover their backsides?

I really didn't want a Grendel2 chamber and went with Brownells versus other vendors because the other vendors all had Grendel2 and Brownells did not. It will be very disappointing if I in fact got a Grendel2. I had planned to shoot it tonight, but I guess I will have to hold off until I can find out.

then again, I have been waiting to shoot it since Monday and close to falling over due to the shakes of having not yet shot it!

[lamrith]

Hrmm I was responding to a post about brownells return policies, but it has vanished?

Per that post's recommendation I am pretty sure I am going to shoot it tonight. Been waiting so long and even though I wanted Saami chamber, I will likely not be pushing the limits of this caliber to require the added benefit of the true saami chamber. These might have always been Grendel2 (I could not find any posts stating what chamber it had either way), and as we have seen these barrels seem to shoot sub MOA which is better than I can shoot most of the time right now!!

Nuggin,
Yeah, Not blaming Brownells if the Vendor has been sending them Grendel2 all this time, but never said anything it is not their fault. Just a bummer as I chose them because they were supposedly not. In the long run as long as it shoots well, all is good.

[NugginFutz]

Hrmm I was responding to a post about brownells return policies, but it has vanished?

Per that post's recommendation I am pretty sure I am going to shoot it tonight.

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Just a bummer as I chose them because they were supposedly not. In the long run as long as it shoots well, all is good.

Don't remember seeing any post like that on this thread. Perhaps another? Either way, a return would only be possible prior to shooting it, so bear that in mind.

As I said elsewhere, it only makes good business sense that a customer is allowed the decency of an informed decision. Good luck with your shooting.

[lamrith]

The accuracy is still great on these barrels.

Shot @ 100yrds yesterday 5, 6, 7th rounds ever down the barrel. Hornady Amax 123Grn factory rounds.
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[TacBlade]

Waiting on my Brownells barrel and other parts to return from Ceracote!!! Seems like forever!!!

[jurassic]

Don't remember seeing any post like that on this thread. Perhaps another? Either way, a return would only be possible prior to shooting it, so bear that in mind.

As I said elsewhere, it only makes good business sense that a customer is allowed the decency of an informed decision. Good luck with your shooting.

That has not been my experience with Brownells, if you are not happy with a product they sell they will make it right. I speak from experience. Cut and pasted from web site. Brownells is a first class outfit, buy with confidence.

Our Promise To Our Customers: Your satisfaction is GUARANTEED - Period. If you aren’t completely, 100% satisfied with any item you purchased from us for any reason return it for a full refund or exchange.

We Guarantee Your Satisfaction 100%-Forever!

[Captk]

Brownells is listing the Grendel Barrels as back in stock.