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New 6.5 Grendel shooter, from North West Michigan. New to this forum as a user, I have picked up pieces from it over the years but never dove in. Recently completed an AR build with my 2 sons and soon realized we were missing out on this magic you call the 6.5 Grendel! That has led to a great trip down this rabbit hole, with more parts for a second 6.5G (bolt gun) in transit as I type. I am looking forward to learning more about this great round and gaining knowledge from those who have more experience with it than I.
Thanks in advance!
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Welcome to the clan, B13, from the great nation of Texas! Some day you will repeat this with your grandsons - and it's even more fun! Tell us about your toys and your goals.
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Welcome aboard! I wish this cartridge had been around when I was a kid.
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Welcome to the forum B 13!
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Welcome to the horde from Wisconsin B 13 .
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Thanks for the kind welcome!
just_john, I started with an AR build with my 2 sons, something they can hunt and range bang with. Went AR for the adjustability, as they are 8 years apart and definitely have different fit requirements at this point. I quickly realized that a light weight bolt rifle would be the perfect packing rig for when I am still hunting the woods around here (mostly done with my pistol). That project is almost complete. I would like to pick up load info and data for developing loads for both guns and learn what is working, or not working, for other Grendel shooters.
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B 13,
Good on ya for getting the kids into shooting! It is time with their dad/mom (whichever you are!) they will remember and cherish.
What barrel lengths are you building? A short, handy Grendel is a perfect ticket for Michigan whitetails, and even bears.
NW Michigan as in UP or LP? Both are wonderful in their own ways.
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We are LP.
Both rifles are 20" 8 twist. Either will do great here for whitetail or black bears. Unfortunately its going to be a while until any of us have points to draw again, at least for our area. My older son got a nice bear with his bow in '21 with my transferred points.
