Picked up my CZ 527 7.62x39, now to convert it to 6.5 Grendel

[Von Gruff]

Have any of you thought of using the hot oil method to bend the stock at the wrist and raise the comb line for more user friendly scope use with lower mounts and a bolt handle change?

[melensdad]

I've given no thought to bending the stock or even changing the stock, I hope to stick with the stock.

But I have already stated that the rings and bolt handle will likely be changed.

[hm2 clark]

And.. at least consider using a scope with a 50 mm objective, since the bell sits so high over the action.

[melensdad]

Well, got word back from McGowen Precision Barrels today. 20 week wait to get a conversion barrel installed. YIKES?!?

[Drifter]

Well, got word back from McGowen Precision Barrels today. 20 week wait to get a conversion barrel installed. YIKES?!?

They say that good things take time, but it's tough to wait that long.

I mentioned previously that CSS had pre-fit CZ-527 Varmint-contour barrels in stock (as of a week or two ago). I think they have reamers for three different chamber variations, and 6.5 Grendel SAAMI could be one of 'em now. At the time, indication was that they could get one chambered and sent out within a week. Then timing would depend solely on the barrel installation. Might be worth checking with Triple River to see what kind of timeline they're on. Add a Varmint stock (or open the barrel channel on your Carbine stock), and you could be hunting with it this fall.

[melensdad]

I already sent them an email asking a few questions, am awaiting an answer.

[hm2 clark]

I had a remington Gredalied by Wyatts firearms (Washington or maybe Oregon). It only took 4 or 5 weeks. That included orther work too.

[Hooz]

I had McGowen do the conversion on my 527 300 AAC Blackout. They built the barrel, accurized the action, installed and re-blued everything. The price was right (~$450 door-to-door), but it took FOREVER! I sent in my barreled action in the middle of November 2011 and I got it back in late May 2012. That's 6 months plus!

I should also mention that I ordered barrel fluting, I paid for barrel fluting and the invoice/packing slip that came back with my new barreled action said they fluted the barrel... But the barrel wasn't fluted. They did give me the option to send it back for them to flute, but I opted to take the refund and not wait another month or more to get it back again.

It did turn out nice, though. They made my barrel to the standard Varmint contour with a 1:8" twist, hacked it off at 16.25" and profiled the muzzle for my suppressor mount (Spike's MRS-2). Here's a picture of it in the Kevlar stock. I have a laminate stock that it'll go in once I get around to pillar bedding it.

[melensdad]

Hooz, is that an HS Precision stock?

[Hooz]

Hooz, is that an HS Precision stock?

Yes. That is the old-style Varmint Kevlar stock made by HS Precision. The new ones are supplied by Bell & Carlson and are slightly different.

[Pancho Villa]

I had McGowen do the conversion on my 527 300 AAC Blackout. They built the barrel, accurized the action, installed and re-blued everything. The price was right (~$450 door-to-door), but it took FOREVER! I sent in my barreled action in the middle of November 2011 and I got it back in late May 2012. That's 6 months plus!

I should also mention that I ordered barrel fluting, I paid for barrel fluting and the invoice/packing slip that came back with my new barreled action said they fluted the barrel... But the barrel wasn't fluted. They did give me the option to send it back for them to flute, but I opted to take the refund and not wait another month or more to get it back again.

It did turn out nice, though. They made my barrel to the standard Varmint contour with a 1:8" twist, hacked it off at 16.25" and profiled the muzzle for my suppressor mount (Spike's MRS-2). Here's a picture of it in the Kevlar stock. I have a laminate stock that it'll go in once I get around to pillar bedding it.

That's a beaut.

How much does it weigh?

Also regarding the bolt problem, has anyone thought to order a ped barrel and get a scout-style setup, possibly with a red dot or Leu's sweet new 1.5-4x scout scope?