01-05-2016, 02:06 PM
I agree with Joseph5 on the trigger.
I'm new to AR builds and come to AR's from a precision long range bolt action view point. Trued actions and perfect barrel to action mating is a big deal.
With these AR's Mr. Stoner turned that on its head by moving the lock up to just the bolt & barrel.
I've noticed that some vendors are offering serialized matching bolts with the barrels they are selling, this makes a lot of sense. I wish more did the same.
With all the variables between Grendel 1 & Grendel 2 I suggest you find a friend who has a set of go - no go gauges and make damn sure the headspace is correct.
I also went ahead and invested in a MEGA billet upper & lower for my 1st 223 Wylde build. The upper to lower fit of the two billets is perfect. When comparing to a RRA Predator or a Colt National Match they rattle. This rattle does not sit well with me, while others will say this is a non-factor.
Bottom line what are you going to do with your build? Punch paper recreationally on "range days" at your local club, shoot a prairie dog or two, or go the competitive shoots? I.E. F-class? Is an occasional flyer acceptable? Are you going for 10 shot groups or cold barrel 3 shot groups?
Just my $.02
Don, Arlington, WA
I'm new to AR builds and come to AR's from a precision long range bolt action view point. Trued actions and perfect barrel to action mating is a big deal.
With these AR's Mr. Stoner turned that on its head by moving the lock up to just the bolt & barrel.
I've noticed that some vendors are offering serialized matching bolts with the barrels they are selling, this makes a lot of sense. I wish more did the same.
With all the variables between Grendel 1 & Grendel 2 I suggest you find a friend who has a set of go - no go gauges and make damn sure the headspace is correct.
I also went ahead and invested in a MEGA billet upper & lower for my 1st 223 Wylde build. The upper to lower fit of the two billets is perfect. When comparing to a RRA Predator or a Colt National Match they rattle. This rattle does not sit well with me, while others will say this is a non-factor.
Bottom line what are you going to do with your build? Punch paper recreationally on "range days" at your local club, shoot a prairie dog or two, or go the competitive shoots? I.E. F-class? Is an occasional flyer acceptable? Are you going for 10 shot groups or cold barrel 3 shot groups?
Just my $.02
Don, Arlington, WA