09-06-2017, 06:39 PM
Oh, I too am a complete convert to the Grendel. Like you say so pointedly, for no other reason than that of the performance.
My thought is as follows: Why couldn't you ream out the inside diameter of the standard barrel extension a few thousandths to allow for the increased bolt dimensions? .030/.040. As long as the lugs could hold the bolt forward. But with the low working pressure of the Grendel, I would think this to be a lesser issue?
My thought is simply that if you could add some beef to the lugs, walls, and extractor while staying within the 15 platform, you would likely curb the only thing folks complain about the Grendel which is "bolt breakages". I'm with you here, show me the data.
Just a thought.
Not just ammo makers, look at the growth in the Grendel world. If Noveske, CMMG, Larue, see it - then who else is next? People all around the industry are starting to get it. The performance is overcoming the personalities and (supposed) bickering and pride. I have absolutely no doubt that in 30 years, the Grendel will be an extremely common round. It just fits too many pieces together well with too many obvious benefits. Any bets on how long it is till we see 6.5 Grendel MAM/MAUM? >
My thought is as follows: Why couldn't you ream out the inside diameter of the standard barrel extension a few thousandths to allow for the increased bolt dimensions? .030/.040. As long as the lugs could hold the bolt forward. But with the low working pressure of the Grendel, I would think this to be a lesser issue?
My thought is simply that if you could add some beef to the lugs, walls, and extractor while staying within the 15 platform, you would likely curb the only thing folks complain about the Grendel which is "bolt breakages". I'm with you here, show me the data.
Just a thought.
Not just ammo makers, look at the growth in the Grendel world. If Noveske, CMMG, Larue, see it - then who else is next? People all around the industry are starting to get it. The performance is overcoming the personalities and (supposed) bickering and pride. I have absolutely no doubt that in 30 years, the Grendel will be an extremely common round. It just fits too many pieces together well with too many obvious benefits. Any bets on how long it is till we see 6.5 Grendel MAM/MAUM? >