07-07-2019, 01:47 PM
I have been reading about the 6.5 Grendel for many years and purchased my first 6.5 Grendel in 2009 or 2010. At that time the accuracy was typically good and most members believed the 6.5 Grendel to be an inherently accurate cartridge. Only in the last couple of years have there been frequent post regarding poor accuracy.
Early on the 6.5 Grendel barrels were only available from a very few sources who tended to produce quality products. Alexander Arms, Les Baer, Precision Firearms, Sabre Defense, Shilen, Satern. J&T Distributing/Double Star (Shaw barrel blanks) were on the cheaper side compared to the other manufacturers. Lothar Walther, Black Whole Weaponry and Model 1 Sales sold variant chambers (6.5 CSS, 264 LBC 6.5 Sporter) but accuracy was consistently good.
In the last couple of years since the 6.5 Grendel has become more common, numerous companies have started manufacturing some very inexpensive barrels with inconsistent quality control. We now see more complaints of poor accuracy.
Stick with quality barrels and your likely to see excellent to good consistent accuracy. I think the quality standard for low priced rack grade barrels has declined with the current very low priced barrels. Back in 2010 it was hard to find a 6.5 Grendel barrel for $250. It was not uncommon to spend $400-$500 for a quality 6.5 Grendel barrel with significant wait times. Today is a buyers market but quality still cost more, especially with barrels and optics.
Early on the 6.5 Grendel barrels were only available from a very few sources who tended to produce quality products. Alexander Arms, Les Baer, Precision Firearms, Sabre Defense, Shilen, Satern. J&T Distributing/Double Star (Shaw barrel blanks) were on the cheaper side compared to the other manufacturers. Lothar Walther, Black Whole Weaponry and Model 1 Sales sold variant chambers (6.5 CSS, 264 LBC 6.5 Sporter) but accuracy was consistently good.
In the last couple of years since the 6.5 Grendel has become more common, numerous companies have started manufacturing some very inexpensive barrels with inconsistent quality control. We now see more complaints of poor accuracy.
Stick with quality barrels and your likely to see excellent to good consistent accuracy. I think the quality standard for low priced rack grade barrels has declined with the current very low priced barrels. Back in 2010 it was hard to find a 6.5 Grendel barrel for $250. It was not uncommon to spend $400-$500 for a quality 6.5 Grendel barrel with significant wait times. Today is a buyers market but quality still cost more, especially with barrels and optics.