Looking to build my first 6.5 grendel ar

[BowChamp]

Hello everyone i decided to join the forum to get some more guidance on building a 6.5 grendel ar. I have a psa lower already which i plan to use. I mainly want to set this build up for the range but like the hunting capabilities of the 6.5 grendel at longer distances then the 5.56 cartridge. Now money is not super tight but im not looking to go crazy, i would like to keep the build somewhat budget friendly. Really im just needing a upper. Im not wanting to spend much more than $550 on a complete upper which i know isnt the most to work with but for a entry level getting into long range shooting i figured its a decent budget. There are some options out there but not sure which way to go. I just have a couple questions in general. Also does anyone have experience with radical arms and psa uppers?

1. Is a adjustable gas block a necessity?

2. What magazines are the most reliable?

3. 18” vs 20” vs 24” barrel?

Thanks everyone for the guidance! Ever since i took my .308 ruger gunsite scout 16” barrel with fixed 2.5x leupold scout scope out on the 1000 yard range ive really enjoyed shooting it at 100-200 yards and really enjoy the more relaxing pace of precision shooting. I love my .308 but i am really interested in the 6.5 grendel which is supposed to be better on recoil and a little easier on the wallet all while being in a semi auto platform

Take a look at Ballistic Advantage Barrels...I've had very good results from them with 556 and 6.5 grendel.

1. No

2. Elander is what I use and I've had no problems at all.

3. This would be your choice. My experience has been with 16" and 18" barrels.

This is a pic of my target using my 16" Ballistic Advantage Barrel. It is in a PSA Upper receiver, on top of a PSA Lower. Very good average of what it does for me.