05-04-2023, 07:43 PM
Finally jumping into the Grendel rabbit hole, and would appreciate input from the brain trust.
I am left handed, and have a Stag LH in 5.56. I have another left hand upper and Grendel BCG enroute from Stag, and now need to think about barrels, etc. Initially I plan on just building the upper to go on the Stag lower, but will eventually finish a complete build.
I am looking for an 18 barrel, as a compromise between the ballistics of a longer (20 or greater) barrel, and the handiness and maneuverability of the 16. I am looking for a mid weight rifle, possibly for hunting, but mostly will be used for targets/ steel at 200-500 yds. Plan on 110-130 gr bullets almost exclusively. Thinking a heavier barrel(for accuracy) but fluted for weight savings. Seems like 1 in 8 twist is the way to go.
So would like recommendations from the brain trust as to who makes a good barrel. I would like below MOA accuracy(on the days that I can shoot that well). I will be reloading once I get brass and dies. Dont want to spend a fortune, but want a good barrel.
Gas length- any advantage to mid-length vs rifle length vs carbine length?
Gas block- any real advantage to an adjustable gas block(have one on the 5.56, but have not had much chance to adjust it once I got it working). If you have an adjustable gas block, do you adjust it for temperature, etc, or just leave it once you have it working? Do they usually stay adjusted, or do you have to play with them like the carburetors on a 60s era Austin Healy or MG(yes, I am that old!).
Any suggestions or opinions on barrel manufacturers/ barrel length, gas block, gas tube length, or any other things I need to consider, would be appreciated. I have searched the forum and found good info on Faxon, Precision Firearms, Lilja, Wilson Combat, and others, but would like any other input available.
Thank you for your input.
I am left handed, and have a Stag LH in 5.56. I have another left hand upper and Grendel BCG enroute from Stag, and now need to think about barrels, etc. Initially I plan on just building the upper to go on the Stag lower, but will eventually finish a complete build.
I am looking for an 18 barrel, as a compromise between the ballistics of a longer (20 or greater) barrel, and the handiness and maneuverability of the 16. I am looking for a mid weight rifle, possibly for hunting, but mostly will be used for targets/ steel at 200-500 yds. Plan on 110-130 gr bullets almost exclusively. Thinking a heavier barrel(for accuracy) but fluted for weight savings. Seems like 1 in 8 twist is the way to go.
So would like recommendations from the brain trust as to who makes a good barrel. I would like below MOA accuracy(on the days that I can shoot that well). I will be reloading once I get brass and dies. Dont want to spend a fortune, but want a good barrel.
Gas length- any advantage to mid-length vs rifle length vs carbine length?
Gas block- any real advantage to an adjustable gas block(have one on the 5.56, but have not had much chance to adjust it once I got it working). If you have an adjustable gas block, do you adjust it for temperature, etc, or just leave it once you have it working? Do they usually stay adjusted, or do you have to play with them like the carburetors on a 60s era Austin Healy or MG(yes, I am that old!).
Any suggestions or opinions on barrel manufacturers/ barrel length, gas block, gas tube length, or any other things I need to consider, would be appreciated. I have searched the forum and found good info on Faxon, Precision Firearms, Lilja, Wilson Combat, and others, but would like any other input available.
Thank you for your input.