06-03-2013, 11:52 PM
When my grandniece began shooting, I was drawn back into the shooting sports by a proud grandfather seeking advice. While researching AR packages which were suitable for a future munchkin champion, I discovered Grendel. In December 2012, I ordered a AA upper and gas tube (delivered in February), a bolt (delivered today). My Kreiger barrel is due in July. Since I can't stand waiting, I order a bolt from Pacific Tool and Die and converted a short action Model 700 to Grendel with a Lilja barrel delivered immediately. I now have a functioning platform to test with. Since I am anal about when I want it I want it now, I haunted the Brownell's and Midway websites. Intermittently, parts would come available. I purchased a 16 in ARstoner barrel and bolt, but not wanting to hunt, I sold it to a friend. I purchased a 22 inch ARstoner barrel and bolt to go on my AA upper. I purchased two bolt carrier groups from Brownell's...they had 12 and when my friend called 15 minutes later someone has picked up the remaining for speculation, I presume. Shame on them!! And then, Midway had a complete AA 24 inch over watch upper which I purchased. It came in today. And then there was another. I did not hog it up...I left it for someone else. Midway has and continues to have magazines. As does Brownell's. So Mr. Moderator, I apologize for these ramblings. It is my intent to show that AA, Midway, Brownell's, etc are really trying to catch up with the current insanity. If you are patient, you will eventually have a bolt gun and two AR uppers to impoverish your self with. Any body know where I can find some primers?