AR Help

[leopard6.5]

neenjuh: It's the one in North Carolina called Templar Custom.

There is a person on this forum named warped who used to post a lot before he got too busy.
He makes the WCI brakes for the Grendel and he is also associated with Templar Custom.

Good luck.

Lee

[neenjuh]

Thank you good sir!

[wojo14]

Thanks for the clarification on Templar!
Has anyone heard or used Precision Firearms 6.5 G uppers. They seem nice??

[Opus Dei]

^You can do a search and find numerous posts about PF. And Yes, their stuff does sound pretty good. I'm seriously considering a Neptune II.

[wojo14]

I contacted Templar about their lowers. Bob, from Templar emailed me back and said their lowers are not for sale. They are for his custom builds.?????

[neenjuh]

Bob just emailed me as well. He said the lowers that he previously sold were some that were the old model but they are all gone. He was extremely nice and basically said they are not going to be making lowers to sale, they specialize in precision rifles. Looks like we just missed out Any other suggestions for a good lower? I don't mean to thread jack, just trying to help us both out wojo. Another question, would it possibly be better to get a matched lower/upper?

[noone]

Although I'm a true Grendel fan, Infidel's point about being able to use the same magazines as a 5.56 is a very good one that I hadn't previously considered. I think the Grendel offers more energy, but the 6mm is very close, and the advantages of being able to use the same magazines, only sizing up some cases, makes a strong argument for the new 6mm round.

[Schwag173]

Although I'm a true Grendel fan, Infidel's point about being able to use the same magazines as a 5.56 is a very good one that I hadn't previously considered. I think the Grendel offers more energy, but the 6mm is very close, and the advantages of being able to use the same magazines, only sizing up some cases, makes a strong argument for the new 6mm round.

Only if you are content with the smaller, less-capable bullet. To get the 6.5 I'm willing to jump through a few hurdles. Now that I've acquired a few 6.5 mags, the mag issue is a non-issue. I'm getting close to that point on brass, as well.

[fireman3]

I ordered a Precision Firearms 6.5 G uppers they told me four to five weeks. Its been four weeks today. I will let everyone know how it does.

[LRRPF52]

I contacted Templar about their lowers. Bob, from Templar emailed me back and said their lowers are not for sale. They are for his custom builds.?????

The demand is so high on rifles and carbines right now, that rifle-builders and manufacturers have zero incentive to sell out parts, since parts are in such high-demand by everyone in the industry. When you stack the margins of a bunch of parts, combined with your craftsmanship, there is more opportunity for reward than making $5-$20 on a lower. Templar has one of the best forged lowers out there, since they have a captivated rear takedown pin detent channel, and a funneled mag well, plus 7075 T6 aluminum. When he was selling them at $65 was the time to grab one.

[wojo14]

Ok, so would It be a good start to build my first grendel with a j&t upper and a forged lower.?Or should I spend the extre $ and get a AA upper or complete gun?
I was hopeing to build one around $1100.?? I can always up grade.??Are the j&t uppers true 6.5g?

[pinzgauer]

Ok, so would It be a good start to build my first grendel with a j&t upper and a forged lower.?Or should I spend the extre $ and get a AA upper or complete gun?
I was hopeing to build one around $1100.?? I can always up grade.??Are the j&t uppers true 6.5g?

Historically J&T has been the "value" point for true grendels. You won't win any snob awards as they are largely rack grade barrels, but then again, so are many other mfg's.

I have first hand experience with two J&T grendels, and many more 5.56 kits from them. The two grendels are both great shooters, and are turning in excellent accuracy, especially given the non-exotic barrels. (high end barrels are more than the complete J&T kit cost!)

The J&T bull barrel grendel with the Wilson Air gauged barrel is one of the most accurate rifles I have owned/shot, and performed well with just about every load. (mostly 120/123g reloads and Hornady).

My brother's A2 JT grendel is a little pickier about loads, but still shoots very well. It shot sub-moa with Hornady factory ammo, not bad for an A2 config with standard stock & trigger.

If you are just getting started with Grendel it's an inexpensive option, and availability is usually good.

The difference between J&T and some of the others is that they have stuck to Grendel specs all along. They also can/will tell you specifics about their parts if you ask, and offer pretty much every upgrade in components you might be interested in. (Triggers, bolt carriers, free float, etc)

[wojo14]

pingauer,
Thanks. I will consider. I am torn between J7T upper with a lower, or an AA full build all the way!?
Racking my brain!!!

[Bwild97]

J&T did me very well, with getting my Grendel upper a week earlier than predicted, It shoots great and with a very minor mod to the extractor it is functioning flawlessly! I couldn't be happier!