Think I'll try 6.5 Grendel next

[Wolfdog91]

Saw this on NOEs site . Cool lil mold and I've been wanting a new caliber to play around with in cast , already have a 10.5" 6.5 Grendel upper I've been meaning to rebuild with a longer barrel so why not. Especially with how easy 7.62x39 was . They share the same case parent case so hmmmmm. Shouldn't be too hard at all I don't think



Also bee thinking about getting a bear creek side charging upper and modding it to work like a lantac.... Shouldn't be too hard honestly and cheaper then a bolt gun



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[cwtebay]

I love my Grendels - just about a perfect mid range caliber.
One word of caution with that mould, the gas checks tend to leave the bullet and create a baffle strike if you're using a suppressor. Expensive lesson.

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[charlie b]

If I ever had to have an AR, it would be 6.5 Grendel.

[Coopaloop86]

I have that mold. Had issues with the nose size in AR. Bought the Noe nose sizer but haven't gotten around to fooling with it yet. Also was experimenting with converting x39 brass. Worked OK, just be mindful of how you set your sizing die. I had a few that didn't fully size.

[Winger Ed.]

You'll probably be happy with it.
I'm not a 6mm guy, but the Grendel has almost a cult following.

[Iron369]

I love the Grendel but I’ve never cast for it. I have it set up for night prowlers.

[BK7saum]

I had a grendel, but let my friend talk me out of it. It was a tackdriver with 123 hornady bullets.

I then built a 260 remington AR10 for my nighthunting rig. Just a bit flatter, farther than the grendel.

Go for it, the grendel is a really solid cartridge in the AR15 platform.

Another up and comer is the 6 ARC.

[Wolfdog91]

I had a grendel, but let my friend talk me out of it. It was a tackdriver with 123 hornady bullets.

I then built a 260 remington AR10 for my nighthunting rig. Just a bit flatter, farther than the grendel.

Go for it, the grendel is a really solid cartridge in the AR15 platform.

Another up and comer is the 6 ARC.

Planning on both a 6 and .22 ARC soon

[Markopolo]

I would LOVE to try this bullet in my HOWA Bolt gun… lemme know if you get it and I can borrow a few!!

[BK7saum]

Markopolo, Not to detract from WD91s thread, but i have the flat nose version if you or he would like to try some before he buys a mold. The offer is open to both of you.

[david s]

Play with the 6.5 Grendel in a CZ 527, sort of a niche round for me. Might try antelope one day and it would work on deer, but I do have my qualms about it on elk. And when out looking for elk is when my deer tend to get shot. It is an interesting round though. The little CZ would make a great lead bullet launcher, but I haven't progressed that far with it yet.

[hades]

The grendel is a sweet little cartridge.

I bought that mold over a year ago and other casting and reloading projects/life..... have kept me from testing it out yet.


I even cast some up with it too so not even sure what my problem us.. lol


Be sure to share your results with it!

My grendel is an AR with a 20" barrel.

[Hickok]

Count me in the "Grendel Camp." Great cartridge!

One question for those here, why does the primer pocket get loose when firing forming 7.62x39 brass to Grendel?

Every 7.62 x 39 I fireform to Grendel is worthless due to the loose primer pocket. I am using low pressure loads to fireform, but I am afraid to use the reformed brass due to possible gas leak around the primer. I use Winchester brass.

[Quiettime]

One question for those here, why does the primer pocket get loose when firing forming 7.62x39 brass to Grendel?

Every 7.62 x 39 I fireform to Grendel is worthless due to the loose primer pocket. I am using low pressure loads to fireform, but I am afraid to use the reformed brass due to possible gas leak around the primer. I use Winchester brass.

What powder are you using? Perhaps you're getting S.E.E. from the light loads. Try a different powder perhaps.

Also, get a real good look at your chamber, maybe do a cerrosafe casting.

[dverna]

Saw this on NOEs site . Cool lil mold and I've been wanting a new caliber to play around with in cast , already have a 10.5" 6.5 Grendel upper I've been meaning to rebuild with a longer barrel so why not. Especially with how easy 7.62x39 was . They share the same case parent case so hmmmmm. Shouldn't be too hard at all I don't think



Also bee thinking about getting a bear creek side charging upper and modding it to work like a lantac.... Shouldn't be too hard honestly and cheaper then a bolt gun



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If you have a 10.5" upper is it on a pistol or a rifle?

I am not up to date on the legal intricacies of making a pistol into a rifle or the other way around. Guys here will know but something to think about. I know that an NFA stamp is needed for a SBR and suppressor as those are a couple of things I am looking at.

Should be an interesting build.

[Wolfdog91]

If you have a 10.5" upper is it on a pistol or a rifle?

I am not up to date on the legal intricacies of making a pistol into a rifle or the other way around. Guys here will know but something to think about. I know that an NFA stamp is needed for a SBR and suppressor as those are a couple of things I am looking at.

Should be an interesting build.

It's a pistol hence why I'm gonna re barrel it and make it into a rifle upper. The uppers don't matter as far as swapping it and it being a rifle or and upper. Like I can take a pistol upper but a rifle barrle on it and use it on a rifle lower. Unlike though a rifle stick on a pistol lower

[cwtebay]

Whomever said that a bolt gun in 6.5 Grendel wasn't a desire needs to think about knock down power, the ability to suppress it to a soft clap, and that the round is inherently STOOPID accurate!! Closes in on 1/2 MOA with the thermal - BETWEEN USERS!! I keep this Ruger Ranch Rifle in my truck most days - iRay Bolt 50 - Rex Silentium on the business end....mmmhhmmm.
Brass available from Starline, I have owned this one for over 7 years now and can't say I have seen a need to make brass for it.
For coyotes at night - I would challenge anyone to beat this set up.

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[Wolfdog91]

Now for some gas checks ,new barrel and handgaurd....dang also need to buy some new alloy


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[Rapidrob]

A great cartridge and accurate. If you shoot a jacketed bullet in the future, be aware the 7.62x39 military case is not the same as the Alexander Arms designed 6.5 Grendel case and pressures can be an issue due to the thickness of the military designed cases.

[stubshaft]

Absolutely love the Grendel! Made the mistake of letting my Grand-Niece shoot one of mine and had to gift her one of my 3 AR's chambered for it.