Bully 749 Posted November 5, 2014 If I want to convert my AR to 6.5 Grendel do I just need a barrel and bolt? It will fit on a multi-cal AR15 lower? Christopher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted November 5, 2014 Barrel, bolt, and modified magazine. 6.5G will fit an AR15 receiver without issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 5, 2014 Barrel, bolt, and modified magazine. 6.5G will fit an AR15 receiver without issue. Do you sell the stuff? Can you briefly explain the mods necessary to make the mags work? C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted November 5, 2014 Do you sell the stuff? Can you briefly explain the mods necessary to make the mags work? C Nope, I don't stock any 6.5G stuff even though I like the caliber. I don't know what has to be done to the follower to make the mags function properly either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 5, 2014 Thank you. All the best to you, Ty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 6, 2014 I'm not sure if they are worth modding. Check Alexander arms for the prices in the mags. http://m.shopalexanderarms.com/product.cgi?product=37241&group=33805 I have Grendel and it's fun but the brass is pricey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 6, 2014 I'm not sure if they are worth modding. Check Alexander arms for the prices in the mags. http://m.shopalexanderarms.com/product.cgi?product=37241&group=33805 I have Grendel and it's fun but the brass is pricey. How many firings are you getting from your brass? C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 6, 2014 I'm using Lapua and only have a few loading a in each. No issues at this point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 6, 2014 I'm using Lapua and only have a few loading a in each. No issues at this point. Gotcha. That's what I would use as well. Its pricey but worth it. Thank you. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted November 6, 2014 they make dedicated 6.5 mags. you can get them form Ammosc.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 7, 2014 Gotcha. That's what I would use as well. Its pricey but worth it. Thank you. C Yeah, it really is pricey. I grabbed 440 pieces new in the box off a guy on the 65Grendel forum. It still cost me a bundle but it's really good. I had some wolf factory ammo and I've loaded them once and have yet to fire them yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 10, 2014 I use Lapua brass in my .308. If I decide to go the Grendel route, it's what I'll grab. Thanks for the pointers. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 10, 2014 Before you jump check this out. Easier conversion http://6mmar.com/6mm_AR_Loading_Info.html I'm insulted I didn't get a call on this one. BTW this is my next project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 11, 2014 U were on the boat!! C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 11, 2014 Before you jump check this out. Easier conversion http://6mmar.com/6mm_AR_Loading_Info.html I'm insulted I didn't get a call on this one. BTW this is my next project. You're doing the 6mm or the Grendel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 11, 2014 You're doing the 6mm or the Grendel? 6mm AR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 11, 2014 Very cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 11, 2014 My guess is that you like it because you can use the bullets you already have on hand. Looks like a fun project. Maybe you'll let me shoot it when you're done. C Before you jump check this out. Easier conversion http://6mmar.com/6mm_AR_Loading_Info.html I'm insulted I didn't get a call on this one. BTW this is my next project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 11, 2014 My guess is that you like it because you can use the bullets you already have on hand. Looks like a fun project. Maybe you'll let me shoot it when you're done. C wn Not really because I have stuff available but that's nice too. But it has good case capacity / velocity, High BC, easy to get brass (just necked 6.5 Grendel) and small rifle primers. Look at the loads: http://6mmar.com/6mm_AR_Loading_Info.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 11, 2014 I looked. Neat. I 'll take heavier bullets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 11, 2014 I looked. Neat. I 'll take heavier bullets. And fits in a standard AR 5.56 lower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 11, 2014 So does the 6.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 12, 2014 What's the advantage of the 6 over the 6.5? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 12, 2014 What's the advantage of the 6 over the 6.5? Accuracy, bullet availability, speed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites