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

Barrel, bolt, and modified magazine.  6.5G will fit an AR15 receiver without issue.

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

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.

Thank you. All the best to you, Ty

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.

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

I'm using Lapua and only have a few loading a in each. No issues at this point.

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

they make dedicated 6.5 mags. you can get them form Ammosc.com

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.

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

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.

U were on the boat!!

 

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.

You're doing the 6mm or the Grendel?

You're doing the 6mm or the Grendel?

 

6mm AR

Very cool.

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.

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

 

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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

I looked. Neat. I 'll take heavier bullets.

I looked. Neat. I 'll take heavier bullets.

And fits in a standard AR 5.56 lower

So does the 6.5

What's the advantage of the 6 over the 6.5?

What's the advantage of the 6 over the 6.5?

 

Accuracy, bullet availability, speed