Thread: 6.5 Grendel lr ar15 build

I am wanting to put together a long range 6.5 upper.
I have a bushmaster lower I'm happy to use.

What will I need and any tips before I start spending?

Can I use the 223 bolt?

I want to keep my 223 upper as it is so will be buying a new receiver, barrel, handguard and gas parts?

Cheers


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new bolt and mags

You need a 7.62x39 bolt, @Digit might be able to help.

I have a spare and a 16" howa barrel, gas tube and gas block. Just need the barrel rechambered and profiled to fit the upper I have.

Robbie Tiffen doesn't have a reamer so need to source that.

One option might be 6.5x39?

Gunsmith over in Greytown? did a Grendal for a mate.

I am impressed with the Grendal as a round, if I wanted a hunter I'd do this as well I think

Brownells have the Grendel barrels which come with a bolt. Might be worth a bulk order (with mags) to share the export fee costs.

I like the sound of that! Who else would be keen?


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Originally Posted by dogmatix

Brownells have the Grendel barrels which come with a bolt. Might be worth a bulk order (with mags) to share the export fee costs.

I could be very interested in taking part in such a order


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Originally Posted by 338

I like the sound of that! Who else would be keen?


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As always, depends on price. What ballpark $ are we talking here?

That makes 3 of us already


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4

Prices will be spiking a bit at the moment, but possibly not as much as after the November election.

What's the permit rigmarole like for multiple barrels etc? Same paperwork as one, or more hoops to jump through? If it's easy enough and someone experienced in dealing with the process does it, I'd be keen on multiple calibres for instance.

Would be easier if the mags are 5 rounds. Which is what Brownells have in stock conveniently.
Not sure if we would need a NZ import agent?

PS, better start collecting brass 7.62x39 cases for fire forming.

I've been waiting to get a 6.5 barrel and bolt for my AR too, so I'm also interested in a bulk order.