Thread: Operation Grendel Tactical Featherweight

Good work.

Originally Posted by Wingman

The throat was set up for the short mag and 123gr Amax but Im getting 1/2 MOA groups with 28.2gr of BM8208 with a 123gr Lapua Scenar at 2430fps and they are still supersonic at 1000yds.
Going to give some 107gr TMKs a blast at some stage too.

Must give that 8208 a try in mine, others have reported very good accuracy.

Well done , hell what can you not like about it .

Just perfect!

Thanks for the comments guys.. Its one of my more favoured rifles for sure.
I have plans on another one even more "portable" and lighter still so you may see that one shortly too.
Found another couple of pics:

It was a great wee hunting rifle when I had it, shot lists of beasties with it. But you have changed it into a cool tool know. Good work!

great job. estimated how many hours it took ?

Amazing craftsmanship and even more remarkable innovation! Well done! Looking forward to the next project post!

Originally Posted by HLS

It was a great wee hunting rifle when I had it, shot lists of beasties with it. But you have changed it into a cool tool know. Good work!

Thanks mate, its been an enjoyable hunter for sure. That 14.5 " tube still impresses me with the achievable velocities and knock down power. It weighs no more now than it did in your carbon stock. May still flute it though, just dont want it to effect its stunning accuracy

Originally Posted by gonetropo

great job. estimated how many hours it took ?

Thank you, took about 5 hours on the mill and another hour or so to prep and duracoat.

I’d invest in smart portability like this over just another expensive semi-custom bolt action any day. These kind of design smarts really appeal, as a carry rifle and a bike rifle this would work perfectly. Its a pain in the arse trying to handle even a 20” barrel suppressed rifle in and out of the SxS for a quick shot at a goat. Another win is the sensible cartridge choice that fits the task and rifle perfectly.

Whats the scope Wingman?

Fixed 10x Tac Vector Optics marksman.
Mil mil.. stunning clear German Schott glass and very usable reticle.

I have an eye for a compact well proportioned scope.... it had me flummoxed ....