AR question

Donaldo · April 3, 2006, 09:54 AM

The guys at work with AR's are pestering me to build one. If I do, I want an upper in 6.5 grendel. Is there anyone other than Alexander Arms that makes a 6.5 grendel upper and sells it less than Alexander does?

Also, would it be possible/economical to get a 5.56 upper and use a chamber reamer to bring it up to the 6.5 grendel? Thanks

-Donald

Chris Phelps · April 3, 2006, 10:50 AM

Rumor has it CSS (Competition Shooting Sports) also manufacturs the 6.5 Grendel uppers, but if you look at their site, you will see a listing for AA uppers. They do, however, sell them for about $15 less than going direct through Alexander Arms.

Arne Brennan of CSS is an industry partner at ar15.com. It could be worth your time to contact him directly regarding any questions you may have.

You can also find uppers and ammo through SSK Industries. Link

Last but not least....

AR15.com - 6.5 Grendel FAQ

EDIT: Almost forgot about Midway USA

Scorch · April 3, 2006, 11:22 AM

Just FYI, you cannot just use a chamber reamer on a 5.56 to change it to 6.5 caliber. It involves changing the barrel to a 6.5 mm (.264") barrel.

April 3, 2006, 09:54 AM	#1
Donaldo Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2005 Location: Southern Commiefornia Posts: 220	AR question The guys at work with AR's are pestering me to build one. If I do, I want an upper in 6.5 grendel. Is there anyone other than Alexander Arms that makes a 6.5 grendel upper and sells it less than Alexander does? Also, would it be possible/economical to get a 5.56 upper and use a chamber reamer to bring it up to the 6.5 grendel? Thanks -Donald __________________ Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. - Isaiah 1:17

April 3, 2006, 10:50 AM	#2
Chris Phelps Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: South China, Maine Posts: 814	Rumor has it CSS (Competition Shooting Sports) also manufacturs the 6.5 Grendel uppers, but if you look at their site, you will see a listing for AA uppers. They do, however, sell them for about $15 less than going direct through Alexander Arms. Arne Brennan of CSS is an industry partner at ar15.com. It could be worth your time to contact him directly regarding any questions you may have. You can also find uppers and ammo through SSK Industries. Link Last but not least.... AR15.com - 6.5 Grendel FAQ EDIT: Almost forgot about Midway USA __________________ Bushmaster Superlight AR-15 5.56mm / Custom 24" Heavy BBL Varmint AR-15 5.56mm / Ruger M77 .257 Roberts / Ruger MKI 22LR Pistol / EAA Witness 9mm Pistol / Daisy 2202 22LR / Remington Viper 522 22LR / Stevens 200 .223 / Savage 10FP 24" .308 / Mauser 98 Sporter 30-06

April 3, 2006, 11:22 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Just FYI, you cannot just use a chamber reamer on a 5.56 to change it to 6.5 caliber. It involves changing the barrel to a 6.5 mm (.264") barrel.