6.5 Grendel bolt action?

[StevethePirate]

Does anyone make a decent quality 6.5 Grendel bolt action rifle? I'm thinking something short, around 16" barrel, relatively lightweight, packable. Idea would be a light bolt gun for hunting that's smaller than a 308, but has more punch than 5.56/223.

[Co-gnARR]

The Howa mini action is available in 6.5g and appears to be pretty nice. I don't know much about them but I think they are well received by the people who own them. I thought I heard rumors of CZ introducing the grendel in the 527 series, but I didn't see anything when I did a quick check of CZ USA's website. Some people have rebarreled the 7.62x39 527's to grendel. I have a 527 in 7.62x39 and I really like it- a handy little magazine fed brush gun with decent open sights, and I think it would be great to have it in 6.5g. The Howa's are comparable in size and weight I think. Either one would be a great truck or brush gun.

[StevethePirate]

Nice, thanks. I was originally thinking of a barreled 223 Remington, especially if Magpul ever does a Hunter stock for small action 700's.

Something with a 16" light barrel, and a detachable 10 round mag would be perfect.

[OrbitalE]

Nice, thanks. I was originally thinking of a barreled 223 Remington, especially if Magpul ever does a Hunter stock for small action 700's.

Something with a 16" light barrel, and a detachable 10 round mag would be perfect.

Thought about a custom build? A Howa mini action with barrel of your choice and chassis/stock of your choice could fit the bill. I believe they have 10rd mags or you could see if someone makes bottom metal/chassis that takes AICS 10rd .223 mags.

[fallenromeo]

The Howa action is pretty well thought of for an entry level rifle from all I have read (never touched one, can't vouch personally.) They are on sale at brownells right now for a barreled action

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/barreled-receivers/1500-barreled-action-mini-action-standard-blue-6-5-grendel-22-prod84751.aspx?avs%7cSpecial-Filters_1=In%2bStock&utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo&utm_campaign=2017_02_17_presidentsdaysale&utm_content=sale%26clearance&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT0RjMVpUa3daVEV5TkRsayIsInQiOiJnR3dXOTJyZGUrbEFvcHNMRU5MekpWcWkrNjJsc1pNQ05cL0lWNVZCdldZbnJhaG5jV0hKOFlXR2VDWTdzTUpLYjZ0dGxsTXNGUUNkM2duM29EUnUyb2ZyRVFMNkp6TG9uR3ZnSFVMNmVtcWM1eTJ3V3pDNk0zZGFhdGlIRDdYb2cifQ%3d%3d

[Ned Christiansen]

The Howa Mini Action is good to go. For the price might as well get the complete rifle offered by Legacy Sports.

[fledge]

One example of CZ's Grendel: http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-527-american/

6.5lbs. 24" barrel. You'd have to cut down barrel to make 16" but that starts to eliminate the unique benefits of the Grendel. I'd personally cut it down to 18-20" as that's considered by many Grendel users the sweet spot for general purpose.

[J-Dub]

I just picked up a howa 6.5 grendel barreled action. Although my intended purpose is a super lightweight mountain hunting rifle, I'm impressed with the quality to price ratio. I'm in the process of trying to find a stock for it, and the market is tiny. Boyds and mdt lss chassis. Neither will work for my needs.

I still can't get over how small the action is. I purchased the lightweight barrel version and I think I can stay under 6lbs with a scope if I choose components wisely.

[Co-gnARR]

I just picked up a howa 6.5 grendel barreled action. Although my intended purpose is a super lightweight mountain hunting rifle, I'm impressed with the quality to price ratio. I'm in the process of trying to find a stock for it, and the market is tiny. Boyds and mdt lss chassis. Neither will work for my needs.

I still can't get over how small the action is. I purchased the lightweight barrel version and I think I can stay under 6lbs with a scope if I choose components wisely.
Let us know how it turns out. I'm planning a rifle for a similar goal, so I am interested in your choice of scope, rings and stock (if found).

[J-Dub]

Let us know how it turns out. I'm planning a rifle for a similar goal, so I am interested in your choice of scope, rings and stock (if found).

For scope I'm going to use a leupold vx1 2-7x33 w/ lr duplex reticle that is listed at 9.9oz, and Talley rings (not 100% on weight but I've heard 2oz a piece ). The stock might have to be a wait and see deal. I've been in contact with MPI who have offered to make one if I can supply a donor stock (I'm assuming they have a duplicator and can copy the inlet). Those seem to run around 22-26oz.

[Co-gnARR]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at the same scope for my CZ 527 (7.62x39) but decided to keep it open sights for now since it is primarily a brush gun. As for MPI, what style are you looking at?

[J-Dub]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at the same scope for my CZ 527 (7.62x39) but decided to keep it open sights for now since it is primarily a brush gun. As for MPI, what style are you looking at?

Micro-lite

[J-Dub]

I ended up just buying a take off factory stock(28 bucks on ebay was a steal) and shortening the forend and slimming it down. Got it down to 27oz prior to paint and recoil pad. I hope some companies come out with a lightweight stock eventually (like mcmillan or manners ).




https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/690/33502948931_9d832761cc_h.jpg

Finished product after a lot of rasping, sanding, and painting.

[fallenromeo]

glad you got one. I just saw your post, I was going to suggest the KRG x-ray for the Howa 1500, but looks like you are taken care of

[Ned Christiansen]

Good catches J-Dub.

If you need a rail, Email me.

[jkingrph]

CZ is to be releasing one soon, I had an email from them yesterday and they indicate 2-4 weeks. I had heard about it some months back and placed and order and deposit on one then, so am hoping sometimes within the next month. A classic stocked model with a 24" barrel in the Grendel.

[J-Dub]

A 24" barrel would be a bonus for more fps. I would think you'd be pushing 2700fps with 120gr loads.