6.5 Grendel 580 yard XBR8208 123eldm

Testing 123eldm in my 24” 6.5 Grendel at 580 yards

[@thesaint1517]

Although the 6.5 grendel is not designed for long shooting, it's impressive to see the results with your BCA 24" barrel. I have a BCA side charge 18" upper that it's quite accurate up to 300 yards that I tried and was surprised by it. BCA products have been maligned by many because of the poor quality control in many. I found that after polishing the chamber in my upper, I have not experienced any feeding problems. Thanks for sharing!

[@thomaskingsbury6560]

I have a bcm complete lower do you have a recommendation on a complete upper? Thanks.

[@distantgi]

I would just piece one together, I used an AR Stoner matched and pinned upper and handguard. Works pretty good for me. Might try and get a barrel with matched bolt and get an adjustable gas block.

[@jazzflounder67]

what is you base to OGIVE length w the 123's? do you know how much free bore you have? Thanks E

[@distantgi]

If I remember correct I’m loading 1.688 ogive and jumping 60 thoundths for the 123eldm

[@jazzflounder67]

@@distantgi Have you ever had issues with feeding? Ive tried new magazines, new extractor spring, and cleaning the BCG real well. Any thoughts?

[@distantgi]

@@jazzflounder67 I haven’t had any issues using Duramags, I also use an adjustable gas block and rifle length buffer system. I run the bolt wet to prevent drag and tune the gas to lock the bolt open on last round in mag.

[@bacilioruiz5574]

What trigger you got on that AR ?

[@distantgi]

It’s the Timney Impact trigger

[@coyotiess]

What trigger you got sweet and short!

[@distantgi]

Timney impact

[@wendellbell6164]

What barrel length ?

[@distantgi]

24” BCA w/ rifle length gas tube

[@guccithepug4468]

Bear creek armory barrel?

[@distantgi]

Yep, sure is.

[@guccithepug4468]

@@distantgi I know bca has many different uppers and barrels and some people say it's hit and miss. Which one exactly did you purchase? Just trying to buy once cry once

[@distantgi]

@@guccithepug4468 it is the 24” 8 twist straight fluted. I have almost 4000 rounds on that barrel and 30 thousandths of the throat erosion. I bought a different 24” bull barrel I will be trying out if you would like to see the results before making a decision. Although I have an 18” BCA Grendel that shoots just as good as the 24”.

[@guccithepug4468]

@@distantgi just trying to explore all options but I'm thinking I just need to "pull the trigger" and buy one instead of over thinking it

[@tylertyler6418]

Scope?

[@distantgi]

Arken SH4