AR15 newbie

[sailorjim]

I'm planning on my first AR15 and have a stripped lower and Timney trigger. The rifle will be 6.5 Grendel and used for hunting whitetails under 300 yards. I want a rifle that shoots under 1MOA. Please recommend an upper, bolt carrier and barrel that would fit my needs.
Thanks Y'all

 

[Mark M.]

Trigger barrel and optics are basically your main 3 components that make an AR accurate, And about a dozen smaller things and tricks that help.
As far are a barrel goes, if you want to go first class go with a krieger or Lilja with a matching bolt, save some money and look at Ballistic Advantage Premium with a properly head spaced bolt.
Optics, do yourself a favor and buy the best you can afford.

 

[Kansaswoodguy]

Shilen Drop-In Match AR-15 Barrel 6.5 Grendel 20 HBAR Contour 1:9

Shilen Match Barrels are precisely fit and headspaced for match accuracy. Drop-in. Includes bolt. Gas block sold separately.

www.midwayusa.com

This is the barrel I would use if I was building a Grendel

 

[Mark M.]

Shilen Drop-In Match AR-15 Barrel 6.5 Grendel 20 HBAR Contour 1:9

Shilen Match Barrels are precisely fit and headspaced for match accuracy. Drop-in. Includes bolt. Gas block sold separately.

www.midwayusa.com

This is the barrel I would use if I was building a Grendel

This is a great choice

 

[Kansaswoodguy]

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This is the upper I would use

 

[jpd676]

Satern makes great barrels as well.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Satern makes great barrels as well.

And they have some very accurate barrels in 6.5G that have been tested if I remember correctly.

 

[sailorjim]

Thanks gang! I'm looking them up now.

 

[Kansaswoodguy]

Really for BCG any mil spec would be fine or if you want something fancier go with a hard chrome one stay away from the nickel boron plated I have several and am unimpressed they even seem to stick the bolt if put away dirty or wet or something like I said mil spec is fine.

 

[cynjon]

Shilen Drop-In Match AR-15 Barrel 6.5 Grendel 20 HBAR Contour 1:9

Shilen Match Barrels are precisely fit and headspaced for match accuracy. Drop-in. Includes bolt. Gas block sold separately.

www.midwayusa.com

This is the barrel I would use if I was building a Grendel

Exact barrel/bolt that I used to build my Dad's Grendel...shoots great!

 

[Recon$$]

JP enterprises makes great barrels and parts. I have a 1/2 moa (with the right ammo) .308 gas gun. Not cheap though.

 

[33nos]

Aero Precision m4e1 enachned complete upper. If you shop around they are be had with BCG for about $650

M4E1 Enhanced 20" 6.5 Grendel Complete Upper Receiver

Shop M4E1 Enhanced 20" 6.5 Grendel Complete Upper Receiver and more at AeroPrecisionUSA.com!

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I have a blem aero M5E1 and it shoots 3/4 MOA

 

[ARlife4me]

Don't trust matching bolt/barrel headspaced combo! They seem too be wrong when installed, but can easily be fixed. Best to be confirmed with proper gauges!