XCR-L in 6.5 Grendel

[GuiltySpark]

Would a 6.5 Creedmore be the same bolt as 308?

Is a 6.5 Grendel basically a beefed up 7.62x39?

 

[DaveMachine]

Rim diameter between .308 and 6.5 Creedmore is the same. As for the 6.5 Grendel compared to the 7.62x39, it's roughly the same bullet weight just a smaller diameter - not really beefed up or down just moee ballistically efficient.

 

[xdmer]

I've had it confirmed the bolt is the same as 7.62x39.

Will the bolts differ from the 7.62x39?

 

[xdmer]

I've not had this confirmed yet, but the 6.5 Creedmoor is based on the 308 case, so I'm expecting them to be the same.

Would a 6.5 Creedmore be the same bolt as 308?

Is a 6.5 Grendel basically a beefed up 7.62x39?

 

[DaveMachine]

The 6.5 Creedmoor parent case is the .30 TC

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.5mm_Creedmoor

 

[xdmer]

My mistake, I read otherwise from another source.

 

[lucsergerie]

- I be all over a 6.5 Creedmoor!

 

[DaveMachine]

Any word on these kits yet Wolverine?

 

[xdmer]

I've been in contact with both RA and Wolverine. The 6.5 Grendel barrels have been in production and shipping out. American friends on other forums that have placed orders haven't received them yet, which makes one wonder about readiness. Wolverine Supplies has told me that the first runs had some potential accuracy issues and were waiting for that to be tuned, that FRT's are complete and they're waiting on the turning and licensing to clear for shipping out of the states. I've been told this could take a while, and be around Fall before we can get them.

 

[DaveMachine]

Good to know. I won't pester them in that case.

 

[DaveMachine]

Any word on these kits, Wolverine? (I'm gonna start pestering them again)

 

[xdmer]

I've been pestering all along and have been waiting months, as well for an XCR-M barrel in 260. I've been told they haven't gotten barrel orders, just complete guns and some small parts I think. I've been pestering every month and Evan must be tired of hearing from me. They're supposedly on order and waiting for a response from their purchaser. That's the latest I have as of Oct 17th.

 

[MikeHudson]

Thank you for keeping us updated

 

[IAFS]

I will buy a 6.5 asap when available. Been extremely pleased with my 300blk. Sub moa at 100... whats not to like?

 

[DaveMachine]

I see they have a 6.5 complete rifle available. Waiting eagerly for a conversion kit...

 

[xdmer]

Another bump to get their attention! =)

Eagerly waiting too.

 

[Mr Wolverine]

Progress has been slower than expected due to QC and accuracy concerns, we need to get these barrels 100% good before we proceed. If we rushed into this we would only finish up with unhappy customers. Thanks for your support and understanding.

 

[DaveMachine]

Thanks for keeping us updated - it's much appreciated.

 

[xdmer]

And we do appreciate it, but any word / update / expectation. I understand never to set dates, but some information would be nice. I'm also waiting for a 260 ... have they ramp down production there in favor of Creedmoore?

Progress has been slower than expected due to QC and accuracy concerns, we need to get these barrels 100% good before we proceed. If we rushed into this we would only finish up with unhappy customers. Thanks for your support and understanding.

 

[BlackVoid]

And we do appreciate it, but any word / update / expectation. I understand never to set dates, but some information would be nice. I'm also waiting for a 260 ... have they ramp down production there in favor of Creedmoore?

I see Creedmoor rifles but no kits either. Any reason to go 260 vs Creedmore besides reloading?