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Offline OmahaGlock

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6.5 Grendel Build...
« on: January 31, 2016, 03:08:26 PM »
I don't post here much, but thought i would share my latest Grendel Build

Radical Upper W/ 20" Stainless Barrel
PSA Lower
POF 4.5 lb Drop in trigger
Magpul PRS Rifle Stock
ATN X-Sight Digital scope 3x12, with wifi, gps, & night vision (Can be controlled from phone, or tablet)
Ergo Grip
FHS 15" Hand Guard
Blackhawk 6"-9" Bipod


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Re: 6.5 Grendel Build...
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2016, 02:57:46 PM »
I have been looking at some of the Radical Firearms Ar parts, how do you feel about the quality? The prices are nice.

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Re: 6.5 Grendel Build...
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2016, 05:13:59 PM »
How do you like that X-sight?

Offline OmahaGlock

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Re: 6.5 Grendel Build...
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2016, 09:07:47 AM »
I have yet to put a round through this rifle. I've been swamped at work.

The quality of the parts are on par with all of my other rifles. Obviously I still can't comment on function. I Didn't weigh it, but it is a Tank...

The X-Sight, is a nice little toy. It is a battery hog though. I bought some external batteries. The illuminator isn't very good. I will be purchasing a more powerful one in the near future. I ended up putting a riser on my rail to get the sight up a little higher.  This sight would be much better on a side charging rifle. It covers the charging handle, and can be quite an annoyance...
« Last Edit: August 21, 2016, 09:12:57 AM by OmahaXDM »

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Re: 6.5 Grendel Build...
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2016, 03:51:16 PM »
i would like some pics through the ATN.  they have shady advertising practices.
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Re: 6.5 Grendel Build...
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2017, 12:18:23 PM »
I finally got to run the Grendel through it's paces up in Pike Forrest. The verdict on the ATN-X Sight in my opinion, it's garbage. It actually was terrible in the daylight. After some day and night practice with it, I just deemed it to be pretty ineffective. I have since switched to The Vortex HS-T 6-24x50

The Radical FA Grendel performed flawlessly through a couple hundred rounds. I love the gun, but the cheap ATN was atrocious...

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Re: 6.5 Grendel Build...
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2017, 03:13:38 PM »
I would expect nothing less from ATN.
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Re: 6.5 Grendel Build...
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2017, 04:29:12 PM »
I finally got to run the Grendel through it's paces up in Pike Forrest. The verdict on the ATN-X Sight in my opinion, it's garbage. It actually was terrible in the daylight. After some day and night practice with it, I just deemed it to be pretty ineffective. I have since switched to The Vortex HS-T 6-24x50

The Radical FA Grendel performed flawlessly through a couple hundred rounds. I love the gun, but the cheap ATN was atrocious...
This website is pretty much the "Holy Grail" for the 6.5 Grendel, good info and a good many run NV or thermal.  Give it a look.  www.65grendel.com