Description
The 16″ 6.5 Grendel, Type 2 M4 barrel is the perfect barrel to start your next build and add to your AM-15 collection. This barrel is made from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel with a Parkerized finish. Featuring a carbine length gas system with a .750″ gas port and a 1:8 twist, this barrel provides top accuracy and precision for your 6.5 Grendel build.
Please Note: Shooting this ammo Voids Warranty
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RECALL NOTICE FOR 6.5 GRENDEL AMMUNITION
Prvi Partizan (“PPU”), the manufacturer, is recalling all 6.5 Grendel ammunition.
This recall applies to ALL 6.5 Grendel ammunition. DO NOT USE OR SELL THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:
PP6.30 6.5 Grendel FMJBT 110gr
PP6.31 6.5 Grendel HPBT 120gr
Because of different chamber sizes in certain rifles, 6.5 Grendel cartridges may be subjected to excessive chamber pressure.
Use of these products may result in firearm damage and possible serious personal injury.
If you have any 6.5 Grendel ammunition or brass manufactured by PPU, please call (203) 375-8544 to [email protected] arrange for its return and replacement.
Thank you.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
TR&Z USA Trading Corporation
bigboyzguns –
Decent barrel. Would have preferred a Grendel II chamber.
patriotarmsnsupply –
Great Barrel for the price. I usually use much more expensive Grendel Barrels and thought I would give one of these a shot. Built it up and off to the range. Sighted on 3rd round and on target. This will make a great Med Game Rifle at a very reasonable price. Ill order more as soon as they are back in stock.
Michael Johnson –
glad we could help
Mark Benney –
Impressive. I bought this barrel to build a lightweight rifle for hunting, I was previously using my 20″ heavy barrel 6.5 Grendel and it was too heavy and awkward to enjoy carrying through the woods. Much to my chagrin, this $100 barrel shoots exactly like my expensive competition barrel.
I ran it through an abusive break in with no lube, and had no failures. (I bought the bolt carrier group from here also). When the barrel heated up after 24 rounds, there was less deviation than my fluted stainless steel heavy 20″. It groups wolf military special better than my other one, and shoots sub MOA with match.
I highly recommend this barrel, I hope that you all keep making it, I might wear this one out…I would really like to see it in RF85.
Michael Johnson –
We are glad the product is working for you.
please be on the lookout for this in RF85 in a few weeks.
Tim Kanavel –
Any way to be notified when back in stock?
Michael Johnson –
Should be back in stock soon.
March –
When will this barrel be back in stock? Can you notify me when this barrel is back in stock?
Michael Johnson –
we are working on a order for uppers right now.
Should be a few weeks.
David Cruz –
Really impressed been building ARs with my Paps for a while ,highly recommended 6.5 Grendel
Michael Johnson –
Glad you like it.
TrentVB –
Not a review, just an observation….M4 cut and carbine gas are interesting choices for this round. Any possibility of a government profile with mid gas?
Tom Steffner –
No Sir not at this time
Landon Bullock –
any timeline on this item returning in stock?
Alex –
Is the current barrel RF85 treated? I ordered one less than a week ago.
Tom Steffner –
No Sir
Jb –
Awesome barrel, just wish they made a 18 inch stainless steel version. Would buy it
Chuck –
Any chance of getting an med-heavy 18-20″ non fluted barrel in the grendel
Tom Steffner –
Sorry not at this time
Rob –
Will this work with a 223 lower
Tom Steffner –
Yes Sir
bigcountypawn –
What magazine does it use?
group.rfg –
Are you sure this is type 1 Grendel? My bolt head (from Anderson and ordered in the same order) measures 0.136″ deep in the case head recess. Type 1 from everything I read is 0.125″ (same depth as a .223 bolt recess). I can chamber a round and it’s tight with your 0.136″ case head recess bolt which I believe means that this and your bolt are both Type 2 Grendel.
Innocentbystandar –
Here’s where you’re getting confused: Grendel I and II have to do with different iterations of the chamber. There was a minor adjustment in the THROAT. However type 1 and type 2 bolts are a while different topic and hark back to the earliest adaptations of 7.62×39 to ARs. The less common .135 bolt face got called type 2. So in this barrel it is a Grendel 1 chamber which were required to use the. 135 (type 2) bolt under the trademark. Even now that the trademark has been released, .135 is the standard. Manufacturers would be pretty foolish deviate from that and not make it VERY clear. The safest solution is to buy bolt and barrel from the same manufacturer which it seems you have done.
Roberto –
Bought 2 of these barrels, one looked perfect, 2nd the gas port looked a little rough inside the barrel, Both have been installed an function perfect, with Wolf steel, and Hornady Amax ammo
Camilo Galvez –
In the future sale, it is possible that u can offer the customer with a combo special barrel & bolt for 6.5 Grendel ? I’m gonna be the first on your list to order!!!!!
merlin1274 –
Works great. Requires the Grendel Bolt .135 bolt face. Very Accurate. Great Finish. Extremely happy.
walt morgan –
I bought this 16 in barrel and Anderson bolt together. I wasn’t sure about type 1 or 2 with these. I’ve shot 123, 120, 85gr, and some wolf steel case with 100 gr bullets. All shot flawless. No jams in any.
My other Grendel is a 20 inch type 2 and cost 3 times more.
S. Roach –
Have an Anderson lower waiting for this barrel. Any idea when they will be back in stock? Can you pre-order?
Tom Steffner –
Should have few this week
J.R. –
Love my 223 barrel, been waiting on a 6.5 grendel barrel to come back in stock, ?any chance to get an update on when more will be back in stock? these barrels have worked great on my builds
Tom Steffner –
We hope to have some later this week.
Cav –
I have one works great once broke in my chamber was a little tight using either type 1 or 2 bolt faces I polished the chamber a little feeds good now. People are getting confused on the type 1 and 2 chamber thing their bolt faces are actually a type 2 spec but the barrel chambers are type 1 which means you can use either type 1 (.125) “7.62×39) or 2 (.136) bolts.
David Sanusi –
When will u receive more shipment? Do you have this 6.5 Grendel barrel in 18 or 20 inch?
Tom Steffner –
Only 16″ at this point
Damien E Hughes –
Any updates on your shipment of 6.5 Grendel barrel.
Tom Steffner –
Added Today
griffin ross –
Hi, do you know when this barrel will be back in stock?
Tom Steffner –
this afternoon
Burt B. –
The 4th Put barrel in cart and by the time I put my credit card info it it was sold out! Today refreshed all day the 6th as you said would have some out this afternoon. Never did show as in stock. How about letting Us reg people buy some and put a limit on how many you can buy so the Re-sellers STOP buying them all so fast?
Burt B. –
Since you took my last post down, How about simple question! When will barrels be in stock where us Normal Buyers can get one?
Tom Steffner –
We update the inventory 4PM EST M-F
Anthony –
What is the barrel material?
Michael Johnson –
4150 chromoly steel
Deon –
I been watching this myself for over 6 months it’s a shame it’s Always out of stock.
Michael Johnson –
should be back in stock within a week
L Boone –
Can I order a barrel and B C G and have it shipped when you get them in. Have never seen one in stock.
Michael Johnson –
the barrels should be shipping to us within a week.
we do not do back orders
justin –
You have this marked as a type 1 barrel so I bought a 7.62×39 bolt face to go with the type 1 barrel it will not chamber a round all the way forward even though you claim it’s a type 1 andeven said it was a type 1 when I called to clarify so please tell me what fucking bolt need a to be used in this barrel
Michael –
Are there any future plans to make this barrel in 18″-22″
Michael Johnson –
Right now no
maybe in the future
Kevin Tidwell –
When will barrel be back in stock
Michael Johnson –
we are waiting to get these back in stock
maybe a few weeks
Anthony –
Is this barrel nitrided?
Michael Johnson –
No this barrel is mag phos
Jacob –
I would like to purchase this item, when will it be back in stock?
Michael Johnson –
should be really soon
Anthony –
Does this barrel accommodate a standard A2 front sight with taper pin grooves?
Camilo C. Galvez –
I don’t know if u really want customer, I’ve been looking for this 6.5 Grendel barrel on ur website more than two months, still O U T O F S T O C K up to now, I know some people waiting for this item is more than I waited, come on Guys if u want business? Try to make that out of stock to in stock ready to purchase.
Lou Sofre –
When will you have more ?
Michael Johnson –
3 weeks
Jeremy Wilcox –
I ordered this bbl. A couple weeks ago along with b.c.g. was shipped same day, within hrs. of order, I got it next day, I live in state next door. Fit and finish is superb and headspace is good! Haven’t fired yet, so no accuracy results to report. This bbl. Wasn’t in stock when I decided to buy it either, but i checked on it frequently and it became available in a couple short weeks. Some folks shouldn’t blame others/anderson for their own lack of diligence, just saying!
Matt Gray –
I find it odd I post a negative review to see it deleted. I purchased two of these barrels to go with Anderson’s associated BCG. Neither one would chamber factory rounds. On further review with a bore scope and a Grendel reamer which is in spec there is definite proof the reamer used to run some of these barrels was out of spec and have pictures to show it. Generally this is associated with a reamer being sharpened one too many times. I’m not sure who makes these barrels for Anderson ( I’m almost positive they do not make their own) but they are definitely an epic fail. Like many manufacturers in the industry quality control is going by the way side and it is an utter disappointment as I have had no issues with Anderson prior. Come on guys regardless of the fact that I have a grendel reamer I didn’t buy a drop in to have to fix it.
Michael Johnson –
what was the order number for the barrels and BCG?
We would like to discuss further to see what the real issue is.
we do not see any orders under this email address
Leroy Boone –
Any updates on when barrels will be in?Been trying for several months to get one.
Michael Johnson –
should be back within this week
Red –
Picked up the barrel about a month or 2 ago. I ordered a .136 bolt that I installed on a FA rated BCG and I have had zero issues. 6.5Grendel is .136 bolt I wish they would stop this type I or II junk. They should say SAAMI chamber instead that’s less confusing. If you use .125 it’s on a 7.62×39 or 264 LBC Thanks for the deal on the barrel Anderson mine runs lacquered steel and brass just fine.
Wesley –
Any idea when you will have these back in Stock?
Michael Johnson –
should be few weeks
Kevin Tidwell –
Are barrels close to being back in stock
Mile’s –
U keep posting that 6.5 Grendel ( Barrel)will be back within two weeks, come on Guys I think U keep posting that since last year? The way I think it’s gonna be the same for this year if somebody will ask for that 6.5 Grendel barrel, same words, be back within two weeks!!!!!!!
Michael Johnson –
The barrels are in stock right now.
get them before they go out of stock
Max –
They just can’t keep these in stock. If anyone is trying to get one, check back often, I was checking every other day, until they came in stock, then ordered because they will be gone that day.
Michael Johnson –
they are in stock right now
get them before they are out again
Aaron –
Thanks for having these in stock more more regularly lately. Like alot of people i have been disheartened at the unobtainium status for a long time! …”they do exist!” Can’t wait to buy one… Thanks again!
Michael Johnson –
get them while supplies last
gooffy –
Placed my order for this barrel, what size gas block does it take? I’m assuming it’s .750″?
Michael Johnson –
yes that is correct
Charles –
What’s the gas block dia?
Michael Johnson –
.750 diameter
Ryan Coomer –
When will these come back in stock?
Chris –
Great looking barrel out of the box. It is roll marked “1/8 6.5 Grendel” (I add that since it was circulating on some website that the barrel had no markings on it). Rifling looks great. My questions are, 1) it says that it is Grendel 1 chamber…is this the SAAMI spec chamber, or another chambering for the Grendel? And 2) what is the barrel steel? Some Anderson barrels are listed as 4150 or 4140, but this particular barrel is not designated as either.
Michael Johnson –
The steel is 4150 on the barrel
ken3 –
Can we get an accurate picture, please?! My only issues so far with Anderson Mfg. is mostly because of the lack of good pictures for your parts, and consistent information in the descriptions across all the part types.
eawebb1160 –
I have built several rifles in different calibers from Anderson and they all shoot MOA at 100 yards. Now, I just missed the 6.5 grendel barrels. When will they be back in stock ? They have to come in before the wife finds my gun building money stash!LOL
Michael Johnson –
these will be in stock this morning
Josh –
Will there be a 18in or above grendel barrel ever offered. Would order it today if it was.
Michael Johnson –
right now we do not have one in the works
Jeremy –
Great barrel! Fantastic job and like others have said check often & be ready to order as they restock. Great job, guys!
jwk5924 –
I was given this barrel as a Christmas present. I installed in onto my Anderson upper and used the matching bolt carrier group from Anderson. My lower is also a Anderson. The gun looked great but would not function. My head spacing was to tight. I contacted Anderson and they swapped out my barrel for a new one. The new barrel works great. I’m still giving them a 5 star rating because of the service I received and the speed that they responded. Special thanks to Tim for all the help
Alan –
Just got back from range. My grendel build is sub moa at 50 and 100 yds using a vortex strike eagle scope and Hornady a max 123gr. Chambered rounds perfectly, no malfunctions. Anderson parts are awesome. One thing I noted was when I chambered a round and then removed it unfired, there was a small dimple on primer. Is that normal?
Michael Johnson –
we will have one of our gunsmiths get with you today
Josh –
When will these be back in stock, I want this but might have to go with the 6.8 if they aren’t coming back in stock soon.
John –
Just finished my build. Watched every day to see when barrel was in stock and jumped on it when it was. Does not seem right that a rating would be based on whether or not the product is in stock. Looking forward to my first test-fire later this week! Thanks for an affordable barrel Anderson!
Michael Johnson –
Keep us posted on how things go.
Dan –
Will these be in stock soon?
Michael Johnson –
we are doing all we can to get these back in stock
should be soon.
Tony –
Any idea when more of these will be back in stock?
Michael Johnson –
we are working to get these back in stock
Eldon McWilliams –
Will your Low profile gas block SKU: AM-56-LP-GB.750 AND your hand guard SKU: AM-66-A2-CAR work for this barrel?
Michael Johnson –
yes these will work
Josh faul –
Is there any way to be notified when these are back in stock?
Michael Johnson –
we are working on adding this option
Blair Jones –
When will these be back in stock, been looking for a couple months now with no luck. Do love your products have built several rifles with your parts.
Michael Johnson –
Sorry for the delay. These should be back in stock soon
Richard Stephens –
Any idea on a ETA for barrel to be back in stock
Michael Johnson –
Should be a couple weeks from now
Jimmy Hutson –
Do you have any current coupons available
Michael Johnson –
we do not have any coupons right now
Brandin W. –
Probably on of the better 6.5 Grendel Barrels I have used. Extremely impressed with its durability and accuracy. loves the 100gr noslers I throw through it. I often place top 5 in local precision matches using this 16″ barrel. Would like to see what y’all can do with the 6.5grendel in a 18″ or 20″ barrel. Any future plans with this caliber?
Michael Johnson –
As of right now no we do not have plans for different lengths
JC –
How long until the RF85 are back in stock?
Tom McCraw –
I love this barrel. I used an Anderson upper and lower along with it and my friends with their 24″ $450 barrels stay ticked off at me when I routinely outshoot them. Really, 40 rounds through a one inch hole at 200 yards. I live to see their tears. Really does a fine job filling the freezer at deer season too. 3 does ranging from 85 to 190 yards. None went farther than 40 yards.
Denise Reeves –
when do you update your barrel stock?
Denise Reeves –
Will your RF 85 grendel be in stock today.
Denise Reeves –
If not do you have a ET.
Denise Reeves –
It’s 3.32 okla. time