Building 6.5 Grendel Howa barreled action(20" #1 contour) in mdt lss chassis for my kids. 6.5 lbs before scope. Using the AR accessories means adjustable butt stocks to fit anyone in the family and these rifles will grow with them. The cartridge itself has half the recoil energy of a .308 but essentially same trajectory etc. Holds 1000 ft/lbs to 400 yards, or 1600 fps to 600 yards. Recoil energy and muzzle energy equivalent to .22-250 (half way between .223 and .243).
Buy the action from Prophet River Firearms, buy the chassis from MDT direct in bc...the chassis you'll have in a few days! The action a few weeks. Pick up grips and stocks from places in town like alberta tactical or 911 supply (if in calgary).
I'll end up duplicating this rig for each kid and they can take it with them when they move out, it will do everything they ever need around here and remain a great predator calling or back up rig and they can dable from there on as they see fit. By all accounts these howa actions in chassis builds you put together yourself at home in your underwear...will be approx. 1/2 moa rigs.
Just a suggestion.
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