Need advice - is it worth shortening this barrel?

[tschwarz]

I picked up a nice 6.5 Grendel a few weeks back. I love the look of the gun and it is extremely accurate, but it's close to 15 lbs and would be seriously uncomfortable to use for deer hunting.

The barrel on it is a 24" Satern. I can't find the weight specs on the barrel alone. From what I have read elsewhere, I'm not gaining that much in terms of fps after 20". So, the question is, how much could I expect to pay to have it cut down to 18-20"? Is it even worth doing / how much weight would it be cutting?

Gun pic:
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Note: I realize that NightForce 5.5-22x50 (came with the purchase) is a large part of my issue at 31oz, but I really like the scope

 

[dowmace]

Weight wise it wouldn't be huge in numbers, but you would feel the maneuverability get much better. I couldn't tell you how much you'd pay to get it shortened I have shortened many in my garage with steady hands, and then paid a gunsmith to crown the barrel properly.

 

[338Shooter]

I would shorten it to 18" if it were mine. I'd look at paying about $75 to have the barrel chopped, threaded, and recrowned. Maybe a small shop fee to disassemble and reassemble the upper if you can't do it yourself. I know a guy that does good work close to Yukon too.

Unless you just like to chase the velocity numbers or are trying to shoot it close to the limits of the round you won't miss the extra length at all. Lower the velocity some, and you just change your dope. No big deal.

 

[tschwarz]

I would shorten it to 18" if it were mine. I'd look at paying about $75 to have the barrel chopped, threaded, and recrowned. Maybe a small shop fee to disassemble and reassemble the upper if you can't do it yourself. I know a guy that does good work close to Yukon too.

Unless you just like to chase the velocity numbers or are trying to shoot it close to the limits of the round you won't miss the extra length at all. Lower the velocity some, and you just change your dope. No big deal.

Thanks for the tip. I don't have the necessary tools for a DIY project. Any recommendations on a local (OKC area) shop?

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

Thanks for the tip. I don't have the necessary tools for a DIY project. Any recommendations on a local (OKC area) shop?

How about the guy who just answered your question about cutting it to 18" for around $75. Look in his sig line. He does this kind of work.

 

[tschwarz]

How about the guy who just answered your question about cutting it to 18" for around $75. Look in his sig line. He does this kind of work.

Wow I feel like a fool

Thanks for slapping some sense in me.

 

[NikatKimber]

Wow I feel like a fool

Thanks for slapping some sense in me.

LOL... all in good fun man. Looks like a nice rig! Mind giving us some more specs on it?

 

[338Shooter]

lol. That's priceless.

 

[tschwarz]

LOL... all in good fun man. Looks like a nice rig! Mind giving us some more specs on it?

Specs:
Satern 24" stainless fluted barrel. 1/8.5 twist
custom muzzle brake
Sun Devil Arms billet upper and lower
BCM Gunfighter large latch charging handle
DPMS lower parts kit
Geissele SSA-E 2 stage trigger
Midwest Industries 15" handguard
MI gas block
BCM rifle length gas tube
RRA colt carrier
Satern bolt
Magpul PRS stock
Magpul monopod
Larue bipod adapter
Harris bipod
Larue scope mount
Nightforxe NXS ZS 5.5x22 mil-dot scope

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

Wow I feel like a fool

Thanks for slapping some sense in me.

No problem and please don't take offense as none was intended. Just messing with you.

Oh, and nice rifle you have there.