Save your money and don't get that upper.This is the upper I am thinking about getting if I go the 6.5 route.
https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/ca...traight-fluted-rc-bur-nrail-spiral-flash.html
I've had better luck across the board with duramags.Stick with E-lander mags.
I don't know how well they put their uppers together. I have used their barrels and handguards. Both I like. Their barrels are moa with match ammunition. I built a 7.62x39 AR for my nephew as a wedding gift and used one of their barrels. He is getting moa accuracy with Golden Tiger ammunition with his BCA barrel. They do have a lifetime warranty if something isn't right they fix it.This is the upper I am thinking about getting if I go the 6.5 route.
https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/ca...traight-fluted-rc-bur-nrail-spiral-flash.html
Same I have both brand magazines both work well. I don't see the need to pay the extra for E-lander.I've had better luck across the board with duramags.
They put them together poorly. And are known for using our of spec bolts and having out of spec chambers.I don't know how well they put their uppers together. I have used their barrels and handguards. Both I like. Their barrels are moa with match ammunition. I built a 7.62x39 AR for my nephew as a wedding gift and used one of their barrels. He is getting moa accuracy with Golden Tiger ammunition with his BCA barrel. They do have a lifetime warranty if something isn't right they fix it.
I plan on giving them a try in the future.
My Grendel with match ammunition shoots under moa 5 shot groups. I used their barrel and handguard got both shipped for around $125. The both were on sale. Aero Precision Upper, and Lower receivers, and parts. Fail Zero BCG and BCM large charging handle.They put them together poorly. And are known for using our of spec bolts and having out of spec chambers.
I've had a factory bca Grendel upper that shot poorly. 4 to 5 moa with a 10 round group. I've had 4 different 556 barrels one factory complete bca (it was 350 dollars so I tried) and non of them were capable of moa. Cold bore you could sneak a 3 rd group under 1.5 but never maintain better than a 3 to 4 moa average. A single group under an inch doesn't make a gun sub moa. Bca is deceptive.
And, for this reason, I would look at the .350 Legend instead.Keep in mind 6.5 and 300BO rifles are NOT legal on public ground. So if you forsee him going onto public land get the 44 mag rifle or the 6.5 or 300BO in a pistol configuration.
I get that but in my opinion it would be the 300BO ballistics are very close to a 7.62X39 and the ammo offerings are currently way better than .350 Legend. Give it a few years and i may change my mind but currently look at the 350 Legend as a Niche cartridge that may not last.And, for this reason, I would look at the .350 Legend instead.
Also under that same thought process. I went with a BCA 10.5" upper in 7.62X39.I get that but in my opinion it would be the 300BO ballistics are very close to a 7.62X39 and the ammo offerings are currently way better than .350 Legend. Give it a few years and i may change my mind but currently look at the 350 Legend as a Niche cartridge that may not last.
Also the 300BO can be made out of .223/5.56 brass so in a SHTF situation it is still viable.
I was thinking about being that guy earlier.I'm gonna be the it's man out .
6.8 spc .
Built a 6.5G for my 14 y/o son. 20” Odin 416 ss barrel with matched BCG, adjustable gas block. Rifle length buffer/spring, Magpul PRS Gen 3 stock... like shooting a Red Ryder-I'm starting to plan for next deer season, and I think my son will be ready to hunt with my. He will be almost 10 and is a great shot with his .22 already with open sights. My issue is that currently I only have a 7mm-08, a 12 guage, and a muzzeloader for deer and my son is way way on the small side for his age.
So I am narrowing my options down to a 300 blackout, 6.5 grendel, or a .44 magnum lever gun. I have been leaning towards the 300 blackout since I have a lower ready anyway and I could put a suppressor on it since he doesn't care for loud noises even with ear muffs on. I also like the 6.5 Grendel because eventually he could reach out farther as his confidence builds. The .44 magnum is on the list just because it seems like the standard first deer rifle around here and I've always wanted to add a lever gun to my collection anyway.
Any thought on these or are there any others I should be looking at?