New to the board but interested in this topic. I have a Swede that shoots great and am a fan of 6.5s. I also have a Grendel in an AR which is one of the most accurate rifles out of the box I've ever owned.

On to my next project and thus a request for any opinions. I have another Swede but want something different in a 6.5. I've been thinking of a 6.5x284 but short barrel life seems to be an issue. I wouldn't mind a 6.5 Grendel but am also considering the 6.5X47.

So, which would be the easier modification using the Swede action and a custom barrel? What mods would be required to get my Swede action to feed a Grendel?


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