Originally Posted by Owenslee
I am curious...

Is the Grendel being fielded by any of the world's military forces?

The 6.8 has not been accepted by the US military although it has seen limited use by U.S. SF forces.

However, the 6.8 is being used by DEA in the form of M6A2-D-DEA 6.8 SPC rifles.

Also, the Jordanians are producing 6.8 SPC rifles and carbines for their Jordanian Royal Protection Unit under license by LWRC at the Jordanian KADDB manufacturing facilities....

In addition...LWRC is producing 32,000 Six8 PDW's for the Saudi Royal Guard and Federal has an annual contract with the Saudis for 1.15 million rounds of ATK 6.8 SPC 90g Bonded rounds.

The Czechoslovakians...also are offering CZ805 Bren A1/A2 assault rifles in 6.8 SPC as an option to 5.56 and 7.62x39.

It would seem at least a few foreign countries and one US department have acknowledged the advantages of the 6.8 SPC round and are currently fielding weapons in this caliber.

Are there any similar foreign forces or US government departments fielding the Grendel?


The interest by Special Forces in the 6.8SPC is long gone. Not in usage, sorry you bought into the internet forum lore.

Last edited by SanCalPigHunter; 06/28/13.