I have been half heartedly researching complete 6.5 Grendel uppers for some time and I've come to the realization that others experience could be valuable in my decision of what to get and where to get it. I believe there are some knowledgeable and passionate Grendel owners on this site, so I wanted to tap into that collective knowledge base.
I have a lonely lower sitting in the safe. I already have a Bushmaster 5.56/.223 set up for varmints so I want the upper to provide a higher power option and have settled on 6.5 Grendel.
This will be used for predator, deer etc. and some target practice - I don't get a ton of time to shoot, anywhere I shoot doesn't offer shooting longer than 400yard and I like to think I really need this but it is more of an itch to scratch so thinking no more than $450-/$500 and wouldn't mind not paying that much if it isn't necessary. Thinking I want an 18" - possibly 20" barrel.
If you bought a Grendel upper recently, where did you purchase it and why?
Manufacturers I've looked at are:
Sanders Armory https://sandersarmoryusa.com/product-category/ar-upper-assemblies/6-5-grendel-upper-assembly/
Bear Creek Arsenal https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/new-6-5-grendel-complete-upper-assemblies
Hardened Arms https://www.hardenedarms.com/ecProductListing_36-
Midway has AR-Stoner https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019145595/ar-stoner-ar-15-a3-upper-receiver-assembly-65-grendel-20-barrel-with-15-m-lok-handguard
Primary Arms has Radical http://www.primaryarms.com/cfu24-6-5-ss-med-15fhr
Alexander Arms http://www.shopalexanderarms.com/6_5_Grendel-Uppers.html
Moriarti Armaments https://moriartiarmaments.com/6.5-grendel-uppers/
Thanks for your learned opinion.