FAXON Firearms 6.5 Grendel Type 2 AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Nitride
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Faxon Firearms
Overview
The Faxon Firearms 6.5 Grendel Type 2 AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group is designed specifically for the 6.5 Grendel caliber, featuring an M16-style bolt carrier that enhances reliability and cycling efficiency in your firearm. Its Nitride finish provides a durable surface that resists wear and corrosion, contributing to the longevity of the component. While this bolt carrier group is tailored for 6.5 Grendel builds, it is commonly found in gas systems configured for 5.56 NATO, making it versatile for various applications.
Specifications
FAXON Firearms 6.5 Grendel Type 2 AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Nitride
September 2026 on GunPartPicker
FAXON Firearms 6.5 Grendel Type 2 AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Nitride ranked #18 of the 217 bolt carrier groups builders added on GunPartPicker in September 2026, behind the Bravo Company Manufacturing AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - M16, with about 1 in every 143 bolt carrier groups added to builds. Up from #21 in August. Builds with this bolt carrier group are split between 5.56 NATO (44%) and 6mm ARC (22%), split between mid-length (40%) and rifle-length (40%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (78%, then AR-10 22%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today all 10 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $119.17 at Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore for a stretch in September 2026, under its usual $129.20 to $132, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $129.20 at AT3 Tactical, above September's low of $119.17, so a better deal may come back.
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