Reviews & Ratings for TRYBE Defense Milspec Complete 6.5 Grendel Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) (Type 2 Bolt Face) — 32 reviews — Page 1

This was purchased in December of 2024 and not used until the spring of 2026. The gun shot well for the first time out but only ran about 7 or 8 10-round magazines through it. The second time out, it stopped extracting the case around the second magazine into shooting it. After pulling the BCG and inspecting the bolt, it was discovered that the edge of the extractor, which grabs the edge of the case, was broken off. While it was a manufacturer problem, I’m really impressed how Optics Planet called me personally after I reported the warranty claim to Trybe. Although it is not their problem, Optics Planet values their customers and wants to address problems, and while I wind by another BCG from Trybe, Optics Planet will remain my go-to place since their service is so good when others are so bad.

High quality and very nicely finished product. Installed and operates smoothly. Have not installed the barrel to test operation

Good fit for my Grendel build. Slides nice. Would buy again. Good price.

Well, it's been months since someone reached out to me. All I have are months-old promises and assurances that "we're looking into it". No other effort to remedy the situation, and no other communications.

FWIW I am still using the carriers, with the proper bolts from Grendel Hunter, zero hiccups so far. But you can get a complete 556 BCG for less, if you just need to scavenge the carrier.

Props to Trybe, a gentleman from them reached out within a couple of days of my review, genuinely trying to figure out the issue, requesting photos, and a description of what's happening. He made sure we're talking about Grendel Type II across the board (yes, we are).

I am very impressed. This seems genuine and not just "here's a replacement" or some other freebie. While a replacement was promised, the understanding is that they'll try to address the design, to make sure the product works. I'll take that as a win (when completed). Everyone goes through issues, defects or mistakes. It's the way they handle it that matters at the end of the day.

Looking forward to see what they end up doing.

I WILL 100% POST AN UPDATE ONCE THERE'S SOMETHING TO REPORT.

I have a nice Stag Arms Pursuit 15 upper in 6.5 Grendel. It's an 18" barrel with rifle length gas system. Purchased as complete upper and paired with a complete premium Diamondback lower, their "Diamond" line. Very nice. Using AAC 123 gr ammo, brass casings, never used steel.

Being completely new to Grendel, when I started having issues, I thought it was the upper, maybe not enough gas, or way too much. Even spoke to Stag Arms, who were willing to help, but it took me a while to get back out to the range to test more, so that was on hold for a few months.

After reading up on this issue online, I started suspecting the bolt, and especially the extractor. I purchased two of these Trybe Defense complete BCG's with 6.5 Grendel bolts, and both of those were not functioning - failures to extract, ejection issues, double feeds, bent casing neck, etc. I also tried swapping in a Cryptic 6.5 Grendel extractor from Optics Planet - same issues. I've tried buffer weights from H3 all the way down to stock carbine buffer 3 oz (suspecting that maybe there's too much gas - sometimes that can look like not enough gas).

After learning that Grendel extractors need to have a certain geometry, especially to avoid having "claws" or "fangs" (sharp corners) that grab onto the rim and prevent smooth ejection, I ordered two complete bolts from Grendel Hunter. Ran 40 rounds of the same ammo flawlessly, with different magazines. The Trybe carriers themselves work just fine, it was only the bolt and ex...
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Nice bcg for the money cant be beat. I reccomend the product fully overall.

Product works great for my 22 arc. Product was delivered on time and works as it should. Quality material and parts!

First off, even with out a chip in the steel on of one of the rails, this thing is horrible looking. Its full of machining marks. I was really on the fence about sending it back due to price until I seen the chip out of the rail. I will say that It most likely came from shipping. It was just thrown in a bag and shipped USPS.

Good performance for the price,bcg was not covered in factory grease which was nice just lightly oiled. Would buy again and will.