In the world of modern cartridges, the 6.5 Creedmoor seems to be getting a lot of attention lately. However, CMMG is showing a little love for the “other” .264-caliber cartridge: the 6.5 Grendel. The company announced that it was expanding its MkW ANVIL line to include several new semi-automatic rifles and pistols chamber for the 6.5 Grendel.

The MkW ANVIL line is less than a year old.  It was originally designed to chamber the .458 SOCOM cartridge and is a hybrid design. CMMG calls this its midsize AR platform. The guns use AR-10 sized lowers with magazine wells that are designed to accept standard AR-15 magazines. The uppers are shortened by 0.75” as compared to a standard AR-10 upper.

MkW ANVIL rifles use modified AR-10 sized bolts for increased durability. Called the POWERBOLT, the bolt is a unique CMMG design. According to the company, the standard AR sized bolt would need material milled from it to provide optimal reliability with the 6.5 Grendel. With the AR 10 sized power bolt, CMMG is able to design a system that is reliable yet has enough meat on it to be extremely durable.

The new MkW ANVIL guns are offered in a variety of configurations that range in price from $1699.95 to $1999.95. Additionally, the company will offer upper receiver groups to customers who already own an MkW ANVIL chambered in .458 SOCOM.  The upper groups will range in price from $1049.95 to $1099.95.

Factory configurations:

CMMG MkW ANVIL T:

Caliber:  6.5 Grendel
Barrel:  16.1″, 1:8 Twist, Medium Taper, 416SS SBN
Muzzle:  CMMG A2 Comp, Threaded 5/8-24
Hand Guard:  CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
Upper Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Lower Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Trigger:  Single Stage Mil-Spec Style Trigger
Furniture:  A2 Pistol Grip, M4 butt stock with 6-pos mil-spec receiver extension
Weight: 7.5 lbs (Unloaded)
Length: 33.5″ (Stock Collapsed)
MSRP:  $1,699.95

CMMG MkW ANVIL XFT:

Caliber:  6.5 Grendel
Barrel:  16.1″, 1:8 Twist, Medium Taper, 416SS SBN
Muzzle:  CMMG SV muzzle brake, Threaded 5/8-24
Hand Guard:  CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
Upper Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Lower Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Trigger:  Single Stage Mil-Spec Style Trigger
Furniture:  Magpul MOE Pistol Grip & CTR Carbine Stock with 6-Position Receiver Extension
Weight: 7.7 lbs (Unloaded)
Length: 33.5″ (Stock Collapsed)
MSRP:  $1,799.95

CMMG MkW ANVIL XFT2:

Caliber:  6.5 Grendel
Barrel:  16.1″, 1:8 Twist, Medium Taper, 416SS SBN
Muzzle:  CMMG SV muzzle brake, Threaded 5/8-24
Hand Guard:  CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
Upper Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Lower Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Trigger:  Geissele SSA 2-Stage Trigger
Furniture:  Magpul MOE Pistol Grip & CTR Carbine Stock with 6-Position Receiver Extension
Weight: 7.7 lbs (Unloaded)
Length: 33.5″ (Stock Collapsed)
MSRP:  $1,999.95

CMMG MkW ANVIL K Pistol

Caliber:  6.5 Grendel
Barrel:  12.5″, 1:8 Twist, Medium Taper, 416SS SBN
Muzzle:  CMMG A2 Comp, Threaded 5/8-24
Hand Guard:  CMMG RKM11 KeyMod
Upper Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Lower Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Trigger:  CMMG Single Stage
Furniture:  Magpul MOE Pistol Grip, CMMG Pistol Receiver Extension
Weight: 7.1 lbs (Unloaded)
Length: 29″ (Stock Collapsed)
MSRP:  $1,699.95

CMMG MkW ANVIL PSB Pistol

Caliber:  6.5 Grendel
Barrel:  12.5″, 1:8 Twist, Medium Taper, 416SS SBN
Muzzle:  CMMG A2 Comp, Threaded 5/8-24
Hand Guard:  CMMG RKM11 KeyMod
Upper Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Lower Receiver:  Billet 7075-T6 AL Mid-Size
Trigger:  CMMG Single Stage
Furniture:  Magpul MOE Pistol Grip, KAK Shockwave Brace
Weight: 7.5 lbs (Unloaded)
Length: 29″ (Stock Collapsed)
MSRP:  $1,749.95

Upper Group, T, 6.5 Grendel, SBN

Barrel: 16.1″ 1:8 Twist, 6.5 Grendel, Medium Taper 416SS SBN Barrel
Muzzle: CMMG A2 Comp, Threaded 5/8 – 24
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15
Receivers: Billet 7075-T6 AL, Mid-Size ANVIL Platform
MSRP: $ 1049.95

Upper Group, XFT, 6.5 Grendel, SBN

Barrel: 16.1″ 1:8 Twist, 6.5 Grendel, Medium Taper 416SS SBN Barrel
Muzzle: CMMG SV Brake, Threaded 5/8 – 24
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15
Receivers: Billet 7075-T6 AL, Mid-Size ANVIL Platform
MSRP: $1099.95

Upper Group, K, 6.5 Grendel, SBN

Barrel: 12.5″ 1:8 Twist, 6.5 Grendel, Medium Taper 416SS SBN Barrel
Muzzle: CMMG A2 Comp, Threaded 5/8 – 24
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM11
Receivers: Billet 7075-T6 AL, Mid-Size ANVIL Platform
MSRP: $1,049.95