# CMMG Dissent 6.5 Grendel: Precision 16" Barrel, 10-Round Firearm

**Brand:** CMMG
**Category:** AR Style Rifles
**Caliber:** 6.5 Grendel

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 6.5 Grendel
- **Barrel Length:** 16.1"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Weight:** 128 oz
- **Overall Length:** 38.1"
- **UPC:** 840442500429
- **SKU:** UCEnNb56T

## Description

The CMMG Dissent in 6.5 Grendel is a 16.1-inch barrel rifle built on CMMG's radial delayed blowback platform. The 6.5 Grendel cartridge gives a meaningful range extension over .223/5.56. It maintains velocity and retains energy well past 400 yards while keeping recoil moderate. At 8 lbs and 38.1 inches overall, it's not a ultralight build, but the weight is balanced and easy to manage.

### Key Specifications
- **SKU:** 2024036437
- **UPC:** 840442500429
- **Condition:** New in Box
- **Safety:** Cross-Bolt Safety
- **Trigger:** Zeroed Drop-In Single Stage Trigger
- **Grip:** Standard Grip
- **Weight:** 8 lbs
- **Length:** 38.1 inches
- **Barrel Twist Rate:** 1:7 inches
- **Barrel Length:** 16.1 inches
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Caliber:** 6.5 Grendel
- **MPN:** 64A190CAB
- **Model Name:** Dissent
- **Brand:** CMMG

### Detailed Features

The Zeroed Drop-In Single Stage trigger has a short, defined break that works well for measured shots at distance, the kind of shooting 6.5 Grendel is built for. The Cross-Bolt safety is straightforward and doesn't require changing your grip to engage or disengage. The 1:7 twist stabilizes the heavier 6.5 Grendel projectiles that perform best at longer ranges.

CMMG's radial delayed blowback system reduces bolt carrier velocity compared to direct impingement, which helps with the Grendel's slightly stiffer bolt thrust. It runs reliably on standard factory loads. The standard grip and 38.1-inch overall length make for a rifle that handles well from a bench or prone position.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> These stocks are wildly overpriced, so they contribute a lot to the price tag of the Descent, and they're just terrible. Really uncomfortable, really flimsy, demands immediate replacement.
>
> — [Hop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR6Mn_DS7Ys&t=348s)

> Their ambidextrous selector is very stiff. It's too thin and has sharp checkering. It's just painful and difficult to use.
>
> — [Hop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR6Mn_DS7Ys&t=387s)

> I don't think there's a single thing the Descent 9 doesn't do better than the MP5 platform, except it's not as fashionable.
>
> — [Hop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR6Mn_DS7Ys&t=622s)

> This gun works extremely well and it shoots great. It is my favorite PCC that I've ever shot, but it ends up being the king of a really niche category that not a lot of people care about.
>
> — [Hop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR6Mn_DS7Ys&t=670s)

> The downside is that you do feel the trigger slap. And if you have a high round count range session, it's not going to feel great.
>
> — [Hop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR6Mn_DS7Ys&t=438s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Owners of the CMMG Dissent 6.5 Grendel mostly focus on the cartridge choice as the headline feature. The 6.5 Grendel's long-range ballistics and flat trajectory get consistent praise from hunters and precision shooters, and CMMG's build quality is described as solid. The radial delayed blowback system in particular gets credit for taming the Grendel's bolt thrust better than a standard AR bolt carrier group would.

The 10-round magazine capacity is the main complaint. Competitive shooters and anyone planning for a defensive role find it limiting, and factory Grendel mags for the Dissent platform are less common than standard AR-15 mags. Recoil over long sessions comes up occasionally, though most describe it as manageable. Some users note the accessory ecosystem is narrower than a standard AR-15 platform.

The community generally treats it as a purpose-specific rifle, long-range precision and hunting, rather than a general-use carbine. Within that role, the feedback is mostly favorable.

## Pricing

**4 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Grabagun Com | $1769.99 |
| Classicfirearms Com | $1774.18 |
| Shootingsurplus Com | $1800.43 |
| Impactguns Com | $1810.39 |

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