Thinking about 6.5 Grendel as a 2nd AR Upper as sort of a hunting and longer range caliber. 18 to 20" barrel; no shorter. I was amazed at how inexpensive 6.5 Grendel ammo is. Thoughts? Recommendations?
Thinking about 6.5 Grendel as a 2nd AR Upper as sort of a hunting and longer range caliber. 18 to 20" barrel; no shorter. I was amazed at how inexpensive 6.5 Grendel ammo is. Thoughts? Recommendations?
The BC of the bullets that was previously mentioned would be my guess. The 6.8 was nominally designed, as I understand it, as a room clearing device. It's max range with real accuracy, from what I've read, is about 300 yards. The Grendel, with its short, fat case, can use longer, slipperier bullets and comes into its own PAST 300, I'd guess it being limited to maybe 800 by it's powder capacity. That's where the Creedmoor, 260 Remington and best of all 6.5x284 take over. The 6.5 Swedish Mauser is no slouch either.Other than price, what do you like about it compared to the 6.8 Remington?
Other than price, what do you like about it compared to the 6.8 Remington?
CZ is going with a 24" on their new bolt action, advertising stated to get the maximum out of the little case. Personally in an AR unless I were looking for a bench or long range varmint type, I would go with a 20", no less than 18 to hit a happy medium for handiness and velocity achieved.
CZ is going with a 24" on their new bolt action, advertising stated to get the maximum out of the little case. Personally in an AR unless I were looking for a bench or long range varmint type, I would go with a 20", no less than 18 to hit a happy medium for handiness and velocity achieved.
Randy nailed it; ballistics coefficient. I feel like a 6.5 mm AR is a do everything rifle. Only rub I see is that the Grendel (from what I read) while ok with an 18" barrel, is better with a 20. Past 20" the rifle is no longer very handy IMHO. I may even take the performance hit and do an 18" build. For 16"; then 6.8 SPC would be better.
Funny you should mention the CZ. I was thinking long term of a companion bolt gun. Although the 6.5 Creedmoor would be better, if I can have a caliber that works well for an AR and bolt gun, then I'll take it. I already have enough calibers as it is.
Just another temptation. Grin.I just saw via facebook, that the CZ 527 6.5 Grendels in walnut have arrived in country. Maybe it won't be long now.
Proprietary mags is why I went 458 socom instead of 450 Bushmaster, so of course my state (Michigan) now allows straight wall cartridges for hunting. Indiana allows the socom, hopefully Michigan will follow suit.Love the round - reload and cast for 6.5x50sr - but personally, getting a .300 BO upper first.
Hate that you have to buy proprietary 6.5 mags ...
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