6.5 Grendel or 308 (again)

jmccracken1214

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Im not a stranger to either round but I've had my hand in the grendel for 5 years now, off and on. I've got a AR10, that needs a free float rail. I also have a AR15, noveske receivers, SLR handguard, with no barrel. Also toying with the idea of a ruger predator 6.5 grendel bolt gun.

Anyways... Trying to decide which would be best all around gun.

308 will be heavier, but can take medium game out to 500+

Grendel will be lighter, less recoil and Ive seen it take medium game at 500, but I'd keep it to 300 and in. 500+ for varmints.

The odds of me getting a medium game shot that far, are a lot less than varmint's.. so Thats not a major mark against either caliber.

Once I get a few guns sold, I plan to either get the bolt gun, or slap a Odin 6.5 Grendel barrel on the ar15, OR put an adjustable gas block, free float rail on the AR10 with a rifle stock.
 
How many places and times are you going to shoot game at 500 yards? Seems rare in NC. Maybe if you travel some.
 
I think you're comparing apples and oranges. The Grendel and a 308 aren't even in the same category in my mind. If you're planning to only hunt in NC I would say pick your favorite because either one will kill anything you're going to hunt in NC.
 
If you don’t already have an AR-10 rifle, I’d just buy a Grendel upper
 
Is there a difference in available hunting projectiles for each caliber?
 
Do the Grendel. You know you want too.
 
Been thinking of the 6.5 Grendel myself.
 
Catfish said:
Is there a difference in available hunting projectiles for each caliber?
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The grendel will have similar hunting rounds, just 123-130gr usually, where as 308, im assuming would be 150gr and up.

The speeds are about the same, the grendel overtakes the 308 in speed/drop past 500, but the 308 still packs more energy due to heavier bullets
 
CZfool68 said:
How many places and times are you going to shoot game at 500 yards? Seems rare in NC. Maybe if you travel some.
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Not as rare as you would think. There are plenty of ag fields,cutovers and power lines, especially in ENC with 1000 yd plus visibility.
 
The issue I see is this.

If you do not have a role for the gun or a NEED then you can not find a good reason to do either one. If its to shoot "long range" you money is better spent on a quality 22lr. Because the chip shots of 500yds and under for any centerfire rifle is a struggle for a 22lr.

IF you have a goal, then buy / build the rifle that fits that need / goal.
 
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JBoyette said:
The issue I see is this.

If you do not have a role for the gun or a NEED then you can not find a good reason to do either one. If its to shoot "long range" you money is better spent on a quality 22lr. Because the chip shots of 500yds and under for any centerfire rifle is a struggle for a 22lr.

IF you have a goal, then buy / build the rifle that fits that need / goal.
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John! Since when has NEED been a requirement to purchase a gun with this crew?? I'd say that WANT has been the predominate qualifier for most gun purchases here. And, BECAUSE I CAN. This is still America. :D

Besides, it's good for the economy. ;)
 
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georgel said:
John! Since when has NEED been a requirement to purchase a gun with this crew?? I'd say that WANT has been the predominate qualifier for most gun purchases here. And, BECAUSE I CAN. This is still America. :D

Besides, it's good for the economy. ;)
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Agree fully.

I have wasted a ton of cash in the past. Lol
 
jmccracken1214 said:
The grendel will have similar hunting rounds, just 123-130gr usually, where as 308, im assuming would be 150gr and up.

The speeds are about the same, the grendel overtakes the 308 in speed/drop past 500, but the 308 still packs more energy due to heavier bullets
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Maybe you want a AR10 upper in 6.5 Creedmore? AR15s are easier to carry thou.

CD
 
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