So there is always a strong argument for the 308 and 223/5.56.
All I can say is I own more than a couple firearms, and I will not likely own a Grendel. I dont think a lot of people, mainstream, are excited about an "intermediate " cartridge just because it fits in the AR. AR afficionados however are. That is a fair number of people.As I continue to agonize over a rifle purchase, one interesting possibility that stands out is this:
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...s_id/719018242/LEG+MINI+HB+PKG+65GR+20+GRN+10
The Grendel is an interesting intermediate round, having amazing ballistics for its class. I understand that factory ammo will never be as cheap and available as for the .223 or x39, but I'm in California and that's going to be a moot point for me come Jan 1 when new Draconian ammo laws kick in, turning me into a roll my only type.
With the growing popularity of the 6.5 Creedmoor, there's a growing selection of 6.5mm bullets available, and some of them are pretty cheap. It's the brass supply that concerns me.The Grendel is still a bit of a boutique round that doesn't have a big mainstream following. The concern is that I buy a rifle chambered for it, and a few years down the line I have to resort to scouring gun shows and online auction sites for rare brass at inflated prices.
It is the next step up in power in the ar15, as is the 6.8 , and cz makes aVERY nice rifle in the 527 series for the grendel. That said, if I am using a conventional short action, I am probably going up to the creedmoor or a 7mm-08. I am seriously considering a Grendel in an ar15 dmr style rifle thoughI too am starting to talk myself into one. My normal range goes out to 220 yds, which my Rem 700 SPS in .223 works with just fine. But there are some longer ranges within an hour or two of me that go out 300 - 1000 yds and would love to try my hand at those. As a .223 (even with the 75gr Hornady's) will get blown around pretty good, the 6.5 Grendel seems like a great step up as far as ballistics, low recoil (if I want recoil, I'll break out the Marlin 1895 with heavy loads!), great bullet selection and cheap to reload. The Howa Mini and Ruger Amer. Predator are interesting looking options. Actually, wish someone made a "higher end" option than the Ruger, although the Howa seems pretty solid. Just wish it had a bit more barrel length. TBD...
I agree, the only bolt guns im interested in any of the sub 2.5" cartridges in are the minis.It is the next step up in power in the ar15, as is the 6.8 , and cz makes aVERY nice rifle in the 527 series for the grendel. That said, if I am using a conventional short action, I am probably going up to the creedmoor or a 7mm-08. I am seriously considering a Grendel in an ar15 dmr style rifle though
I see no reason why the 6.5 Grendel wouldn't make a pretty outstanding deer caliber. 7.62x39 level recoil with longer range. What's not to like about that? Plus, the SD on those bullets will almost guarantee complete penetration.
Can you hear me talking myself into one? LOL
Keep it well fed and im positive youll enjoy it!