autobahndriver
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I don't want another compromise round (6.8 SPC)
The 6.8 SPC is a "limiting" cartridge in that it's effectiveness is less at longer range.
I don't want another cartridge that limits me in some way.
The 6.5 Grendel can be a good round for some of the long ranges we are now seeing in Afghanistan.
Why go to a 6.8 SPC - good for short range - and then find ourselves wanting a good long range shooter as well as short range terminal performer?
Energy delivered are similar between the 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel at short range and they are similar sized bullets.
At longer range 300+ meters, the Grendel significantly outperforms.
Remember that our situations will continually change and we will find ourselves wanting.
The 6.8 SPC is a "limiting" cartridge in that it's effectiveness is less at longer range.
I don't want another cartridge that limits me in some way.
The 6.5 Grendel can be a good round for some of the long ranges we are now seeing in Afghanistan.
Why go to a 6.8 SPC - good for short range - and then find ourselves wanting a good long range shooter as well as short range terminal performer?
Energy delivered are similar between the 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel at short range and they are similar sized bullets.
At longer range 300+ meters, the Grendel significantly outperforms.
Remember that our situations will continually change and we will find ourselves wanting.