Legionnaire
Contributing Member
I'm starting the quest for a new upper. I have an AR that doesn't get shot much as I'm mostly a bolt-action guy. I'm thinking a new varmint-barreled upper in 6mm or 6.5mm might pique my interest more and give me options for some informal competition. I'd like a 20-inch, or maybe even a 24-inch barrel. This would be primarily a target gun, but might get some use hunting varmints--probably not deer or hogs, but I wouldn't rule that out.
For those of you who have made this jump, which cartridge do you prefer? I've read a bunch and know the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the two cartridges. I'm a handloader, so the fact that there are more factory ammo options for the Grendel isn't a significant factor. I'm interested in knowing what cartridge you settled on and why you picked it. I'll add a poll for the heck of it, but am more interested in your comments.
I don't want to build an upper, so who makes one you'd recommend? I'm in no rush on this, so in stock / not in stock isn't crucial, either. Just charting a course at this point.
ETA: Any thoughts on the Aero Precision / Ballistic Advantage uppers available through Brownell's?
For those of you who have made this jump, which cartridge do you prefer? I've read a bunch and know the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the two cartridges. I'm a handloader, so the fact that there are more factory ammo options for the Grendel isn't a significant factor. I'm interested in knowing what cartridge you settled on and why you picked it. I'll add a poll for the heck of it, but am more interested in your comments.
I don't want to build an upper, so who makes one you'd recommend? I'm in no rush on this, so in stock / not in stock isn't crucial, either. Just charting a course at this point.
ETA: Any thoughts on the Aero Precision / Ballistic Advantage uppers available through Brownell's?
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