The_Next_Generation
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Hey everyone,
So I feel that I am outgrowing my White-Oak barreled, 18", .223 Wydle-chambered AR15. The gun shoots, don't get me wrong. With a Hornady 75gr BTHP I get groups that are about .400" or less @100 yards(depending on how well I'm shooting that day ). However, I find that there isn't much "punch" left when shooting steel at about 620 yards. This, coupled with the fact that I'd like to hunt deer with this rifle (for both political and practical reasons), has led me to consider re-barreling in the 6.5 Grendel or .264 LBC. I already reload, so finding factory ammo isn't of much concern.
I've read quite a few forums on the subject, but I'm still a little confused on the differences between the 6.5 Grendel and the .264 LBC. From what I've read, you can shoot either/or in either chambering. The only difference is the neck diameter and throat; if I read the discussions correctly. Is there an advantage of one over the other? The vibe that I've gotten is that the .264 LBC chambering is slightly more user-friendly as the way the throat is cut makes it harder to get bullets jammed into the rifling. Unlike the 6.5 Grendel, which I have heard has issues with this.
I would appreciate any input on deciding between these two chambers.
Thanks!
So I feel that I am outgrowing my White-Oak barreled, 18", .223 Wydle-chambered AR15. The gun shoots, don't get me wrong. With a Hornady 75gr BTHP I get groups that are about .400" or less @100 yards(depending on how well I'm shooting that day ). However, I find that there isn't much "punch" left when shooting steel at about 620 yards. This, coupled with the fact that I'd like to hunt deer with this rifle (for both political and practical reasons), has led me to consider re-barreling in the 6.5 Grendel or .264 LBC. I already reload, so finding factory ammo isn't of much concern.
I've read quite a few forums on the subject, but I'm still a little confused on the differences between the 6.5 Grendel and the .264 LBC. From what I've read, you can shoot either/or in either chambering. The only difference is the neck diameter and throat; if I read the discussions correctly. Is there an advantage of one over the other? The vibe that I've gotten is that the .264 LBC chambering is slightly more user-friendly as the way the throat is cut makes it harder to get bullets jammed into the rifling. Unlike the 6.5 Grendel, which I have heard has issues with this.
I would appreciate any input on deciding between these two chambers.
Thanks!
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