10-27-2011, 07:17 PM
m796rider Wrote:I guess I come at this from a different perspective. Shooting 6.5G out of 16" or 14.5" barrels may not be maximizing the theoretical potential of the cartridge, but external and terminal ballistics still outmatch anything 5.56 has to offer in a rifle package that is reasonably lightweight and maneuverable. In addition, Grendel has factory support as well as factory ammo at very reasonable prices. For me, shooting dot drills and controlled pairs is way more fun than shooting ladder tests and spreadsheeting wildcat loads. I know that stuff is fun and rewarding for a lot of shooters -- just not for me. I'm happy 6.5 Grendel is very useful out of shorter barrels, I'm happy when I shoot my two Grendel rifles, and I'm happy to be here!
I couldn't agree more. A lot of splitting hairs on this thread, what's your intended use? Will it perform the way you want it? To say a Grendel is crippled because it has a 16" barrel? I don't think so.