11-29-2011, 05:03 PM
The question isn't whether the cartridge is capable at 1000yds, but how it compares with other cartridges out there. Personally, I'm sticking with F/TR just for this reason. I don't want to shoot against these other cartridges and rifles. I just can't afford it for one. There is also the appeal of simplicity with F/TR. Using the Grendel would put you in the open class, and you would then be at a very strong disadvantage. The grendel is weaker than the .308, and the .308 is already weak enough against those hotrod guns. Why put yourself there? I understand the ops reasoning though. Don't get me wrong, shoot what you have. I try not to let my lack of preparation stand as too much of an excuse to keep me from shooting.
But I do agree with the op. Inside of 600yds, I do think it will do well. My club holds a short range 200 and 300 yard benchie/F match, 20 shots for record each. I stick with my F/TR rifle for that too, just for the sake of consistency mostly. Honestly though, I do shoot more of those club matches than anything else. The match seems to be dominated by the .223. The .223 just shoots well, right out of the box. But, the .308 has been winning here. I know it doesn't help me much in growing as a shooter, but the .308 just shoots through the wind at these distances. Where others fight it, I've actually shot much better by just shooting straight through it. I've been doing really well in this match, but I know it's mostly just equipment advantage. I would guess that the grendel would perform similarly at such close ranges. How I do at Camp Robinson is a different story though. That's where things are tough for me and my .308. I don't get out there often.
But I do agree with the op. Inside of 600yds, I do think it will do well. My club holds a short range 200 and 300 yard benchie/F match, 20 shots for record each. I stick with my F/TR rifle for that too, just for the sake of consistency mostly. Honestly though, I do shoot more of those club matches than anything else. The match seems to be dominated by the .223. The .223 just shoots well, right out of the box. But, the .308 has been winning here. I know it doesn't help me much in growing as a shooter, but the .308 just shoots through the wind at these distances. Where others fight it, I've actually shot much better by just shooting straight through it. I've been doing really well in this match, but I know it's mostly just equipment advantage. I would guess that the grendel would perform similarly at such close ranges. How I do at Camp Robinson is a different story though. That's where things are tough for me and my .308. I don't get out there often.