12-16-2011, 02:29 AM
I have decided that I am going to buy a 6.5 Grendel I do not shoot matches and this rifle will only be used for yotes/bobcats and maybe deer but I have a dedicated deer rifle but will keep my options open. Here is my questions the rifle has to be lightweight somewhere between 6-8lbs is where I 'd like to be as hunting varmints requires lots of walking second I will need to be able to shoot out to 4-450yds not often but you never know when a dog might hang up out there can this be done with an 18" lightweight barrel? I have a RRA .223 can I use this lower if so what needs to be done to it or should I buy a complete 6.5 rifle?..Sorry for all the questions but this is all new to me any info or advice is welcome...Thanks