6.5 Grendel barrel Length?????

[grayfox]

I'm looking at putting a 6.5 Grendel together for deer/pig hunting here in Missouri and a few southern states and was wondering what is the optimal barrel length. No shots past 300yards. I do shoot suppressed at times. 1-6X28 is my scope of choice due to close shooting done here in Missouri. I welcome all the hunters suggestions. Thank you, Jerry....

Here is the OP. He does not ask for the "best" but does ask about "optimal". Either way, both terms are judgment calls. As for the Ky long-rifle guys, you need 30" or better and Hawken 54 cal at least... Anyway, '52's (and others) answer that anything from 12-18" will suit the OP, keeping in mind his other reqts he added, 1-6x28 scope, 300 yds or less, suppressor et al... gives him plenty of room to make his own assessment. Maybe he wants the 20" or 26"... maybe he wants the 12 (or in my case the 12.5) b/c with suppressed it is just sweet to carry around.

Heck Op build 2! a 12-12.5 and a 16-20 (again your choice). Double your pleasure, double your fun. Nobody said you can only have 1.

I've owned and shot a 30-30 as I'm sure many on here have. And the Grrr is just must nicer to aim, shoot and watch your bullseyes -- better distance handling too....

CaptC if you want to stick with the 26" er's that's fine with me, should leave more Grendel stuff on the shelf for when I want it. But I don't really care either way.