02-03-2012, 04:53 AM
Welcome!
You really are talking about two different animals here.
The Grendel fits in the AR15 frame, which is, at least 2-3 pounds lighter than the AR10 chassis which the Creedmoor requires.
The only way I would even consider the Creedmoor for hunting is if I was going to be sitting in a stand all the time. That extra weight gets heavy in a hurry humping it around the sticks.
BUT...The Creedmoor wouldn't be my first choice of caliber for that chassis, the .260 would. Shoots the same bullets, but LOTS more options for brass, including Lapua.
There are quite a few options for Grendel Ammo available from Alexander Arms. Have you looked at their offerings? They include 100 and 115 grain Bergers, 120 grain Barnes TSX's, 120 grain Nosler Ballistic tips, 120 grain Wolf MPT, 123 Grain Amax, 123 Grain Lapua Scenar, 129 Grain SST's, and 130 Grain Sciroccos.
The Grendel Horde is nothing if not helpful. All those replies while I was working on mine!! Thanks for all the help guys!
You really are talking about two different animals here.
The Grendel fits in the AR15 frame, which is, at least 2-3 pounds lighter than the AR10 chassis which the Creedmoor requires.
The only way I would even consider the Creedmoor for hunting is if I was going to be sitting in a stand all the time. That extra weight gets heavy in a hurry humping it around the sticks.
BUT...The Creedmoor wouldn't be my first choice of caliber for that chassis, the .260 would. Shoots the same bullets, but LOTS more options for brass, including Lapua.
There are quite a few options for Grendel Ammo available from Alexander Arms. Have you looked at their offerings? They include 100 and 115 grain Bergers, 120 grain Barnes TSX's, 120 grain Nosler Ballistic tips, 120 grain Wolf MPT, 123 Grain Amax, 123 Grain Lapua Scenar, 129 Grain SST's, and 130 Grain Sciroccos.
The Grendel Horde is nothing if not helpful. All those replies while I was working on mine!! Thanks for all the help guys!
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