12-30-2019, 01:18 PM
Kyote Wrote:I am looking to add another AR to the vault for hunting purposes mostly. I have 1 RRA in 223/556 that shoots great and I have taken lots of game with. I want another to hunt with but mainly to pass to one of my sons, 2 sons, 2 ARs. I was thinking about a Sig Predator, I can purchase for ? retail through a friend with employee discount. I still want the 223/556 because of my round count and any future Zombie apocalypse. After doing some research the 6.5 has my interest for sure. How much difference can I expect to see real world between the 223 and 6.5? If I go with the Sig then maybe a complete upper from Odin or comparable company in 6.5? I am definitely open to any ideas along these lines.
I feel like I have the ability to build from scratch and I know that would have a value all its on, I am a farmer and have most of the tools needed. I am the kind of guy who would rather ride my motorcycle than work on it if that makes any since.
Thanks for any advice given, BTW I just joined the forum to try and educate myself and make a post or two. You all have a nice one going here.
Kyote:
From a hunting perspective, the Grendel is a much better choice. Way ahead of anything 5.56.
From a target shooting perspective -- in my opinion both are equal but both will need handloads to perform at their fullest potential.
From a expense standpoint, 5.56 ammo is significantly cheaper than 6.5 Grendel ammo. And, you won't care about losing the brass.
Sounds to me that you want a Grendel anyway and for your purposes, it is a better choice. As for companies to buy a rifle from, look at Precision Firearms first. My opinion.
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