09-05-2020, 04:48 PM
I'm a long time handgunner, CCW permit holder, and AR owner. I decided that the recent unpleasantness calls for me to expand my capabilities to reach out and touch things farther than the hundred yards or so my .223 AR-15s will permit with my not-great eyesight.
I was looking at an AR-10 in 6.5 Creedmoor, but a friend pointed 6.5 Grendel out to me. Reading up showed me that it will accomplish what I'm looking to do out to 6-800 yards or so, which is realistically as far as I can expect to hit anyway. The platform commonality with my other rifles is a major advantage in being able to pick it up and use it quickly should the need arise.
I'm sold. I just bought a PSA 12-inch pistol kit, and will build it on my PSA Trump KAG-15 lower. I've also ordered some Duramag 20s (don't want something that I can easily confuse with D&H .223s) and 200 rounds of Hornady ammo. ($1.10/round, ouch...) Need to decide on a scope and mount for it.
So here I am. Looking for advice on scopes that won't bust the budget, and also thoughts on how to most effectively use the new gun. Thanks in advance for the help!
I was looking at an AR-10 in 6.5 Creedmoor, but a friend pointed 6.5 Grendel out to me. Reading up showed me that it will accomplish what I'm looking to do out to 6-800 yards or so, which is realistically as far as I can expect to hit anyway. The platform commonality with my other rifles is a major advantage in being able to pick it up and use it quickly should the need arise.
I'm sold. I just bought a PSA 12-inch pistol kit, and will build it on my PSA Trump KAG-15 lower. I've also ordered some Duramag 20s (don't want something that I can easily confuse with D&H .223s) and 200 rounds of Hornady ammo. ($1.10/round, ouch...) Need to decide on a scope and mount for it.
So here I am. Looking for advice on scopes that won't bust the budget, and also thoughts on how to most effectively use the new gun. Thanks in advance for the help!