12-06-2022, 11:46 AM
The 6mm ARC was designed for some military special forces, special missions, to be a man-stopper at 800-1000 yds, with a footprint that said enemy can't really recognize as different from an M14-16.
Cannot the same question be raised as to why a 243 when there is (was) a 6mm Rem? Probably because, at distances/loads it uses, it works better.
Or why do a 6mm Creedmoor, when the 6.5 CM works just fine...
Or why the 308, when we have a trusty .30-06...
Not having to completely re-invent the entire cartridge in the 6Arc's case is a good way to keep some elements of being economical.
As BFT says, grendel is a great hunter that can be a target gun, and 6 ARC is a great target (long range) gun that can also be a good hunter.
Worthwhile innovations all... gotta love 'em.
Cannot the same question be raised as to why a 243 when there is (was) a 6mm Rem? Probably because, at distances/loads it uses, it works better.
Or why do a 6mm Creedmoor, when the 6.5 CM works just fine...
Or why the 308, when we have a trusty .30-06...
Not having to completely re-invent the entire cartridge in the 6Arc's case is a good way to keep some elements of being economical.
As BFT says, grendel is a great hunter that can be a target gun, and 6 ARC is a great target (long range) gun that can also be a good hunter.
Worthwhile innovations all... gotta love 'em.
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