6.5 Grendel on it's own merits

[gldprimr]

A characteristic of the 6.5 Grendel not discussed a great deal is its modest report or noise relative to larger volume cartridges. I know the 24” barrel on my CZ-527 contributes to that reduced muzzle report. I deer hunt areas that I would term ‘small woods’ not large acreages with some small ridges, little creek bottoms/branches - more what I think of when hunting small game such as squirrel or rabbit. I’ve taken two deer on a friends place over the past week. In both cases my friend was out working around their house and remarked that they did not hear the shot. Neither deer went far after the shot (~ 30 Yards) and were easily recovered. The more I use the little cartridge the more I appreciate just how good it is for my hunting needs.