03-31-2023, 01:28 AM
There are a couple of things to keep in mind when using the ARC for hunting:
When using classic cup and core hunting bullets, one should focus on deer weighing less than 130 - 150lb and use proper hunting bullets weigh at least 85 grains.
The advent of monometal lead-free bullets has changed things a bit. Monometal hunting bullets weighing as little as 50 grains should work reliable on these lighter deer. Much like with the 243 Win, monometal bullets in the 75-90 gr class will give reasonably reliable results on deer weighing as much as 300 lb.
The heavier bullet weights available for the Grendel will work well on game weighing twice as much.[/QUOTE]
Wow, good for a chuckle
Ill agree that Ill generally favor a heavier bullet offering for the 6mm ARC for hunting. Berger 108 grain Elite Hunter was very proficient at cleanly putting the buck below at a laser ranged 254 yards. Dropped stone dead at the crack of the shot with a brachial plexus hit. Large bodied 5ish year old near 300 lbs.
Bolt action 6mm ARC muzzle velocity of 2780 FPS. Impact velocity at 254 yards 1370 ft lbs available on impact. Not sure how much more I needed or what the Grendel may have had to offer over and above the 108grain Elite Hunter load in the 6mm ARC.
Call me crazy, though I never considered I may not have had enough gun when taking the shot on this guy.
When using classic cup and core hunting bullets, one should focus on deer weighing less than 130 - 150lb and use proper hunting bullets weigh at least 85 grains.
The advent of monometal lead-free bullets has changed things a bit. Monometal hunting bullets weighing as little as 50 grains should work reliable on these lighter deer. Much like with the 243 Win, monometal bullets in the 75-90 gr class will give reasonably reliable results on deer weighing as much as 300 lb.
The heavier bullet weights available for the Grendel will work well on game weighing twice as much.[/QUOTE]
Wow, good for a chuckleIll agree that Ill generally favor a heavier bullet offering for the 6mm ARC for hunting. Berger 108 grain Elite Hunter was very proficient at cleanly putting the buck below at a laser ranged 254 yards. Dropped stone dead at the crack of the shot with a brachial plexus hit. Large bodied 5ish year old near 300 lbs.
Bolt action 6mm ARC muzzle velocity of 2780 FPS. Impact velocity at 254 yards 1370 ft lbs available on impact. Not sure how much more I needed or what the Grendel may have had to offer over and above the 108grain Elite Hunter load in the 6mm ARC.
Call me crazy, though I never considered I may not have had enough gun when taking the shot on this guy.