07-29-2023, 06:35 AM
For me, it's still 5.56/.223 for my go go-to. Hunting in CA limits me to non-lead ammo - and that's hard to come by in the Grendel. I'll eventually get into reloading, but as a new dad with a second baby on the way, I don't have time to get into reloading. For now, I'm stocking up on factory loaded ammo with the Barnes TSX 62gr and 70gr bullets for hunting & general purpose use.
The "go-to" build is a SanTan Ambi receiver set with 14.7" 5.56 Wilson Combat SR profile barrel. On top is a 3-9x VX-R Patrol with piggybacked Holosun 507c. I've considered swapping to my Viper PST II 1-6x, but it's actually heavier than the Leupy + Holosun combo...
I'll eventually build an identical 14.5" rig chambered in 6.5 Grendel or 6mm ARC when factory lead-free ammo availability improves. But for now, I'm comfortable having a factory load (Vor-TX 62gr Barnes) that performs well in everything from my 7.5" to my 18".
The "go-to" build is a SanTan Ambi receiver set with 14.7" 5.56 Wilson Combat SR profile barrel. On top is a 3-9x VX-R Patrol with piggybacked Holosun 507c. I've considered swapping to my Viper PST II 1-6x, but it's actually heavier than the Leupy + Holosun combo...
I'll eventually build an identical 14.5" rig chambered in 6.5 Grendel or 6mm ARC when factory lead-free ammo availability improves. But for now, I'm comfortable having a factory load (Vor-TX 62gr Barnes) that performs well in everything from my 7.5" to my 18".