05-31-2012, 04:37 AM
feetpiece Wrote:I think I meant in the sense that the common perception is that AR's are not suitable for hunting by many folks.
That mindset has gone the way of the gun, as the AR displaces yesteryear's Mauser-inspired bolt guns, a design dating back to the late 1800's. Sure, the Mauser action will never die, but you have 3 generations of veterans now who have learned to love the despised black rifle. Its inherent accuracy, its ability to be tailored to the user by the user, plus the caliber selection, offer several affordable options for the hunter, competitor, and patriot that no other firearms design can really compete with.
In the AR15 platform, the Grendel really does squeeze the most bang for weight that can be squeezed, especially for a lightweight hunting carbine. The .264" high sectional density pills really justify the surge in popularity that we're finally seeing with them in the US, ever since competitive shooters started leaning more and more to the .260 Rem to buck the wind better, with the ability to shoot higher volumes without the cost & recoil penalty of a .300 WM.
The Grendel delivers near-6.5 Swede performance, where moderate velocities combined with high sectional density hunting bullets conspire to plunge through most game sizes with little resistance.