12-12-2013, 01:37 PM
wa11y Wrote:Kind of a long shot, but does anyone have any velocity data for similar weight/the same bullet shot out of a 16" barrel for both 6.5 Grendel and .260 Remington?
I'd like a shorty bolt action rifle for bushwhacking, and would like it in some 6.5mm cartridge. I know that out of a longer barrel, the .260 gets better velocities than the 6.5 Grendel, which is to be expected due to the .260's greater case capacity.
But what about out of shorter barrels? Would I still see better velocities out of the .260 with a 16" barrel, compared to a Grendel? Or would I see about the same velocity with more muzzle blast and more wasted powder out of a .260?
I've tried searching, but haven't found anything on the web comparing these two. Not surprisingly, most people stick to longer barrels and heavier bullets for the .260, so I'm having a hard time finding an apples to apples comparison of velocities between the two.
I just built a long barreled bench gun in 6.5 Grendel that I'm taking to the range for the first time on Friday or Saturday.
I like the cartridge a lot and because of this I will be building a small carry gun. using a Hog Hunter stock, Savage short action and a 20 inch threaded barrel. I looked at the 260 Rem and the Creedmore, and although I would get more velocity .... at what cost ... more barrel wear, louder, more recoil. With a 20 inch barrel the Grendel will still reach out there and be effective on deer size animals to 400 yds ... I don't need any more than that.
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