08-10-2011, 04:17 PM
Picking a "better" cartridge is tough, regardless of the caliber. To take this to a greater extreme; Which is better for hunting, the .22 LR or the .308?
More deer have been taken with the .22 LR than the .308, believe it or not. BUT is it the ideal cartridge for that? Nope. Is the .308, again, I would say no. There isn't an IDEAL cartridge out there.
Choosing between the two for deer and hogs, I'd pick the Grendel every time...for the reasons that LRRPF52 states. Less recoil, lighter weight, (Yes, I realize you can build an AR10 almost as light as an AR15.), easier followup shots. And also because you can reload for 50% less powder and cheaper bullets.
For those reasons, and for hunting inside 3-400 yards, the Grendel is really hard to beat on medium sized game.
BUT...some people think you have to use 300 WinMags on deer and hogs....so its a very personal decision!!
More deer have been taken with the .22 LR than the .308, believe it or not. BUT is it the ideal cartridge for that? Nope. Is the .308, again, I would say no. There isn't an IDEAL cartridge out there.
Choosing between the two for deer and hogs, I'd pick the Grendel every time...for the reasons that LRRPF52 states. Less recoil, lighter weight, (Yes, I realize you can build an AR10 almost as light as an AR15.), easier followup shots. And also because you can reload for 50% less powder and cheaper bullets.
For those reasons, and for hunting inside 3-400 yards, the Grendel is really hard to beat on medium sized game.
BUT...some people think you have to use 300 WinMags on deer and hogs....so its a very personal decision!!
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