07-23-2014, 06:39 PM
stokesrj Wrote:Yes, the higher initial velocity of a .270 Winchester is noticeable at short range compared to the Grendel. But I don't think that will hold true at longer range. The bullets available for the .270 winchester are poor ballistically, they are designed for 0-300 yards and within that envelope they perform well indeed. But once the .270 has dropped below the velocity threshold of a massive temporary wound cavity it be comes just another chunk of metal through the vitals.
Bob
I hate to burst your bubble on this, but, the .270 Winchester has access to the complete array of Accubond, Ballistic Tips, Gameking, Interbond, SST, Scirocco, and TTSX bullets up to 150 grains where applicable. This means plenty of low drag selections. The .270 earned its reputation as a flat shooting long range hunting cartridge by being exactly that, a flat shooting long range hunting cartridge.
I love the Grendel because I'm fascinated by its ability to do so much with so little, but sir, it is no .270.
Waiting for an AR in .45-70 with a 30 inch octagon barrel, case hardened receiver, and extra fancy walnut furniture. Until the day someone makes one, I guess 6.5mm Grendel will do nicely.