Canadianhoghunter
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I see that everybody on this site is in love with 6.8 SPC for hunting hogs, but what about 6.5 Grendel?
Thats good to know. Reason I am asking is that I am interested in buying an modified AR like rifle that is allowed for hunting purposes in Canada called the ATRS Modern Varmint. Only calibre offered right now is .223 but after talking with the company who makes these, 6.5 Grendel is supposedly the next calibre that will be available.The two calibers are more similar in performance than many may claim. Brian will be able to sound off with his perspective. It kills hogs, no doubt.
I shoot a 6.8 but I'm a long, long way from being in love with it.I see that everybody on this site is in love with 6.8 SPC for hunting hogs, but what about 6.5 Grendel?
Ya I noticed the ammo choices for 6.8 are far greater than 6.5 G.Brian Schaffer has a 6.5 Grendel as RD said. He will prolly chime in soon with info.
My take is that if u want a 12-18 inch barrel go with a 6.8. If u want a 20-24 inch barrel, go with 6.5. I think the 6.8 has a slight edge in energy out the muzzle but the 6.5 maintains its energy better at farther distances and shoots a little flatter for longer shots. 6.8 also has more options for factory ammo if u don't reload.
I shoot a 6.8 but I'm a long, long way from being in love with it.
I see that everybody on this site is in love with 6.8 SPC for hunting hogs, but what about 6.5 Grendel?
Well, I guess I am not everybody. Neither is Curly Shuffle, LOL.
What about the Grendel? It works fine. I believe I have well over 130 videos in which it is used.
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With that said, I have hunted with the 6.8. It works fine. Many calibers do.
Brian Schaffer has a 6.5 Grendel as RD said. He will prolly chime in soon with info.
My take is that if u want a 12-18 inch barrel go with a 6.8. If u want a 20-24 inch barrel, go with 6.5. I think the 6.8 has a slight edge in energy out the muzzle but the 6.5 maintains its energy better at farther distances and shoots a little flatter for longer shots. 6.8 also has more options for factory ammo if u don't reload.
Your best bet is to move to Texas.Legally the rifle has to be 18.5" or longer to be used outside of shooting ranges. So if a barrel were to be 18.5" stick with 6.8"?