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Which AR do I get?
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<blockquote data-quote="GonzoK34" data-source="post: 539002" data-attributes="member: 8915"><p>I just ordered a 24" Alexander Arms 6.5 Grendel barrel to build a new upper for my existing combo of switch barrel ARs. I hunt coyotes, jackrabbits and ground squirrels in the desert foothills. The 223s have been good, but are limited when shooting beyond 200 yards. The bullets (55, 69, and 77gr) are touchy in the wind.</p><p></p><p>The 6.5 Grendel has an excellent track record for outstanding accuracy for hogs, deer and antelope out to 500yds. It is very capable of shooting MOA at 800yards and is a valid 1000 yard caliber.</p><p></p><p>I have 16" and 20" uppers 223 with 1.7/1.8 twist barrels. I always hunt wearing a backpack, binoculars, etc. I've found that the 20" is my 1st choice when hunting in mixed terrain that includes, thick close in cover, steep canyons, long draws, and wide rolling open country.</p><p></p><p>The 24" 6.5 Grendel barrel takes advantage of the high BC bullets and the long range reach I'm looking for. In the desert I see varmints out to 800 and 900 yards. So I need, want, and must have an excuse to build a new combo hunting rifle that can shooting little stuff and big stuff with range not being and issue.</p><p></p><p>Gonzo</p><p>SEMPER FIDELIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GonzoK34, post: 539002, member: 8915"] I just ordered a 24" Alexander Arms 6.5 Grendel barrel to build a new upper for my existing combo of switch barrel ARs. I hunt coyotes, jackrabbits and ground squirrels in the desert foothills. The 223s have been good, but are limited when shooting beyond 200 yards. The bullets (55, 69, and 77gr) are touchy in the wind. The 6.5 Grendel has an excellent track record for outstanding accuracy for hogs, deer and antelope out to 500yds. It is very capable of shooting MOA at 800yards and is a valid 1000 yard caliber. I have 16" and 20" uppers 223 with 1.7/1.8 twist barrels. I always hunt wearing a backpack, binoculars, etc. I've found that the 20" is my 1st choice when hunting in mixed terrain that includes, thick close in cover, steep canyons, long draws, and wide rolling open country. The 24" 6.5 Grendel barrel takes advantage of the high BC bullets and the long range reach I'm looking for. In the desert I see varmints out to 800 and 900 yards. So I need, want, and must have an excuse to build a new combo hunting rifle that can shooting little stuff and big stuff with range not being and issue. Gonzo SEMPER FIDELIS [/QUOTE]
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