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What is it about the Grendel that makes it a lesser option? Recoil, price of ammo, availability?
If a person were to use TMK/ELDM and stay above 1800, what makes the 223 superior in your opinion? Just curious. Thanks.
The Grendel has more recoil, expense, and drop more; with less ammo for practice, and comprised rifles choices.
6.5G with 123gr ELD-M at 2,500fps MV, 5k DA is a 5 mph wind bracket and hits 1,800fps at 510 yards.
223 with 77gr TMK at 2,840fps MV, and at 5k DA, is also a 5 mph wind bracket and hits 1,800fps at 595 yards.
Having seen both used extensively, I will take the lower recoul, expense, better rifles available, and the wound channel of the 77gr TMK over the 6.5G and 123gr ELD-M every time. I have seen no one that has shot and killed game animals extensively with both optimum 223’s and optimum 6.5 Grendel setup that’s would pick a Grendel over a 223 of same. The Grendel works fine and was an excellent option for elk in Colorado for instance, however the 6 ARC is better still and more available with less recoil, less wind drift, better terminal effects, and longer terminal range.