350 legend/223 bolt action

[Fadetoblack188]

Thoughts on 6.5 Grendel bolt gun?

 

[cal30_sniper]

Tikka in .223 would be my choice. My 20” Ranahan is awesome. I wouldn’t go shorter than 20” if you aren’t going to shoot suppressed. 16” .223s start to get pretty aggressive on muzzle blast/report, and young shooters may not like that.

I love 6.5 Grendel, and 6ARC, but the .223 will do just as much with less cost, and the number of good 6.5G/6 ARCbolt guns is pretty small without custom work.

Another option worth considering would be a T/C Encore. You can get a 20” barrel in a much more compact package with one of those.

 

[coyotekilla]

Thoughts on 6.5 Grendel bolt gun?

I like mine, killed a pile of coyote with it. The shell has taken a few deer too, but not this exact rifle. Have a modified straight pull ar & a cva scout braced pistol.

 

[jacksonc25]

I’m in New York as well. I’d worry about lack of a blood trail using the .223. I’ve had less than desirable trails with .243. The .350 legend is very light recoil and the all copper bullets hold together well and do a number on the ADK whitetail. If you’re not strictly hunting fields, I wouldn’t count it out entirely. Tikka also makes their T3x in a compact version that could be a good option for youth.

 

[omicron1792]

I’m in New York as well. I’d worry about lack of a blood trail using the .223. I’ve had less than desirable trails with .243. The .350 legend is very light recoil and the all copper bullets hold together well and do a number on the ADK whitetail. If you’re not strictly hunting fields, I wouldn’t count it out entirely. Tikka also makes their T3x in a compact version that could be a good option for youth.

Trails less important when they drop quicker. Isn’t that our goal, to drop them dead quickly?

 

[jacksonc25]

Of course, but taking some room for error into consideration especially with young shooters and likely a lot of firsts. Don’t want to leave a bad taste in someone’s mouth like hitting and losing their first deer.

 

[omicron1792]

Of course, but taking some room for error into consideration especially with young shooters and likely a lot of firsts. Don’t want to leave a bad taste in someone’s mouth like hitting and losing their first deer.

Me either. Nothing gets that done better than great shot placement with a 223. IMO of course.

 

[cal30_sniper]

Of course, but taking some room for error into consideration especially with young shooters and likely a lot of firsts. Don’t want to leave a bad taste in someone’s mouth like hitting and losing their first deer.

Do FNGs draw straws to see who’s going to bring this hot take into every new rifle caliber thread?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Do FNGs draw straws to see who’s going to bring this hot take into every new rifle caliber thread?

I just assume they're the same guys who roll into thanksgiving ready to tell me why Bruce Jenner really deserved to be the woman of the year when I ask them to please pass the butter.

 

[Mikido]

People lose rifle shot deer?