6 arc or 6.5 grendel

[bnsafe]

ok, I hunt heavy timber, shots are 75 yds max and most within 50. I want a 16 inch gas gun so going with one of the above. 6 arc obviously built for long range and less gr bullets but moves about 200 fps faster. grendel shoots a bit heavier bullet and cheaper. I want complete pass thru not finding bullet in off side hide.
lastly, 16 or 18 inch barrel, Im leaning towards 16 inch with the distance Im shooting and wanting to suppress some day.
Im guessing none of this matters, go buy some eldm and shoot with either.

 

[Natebonebusta]

At your max distance I’d go Grendel. I’ve had two pass throughs with the 123sst both at 45 yards. FPS on that cartridge 2410 out of a howa 1500.

 

[hereinaz]

The 6 arc will be a little faster on follow up shots. The velocity will help more with pass throughs. But, the difference is going to be minimal.

 

[Corey Paulsen (teamkabob)]

I have a Daniel Defense 6.8 spc upper or the whole rifle if you’re interested, factory DD gun. You can’t go wrong with either 6.5 g or 6arc

 

[KyleR1985]

Do you have a minimum bullet caliber requirement where you do/will hunt?