I have been looking at the Alexander Arms 6.5 Grendel lately and I really like it. I already have a 5.56 AR and a 7.62 AR and was looking to add one more to complete the collection.
I did some reading and was trying to decide between the 6.8 SPC and the 6.5 Grendel. From what I have learned thus far, I am less than impressed with the 6.8 round for my application. I am essentially looking for a semi platform that is good from 100 to roughly 1200 yards.
I am only a paper/steel slayer so I don't need the extra energy to punch a hole in the paper. I also plan on gearing up for competitions. I don't hunt either which just reaffirms the fact that I really don't need the extra energy. I guess my disappointment with the 6.8 is it's lack of range. A 75 or 77 grain 5.56 round performs almost identically in terms of range.
The numbers that I have seen on the 6.5 are phenomenal. I am shocked that this round has not been more popular. From what I have seen the 6.5 is equal to or a smidge better than the 7.62.
On to my questions:
Is this a niche market weapon that will lose popularity when a new flavor comes along?
Will support/parts for the weapon diminish in the near future?
It should be noted that I don't reload. Will ammo manufacturers increase their production of this round? Will more manufacturers begin producing this round?
Am I pretty much forced into learning how to reload if I adopt this weapon?
I did some reading and was trying to decide between the 6.8 SPC and the 6.5 Grendel. From what I have learned thus far, I am less than impressed with the 6.8 round for my application. I am essentially looking for a semi platform that is good from 100 to roughly 1200 yards.
I am only a paper/steel slayer so I don't need the extra energy to punch a hole in the paper. I also plan on gearing up for competitions. I don't hunt either which just reaffirms the fact that I really don't need the extra energy. I guess my disappointment with the 6.8 is it's lack of range. A 75 or 77 grain 5.56 round performs almost identically in terms of range.
The numbers that I have seen on the 6.5 are phenomenal. I am shocked that this round has not been more popular. From what I have seen the 6.5 is equal to or a smidge better than the 7.62.
On to my questions:
Is this a niche market weapon that will lose popularity when a new flavor comes along?
Will support/parts for the weapon diminish in the near future?
It should be noted that I don't reload. Will ammo manufacturers increase their production of this round? Will more manufacturers begin producing this round?
Am I pretty much forced into learning how to reload if I adopt this weapon?