I guess my question at this point is, has there been anything since this post went dormant that may change anyone's opinions above? The last post was more than 4 years ago. I know a lot hasn't changed in 4 years but has there been anything to dampen or bolster your thoughts above? Keep in mind - I'm a newbie and a lot of what you've discussed here is over my head - but I'm learning.
Thanks
For an all around gun, capable of CQB, long range shots, delivering plenty of energy on target and low recoil, I'd go with a 6.5 Grendel.
I have never even seen an AR chambered in this in any stores. Where would I find one? I am looking to purchase my first AR.........
Have to second the 6mm (the round the 6.5 wanted to be) as the superior choice, particularly in the "6mm Turbo II 40" (Ackley Improved) or "6mm Grinch" configurations (my understanding is that the Turbo Imp. and the Grinch are interchangeable, as both are based on necked Grendel brass with blown-forward 40-degree angle shoulders and de-tapering). Either satisfies "6mm Optimum" sweet-spot ballistics (with the Turbo shooting pie-plate groups at a thousand yards, and the Grinch winning a benchrest shooting event recently).I have an 6mmAR Turbo I love which is based on the 6.5 Grendal. It's better than the 6.5 but ammo is much easier to get with the 6.5. Really depends what you want.