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Mr Phil · January 30, 2013, 12:28 PM

I am mulling buying a gas gun in 6.5 Grendel . It seems from the research I have done:

6.5 Grendel has got good legs out past 400 yards and excellent bullet weight options for varmints to mid-sized game.

Question: Will it have enough knockdown to take antelope / whitetail deer out to 400 - 600? Or, should I look at 6.5 Creedmoor which requires and AR-10 platform. (the heavier platform is good and bad – less recoil but more weight to hump.)

I have a REALLY bad shoulder so recoil is an issue.

Any guidance is welcome. Recommendations are welcome.

January 30, 2013, 12:28 PM	#1
Mr Phil Member Join Date: January 23, 2009 Posts: 43	6.5 Grendel Advice - Please I am mulling buying a gas gun in 6.5 Grendel . It seems from the research I have done: 6.5 Grendel has got good legs out past 400 yards and excellent bullet weight options for varmints to mid-sized game. Question: Will it have enough knockdown to take antelope / whitetail deer out to 400 - 600? Or, should I look at 6.5 Creedmoor which requires and AR-10 platform. (the heavier platform is good and bad – less recoil but more weight to hump.) I have a REALLY bad shoulder so recoil is an issue. Any guidance is welcome. Recommendations are welcome. __________________ Don't bother running away ... you'll only die tired.