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243 AR
Posted on 2/22/21 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 2/22/21 at 3:41 pm
Anybody ever shot one or bought one? How do they compare to the 308.
I know they basically use the same Ar10 platform (lower, upper, bolt, etc.) with just a different barrel.
Dont see many of these around and they are a really cool concept. Seems like they'd be a little more popular. They'd have to be a deer slaying machine for the Southern pine woods.
I know they basically use the same Ar10 platform (lower, upper, bolt, etc.) with just a different barrel.
Dont see many of these around and they are a really cool concept. Seems like they'd be a little more popular. They'd have to be a deer slaying machine for the Southern pine woods.
This post was edited on 2/22/21 at 3:43 pm
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Posted on 2/22/21 at 3:48 pm to Jack Ruby
Might as well get a grendel
Posted on 2/22/21 at 3:49 pm to Jack Ruby
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243
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deer slaying machine
Does not compute.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 3:54 pm to jimbeam
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get a grendel
Not that familiar with the Grendal. May I ask Why it would be so much better?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 4:27 pm to Jack Ruby
I'm guessing you already have this caliber in bolt action? I've got a 2+ year build going and just have to decide on the barrel. I've got 7-08 and 243 bolt guns already.
In this platform you can have 358win, 338 fed, 308, 7-08, 260, and 243. There's some wildcats available too.
added on edit: I forgot the Creedmore....I vapor locked on 308 based cartridges.
The prepper in me says 308 or the 243, but the pig slayer keeps whispering 338.
In this platform you can have 358win, 338 fed, 308, 7-08, 260, and 243. There's some wildcats available too.
added on edit: I forgot the Creedmore....I vapor locked on 308 based cartridges.
The prepper in me says 308 or the 243, but the pig slayer keeps whispering 338.
This post was edited on 2/22/21 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 2/22/21 at 4:27 pm to Jack Ruby
The Grendel is ar15 based.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 4:31 pm to Jack Ruby
My opinion is to stay with basic calibers. 5.56mm, 7.62x39, and 7.62x51. That's just me. I'm a cheap guy and like to shoot cheap. Comparatively speaking.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 4:46 pm to Jack Ruby
I have an AR-10 in 6.5cm. It’s fun to shoot and extremely accurate.
On thing to remember about AR-10s, they’re heavy. My 6.5 cm is 15lbs or more.
If you want one in .243, go for it.
On thing to remember about AR-10s, they’re heavy. My 6.5 cm is 15lbs or more.
If you want one in .243, go for it.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:14 pm to Jack Ruby
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Not that familiar with the Grendal. May I ask Why it would be so much better?
It isn't that the grendel is better. I'd think the .243 is better out at distance. The reason that the grendel would be better is that the ar15 platform is lighter than the ar10 without sacrificing too much on downrange performance.
The .243 is close to the creedmore in performance, with a slight edge to the 6.5. The only problem is that lugging around that ar10 frame could be problematic in situations. However, if you have a .243 bolt and want the semi-auto ar10 platform, there is nothing wrong with that and I'd probably be doing the same thing.
I'm actually doing the opposite, I have a grendel ar15 and want a grendel bolt.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 5:41 pm to Jack Ruby
Why the fk do y’all want a
12lb deer rifle?
12lb deer rifle?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 6:23 pm to Jack Ruby
If you want a .243 in semi why not just get a Browning BAR? I concur on the Grendel. Great cartridge and in the AR-15 platform, not the AR-10.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:34 pm to White Bear
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Why the fk do y’all want a
12lb deer rifle?
Most of my deer hunting is walking in to get in a tree stand or a box stand. The walk is at the most a mile. A 15 lbs rifle or less is of no consequence on that walk.
If I were hunting out west and walking a long ways, it would be different.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:50 pm to Junky
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I'm actually doing the opposite, I have a grendel ar15 and want a grendel bolt.
Buy a Grendel in the Howa Mini-Action. From what I've read, the Mini Action is nice. I bought Howa Mini Action barreled action in 223 to make into a 20 VarTarg handgun. My 20 VarTarg barrel's enroute now.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 9:01 pm to LSUlefty
Don't want or need a BAR. I really wish I had bought a 308 Saiga a few years back when they were selling for about $400.
There just aren't that many semi auto larger caliber hunting rifles that can hold 10+ rds.
There just aren't that many semi auto larger caliber hunting rifles that can hold 10+ rds.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 9:12 pm to Jack Ruby
You don’t need to hold ten rounds if you know how to shoot. And if you can’t shoot, a ten round clip don’t help.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 9:13 pm to 257WBY
Find an H&K G3. Badass rifle in 7.62 nato
Posted on 2/23/21 at 2:34 am to 257WBY
It's not about shooting at a deer 10 times. It's about target shooting as well.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 4:34 am to Jack Ruby
Have lefty AR10 I built in 6.5 "CrippleMore". Shoots great but it is heavy. Have 6.5 Grendel as well on the AR15 platform and is almost half the weight of the AR10. Keep in mind that the AR10 platform is not mil-spec and a lot of the parts are not interchangeable. You can run into a lot of issues if you do not do your homework on which uppers and lowers are compatible. Both are accurate and fun to shoot.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 7:22 am to Jack Ruby
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There just aren't that many semi auto larger caliber hunting rifles that can hold 10+ rds.
Browning BAR 10rd
Browning BAR 10 rd
This post was edited on 2/23/21 at 7:24 am
Posted on 2/23/21 at 8:10 am to TigerOnThe Hill
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Buy a Grendel in the Howa Mini-Action. From what I've read, the Mini Action is nice.
That’s the idea. I’m just waiting on the rush to die down some. I’m in no hurry and don’t need to jump at a $500 rifle going for $700.
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