Looking for advice - 6.5 Grendel AR upper or .243 Win Savage model 11?

[7kings]

The AccuTrigger is one of the things that I really like about the rifle. I'm generally not a fan of the whole trigger safety thing, but the blade doesn't feel intrusive to me in this case. As far as glass goes, it's unlikely you're going to find a $1000+ scope on one of my rifles anytime soon. I'm a fan of the Vortex Diamondback 4-16x44 FFP. It's not the same as a top-shelf NightForce, but I'm pleased with the one I have on another rifle.

I don't mind building a rifle out over time, based on growing skills and desires (it's part of the fun, right?) - I just want to make sure I'm starting with good bones. It sounds like the Model 11 won't do me any disservice in that area.

[Dave Hoback]

The Diamondback is good glass for the money.

Not at all! It certainly won’t do you disservice. This is what I pull from my Pelican case for bench duty.

[7kings]

The Diamondback is good glass for the money.

Not at all! It certainly won’t do you disservice. This is what I pull from my Pelican case for bench duty.

Man, that's really nice!

[Dave Hoback]

Appreciate that. Just one way to go with these. I have less than $2K in this whole setup, including the original rifle. They have a very high cost effectiveness to performance ratio

[Dave Hoback]

Man, that's really nice!

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[7kings]

Dave, didn't realize it was off by default. It's activated now.

[99 K 30-30]

Comparing a Grendel to a 243 is like comparing a 300 Blackout to a 30-06. The only thing wrong with the 243 is the shoulder shape that promotes brass flow, case stretching and throat erosion. Make it an 243 AI and end all those issues.

About to build my third on a 28" Encore 243.

[wbm]

+1

[Dave Hoback]

Comparing a Grendel to a 243 is like comparing a 300 Blackout to a 30-06. The only thing wrong with the 243 is the shoulder shape that promotes brass flow, case stretching and throat erosion. Make it an 243 AI and end all those issues.

About to build my third on a 28" Encore 243.

That’s a pretty good analogy. But maybe 300AAC to 308 Win a little more? Being the 243’s parent case and all.

[Papa_D]

The Diamondback is good glass for the money.

Not at all! It certainly won’t do you disservice. This is what I pull from my Pelican case for bench duty.

Gorgeous! What chassis is that?

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