We won’t keep you waiting ’til the end: 6.5 Creedmoor offers more power and better long-range accuracy than 6.5 Grendel — but there are plenty of reasons you might still prefer 6.5 Grendel. See our detailed comparison of these two rounds to find out which one is best for you. 6.5 Grendel: What Is It?…
6.5 Creedmoor has become a staple in the AR’s niche-caliber community. While it first started as a match load for long-range shooting in typical bolt guns, it’s earned favor as an alternative to the (what some call ‘archaic’) .308 Winchester that the AR platform was originally developed around. That’s right: The AR-10 came before the…
The AR-15’s been chambering .22-caliber rounds (and its variants, .30-caliber) for decades. But recently, new calibers have been made available for the AR’s .308 platform: The 6.5 Creedmoor round. What’s the benefit? Is it worth going with 6.5mm over .308 Winchester? Let’s get the big questions answered first. 6.5mm AR FAQ Q: What is 6.5…
