Replacing AR15 .223 ?

[hpdrifter]

Ok, I bought one of the "deal alert" AR-15 6.5 Grendels.

Now what ammo I want to get? I'm wanting at least 120g for deer/hogs. Don't want any fmj steel plinking junk.

This gun will be sighted in and put in the safe. Will only be used for hunting.

Looking for cheapest hunting/sp ammo available. Not entering any LR contests, just needs to be snuff can accurate at 100 yds.

Is hunting ammo offered in bulk?
Would like to have at least 200 rds for starters, in case I get into a wad of swine!

right now, it's almost....take what you can find.

Good luck finding that for Grendel right now. The only hunting ammo I see on a regular basis is Hornady ELD-M and SST's. I haven't found a factory BTSP bullet like a Sierra Game King in a very long time. Finding good components to reload is just as difficult.

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kinda what I was gonna say!

[jaime1982]

Different 30cal 125grains vs 223 55grains.

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[kd350]

Ok, I bought one of the "deal alert" AR-15 6.5 Grendels.

Now what ammo I want to get? I'm wanting at least 120g for deer/hogs. Don't want any fmj steel plinking junk.

This gun will be sighted in and put in the safe. Will only be used for hunting.

Looking for cheapest hunting/sp ammo available. Not entering any LR contests, just needs to be snuff can accurate at 100 yds.

Is hunting ammo offered in bulk?
Would like to have at least 200 rds for starters, in case I get into a wad of swine!

My local academy has quite a few boxes of Grendel on the shelf. But midway onky has this one in stock

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021973291

[12ring]

Pricey !

My local academy has quite a few boxes of Grendel on the shelf. But midway onky has this one in stock
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021973291

Is there ANY sp/hunting ammo out there for < $30 a box ?

[Raider4044]

Replacing AR15 .223 ?

Is there ANY sp/hunting ammo out there for < $30 a box ?

I’ve been buying quite a bit of Hornady 123 SSTs for $29.99-30.99 here lately. Mainly at Gebo’s and a couple LGSs. My stockpile from when they were $18 a box is finally getting pretty low.


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[Cosar87]

I like the 123 SSTs and handload them. They don't seem to blow up at the 6.5G speeds. I have used them on pigs and deer with only 1 shot kills. If you can find the Hornady custom ammo, that's what I'd recommend for around $30 a box

[12ring]

Hornady Black 6.5 Grendel 123gr ELD Match Rifle Ammo.

Does "Match" mean strictly for target practice or still good for hunting?

Found these listed above at $32 a box.

[Mike D]

Hornady Black 6.5 Grendel 123gr ELD Match Rifle Ammo.

Does "Match" mean strictly for target practice or still good for hunting?

Found these listed above at $32 a box.

They will work just fine for hunting.

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[TigerBob]

I have a a few 223s. I wanted a new round with a bit more power so i was thinking of a 25-45, 6.5G or the 300hamr. I decided on the 300Hamr and i am aiming for 2300fps with 125grain bullets out of an 11.3inch SBR. My barrel should be here soon so ill update when i finish it.

This^. OP - if you end up playing with another round I would highly suggest the .300 HAMR by Wilson Combat. I have a Grendel, 223 and a HAMR and the Grendel and .223 hardly ever come out the safe. I've killed deer, hogs and an auodad with it. Just an all around great round out to about 150 yards.

[ATI]

I want something that will kill critters bigger than a squirrel, lol.

Know 0 bout 6.8 SPC (or 6.5G for that matter - just looks like it'd do).
Had an sks once. It'd do. 350L sounds good.

Which of those can I just do the 2 pin deal and swap out?

.223 and 5.56 both will kill Hogs and Deer which are the biggest game we have in Texas. Your Ammo Type and shot placement are big factors.

I think you should give this caliber a chance.

[Brett A]

I should probably just buy an AR-10 !

And part of the reason I bought the 223 was to kneecap zombies and towel head terrorists, so I might should keep it, lol.

Lot of caliber choices with the AR-10 platform. However, it will be a lot heavier that the AR-15.

[Brett A]

I second the Grendel. I have put several deer and pigs down with my Grendel.

[12ring]

Bought the t-shirt.

.223 and 5.56 both will kill Hogs and Deer which are the biggest game we have in Texas. Your Ammo Type and shot placement are big factors.

I think you should give this caliber a chance.

I've owned .223's for 25 years. I'm familiar with them. Owned .243s same amount of time. Don't like them either, lol.

My .25-06s are borderline.

[Drycreek3189]

I think Ruger is making a new AR15 in .308 that’s much lighter than an AR10, like a couple pounds lighter. I see them advertising but I don’t know if they are on the shelves yet.