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It looks like the good folks behind the Precision Rifle Series are introducing a new kind of gas gun match.
http://www.precisionrifleseries.com/2017..._rules.pdf
Lots of PRS shooters here in the Northwest are looking at building AR-10s chambered in 6.5 CM to complete. The rules set the maximum engagement range at 800 yards.
I'm wondering if a lightweight Grendel's ease of shooting might offset the ballistics advantage of the 6.5 CM.
What says the hoard?
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Looks like open division is the only place a Grendel would be allowed. The advantage of the Grendel would definitely be the quick follow up shots but the penalties for just one miss would not offset this advantage. If they had more under 100 yard high round count courses then it would be advantages. I would personally go with the slower yet flatter shooting rifle if I had to choose a cartridge for this game. In any case it would be fun to use a Grendel with this game and if the wind was slow and the shooting gods were with a person a win would not be out of the realm using a Grendel.
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I understand what they're doing with the Light and Heavy Tactical divisions. Just consider if the criteria was small frame (AR15) and large frame (AR10) instead of cartridge. The Grendel would clean house in that case.
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6mm Grendel would be competitive even in regular PRS, since a lot of people use Dashers and cats off the BR.
Speeds with a 105gr are really close.
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Only permitted in Open Division (Light and Heavy Tactical restricted to .223 and .308 only).
Grendel will be blown around more than heavier/faster 6.5 calibres. Unlikely you will be competitive with this handicap.
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Alas, that's what I'm thinking as well. That said, I'm inclined to give it a try and see how it does. My 16" Grendel may not be the right tool for the job, but I'm sure I'll learn a lot.
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I'm going to run my Grendel in the PRS and 3Gun nation LR matches this season. They only go out to 800 and the targets are big at that distance. Beyond 700 your usually shooting a Larue. I've been able to hold my own with the Grendel so far against the bigger 6s and 6.5s in outlaw matches shooting against some of the same guys that shoot PRS. I'm confident the Grendel will do fine if I do my part...
