6.5 cartridge question

[bobcat93]

Im looking for short range cartridges with in (200yards), game, targets, self preservation
What would be the advantage of one cartridge over the other here.
6.5x40mm or the 6.5 grendal.
What would you build.
Ive also thought about rifle builds, the state of our economy, and the state of my wallet.
I could spend a fortune to have something built or simply build or buy a new upper for my AR and bam! Im in business..i like that idea.
Hell i already spent a small fortune on my ar build i can never sell because i put to much money into it..and is collecting dust.
So it seems practical to just buy a cool upper and enjoy what i already have even more.
My AR is pretty dang sweet its more of a bench, or prone position rifle.
Also how do these cartridges perform with short barrels and how short can i go and still get proper dwell time
Thanks folks..

 

[lb-ft]

You’ve mentioned self preservation as one possible way to utilize the cartridge you ultimately select. Grendel. From a liability position, best to use factory ammo for self defense which (unfortunately) limits your options.

 

[Evlshnngns]

6.5x40mm....?

My Grendel is great. Easy button all the way.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

You’ve mentioned self preservation as one possible way to utilize the cartridge you ultimately select. Grendel. From a liability position, best to use factory ammo for self defense which (unfortunately) limits your options.

In the bigger picture of events that you would really use this rifle for self preservation, you’re really not going to have to worry about your hand loads being used. IMO.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

A second and third rifle is never a bad idea.
One could die on you.

 

[bobcat93]

This is the 6.5x40mm wildcat

 

[bobcat93]

I am leaning towards the 6.5 grendal

 

[30EX]

Grendel