The AR-15 platform chambered in the traditional .223/5.56 has always been lacking in long distance capabilities. The 6.5 Grendel and the .224 Valkyrie are two rounds that are taking the AR15 platform to new distances. The data that is available when comparing these two rounds is vast and can be overwhelming. In this segment I am hoping to just give an introduction as to the general specs and capabilities of these two awesome rounds. Down the line hopefully we can build off this.
1,000 yard gas guns used to be an expensive endeavor. These rounds make it easy to turn every AR15 platform into a 1,000 yard gun. The only components that actually differ from your standard 5.56 AR are the barrel and bolt. I myself have started dabbling in the 6.5 Grendel and .224 Valkyrie which has re-ignited my obsession for the AR15. Some might call the .224 Valkyrie and 6.5 Grendel a fad but I do not see these calibers fading away anytime soon.
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