6.5 Grendel vs 6.8spc II economics?

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Which would be an over all cheaper round to load? Does it mainly come down to case capacity? Also which one would be simpler to load. I've looked at getting into reloading for a couple years now and I'll take the plunge soon, both calibers would fill the role I would use them for so I figure all else being close enough to not matter to me, cost could be the deciding factor. Also does either have a fmj option with the same or close weight to their hornady SST counterpart? Sorry, I know it's a lot of questions.
 
I've heard so many opinions on both sides of the fence, and all were legit, to me it boils down to what you want to do with the rifle.

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You need to look at the availability of loaded ammo, cases and projectiles. I didn't do very much research beyond the ballistics and distances. My deciding factor is that I have a 270 and I can use some of the same projectiles - I was wrong with that as they are both .277 but the Six8 uses much lighter projectiles. I do like my Six8. There is a wealth of info over on the 68forums
 
Tough decision. Obviously 6.5 gives a little more long range capability at the expense of a little more powder and more expensive cases. Mag capacity is a little less also.

I would likely stick with 6.8 unless I knew I would be shooting to 500 frequently, or that there was a good chance I would ever shoot past that.
 
Both are close to each other. Don't think I've seen a FMJ bullet for reloading in 6.8 unless it's a pull. Federal and S&B both make 6.8 ammo that in FMJ. I use Nosler's HPBT Custom Comp bullets for my plinking ammo. More accurate than FMJ. They are either 110 or 115 gr bullets. Not sure about the Grendel and whether is has a FMJ bullet for loading. And I'm not sure which is easier to reload since I only reload 6.8. One member on this forum has said he thinks the Grendel is a little more difficult.
 
First load for my Grendel put 5 123SSTs into .3" @2450fps with 30gr of CFE223 from 20" bbl. That's more than 1 grain under max. I've been pleased with the Hornady brass and there have been no jams in my AA Overwatch. I'm a 6.5 Loony, having a 260 and 6.5-06 too. Price, in the absence of value, is not a consideration.
 
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