After comparing the external ballistics of the 6.5 Grendel (www.oa2.org/forums/download.php?id=4287) and the external ballistics of the .30 Remington AR posted at the beginning of this thread, I have to agree with 500grains and PreciousLiberty.

Beyond 100 yards, the 6.5 Grendel (see 123-grain column) delivers greater energy to the target with a flatter trajectory. Apparently, its efficiency trumps the greater case capacity of the .30 Remington AR.