Yeah that high BC makes all the difference at longer range, it's a fun setup to plink with out around 600+ yards. The Grendel is a relatively slow cartridge IMO so that high BC is it's saving grace. Within "red dot sight distance" though it doesn't have any real advantage over the old AK round IMO. It's basically an improved and necked down x39 case so it does use a little more powder, and that short 12.5" barrel on mine is LOUD. Definitely some advantages to both cartridges still I think; I just found it interesting to note the similarities.
As a side note, I've heard but haven't confirmed (since I don't pay much attention to AK stuff any more) that some of the Russian/com-bloc people have taken up the Grendel as well and are chambering it in AK rifles. Kind of makes sense as a continuation on the old design I guess.
I've considered that American Ranch rifle in 7.62x39 as well; seems like a handy little setup.
Last edited by Yondering; 08/31/18.
