in2anity wrote:Lots of good points here - what I can’t help think, it’s an expensive projectile to shoot at mild velocities...
marksman wrote:I just had another thought about the 6.5 grendel
"get a 6.5x284" just do it
Gwion wrote:marksman wrote:I just had another thought about the 6.5 grendel
"get a 6.5x284" just do it
Don't bother cleaning the bore, just get a new barrel!
*joke
Gamerancher wrote:The 6.5 Grendel is based on the 7.62 x 39 case, necked down to 6.5mm, blown out shoulder and the primer pocket changed to take small rifle primers. It was specifically designed for use in the AR platform as a long range performer. ( Sorry SCJ429 ). It is very similar to the PPC range of cases.
It has a smaller case capacity than the Creedmoor so it won't push the heavier projectiles as fast.
It now being available in relatively cheap, lightweight hunting rifles, ( think Howa ) , it would make a good choice for a walkabout hunting rifle.
Bill wrote:Hey Cooper what sort of velocities did you end up getting with you 95gr Vmax 6.5 CM up to ?? from what I can see the Grendel is only 200-300fps behind the 6.5 CM which is not alot when you consider most game is shot under 200m
I've had a Grendel since it the Howa Mini was launched and its a sweet round. Am playing with the 123gr Hornady Black ammo at the moment and it reasonably accurate, thou not overly fast at around 2600fps.
Ive just bought some 100gr TTSX and a bottle of 8208 so pretty keen to see if I can stock it up to around 2900fps or so.....
And where the Grendel really shines is the lack of recoil, SWFA, Ive had 6.5 swede's and 260 rems and the Grendel is miles in front hen you stick it out the ute window.
Bill wrote:hey mate Ive done of heaps load development lately just not with a chronograph, got some good groups with the 107gr SMK but loads were a little compressed, been trying 100gr Amaxs again and found a few sweet spots, best was at 30.6grs of 8208. Also just stocked up on some 100gr NBT and some 100gr ELD-Ms which i hope to get going in the next few weeks.
Cal-ApeR wrote:What sort of groups are you guys getting with the Howa at the range? I've got a heap of 129gr sst. Are they too heavy for Grendel?