Test Specifications/
Components
Firearm Used: Universal Receiver
Barrel Length: 24”
Twist: 1-8’’
Case: Hornady
Trim-to Length: 1.506’’
Primer: Winchester WSR
Remarks:
Appearing on the scene in 2002, under the development of Alexander Arms, the 6.5 Grendel was a new AR 15 platform friendly cartridge. Having been developed from the PPC cartridges with greater case capacity than the 223, it was soon recognized as a cartridge with wide versatility. Quite useful for target shooting to 600 yards, it also performs very well on varmints at medium ranges. Naturally, hunters would also be attracted due to its light recoil along with plenty of velocity and energy to harvest deer and antelope. Accuracy has proven to be very good and lightweight short- action bolt rifles would work well for smaller statured shooters and those hunting in rugged terrain. Versatile, efficient, and accurate all are fitting descriptions of the 6.5 Grendel.
INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD – USE CAUTION
LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD – USE CAUTION
LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD – USE CAUTION
LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD – USE CAUTION
LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD – USE CAUTION
LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD – USE CAUTION
LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
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Y’all didn’t include AR Comp? Works great in my rifle. How about a 120 ish grain Gameking for the Gren?
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Right!? This works well in my rifle too. I’m pushing a 123 SMK 2490fps with 28gr of ARcomp out of a 18 inch barrel. No signs of pressure and groups under .75 of an inch at 100m.
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26 grains, maybe. DO NOT USE 28 GRAINS in back of 123 grain projectile.
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All the obvious powders are missing ARComp, 8208XBR and CFE223.
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8208XBR is in the list. But no CFE223
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Do y”all have a load data link for the 6.8spc. Thanks
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Probably not being it falls on it’s face compared to the Grendel. Especially at longer ranges.
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Strickland
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I used the ppc case with a 40 degree shoulder and 7mm bullets, With 29 grs of AA2520 a 150 ran over 2400. That was in 1987. A 40 degree shoulder would greatly improve performance with a 6.5 bullet
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i have a bca upper 20 in. using 123 gr bthp with 26.6 gr. imr 8208xbr. getting under 1 in. groups at 100 yds. lt. recoil easy to shoot. next load is going to be with the 107 gr smk load development. like this cartridge, hoggs, deer and coyotes 1 shot per customer..
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Thanks so much for the data on 6.5 grendel long time coming V/R Nick USN-Ret.
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In my ar15 with Lilja 23″ barrel I’m getting 2560fps with Sierra 123grain hpbt using 29.3gn of Alliant power pro varmint with CCI 450 primers . Not as accurate as 8208xbr ,but a bit faster . 8208xbr ES=12.
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Does Sierra no longer work up accuracy loads ? or are they just not included until the new manual comes out?
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I ask them the same question and was told they had another company do the Grendel and Creedmoore and no longer provide that info needless to say i was bummed .V/R Nick
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With the popularity of the Grendel, why no CFE data and why not 107gr hunting bullets?
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Hey Frank I am with ya on why no info about CFE-223 i like using all there bullets from 85-123 gr sure wish some one would reach out to us about it . V/R Nick USN-Ret.
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I’m running a 24″ barrel at, 95gr v max,35gr cfe223, sci 450 primers, goes 2956, groups 3/8 in at 100 yards. Also Barnes 127 ttsx,32gr cfe223,450 primers, goes 2624 fps and groups 1/2″” at 100 yrdssa
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Looking for load data on 6.5 Grendel with AR15 pistol (12 inch barrel). I will start low and ease up slowly, looking for excess pressure signs, and I want to avoid burning powder acter bullet leaves the barrel.
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Fixing too as well, I plan on starting at 27.5 gr H322.
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Finished load : Starline Brass, CCI-450’s, 107 T.M.K.’s, 2.265 Oal, 29.8 gr of Benchmark. < .5 Moa and 2475 fps with a 12.5" BA Barrel in 28 Degree weather.
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That’s pretty good for a short barrel. I’m running a 27″ 5r in an ar15 space gun for NRA highpower. Shooting the 107 smk across the course. Getting 2850-2870 with 29.4gr Benchmark. Shoots bugholes at 100 and 200, as good as aperture sights will allow me to aim anyway. I could never get the tipped 107 to shoot below an inch. Played with the various 130gr bullets out there but the faster 107 does well enough in the wind out to the 600 yard line we shoot up to. Curious what your brass life is like, I get 4-5 reloads till the case head bulges out to much, backed the load down to the lower accurate spot which is at 28.2gr and was the same. Using the starline brass. I’d hate to ding up the fancy Lapua stuff in an ar.
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Looking for load data for 130 gr gamechanger useing 18 in 6.5 Grendel AR.
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wanting to load 26.6 H4895 with 130 gr tgk. Seems to compress, is that ok with H4895?
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I’ve got lots of BL-C2 powder and am interested in a load shooting the 107 TMK. I have a 24″ barrel 6.5 grendel. A starting point would be awesome.
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I can tell you what QuickLOAD says is around maximum at 70° F with a C.O.A.L of 2.260″ in a case with capacity of 35.7 grains of H20: 30.7 grains of BL-C(2). They say to back-off 10% and work-up from there. This top charge has a 100% case fill of powder and 96.58% of powder will be burned by the time the 107 grain TMK leaves the barrel. Velocity is predicted to be 2736 fps from a 24″ barrel. Shortening the C.O.A.L or using a heavier or longer projectile would likely cause an over pressure condition.
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30gr BLC-2 with a 107 gave me the best accuracy in my rifle and is a moderate load. I have a ton of BLC around so I try it pretty much everything. 30.6 with a 130 vld was a load I used for a while to.
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I’ve been using serria bullets for over 40 years. well done serria. I’m looking for a place mate that serria use to sell. i have one that is very old and i need to replace it. can I buy one from you? please advise. Steve Lazzarini (machirdev@msn.com)
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i am shooting the 130 gamechangers on top of , CFE223, IMR 4166, BL-C2, and Varget when i can find it. The 130 gcer is the best hunting for deer and hogs for me, wish they would use of my powders in their info.
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I use a 140rdf with 28 grains AA2520 Out of my 18 ” Sanders armory match barrel R5 rifling. with no pressure signs, primers are not real flat, and no ejector swipes. Velocity is 2300 fps 1644 energy at the muzzle and 1212 vel at 1000 yards with 457 energy.
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