6.5 grendal

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09-02-2018, 04:10 PM
Rrowe175

6.5 grendal

I'm looking into building another ar-15 based gun. The 6.5 grendal seems like it would be a good fit for what I'm wanting to do. Anybody have experience with them? And what do you use yours for? Pro's and con's for this caliber and loading for it.

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09-02-2018, 08:08 PM
JeffreyDeGraff

I use mine for hunting whitetail, and hogs, so far it has worked perfectly.

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09-03-2018, 01:43 AM
Wolfdog

Worked well on the one whitetail I took with mine last year. Hoping to use with hand loads this year.
09-03-2018, 04:25 AM
handcannon

I built a 16" carbine in 6.5 G. Primarily use it for punching paper and ringing the 500 yard gong. I load the 123 gr and get very good accuracy. I like it.
09-03-2018, 04:40 AM
Rrowe175

Awesome. Deer would be biggest animal I'd hunt, but like others target practice on range would be my main use of the gun.

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09-03-2018, 05:31 AM
texascavediver

I have 2 - 6.5 Grendel AR-15s that I built. One is an SBR 12" which I shoot suppressed with a SilencerCo Omega. The second is an 18". Both barrels are Faxon. Both are great guns and I've really grown to like the 6.5 Grendel cartridge. I shot 3 cases of Hornady Black to build up a stock of brass and just a few weeks ago started building up some loads for the 18" using the Hornady 123gn ELD-M bullets. So far I've used 8208, AR-Comp, VV N540, and CFE 223 for powder. It appears that the AR-Comp might be the best powder. There's a few more powders I want to try, then I'll start working with some other bullets. To date, I've just been killing paper working on getting the guns functioning (adjusting the gas), sighting the scopes and building up a brass supply.
09-03-2018, 06:17 AM
Rrowe175

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Originally Posted by texascavediver

I have 2 - 6.5 Grendel AR-15s that I built. One is an SBR 12" which I shoot suppressed with a SilencerCo Omega. The second is an 18". Both barrels are Faxon. Both are great guns and I've really grown to like the 6.5 Grendel cartridge. I shot 3 cases of Hornady Black to build up a stock of brass and just a few weeks ago started building up some loads for the 18" using the Hornady 123gn ELD-M bullets. So far I've used 8208, AR-Comp, VV N540, and CFE 223 for powder. It appears that the AR-Comp might be the best powder. There's a few more powders I want to try, then I'll start working with some other bullets. To date, I've just been killing paper working on getting the guns functioning (adjusting the gas), sighting the scopes and building up a brass supply.

Sweet I'm looking to either a 18" or 20" barrel for my build. Haven't decided on barrel brand yet. You see lots of options and opinions with barrel choice.

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09-03-2018, 06:22 AM
handcannon

I suggest you choose a very good barrel if you want maximum accuracy. Not all barrels are created equal. 2 most important components is barrel & trigger. My opinion.
09-03-2018, 06:25 AM
Rrowe175

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Originally Posted by handcannon

I suggest you choose a very good barrel if you want maximum accuracy. Not all barrels are created equal. 2 most important components is barrel & trigger. My opinion.

Totally agree. I'm strongly considering the JP super match barrel but haven't pulled the trigger yet

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09-03-2018, 10:41 AM
Robertsericj

Is everyone using the Lee 3 die set?

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09-03-2018, 11:16 AM
JeffreyDeGraff

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Originally Posted by Robertsericj

Is everyone using the Lee 3 die set?

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I am currently using the lee set.

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09-03-2018, 11:25 AM
texascavediver

Forster full length sizing die & Forster micrometer seating die. I also have a Lee factory crimp die, but haven't used it or needed it yet.
09-03-2018, 12:06 PM
Cazzman

I'm getting excellent accuracy with my hand loads with 20" barrel.
09-03-2018, 01:26 PM
Minktrapper85

Love mine shot a couple coyote w it. The factory ammo is pretty good haven't loaded yet Hornady has a free bullet offer w there dies. The factory ammo is starating to become more common around then it has been
09-04-2018, 09:18 AM
scroeder

Love mine with an 18" Odins work barrel and adjustable gas block running an Omega can. Very accurate. Using Redding competition bushing dies.
09-15-2018, 04:57 PM
xH8machinex

Love mine. 18" I use the RCBS die set with a lee factory crimp. Getting my best groups with bowler 120's and H335
09-17-2018, 08:04 AM
Minktrapper85

I'd if it has been said yet. When it comes to mags just buy the Alexander arms ones worth the little extra money and a adjustable gas block or a rifle length gas system
09-17-2018, 08:16 AM
Rev

I been running a grendel for about 5 years now. It’s a great whitetail and coyote round. I’ve always used the 123gr class bullets with either h335 or 8208. I had Shot it as far as 700 yards when I was messing with it more a year or two ago. I started Shooting PRS and kinda laid it down but I’m wanting to do a little load work up for it and really start to stretch it’s legs. Build spec are seekins sp223 upper abs lower seekins v2 mod rail, JpEnterprises match 22” Barrel with their gas block and tube and muzzle break, fail zero bcg, and Geisel high speed national match trigger. Great hunting rig pretty good for accuracy and steel.
09-20-2018, 11:42 AM
Shudahadav8

Looks like I'm late to the party. I'm using a 20" T-box barrel, JP bolt, SLR adjustable gas block,using SIG M400 receiver set. I use the 123gr SST factory loads for hunting and reload that brass with 123gr SMK using 8208 xbr for target shooting. I haven't used it for any matches yet but planning to run it next year. Planning to build another with a 16" barrel in the future