To say that I'm excited about this new offering from Federal is an understatement. I bought a box from Midway and had a chance to shoot them today. All groups were shot at 100 yds off a bipod and rear bag and velocities were measured with a Caldwell chronograph. Here are the results:
Barrel:
18" AA (Satern as far as I can tell) SAAMI chamber 1:9 twist
American Eagle 90gr TNT JHP 6.5 Grendel:
OAL: 2.18"
Powder: 29.5 gr of ??? (See picture below, any guesses?)
Bullet: 90gr flat-based hollow point with cannelure
Primer: sealed, marked with "AR"
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I shot two groups, one 5-shot and one 6-shot group. I had to throw a sixth at the second group to see if my BAD flier was me or the ammo, it was me. Also, it was a cool 30 degrees this morning so I'll test again when it warms up to see if there are velocity changes.
Avg. Velocity: 2936 fps, Bam!
SD: 13
ES: 34
1st Group size: .9"
2nd Group size: .6" minus the flier
This will definitely be my go-to round for predator hunting. Federal has impressed me so far and it makes me excited for their Fusion and Berger Match rounds to come out. It's a good time to be shooting a Grendel.
Barrel:
18" AA (Satern as far as I can tell) SAAMI chamber 1:9 twist
American Eagle 90gr TNT JHP 6.5 Grendel:
OAL: 2.18"
Powder: 29.5 gr of ??? (See picture below, any guesses?)
Bullet: 90gr flat-based hollow point with cannelure
Primer: sealed, marked with "AR"
IMG_0778.JPGIMG_0779.JPGIMG_0780.JPG
I shot two groups, one 5-shot and one 6-shot group. I had to throw a sixth at the second group to see if my BAD flier was me or the ammo, it was me. Also, it was a cool 30 degrees this morning so I'll test again when it warms up to see if there are velocity changes.
Avg. Velocity: 2936 fps, Bam!
SD: 13
ES: 34
1st Group size: .9"
2nd Group size: .6" minus the flier
This will definitely be my go-to round for predator hunting. Federal has impressed me so far and it makes me excited for their Fusion and Berger Match rounds to come out. It's a good time to be shooting a Grendel.
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