I am new here and new to Grendels. I am seasoned on the 6.5 bore.
I am looking for info on the twist rate of the 6.5 Grendel. I read in several posts that a 1:9" is the way to go, but others stated a 7.75 twist works for them. I can't decide on a 20" or a 16" so I thought an 18" would be the answer. I haven't bought factory ammo (except 7.62x39) in 20+ years. I doubt I will buy it for this project. I have a slug of 139 and 140gr bullets on hand. Will these fit in the magazine when seated to the cannelure?? Will they stabilize in the 9" twist barrel?? These are hunting bullets - not VLD's, bullet length is 1.25", the cannelure is .425" from the base.
JT distributing seems to be highly recomended, but don't offer an 18" with a 8" twist. Are there any others that are recomended that may offer it?
I am looking for info on the twist rate of the 6.5 Grendel. I read in several posts that a 1:9" is the way to go, but others stated a 7.75 twist works for them. I can't decide on a 20" or a 16" so I thought an 18" would be the answer. I haven't bought factory ammo (except 7.62x39) in 20+ years. I doubt I will buy it for this project. I have a slug of 139 and 140gr bullets on hand. Will these fit in the magazine when seated to the cannelure?? Will they stabilize in the 9" twist barrel?? These are hunting bullets - not VLD's, bullet length is 1.25", the cannelure is .425" from the base.
JT distributing seems to be highly recomended, but don't offer an 18" with a 8" twist. Are there any others that are recomended that may offer it?
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