Ruger Ranch Grendel Downunder Pigging

[That_Aussie]

I managed to get back into the bush for a night to use the Grendel in anger again. Targeting pigs this time.

Very tough hunting due to...

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Typo, Should be 120gr Sierra Pro-Hunter. (and I've now found the edit button)

[That_Aussie]

I've been converting once fired 7.62x 39 brass to run in the Grendel for three reasons.

1. Affordable Grendel brass has proven impossible...

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After finding widely varying load data for 140gr projectiles in the Grendel, I exercised the precautionary principle and started very low with 24.2gr...

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Thanks. Plenty of interesting reading in these forums....

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Thanks Vascar2,

I guessed that Klem was from Downunder as he was mentioning ADI powders and one of the local gun stores. I have already...

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Hi All,
A quick intro;
I've been a hunter since buying my first rifle in 1976 with my first pay packet after leaving school at 15 years old....

[That_Aussie]

My regular hunting buddy picked up 100 of the 105 Sierra BK and loads them svery mild in his 6.5 Creed which he calls his Grendel magnum (its a long story),...

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Thanks Klem, I have some Speer 90gr HP on the way from QLD Shooters Supplies for foxing.
I'll also be going right to the other end of the scale...

[That_Aussie]

In spite of the Grendel never really gaining traction down here in Australia, I decided it would be the ideal addition to the gun safe for a light weight...