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6.5 Grendel Newbie - Ryno785 - 01-16-2023

Hello all,

Stumbled across this forum looking for reloading data after converting one of my 20" ARs that I hadn't shot in forever. Absolutely loving the round so far but I'm till in search of of a powder that produces velocities like the factory Hornady Black 123 ELDs. Seems to be lot of knowledgeable people amongst the ranks here and I am looking forward to learning.

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6.5 Grendel Newbie - CJW - 01-16-2023

Welcome Ryno.

6.5 Grendel Newbie - Ryno785 - 01-16-2023

Thank you Sir.

6.5 Grendel Newbie - sundowner - 01-16-2023

Welcome to the horde from Wisconsin Ryno .

6.5 Grendel Newbie - VASCAR2 - 01-16-2023

Welcome to the forum Ryno785! LeveRevolution and CFE223 can get comparable velocity to factory 123 grain ELD-M 6.5 Grendel ammo. Biggest disadvantage is these two powders are not as temperature stable as AR Comp, H4895 or IMR8208XBR.

6.5 Grendel Newbie - Ryno785 - 01-16-2023

sundowner Wrote:Welcome to the horde from Wisconsin Ryno .

VASCAR2 Wrote:Welcome to the forum Ryno785! LeveRevolution and CFE223 can get comparable velocity to factory 123 grain ELD-M 6.5 Grendel ammo. Biggest disadvantage is these two powders are not as temperature stable as AR Comp, H4895 or IMR8208XBR.

Thanks guys.

So far, I have tried TAC and 8208. TAC had better velocities and at 29 grains I was at ~2530 FPS with a 20" barrel but I was starting to show pressure signs. That was with Sierra 123 Matchkings. Just picked up 200 123 ELDs. Sounds like I need to pick up some CFE223. Appreciate the info.

6.5 Grendel Newbie - vmthtr - 01-17-2023

Rifle looks great

6.5 Grendel Newbie - Ryno785 - 01-19-2023

vmthtr Wrote:Rifle looks great

Thanks. First gun I have worked up the nerve to spray paint.

6.5 Grendel Newbie - LRRPF52 - 01-19-2023

Welcome aboard.

The 6.5 Grendel Handbooks we put together as a group effort will really help guide you in projectile, powder, and primer selection, and you’ll find plenty of helpful info on the forum as a living, breathing resource.

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6.5 Grendel Newbie - MikeyMosin - 02-06-2023

https://www.alexanderarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/grendel_reloading-2018.pdf

The Handbooks are second to none, the alexander arms WS also has some good data on it

6.5 Grendel Newbie - just_john - 02-10-2023

Welcome to the clan, R5, from the great nation of Texas! Tell us of your goals and what part of the world you're in.