02-16-2016, 07:55 PM
Been wanting a Grendel for years but let the 6.8 crowd persuade me their direction. I still have a 6.8 SPCii and it shoots nice. Not left with a wow factor.
So on the way is a Shilen 20" barrel bolt from Midway. Went with 2 AR Stoner Mags, Hornady Dies, and Hornady brass.
The build will be on an Aero Precision upper and lower. MI 15" Keymod Handguard, BCM BCG, Luth-AR fixed stock with cheek rest, AR Gold Trigger, adjustable gas block, waiting on 2.5-10 FFP Vortex Mrad scope.
A few questions..
How's the Hornady brass compared to Lapua?
Any tweaks for accuracy recommendations? Resize to chamber? .004" Shoulder set back?
Using mostly 123 grain class bullets. A-Max on 100-170lb whitetail and Scenars on paper.
Any pet powders? I have some 8208 XBR, CFE223, AA2200, and various other powders that should work. Nearby shop has some BC2 but not much.
Do the Grendel chamber lands like to be chased?
I have some starting points and max load reports to start with. Just putting feelers out.
Nice to meet everyone and thanks for any suggestions.
So on the way is a Shilen 20" barrel bolt from Midway. Went with 2 AR Stoner Mags, Hornady Dies, and Hornady brass.
The build will be on an Aero Precision upper and lower. MI 15" Keymod Handguard, BCM BCG, Luth-AR fixed stock with cheek rest, AR Gold Trigger, adjustable gas block, waiting on 2.5-10 FFP Vortex Mrad scope.
A few questions..
How's the Hornady brass compared to Lapua?
Any tweaks for accuracy recommendations? Resize to chamber? .004" Shoulder set back?
Using mostly 123 grain class bullets. A-Max on 100-170lb whitetail and Scenars on paper.
Any pet powders? I have some 8208 XBR, CFE223, AA2200, and various other powders that should work. Nearby shop has some BC2 but not much.
Do the Grendel chamber lands like to be chased?
I have some starting points and max load reports to start with. Just putting feelers out.
Nice to meet everyone and thanks for any suggestions.