12-27-2011, 03:04 PM
Grendel is more than adequate for deer and coyotes. My first Grendel has taken 5 whitetails over the last two seasons, all using handloaded Hornady 129SST. I took it elk hunting in November loaded with AA factory Barnes 120 TSX (but didn't see any elk).
I'm taking my latest Grendel out this week for deer, hog, coyote using Berger 115 grn.
As far as max range...well that depends (scope, bullet/barrel ballistics, personal skill, etc). Some writers recommend a minimum of 800 ft-lbs of impact energy for an ethical kill on North American deer. That will equate to approx 400-500 yds in a Grendel shooting 120 grn bullet. I've read elsewhere 500 ft-lbs of energy...
Then of course, bullet design and impact area will play a factor...too many variables, it just depends.
The strength of Grendel is that it is a .264 bullet (which appears to be an optimum sectional density - maximizes penetration potential as well as great ballistic coefficients for long range shooting).
IMHO, you can't go wrong with a Grendel as your cartridge in AR-15 platform.
I'm taking my latest Grendel out this week for deer, hog, coyote using Berger 115 grn.
As far as max range...well that depends (scope, bullet/barrel ballistics, personal skill, etc). Some writers recommend a minimum of 800 ft-lbs of impact energy for an ethical kill on North American deer. That will equate to approx 400-500 yds in a Grendel shooting 120 grn bullet. I've read elsewhere 500 ft-lbs of energy...
Then of course, bullet design and impact area will play a factor...too many variables, it just depends.
The strength of Grendel is that it is a .264 bullet (which appears to be an optimum sectional density - maximizes penetration potential as well as great ballistic coefficients for long range shooting).
IMHO, you can't go wrong with a Grendel as your cartridge in AR-15 platform.