Requesting opinions regarding 6.5 Grendel for hunting

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Since conducting the previous chronograph test I assembled a second 16” 6.5 Grendel using a Faxon group buy 1:8 twist mid length gas system barrel. I used a Caldwell chronograph at 10 feet from the muzzle to test the following loads.

Faxon 1:8 6.5 Grendel Chronograph 16" barrel

69* BP 29.79 02-17-17

100 grain Sierra Varmint 29.0 grains H-335 CCI 450 primer

1. 2441
2. 2438
3. 2408
4. 2442
5. 2466

Avg. 2439

STD 20.64

85 grain Sierra Varmint 31.0 grains H-335 CCI 450 primer

1. 2648
2. 2661
3. 2653
4. 2645

Avg. 2651.75

STD 6.99

123 grain Factory Hornady A-MAX

1. 2375
2. 2377
3. 2380
4. 2368
5. 2388

Avg. 2377.6

STD 7.30