04-28-2020, 05:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-28-2020, 05:39 PM by HuntTXhogs.)
We learn through experience - your approach has similarities to mine in that weve both tried MANY calibers and bullets and made assessments and conclusions based on performance and data in the field.
What we need to remember as we work up and down the caliber ladder is not to assess any individual caliber to the same standards and results that we achieved in another without careful examination of the similarities in testing.
Your use of the hammer monolithic bullet in 6.5 Creedmoor would be an optimum performance choice due to what really makes solid lead free bullets shine. Theyre lighter weight than standard cup and core or jacketed bullets - long - and need high velocity to open and work.
The bullet may not be optimal in Grendel but that is in no way inline with Grendels proven performance with so many other bullet weights and designs.
The optimal lead free pill weight in my opinion for Grendel is 85 grains at 3000 FPS muzzle velocity.
The heavier calibers continue to afford us a bit more forgiving spread of options and DRT opportunities at the added cost of rifle weight and component cost (powders/primers/etc).
What we need to remember as we work up and down the caliber ladder is not to assess any individual caliber to the same standards and results that we achieved in another without careful examination of the similarities in testing.
Your use of the hammer monolithic bullet in 6.5 Creedmoor would be an optimum performance choice due to what really makes solid lead free bullets shine. Theyre lighter weight than standard cup and core or jacketed bullets - long - and need high velocity to open and work.
The bullet may not be optimal in Grendel but that is in no way inline with Grendels proven performance with so many other bullet weights and designs.
The optimal lead free pill weight in my opinion for Grendel is 85 grains at 3000 FPS muzzle velocity.
The heavier calibers continue to afford us a bit more forgiving spread of options and DRT opportunities at the added cost of rifle weight and component cost (powders/primers/etc).