05-05-2020, 08:56 PM
Michael-95037 Wrote:I live in California where we need to use non-lead projectiles for hunting. I'm trying to find a load for my upcoming pig hunt this fall. I plan to use my new 18" 6.5 Grendel. I'm thinking the 100gr. Barnes TTSX should do the job nicely, but I can't find any real world (hunting) feedback on good loads in the 6.5 Grendel for this bullet. IMR 8208XBR or CFE223 seem to be the most recommended powders for the Grendel. Are there any other powders I should be considering? Does anyone have any real world experience or loads they can share for the Barnes TTSX 100Gr or any other non-lead loads (Hornady 120gr GMX or Barnes 120gr TSX or ???) which you've found successful? I expect my opportunities to be at under 150 yards from past experience, but I have taken pigs at 200+ yards on this ranch (which I have previously hunted using a 270 Winchester).I also live in Cali. and have had great success with 31 Grains of IMR 8208 and the 100 Gr. TTSX. Federal #205 primer, O.A.L. of 2.260" and am getting 2,879 F.P.S. on my chrony, out of my 18" B.H.W. barrel. Try it, but use with caution . This is what works in my Les Baer chambered Grendel. Good Shooting. Wack 'Em and stack 'em ...Michael T.
Thanks Much.