06-29-2020, 12:54 AM
I finished my latest round of 6.5 Grendel testing, with a new chronograph (since my last one broke). Using a Howa Mini bolt action rifle and a Cabela Covenant 4x-16x 44mm tactical scope, I finished with these favorites:
COAL: 2.260", Case length: 1.515, Hornady brass, CCI 400 small rifle non-magnum primers, range = 100 yards.
Summer weather (80-90 degrees)
100 grain Barnes T. Lead Free, (R16+16), 31.3 grains Varmint, ave. vel. 2801 fps, SD: 11.7, 0.8
123 grain Hornady ELD Match, 29.5gr Varmint, average velocity 2555, SD:13.6, 0.5
123 grain Lapua Scenar, 29.0gr. Varmint, average velocity 2552, SD: 11.3, 0.8
130 grain Nosler Accubond white-tip, R16+17, 28.2 grains C. Varget, ave. vel. 2350 fps, 0.5
Fall weather (40-70 degrees)
123 grain Hornady ELD Match, Dipper 1.9, 29.8gr Varmint, ave. vel. 2485 fps, SD: 10.9, 0.8
COAL: 2.260", Case length: 1.515, Hornady brass, CCI 400 small rifle non-magnum primers, range = 100 yards.
Summer weather (80-90 degrees)
100 grain Barnes T. Lead Free, (R16+16), 31.3 grains Varmint, ave. vel. 2801 fps, SD: 11.7, 0.8
123 grain Hornady ELD Match, 29.5gr Varmint, average velocity 2555, SD:13.6, 0.5
123 grain Lapua Scenar, 29.0gr. Varmint, average velocity 2552, SD: 11.3, 0.8
130 grain Nosler Accubond white-tip, R16+17, 28.2 grains C. Varget, ave. vel. 2350 fps, 0.5
Fall weather (40-70 degrees)
123 grain Hornady ELD Match, Dipper 1.9, 29.8gr Varmint, ave. vel. 2485 fps, SD: 10.9, 0.8

