04-01-2012, 10:40 PM
I know this is an old post, but having shot today and off and on for as long as the Grendel has been around, I just had to comment.
I use it in a bolt action rifle with about a 26 inch barrel (#4 shilen on a Rem seven action), I have not had much problem with the Rams.
I shoot only one load at all distances, 130 Norma Gold Match (cheap at Midway when on sale), 26.5 gr Benchmark, AA (Lapua) brass and CCI 450 primers.
Very mild with no pressure, doing about 2450 -2500 fps. Works fine and low recoil. This is my hunter rifle for the sport. It could take another grain or two, but I have not found a reason to hot rod it.
If anyone is looking to get the most speed, IMR 4320 works well (small grain size and slow burner, respectively speaking), but my best luck is with benchmark.
--Dennis
I use it in a bolt action rifle with about a 26 inch barrel (#4 shilen on a Rem seven action), I have not had much problem with the Rams.
I shoot only one load at all distances, 130 Norma Gold Match (cheap at Midway when on sale), 26.5 gr Benchmark, AA (Lapua) brass and CCI 450 primers.
Very mild with no pressure, doing about 2450 -2500 fps. Works fine and low recoil. This is my hunter rifle for the sport. It could take another grain or two, but I have not found a reason to hot rod it.
If anyone is looking to get the most speed, IMR 4320 works well (small grain size and slow burner, respectively speaking), but my best luck is with benchmark.
--Dennis