07-04-2022, 03:05 PM
Interesting thread. And it got me thinking.
I'm new to Grendel, and the AR15 platform in general.
I have been reading on here for a while, but not posting much.
I've been gathering supplies for handloading and even bought some Hornady Black 123g V-Max rounds just to put something downrange until I can start handloading.
In all the threads about bullet performance I've read, it seems the biggest variables to performance are bullet design/ velocity / barrel length and range of target. Is this fairly accurate ?
I have a 12.5" Faxon Gunner barrel with an adjustable gas block. I'm trying to find good loads for up to ..say.. 300-400 yards.
In general, do lighter, faster bullets ( less than 110g ) perform better than heavier bullets ( 110-130g ) at this range with the velocities I'm capable of reaching with my 12.5" barrel.
Thanks to everyone here for sharing your info about this subject. There is definitely a lot to try to sort through.
I'm new to Grendel, and the AR15 platform in general.
I have been reading on here for a while, but not posting much.
I've been gathering supplies for handloading and even bought some Hornady Black 123g V-Max rounds just to put something downrange until I can start handloading.
In all the threads about bullet performance I've read, it seems the biggest variables to performance are bullet design/ velocity / barrel length and range of target. Is this fairly accurate ?
I have a 12.5" Faxon Gunner barrel with an adjustable gas block. I'm trying to find good loads for up to ..say.. 300-400 yards.
In general, do lighter, faster bullets ( less than 110g ) perform better than heavier bullets ( 110-130g ) at this range with the velocities I'm capable of reaching with my 12.5" barrel.
Thanks to everyone here for sharing your info about this subject. There is definitely a lot to try to sort through.