09-25-2012, 06:12 AM
stokesrj Wrote:I can't help but wonder if the real reason we get such different results with the 6.5 Grendel, is that we have such a wide variety of barrels.
I agree, and add to that the various chambers.
A safe load in one setup might be excessively hot in another.
I know we're talking handloads, but the Hornady factory load seems to be the best ammo that will shoot reasonably well in a high percentage of rifles.
As I have alluded to previously, I get best accuracy with AR-Comp powder in a variety of barrels (multiple Saterns, a Krieger, a Sabre Defence, and a BHW, including Grendel and 264 LBC chambers). AR-Comp doesn't seem to have such a fine edge between safe and hot, while still providing decent velocity and temp stability. I think AR-Comp is the best general-purpose all-around powder for the Grendel for those not so bent on hot-rodding the cartridge.
Drifter

