03-17-2011, 05:53 PM
cmdc,
Welcome to the board! That barrel will have no trouble stabilizing any of the factory loads, and as Vascar noted, the sweet spot for the Grendel runs up through the 123 grain bullets. Some have found that they actually like even heavier 129, 130 and even 140 bullets, but the powder space in the Grendel is pretty limited for those long bullets.
Personally, I've had the best luck with 100 grain Nosler BT's, followed by 120 grain Nosler BT's, so each barrel may have its own preferences.
Good luck and have fun!!
Welcome to the board! That barrel will have no trouble stabilizing any of the factory loads, and as Vascar noted, the sweet spot for the Grendel runs up through the 123 grain bullets. Some have found that they actually like even heavier 129, 130 and even 140 bullets, but the powder space in the Grendel is pretty limited for those long bullets.
Personally, I've had the best luck with 100 grain Nosler BT's, followed by 120 grain Nosler BT's, so each barrel may have its own preferences.
Good luck and have fun!!