03-17-2011, 07:48 PM
I learned the hard way how much easier it is to load the 6.5 Grendel after I trimmed my brass to be a more consistent length. I to had reloaded a lot of pistol ammo but not much rifle ammo. I crushed a couple of cases and had varying degrees of tension on my bullets while seating do to the different case lengths. My recommendation would be to have access to a good caliper and case trimmer. I bought a Hornady case trimming kit which works but may not be as fast or user friendly as some of the more expensive case trimmers. For the number of rounds I fire a year the Hornady trimmer is not a problem. I really like how TAC powder dispense in my uniflow powder dispenser. I've loaded a little with H335, Varget and have WW 748 and A2230 powders yet to try. A friend and I chipped in and bought a chronograph last year but I haven't had the opportunity to clock my 6.5 Grendel loads. A chronograph is nice tool but not really needed but it helps calculate an accurate scope dope for longer range shooting IMHO. For the price I've had good luck with Hornady A-Max and V-Max bullets and my rifle seems to shoot Nosler 100 grain BT accurately. Best recommendation is to read what the experienced shooters have to say on forums like here, AR15.com and get a new Hornady reloading manual (11th edition IIRC) which has 6.5 Grendel data.