05-18-2014, 10:19 PM
Yes I did, my mistake. It is IMR8208 XBR. There has been a lot of information on this forum with people trying to find the best universal 6.5 Grendel load. I have tried some peoples pet loads with dismal results and some with excellent results. I have not tried CFE223 powder as to date but many people have had great luck with it. I would have to say the best round to date for most peoples rifles is the factory Hornady 123 grain Amax. This round has shot as good as most of my personal loads and seems to be the best in most peoples rifles as far as a universal round to compare ones load to. A lot of people have had good luck using the 120 grain Sierra match king bullet and seems to be more consistent as compared to the 123smk grain bullet . The best load for you would be determined by what distance you plan on shooting from and what you tend to shoot at. The Grendel reloading manuals both one and two are a great place to start if you haven't purchased them yet. Mine or other peoples pet loads may or may not be the best for your rifle. I know this isn't the answer you were looking for but it is the best advice I can give to you from my experience.