https://65grendel.com/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:47:07 +0000 MyBB https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26208 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:50:28 -0700 RocknRod]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26208 https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26200 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:10:36 -0700 RocknRod]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26200 Rod]]> Rod]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26192 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:12:11 -0700 JLDavid]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26192
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David]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26168 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 09:25:55 -0700 WVB4]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26168
I will be using this rifle as a fun bench gun but also huntin deer and hogs. Any advice and personal experience you guys can provide would be appreciated.]]>
I will be using this rifle as a fun bench gun but also huntin deer and hogs. Any advice and personal experience you guys can provide would be appreciated.]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26161 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:27:06 -0700 cwlongshot]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26161
I made a quick video telling its story.

https://youtu.be/gIpWuhQxsRw?si=gMWzr5ky-Rlx0PZ5]]>
I made a quick video telling its story.

https://youtu.be/gIpWuhQxsRw?si=gMWzr5ky-Rlx0PZ5]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26156 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:07:59 -0700 Kurtis]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26156 Boyds Spike Camp Stock
Epoxy bedded
Jefferson bottom metal
Talley lightweight rings
Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 CDS
Custom made muzzle brake

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Epoxy bedded
Jefferson bottom metal
Talley lightweight rings
Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 CDS
Custom made muzzle brake

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Thx]]>
Thx]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26126 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:37:34 -0700 Galah]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26126
I am thinking of getting a 6.5 Grendel (bolt action ) as I live in Australia. I hunt pigs at ranges no more than 100 m . I have found the ruger ranch with its 16 inch barrel and 10 shot magazine perfect for my needs . My ruger is chambered in 300 blackout and I use 110 gr projectiles exclusively, loaded with AR2205 / H4227 , which I get about 2230 fps or win 296 I get about 100 fps faster ( that last bottle of .296 cost me $200 for 1 pound second hand unopened) we have been unable to get any fast burning powder here for about a year . Hence my problem of not being able to feed my blackout with reloads ( about $45-$50 per 20 factory) .

My thoughts have turned to the Grendel, I would be using say 95 gr projectiles but am concerned that my velocity will be quite slow, as I will not be fire forming then reloading. I will be using 7.62 x39 brass and the fire forming load as the primary hunting load , to keep costs down . As most pig hunters know , 95% of your brass is lost in the bush . New Grendel brass is expensive here

So my Question is out off a 16 inch barrel and using a 95 gr projectile with a fire forming load my estimation on velocity is around 2250 fps or there abouts . Please correct me if I am wrong .

I apologise now , block your ears die hard Grendel people . I was thinking of the 25-45 sharps as a second option. it would be less hassle making cases and may give me better velocity first up , as I could jump the fire forming part .

The 25-45 will cost me more in the start because I would have to get one built , but reloading would be cheaper ( as have free supply of .223 cases )

On the other hand , the Grendel . I could buy off the shelf, but Ammo would be more expensive to reload, as I would have to buy x39 brass ( still cheaper than factory Grendel brass) plus the “Grendel” is such a bloody Cool name .

Sorry for sounding like such a tight arse but cost off feeding the rifle will be one off the major factors . We basically have the Hodgdon powders here H 4198. H 4895. H 4831. And Varget as they are made here and relatively easy to purchase

Greatly appreciate any comments and advice on the subject

Regards]]>
I am thinking of getting a 6.5 Grendel (bolt action ) as I live in Australia. I hunt pigs at ranges no more than 100 m . I have found the ruger ranch with its 16 inch barrel and 10 shot magazine perfect for my needs . My ruger is chambered in 300 blackout and I use 110 gr projectiles exclusively, loaded with AR2205 / H4227 , which I get about 2230 fps or win 296 I get about 100 fps faster ( that last bottle of .296 cost me $200 for 1 pound second hand unopened) we have been unable to get any fast burning powder here for about a year . Hence my problem of not being able to feed my blackout with reloads ( about $45-$50 per 20 factory) .

My thoughts have turned to the Grendel, I would be using say 95 gr projectiles but am concerned that my velocity will be quite slow, as I will not be fire forming then reloading. I will be using 7.62 x39 brass and the fire forming load as the primary hunting load , to keep costs down . As most pig hunters know , 95% of your brass is lost in the bush . New Grendel brass is expensive here

So my Question is out off a 16 inch barrel and using a 95 gr projectile with a fire forming load my estimation on velocity is around 2250 fps or there abouts . Please correct me if I am wrong .

I apologise now , block your ears die hard Grendel people . I was thinking of the 25-45 sharps as a second option. it would be less hassle making cases and may give me better velocity first up , as I could jump the fire forming part .

The 25-45 will cost me more in the start because I would have to get one built , but reloading would be cheaper ( as have free supply of .223 cases )

On the other hand , the Grendel . I could buy off the shelf, but Ammo would be more expensive to reload, as I would have to buy x39 brass ( still cheaper than factory Grendel brass) plus the “Grendel” is such a bloody Cool name .

Sorry for sounding like such a tight arse but cost off feeding the rifle will be one off the major factors . We basically have the Hodgdon powders here H 4198. H 4895. H 4831. And Varget as they are made here and relatively easy to purchase

Greatly appreciate any comments and advice on the subject

Regards]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26122 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:08:13 -0700 shermanempire]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26122
Also fyi it seems they only do 2 sales a year, Christmas and independence day

https://www.bellandcarlson.com/index.cfm]]>
Also fyi it seems they only do 2 sales a year, Christmas and independence day

https://www.bellandcarlson.com/index.cfm]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26115 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:24:22 -0700 garyrapp55]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26115 https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26110 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:09:51 -0700 MOW]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26110 https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26094 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:33:39 -0700 257WTBY]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26094
I didn’t have time to build load before my hunting trip so ended up using 115 gr Barnes TTSX. Super accurate to the point I’m not reloading for it. At 100 yards I can cover 5 shots with a nickel.

Travelled from Wa state to WVa to deer hunt with my dad. Shot a nice 8pt last night 150 yards on the shot he ran about 10-15 steps and piled up. Cannot wait to get home and smoke some coyotes with it.

PS I cannot get pictures on here for the life of me…..]]>
I didn’t have time to build load before my hunting trip so ended up using 115 gr Barnes TTSX. Super accurate to the point I’m not reloading for it. At 100 yards I can cover 5 shots with a nickel.

Travelled from Wa state to WVa to deer hunt with my dad. Shot a nice 8pt last night 150 yards on the shot he ran about 10-15 steps and piled up. Cannot wait to get home and smoke some coyotes with it.

PS I cannot get pictures on here for the life of me…..]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26058 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:30:46 -0700 pavementends]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26058 https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26051 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:39:21 -0700 HokeyPokeyKid]]> https://65grendel.com/showthread.php?tid=26051
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This is the caliber that finally got me into reloading after years of wanting to get into it.

I started with a couple of Aero Precision 20” AR platform builds that have been absolute tac drivers with my hand loads and pretty much immediately made the Grendel one of my favorite calibers.

This past spring I put together a Howa Mini 20” Heavy Barrel action from Brownells on a Bell & Carlson M40 stock and upgraded with DPI bottom metal.

Been busy with work and getting one kid graduated from college and getting the second started in college. GIG EM! Anyway, finally got out this last weekend to shoot.

Wow is all I can say! This rifle is going to be a shooter

So far I have landed on 27.6 g AR-comp with 123 ELDM. I could probably go higher as I was not seeing anything remotely close to pressure signs.

I did decide to somewhat, for the first time ever, follow the break in procedure. I cleaned after every shot for the 1st ten but instead of cleaning after every two after the 1st ten shots I shot 2 more groups of 5 and cleaned after each group of 5.

Here is my ladder progression. Let me know if you guys are seeing around the same results.

Powder: AR Comp
Bullet: Hornady 123g ELDM
Primer: CCI 400
Brass: New never fired Starline brass / full prep (no anneal on new brass)

5 shot groups at 100 yds- will do 10 shot groups next trip.

27.0 g AR Comp
2420 FPS
Spread 26
SD 10
Group .52

27.2 G
2440 FPS
Spread 20
SD 8
Group .65

27.4 G
2448 FPS
spread 28
SD 9
Group .70

27.6 G
2461 FPS
Spread 17
SD 6
Group .48”]]>
This is the caliber that finally got me into reloading after years of wanting to get into it.

I started with a couple of Aero Precision 20” AR platform builds that have been absolute tac drivers with my hand loads and pretty much immediately made the Grendel one of my favorite calibers.

This past spring I put together a Howa Mini 20” Heavy Barrel action from Brownells on a Bell & Carlson M40 stock and upgraded with DPI bottom metal.

Been busy with work and getting one kid graduated from college and getting the second started in college. GIG EM! Anyway, finally got out this last weekend to shoot.

Wow is all I can say! This rifle is going to be a shooter

So far I have landed on 27.6 g AR-comp with 123 ELDM. I could probably go higher as I was not seeing anything remotely close to pressure signs.

I did decide to somewhat, for the first time ever, follow the break in procedure. I cleaned after every shot for the 1st ten but instead of cleaning after every two after the 1st ten shots I shot 2 more groups of 5 and cleaned after each group of 5.

Here is my ladder progression. Let me know if you guys are seeing around the same results.

Powder: AR Comp
Bullet: Hornady 123g ELDM
Primer: CCI 400
Brass: New never fired Starline brass / full prep (no anneal on new brass)

5 shot groups at 100 yds- will do 10 shot groups next trip.

27.0 g AR Comp
2420 FPS
Spread 26
SD 10
Group .52

27.2 G
2440 FPS
Spread 20
SD 8
Group .65

27.4 G
2448 FPS
spread 28
SD 9
Group .70

27.6 G
2461 FPS
Spread 17
SD 6
Group .48”]]>