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Is the 6.5 Grendel a True Long Range Hunting Cartridge?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1270614" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>This is not an argument, it is a discussion and all I did was test the ammo in 20" barreled rifles that was advertised by the Ammo Makers. and in order to compare apples to apples I used the Match king because they made the same bullets in the same weights that the factories used to make an accurate comparison. actually giving the Grendel a BC advantage. </p><p></p><p>Here is a link to the Remington ammo that I tested and it advertises 2800 ft/sec. the factory velocities were correct in both rifles and the Grendel with a 20 '' barrel averaged 20 to 30 ft/sec</p><p>over the listed velocity with an 18' Barrel.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1601258141/remington-premier-match-ammunition-68mm-remington-spc-115-grain-sierra-matchking-hollow-point" target="_blank">Remington Premier Match Ammo 6.8mm Remington SPC 115 Grain Sierra</a></p><p></p><p>Actually This post has helped me in two ways, I now know not to use either of my 6.8s beyond 400 yards and I am happier with my choice than ever. </p><p></p><p>The information proved that the 6.5 Grendel was not a long range rifle on big game and in spite of the comparison to the 6.8 SPC which was not intended, it happened and if someone was insulted that was not the intent. If they don't believe the numbers they have to live with it. if they want to have more power/velocity they should buy another rifle/cartridge even though there is nothing wrong with the Grendel.</p><p></p><p>I could compare reload data but as we all know the results would vary because of many variables </p><p>and would not be a fair comparison. I know I could over load my bolt gun and boost the velocities</p><p>even more, but that would not be a fair comparison just like if a Grendel was over loaded I am confident that it could exceed the 6.8 velocities.</p><p></p><p>Use this information how ever you want.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1270614, member: 2736"] This is not an argument, it is a discussion and all I did was test the ammo in 20" barreled rifles that was advertised by the Ammo Makers. and in order to compare apples to apples I used the Match king because they made the same bullets in the same weights that the factories used to make an accurate comparison. actually giving the Grendel a BC advantage. Here is a link to the Remington ammo that I tested and it advertises 2800 ft/sec. the factory velocities were correct in both rifles and the Grendel with a 20 '' barrel averaged 20 to 30 ft/sec over the listed velocity with an 18' Barrel. [url=http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1601258141/remington-premier-match-ammunition-68mm-remington-spc-115-grain-sierra-matchking-hollow-point]Remington Premier Match Ammo 6.8mm Remington SPC 115 Grain Sierra[/url] Actually This post has helped me in two ways, I now know not to use either of my 6.8s beyond 400 yards and I am happier with my choice than ever. The information proved that the 6.5 Grendel was not a long range rifle on big game and in spite of the comparison to the 6.8 SPC which was not intended, it happened and if someone was insulted that was not the intent. If they don't believe the numbers they have to live with it. if they want to have more power/velocity they should buy another rifle/cartridge even though there is nothing wrong with the Grendel. I could compare reload data but as we all know the results would vary because of many variables and would not be a fair comparison. I know I could over load my bolt gun and boost the velocities even more, but that would not be a fair comparison just like if a Grendel was over loaded I am confident that it could exceed the 6.8 velocities. Use this information how ever you want. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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