6.5 Grendel for whitetail

[snox801]

The 6mm arc is a necked down 6.5 grendel. For targets and steel banging the higher bc of the 108 eld makes a difference. In a hunting situation I would rather be able to shoot heavier 6.5 bullets.

It's also got the shoulder pushed back some so a bit less case. But with oal limits the 6mm will be better for long range paper and steel. But for hunting the 6.5 may be the better option. I 100 percent would have went 6mm turbo or probably even the arc but the Grendel was affordable at the time and nobody made decent 100gr rounds.

Plus I've always liked the 6mm for no reason other than I like it so I always lean that way. Not sure one is better than the other unless you have very specific needs. Paper and steel 6mm arc hunting 6.5 Grendel same 100gr bullets will leave more room in case for powder. Will hit bit harder on game.

 

[tlsmeds]

I shot this one 2 years ago with my AR platform 6.5 Grendel, 123 gr SST. Shot him right at 230 yards, spun around the opposite direction and went about 10 feet. Just got him back from the taxidermist this past weekend.

 

[Caulder]

hunted with grendel for at least two years and I think it's the ideal whitetail and hog cartridge. Never had a deer take a step with either 123 SSTs or even the 123 black match bullets. And I'm talking tough 200 lb hogs too

 

[sierracharlie338]

I shot this one 2 years ago with my AR platform 6.5 Grendel, 123 gr SST. Shot him right at 230 yards, spun around the opposite direction and went about 10 feet. Just got him back from the taxidermist this past weekend.

Nice deer congrats man!

 

[snox801]

hunted with grendel for at least two years and I think it's the ideal whitetail and hog cartridge. Never had a deer take a step with either 123 SSTs or even the 123 black match bullets. And I'm talking tough 200 lb hogs too

Try the hammers you will be shocked how much better they are. I agree those bullets are good. I still shoot them some but rare if ever on game anymore.

 

[bamban]

Try the hammers you will be shocked how much better they are. I agree those bullets are good. I still shoot them some but rare if ever on game anymore.

Which weight hammer for the 6.5G?

 

[snox801]

Which weight hammer for the 6.5G?

I use either the 99gr or 97. I prefer the 97gr. For an ar you need an adjustable gas block. I went 97. Just for the added speed for flatter shot while using thermal. But both worked great.

 

[bamban]

I use either the 99gr or 97. I prefer the 97gr. For an ar you need an adjustable gas block. I went 97. Just for the added speed for flatter shot while using thermal. But both worked great.

Thanks. What barrel length, velocity?

 

[snox801]

18" I'll have to double check my notes when I get home. High 2700's for the 99 and 2980fps with the 97. Can't remember off the took of my head the 99 speed

 

[Mike D Texas]

18" I'll have to double check my notes when I get home. High 2700's for the 99 and 2980fps with the 97. Can't remember off the took of my head the 99 speed

I was getting 2844 in a 20" barrel with the 99 Hammers. 2960 with 97 Absolutes.

 

[338weatherby]

I was getting 2844 in a 20" barrel with the 99 Hammers. 2960 with 97 Absolutes.

Was this with XBR?

 

[snox801]

Mike is probably more spot on I'd have to actually look at my notes for the 99gr. But his speeds sound correct to me. I used zebra for the 99 and rl10x for the 97. Could squeeze enough xbr in the case to gain any speed over the 99.

 

[cajun]

I was getting 2844 in a 20" barrel with the 99 Hammers. 2960 with 97 Absolutes.

Bolt gun or AR ?

 

[snox801]

Mine is an ar and getting 2968fps with the 97.