I am more than likely to go with X-caliber when one of my ARs is due for a re-barrel.You ROCK, brother!
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Deputy819
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X-Caliber is what my gunsmith uses for ALL his AR work…..unless the customer specifically chooses another maker. He's a retired Marine Master Sgt with plenty of experience with the platform.
Gunsmith|Menschenjager Armory LLC.|United States,Kentucky,Frankf
Veteran owned and operated gunsmith shop, Precision rifle builder, custom 1911 builder, firearms repair.
OORAH!X-Caliber is what my gunsmith uses for ALL his AR work…..unless the customer specifically chooses another maker. He's a retired Marine Master Sgt with plenty of experience with the platform.
Gunsmith|Menschenjager Armory LLC.|United States,Kentucky,Frankf
Veteran owned and operated gunsmith shop, Precision rifle builder, custom 1911 builder, firearms repair.www.menschenjagerarmory.com
Deputy819
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@Koda_
Like you, I cannot find what I have anywhere on Hornady's site. I bet they're phasing the BTHP out completely….
American Gunner rebranded as Hornady 123gr BTHP Black ? - 6.5 Grendel Forum : : For the 6.5 Grendel Aficionado
I noticed tonight that Academy has Hornady 123gr Black listed as BTHP. Just wondering if it is just a rebranded American Gunner for Academy stores. Anyone else notice this?
www.65grendel.com
Like you, I cannot find what I have anywhere on Hornady's site. I bet they're phasing the BTHP out completely….
Good sleuthing, especially with the Grendel forum hacked or messed up like its been. Sounds like you will have to decide if you want to continue using the BTHP option. It did group the best for you too.
Marketing, supply chain issues... I got tired of it all for my hunting ammo and got into handloading for that including my Grendel. I hear your 8208 XBR is a good powder in the Grendel..... Get a load development over with and call it good.
Deputy819
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Yep….it's a GREAT powder for the 6.5 Grendel, but I use it for smokeless muzzleloader applications. I kinda got OUT of hand-loading for CF cartridges when I discovered how accurate SML's can be. I may get back into it at some point…..
I wanted to try the XBR but its been unobtainium, I did end up with a good respectable load for my Grendel though. Im not really into hand-laoding as a hobby just want a hunting load recipe for each rifle.Yep….it's a GREAT powder for the 6.5 Grendel, but I use it for smokeless muzzleloader applications. I kinda got OUT of hand-loading for CF cartridges when I discovered how accurate SML's can be. I may get back into it at some point…..
No experience with muzzleloaders but think a smoke plume would be fun.
Ive thought about getting a muzzleloader just to hunt the deer in full mid rut out here but I'm outta time and money to add one more to the fold but it would be fun.
Deputy819
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It's a TON of fun to launch 300-325 grain bullets at 3,000 & 3,100 fps respectively. It's even more fun to watch them group into a half minute (or better) at 400+ yards! 
It's a TON of fun to launch 300-325 grain bullets at 3,000 & 3,100 fps respectively. It's even more fun to watch them group into a half minute (or better) at 400+ yards!
300+ at over 3000fps... that is some power. I did not know muzzleloaders cranked out that kind of power.
Deputy819
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Well, I broke down and bought some handloading stuff for this Grendel. I'm glad I did. Ended up developing a couple loads for it. One was using Benchmark powder and Speer 120gr Gold Dots….
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The other load (my favorite) is with H4895 and Sierra 120gr Pro Hunters. Can't really ask any more than this from the rifle…
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The other load (my favorite) is with H4895 and Sierra 120gr Pro Hunters. Can't really ask any more than this from the rifle…
100 yards
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Deputy819
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I have not…..the SST's shot like #!*#! from my barrel anyways. Your load with the ELDM's looks great!
Critter Picker
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I was pleased. Just a load that I threw together to test gun after build. Shot 3 groups like that sighting in. Decided to go with it. I'm not sure it will work on game,so am going to try SST. Right now in process of moving. Should think about building ark for moving van.I have not…..the SST's shot like #!*#! from my barrel anyways. Your load with the ELDM's looks great!
I can finally answer your thread query: Tell me what you seeWell, I broke down and bought some handloading stuff for this Grendel. I'm glad I did. Ended up developing a couple loads for it. One was using Benchmark powder and Speer 120gr Gold Dots….
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The other load (my favorite) is with H4895 and Sierra 120gr Pro Hunters. Can't really ask any more than this from the rifle…
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100 yards
A: I see dead animals in the future.
