Hornady American Gunner ammunition

[brentc]

I shoot the 123 grain American Gunner in my Grendel. For loaded ammunition that shoots around .75 MOA consistently and costs roughly about the price of virgin brass, you can't beat it.

 

[19 Badger]

I bought a can of the same ammo for a $300 Savage I was gonna tear apart and use the action for another build. I had to try a few before removing barrel... After getting on paper, first group of 5 measured 3/8". Simply amazing! I bought a couple more cans and shoot 600 yards sub moa with ease. Great practice ammo!

 

[R2rr]

I have purchased the same Hornady rounds for practice , but have yet to send them down range.
I went to get more at a local S.W. store, and stumbled into Sellier & Belloit FMJ in 140 grain for only $13.79 for 20 rounds.
Has anyone used these for target s yet?

 

[skipglo]

I purchased several boxes of 6.5 Creedmoor to practice with. Yes, the rifle is a full custom, but the results with this "cheap ammo" were nothing less than spectacular.

I am planning on using this ammunition exclusively for target. With results like these below, it's easy to put the confidence in my training ammo that I'd usually reserve for match ammo.
The first two groups are of three with a windage shift to keep using the stickie.
I immediately switched to my ten shot mag.
The third group is ten with two seconds or so between each shot.
I just kept shooting until my mag was empty.

I'd say Hornady may have gotten it right.
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That's a .392" ten shot group View attachment 1441622 three shot groups

Nice shooting...I found the same results. Pretty impressive for factory shells.

 

[skipglo]

6.5 CM + Hornady factory ammo with a group like that, definitely a one-miler rifle, no doubt about it. You should start a LRH 6.5 CM one-miler club, I will join the budget entry factory rifle category.

BYAH!

Count me in....same category!

 

[skipglo]

I purchased several boxes of 6.5 Creedmoor to practice with. Yes, the rifle is a full custom, but the results with this "cheap ammo" were nothing less than spectacular.

I am planning on using this ammunition exclusively for target. With results like these below, it's easy to put the confidence in my training ammo that I'd usually reserve for match ammo.
The first two groups are of three with a windage shift to keep using the stickie.
I immediately switched to my ten shot mag.
The third group is ten with two seconds or so between each shot.
I just kept shooting until my mag was empty.

I'd say Hornady may have gotten it right.
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That's a .392" ten shot group View attachment 1441622 three shot groups

Try their 143eldx next!

 

[Holycity73]

Try their 143eldx next!

Those are what I hunt with. I have a 6.5 PRC that only likes the PH. Doesn't do well with ELDM.

 

[skipglo]

Those are what I hunt with. I have a 6.5 PRC that only likes the PH. Doesn't do well with ELDM.

Mine hated the Ms as well. I couldn't believe the difference. The 140 vlds and 143 xs reloaded shot exceptional close...a very easy change up. I'm not the shooter that so many here are but both gave me .250-.310 groupings but same load with Ms opened up to 1.5...go figure? Confused the heck out of me...but why chase the dogs tail.

 

[sable tireur]

Holycity73,

Congratulations on finding a diamond in the rough!

In the interest of deriving the most information possible, I have a couple of questions for you. Here is the specification section of the advertising segment for the ammunition you mention from the MidwayUSA.com website:

Under Muzzle velocity they state 2,690 fps. Did you happen to check this with a chronograph when you were shooting? I'm curious as to why they chose such a low velocity especially when Berger loads a similar bullet and same weight at 2,850 fps?

The obvious answer is 'that's where they discovered an accuracy node'. And there are probably economic reasons as well.

I've shot a lot of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition and a ton of reloads, most in the velocity range of 2,850 fps and some higher with a couple approaching 3,000 fps from very long barrels. Now I'm curious as to what more you found out.

 

[AK6.5Guy]

I have had the same results with American Gunner in 6.5 Creedmoor. it is amazing target ammo. Almost as consistent and accurate as their ELD-M. It shoots better than almost any other brand of factory match ammo (at least out of my rifle). At half the price of match grade, it is a bargain for practice.

 

[cohunt]

I have purchased the same Hornady rounds for practice , but have yet to send them down range.
I went to get more at a local S.W. store, and stumbled into Sellier & Belloit FMJ in 140 grain for only $13.79 for 20 rounds.
Has anyone used these for target s yet?

yes, my daughter shoots the s&b 140 fmj for practice from her $200 TC compass rifle-- it shoots 3/4 moa in that gun and you can find them on sale for $10.99

 

[Pappabear]

I have shot about 300 rounds and in gas and bolt guns. Similar results.

Another cheap option is S&B crap for $11 a box. It shoots great to but for long range the BC is atrocious.

PB

 

[Holycity73]

Holycity73,

Congratulations on finding a diamond in the rough!

In the interest of deriving the most information possible, I have a couple of questions for you. Here is the specification section of the advertising segment for the ammunition you mention from the MidwayUSA.com website:

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Under Muzzle velocity they state 2,690 fps. Did you happen to check this with a chronograph when you were shooting? I'm curious as to why they chose such a low velocity especially when Berger loads a similar bullet and same weight at 2,850 fps?

The obvious answer is 'that's where they discovered an accuracy node'. And there are probably economic reasons as well.

I've shot a lot of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition and a ton of reloads, most in the velocity range of 2,850 fps and some higher with a couple approaching 3,000 fps from very long barrels. Now I'm curious as to what more you found out.

I haven't checked speeds. My guess is they're slower for lack of intended long range Use. Hey, I could be way off base on that one, but I'll let you know next time I shoot.

 

[sable tireur]

Excellent! Thank you, I'll look forward to the information.