Purchasing a 6.5 Grendel and looking for info on preferred powders. Bolt gun in 20" barrel. 120 class bullets.
6.5 Grendel
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Both of mine really like IMR 8208XBR and Ramshot TAC
Seems like that first one is extinct
There is a lot of info on the 6.5 Grendel Forum.
AR Comp, CFE223, LeverEvolution
AR Comp, CFE223, LeverEvolution
Yep I just joined that forum.
sierracharlie338
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Tons of good info there like stated above. 8208, comp, Tac and leverevolution are the top ones you see the most.
K.E.C. Darkside
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CFE223, 8208XBR, IMR3031, TAC, Benchmark, ..........
I have a little dump truck load of H335 from 223 guns I've owned over the years. I'm seeing that it's also a Grendel option.
X-terminator and AA2520 have worked for me.
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My favorite is 8208XBR but it has been hard to find. I did manage to pick up a few pounds a month or two back from PV. Ramshot X-terminator and Accurate 2230 are the same powder and PV has 2230 in stock so that is an option for you. I have had good luck using 8208 and Varget with 120gr NBTs in my AR. It is one of the few loads that my rifle likes and will group consistently with.
Alliant power Pro Varmint. Works great in my CZ. 2997 FPS 85 grain Hammer Hunter.
Grizzman47
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I use BL-C(2) for mine, but also had good luck with H322. H335 should also work well,.
+1 to 8208XBR it has always been the best accuracy wise for me. I tried a bit of AA2520 and initial tests looked good but until I run out of the 8208 I haven't done much with it. Unfortunately it will probably be the end of this year or middle of next from the looks of things and Ill have to develop some new loads.
Man I sure wish I could find some
