Who is shooting the 6.5 Grendel in a specialty pistol?

[Mike D Texas]

I’ve used AR-Comp, RL10x, 8208, CFE223, H335.

My best accuracy has come with 100 grain Nosler ballistic tips in front of 8208 XBR.

Next most accurate load has been 99 grain Hammer Hunters in front of either RL10 or ARComp; I can’t recall at the moment.

The above info is for an AR though. A Contender or Encore pistol sounds interesting though.

 

[tx338]

I shoot a 6.5G with a 12” ballistic advantage barrel. Only factory Hndy 123gr SST and Eldm…not hand loading at this time.

 

[ChrisRhodes]

Thanks.
I know I will get more speed with the 100's, but I am also wanting to play at some distance with it, and thought the 123 ELD-M would be a good starting point.
I have a bunch of H-335 on hand that I picked up for a great price last year with no specific gun to use it for, so I think I will start with 335.

I might have a pile of 123 bullets if you are looking

 

[Ernie]

Super

 

[whirlwindjml]

I started tinkering with one.....then the creedmoor version came available again and I went that route.

But.... I was shooting 123 scenars starting at 27 grains imrxbr8208. Was getting around 2360fps from 11" cva barrel. I pretty much only got the scope sighted in and a few shots down the tube through Labrador.... But it was promising towards 28 grains ...

 

[ChrisRhodes]

I started tinkering with one.....then the creedmoor version came available again and I went that route.

But.... I was shooting 123 scenars starting at 27 grains imrxbr8208. Was getting around 2360fps from 11" cva barrel. I pretty much only got the scope sighted in and a few shots down the tube through Labrador.... But it was promising towards 28 grains ...



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Are you selling the gren? I have a hoarding problem🤣

 

[whirlwindjml]

Are you selling the gren? I have a hoarding problem🤣

Me too.... But I did sell it. It's at my house but it's my friends now.....but I have to load for him😵‍💫

Dahloney arms seems to be unbeatable on price for one.......

 

[whirlwindjml]

What scope ya going with?

 

[Ernie]

What scope ya going with?

I haven’t decided yet, but probably one of the 30mm tube rifle scopes that I have on hand

 

[Toecutter]

CFE seems best in the few i load for.

 

[mjshell]

CFE223 works well in 264 LBC AR

 

[Ernie]

CFE223 works well in 264 LBC AR

Barrel length and MV?

 

[whirlwindjml]

I haven’t decided yet, but probably one of the 30mm tube rifle scopes that I have on hand

The eye relief might be a problem with the recoil for ya. I bought a crimson trace with 10 inch eye relief and a bdc retical. It's nice but now I have a halosun dot sight that has the acss retical and I think it's a winner. Looks like I be able to shoot 500 yards with it.... maby

 

[Ernie]

The eye relief might be a problem with the recoil for ya. I bought a crimson trace with 10 inch eye relief and a bdc retical. It's nice but now I have a halosun dot sight that has the acss retical and I think it's a winner. Looks like I be able to shoot 500 yards with it.... maybe

Crimson Trace is making some good glass.
With a Holland brake, I have no concerns using a regular rifle scope.