PRVI PARTIZAN AMMO 6.5 GRENDEL 120gr HPBT

[jurassic]

Natchez shooters supply has it in stock at 18.99, ouch!

[am4966]

Natchez shooters supply has it in stock at 18.99, ouch!

If you think about shipping cost and if they buy from a wholesaler there not making much. I wish I could get a better price on grendel ammo, I'd love to offer a deal to the Horde. But it's just not worth it, so I don't even bother with it.

[GatewayShepherd]

I’ve put over 100 rounds of the PPU 120 thru mine with not so much as a glitch. No signs of high pressure and accuracy right at 1 MOA from a Lilja 20” with SAAMI Grendel chamber.

[san antonio fj]

I wonder what chamber they were using with that rifle. Doesn't say in the thread. The 123gr AMAX has a more sharp nose profile and is more forgiving of short throats, whereas the PPU 120gr MPT is a tangent ogive that will jam the lands much sooner.

It looks like the case failed at the web, and is belted. That points to early and violent extraction, which is usually a symptom of very high port pressure.

Another problem with using a large rifle primer is that there is less mass in the brass case to act as a heat sink. Even still, this should not be happening with factory ammo, heat or no heat.

I just noticed something in that thread. The OP doesn't specifically state which PPU ammunition was being used, and I saw something in the background of this photo that caught my attention:




Anybody notice the type of projectile on that cartridge in the background...

Looks like the 123gr PPU Soft Point, which we haven't seen in a long time. That load was a notorious bad performer for most on the board dating back to the first Grendel Forum. It wouldn't chamber in a lot of guns, and those that did, it was jammed into the lands often.

I just got an answer from the OP over there and he says it was 120MPT lot #1501, I wonder if its a chamber issue? surly others here would have reported issues if it was a bad lot.

[cosh]

I hope not. I just got a couple boxes from Cabelas and they are also lot 1501. I pulled some down and they have 29.0 to 29.5 grains of ball powder. OAL is right at 2.230 inches. Maybe reduce the powder and reseat the bullets?? I just built my 264LBC with a BHW barrel and I don't want to ruin it or myself.

[wfa17332]

The BBT just delivered some from PSA; lot number is 1503. Unfortunately, it's going to be a week until I can test it.

[san antonio fj]

I have some 1502 I plan on testing pretty soon. Im thinking it was a chamber issue or more people would be reporting it here

[burnsome]

PPU 110gr does exist sirs....





looking forward to shooting it this weekend. shot a yote this week out back of the house with my 223. more out there so will get the grendel sighted in with these 110s and if they shoot good will try to knock another one down. they are all over the place here.

[san antonio fj]

Awesome get us a range report with that ASAP

[burnsome]

Awesome get us a range report with that ASAP

hope to warm up the barrel this saturday

[VASCAR2]

I wonder if the 110 grain bullet from PPU has an air space in the nose? The bullet is still pretty long so it should still yaw fairly soon after striking a target. Being the pest I am, if you get time would you post a photo of the 110 grain PPU FMJ standing next to an MPT or other 6.5 Grendel loaded round.

[burnsome]

I wonder if the 110 grain bullet from PPU has an air space in the nose? The bullet is still pretty long so it should still yaw fairly soon after striking a target. Being the pest I am, if you get time would you post a photo of the 110 grain PPU FMJ standing next to an MPT or other 6.5 Grendel loaded round.

no problem....

The 110gr PPU appears to be a true FMJ while the 120gr PPU has a small hole air space (HP) in the nose

[VASCAR2]

Great photography thanks! Looks like the 110 grain FMJ will have decent BC.

[Variable]

Thanks Burnsome. I look forward to any results, and wish you luck with the yotes.

[BluntForceTrauma]

PPU 110gr does exist sirs....

Wow! Like seeing a leprechaun or a unicorn! Will wonders never cease?

Thanks a million for taking the time for some photos!