Factory ammo then maybe reload

[Daniel1381]

New to the grendel.. just picked up a Lilja 18 in barrel in 1-8 twist.. was going to try factory hornady 123 amax and see how well it groups and to break the barrel in as well..

What grain are yall running for 1-8 twist?
If i reload what brass do yall like the best?


Main thing ill use the gun for is hogs deer and yotes.. not worried about fur damage
Thanks for any help

[LRRPF52]

Hornady 123gr AMAX is a good load. I also have a Lilja 18", and it shoots amazingly well. It cuts a ragged hole at 100yds for 10 rounds, and rapid-fires into less than 8" at 1000yds.

1-8 twist handles the full range of projectiles in 6.5mm very well.

Lapua brass is the brass to beat for longevity, but Hornady is good too. I use both.

These will help you out a lot:

[A5BLASTER]

I like any round from 100 to 129 grain but my fav is the 123 sst hornady factory rounds, followed by the 100 balistic tip loaded by PF.

I dont shoot the wolf or PPU ammo so no advice there sorry.

As for as reloading brass I think lapua is the most favored followed by hornady and noslar.

Hope this helps sir.