Pistol/SBR Hunting?

[Slinkz]

Lately the idea of a 10.5-12.5" Grendel pistol/SBR build has been calling my name and I was just curious if anyone uses one and what their experiences have been. I read a few threads from a little while back that made it sound like Grendel's would be pretty effective from this shorter length, though you typically hear about 6.8 and BLK being the go-to's for shorter barrels.

My primary use would be for a shorter hunting rig that will be easy enough to get in/out of cars in pursuit of some west Texas hogs. If anyone has any related experience, I'd love to hear about it.

[Jakal]

Here is a good thread...

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?12984-Talk-to-me-about-SBR-6.5-Grendel-setups

[Slinkz]

Hey thanks for the link.

That was definitely the most useful thread that I've found. Seems like there isn't a ton of real world info right now on how these shorter barrels stack up, and I appreciate hearing about your experiences on game. Have you had an opportunity to see how your setup does on pigs?

[keystone183]

Hey thanks for the link.

That was definitely the most useful thread that I've found. Seems like there isn't a ton of real world info right now on how these shorter barrels stack up, and I appreciate hearing about your experiences on game. Have you had an opportunity to see how your setup does on pigs?

This isn't the biggest one i've got with my 12.5". Just the biggest one i have a picture of.

[Slinkz]

Nice! Can you tell me a little bit more about your barrel/ammo/ shot distance? How big would you say was your biggest?

[Jakal]

I'm from Central Indiana and though we do have pigs in the very northern and southern parts of the state, none around where I am at

[Slinkz]

I'm from Central Indiana and though we do have pigs in the very northern and southern parts of the state, none around where I am at

Ah, gotcha. Well I appreciate your input nonetheless

[keystone183]

Nice! Can you tell me a little bit more about your barrel/ammo/ shot distance? How big would you say was your biggest?

Biggest one has probably been around 250 give or take. Most of ours have a strong russian influence and don't get massive like the more feral ones do, and that is about as big as we see them. Almost all i've shot through that 12.5" BHW barrel is factory 123 Amax. Does the trick nicely. Ranges from real close to probably 250 or so max.

[jim_bob]

I haven't had the opportunity to shoot any pigs, but my 11.5" lilja barreled Grendel has taken 4 good size whitetail deer and a couple of coyotes in the past 2 years. I have little reason to tote a longer barreled gun up and down mountains. Shorty grendels are legit hunting rifles.

[Slinkz]

Biggest one has probably been around 250 give or take. Most of ours have a strong russian influence and don't get massive like the more feral ones do, and that is about as big as we see them. Almost all i've shot through that 12.5" BHW barrel is factory 123 Amax. Does the trick nicely. Ranges from real close to probably 250 or so max.

How was your shot placement?

[Slinkz]

I haven't had the opportunity to shoot any pigs, but my 11.5" lilja barreled Grendel has taken 4 good size whitetail deer and a couple of coyotes in the past 2 years. I have little reason to tote a longer barreled gun up and down mountains. Shorty grendels are legit hunting rifles.

Good to hear. Would you mind elaborating a bit more on the ammo, distances, and what kinda damage you were seeing?

[jim_bob]

I've only shot animals with 123 grain Hornady SSTs. The longest shot on a deer was around 190 yards, double lung and a little heart, took a few steps and crumpled. Most of the other deer were taken within 130 yards and stopped within a few yards of where they were shot, except for one, and that's only because it rolled down a steep incline. I'm seeing small entry wounds and what I consider large exit wounds. I wait for good broadside shots as I'm not the best shooter and I believe in making clean ethical kills. The coyotes never had a chance. If I were concerned about the pelt, I'd shoot something other than the 123 grain SSTs.

2016

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?13197-2016-Deer-Hunting-Results

You can see the entry wounds on these two, the second one is the one that tumbled down the mountain. I'll check to see if I have any pictures of exit wounds. I tend not to post those.

For some reason