Post load data for CFE223 and 120 grain projectiles

[HuntTXhogs]

No Sneaky I didn’t get around to testing the prototype bullets and they were victims of a huge reloading bench reboot (reorganization) sorry about that.

I didn’t expect to come back to the Grrr after 4 previous Grendel’s left me wanting and when I clicked out last time the short throat G-II chamber issues were just kicking off so I ducked for cover.

My hunting buddy DNS sort of got me to looking back Grrrs way as he has been super effective with the caliber/rifle for the last few years.

This lastest Grrr im running has bested the previous builds and I’m loving it, again.

I’ll go hunt down this decals thread...

My next bullet test will be the Prvi 120 HPBT with Power Pro 2000-MR...

After than either 120gr Amax or the Gold Dot if they ever release them

[bfk4lyfe]

FWIW I got 2507 fps (SD 11) with 31.2 gr of CFE223 and a 120 Nosler BT out of my 18" barrel on a 45 degree day. I worked up to it but I can't remember the other charges' MV off the top of my head.

I have some more loaded up to 28.0 gr of 8208 XBR for comparison sake, waiting for a chance to shoot them.

[triggerman43]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]11153[/ATTACH]

30.2 grains : 2494/2483/2440/2440/2459 FPS

[ATTACH=CONFIG]11154[/ATTACH]

30.7 grains : 2498/2473/2494/2475 FPS

[ATTACH=CONFIG]11155[/ATTACH]

31.2 grains : 2484/2513/2501/2504/2509 FPS

[ATTACH=CONFIG]11156[/ATTACH]

31.5 grains : 2558/2541/2524/2533/2533 FPS

[ATTACH=CONFIG]11157[/ATTACH]

Brass has swipes from the ejector

[Lemonaid]

Bolt action Ruger Rap 6.5 Grendel.
CFE 223, Barnes 120MB, Lapua fire form, 2.290, CCI 450

29.0=2409
29.2=2415
29.4=2427
29.6=2468
29.8=2473 29.0 to 29.8 5 .962 group
30.0=2543
30.2=2565
30.4=2531
30.6=2588
30.8=2634 30.0 to 30.6 1.120 group
31.0=2642,2637,2640 .543 group SD 2.51 ES=5 AVE=2640
30.9=2621,2628,2626,2588 4=.762 3=.067! SD 18.73 ES=40 AVE=2616
30.7=2592,2592,2555,2562 4=.640 SD 19.55 ES=37 AVE=2575
30.5=2570,2598,2560,2579 4=.550 SD 16.15 ES=38 AVE=2577

* 31.0 of Cfe 223 max load per Barnes web data * https://www.barnesbullets.com/assets...del_2.5.20.pdf

[Sticks]

Been a while since I played with loads for the Grendel. I don't know that anyone has found the fairy dust to mimic Hornady Black. For me and the ladies (5) that is still the #1 accuracy load, aside from Sandy loves the Moscow Match.

Insofar as the SST - Good luck. Accuracy with those are a crap shoot - I've run factory SST through 8 barrels/rifles and not a one would do better than 1.75" 5 shot group. Better hunting pills out there. Look in the hunting section for more info.

Bolt action Ruger Rap 6.5 Grendel.
CFE 223, Barnes 120MB, Lapua fire form, 2.290, CCI 450

29.0=2409
29.2=2415
29.4=2427
29.6=2468
29.8=2473 29.0 to 29.8 5 .962 group
30.0=2543
30.2=2565
30.4=2531
30.6=2588
30.8=2634 30.0 to 30.6 1.120 group
31.0=2642,2637,2640 .543 group SD 2.51 ES=5 AVE=2640
30.9=2621,2628,2626,2588 4=.762 3=.067! SD 18.73 ES=40 AVE=2616
30.7=2592,2592,2555,2562 4=.640 SD 19.55 ES=37 AVE=2575
30.5=2570,2598,2560,2579 4=.550 SD 16.15 ES=38 AVE=2577

* 31.0 of Cfe 223 max load per Barnes web data * https://www.barnesbullets.com/assets...del_2.5.20.pdf

Are you crimp or neck tension. Jump to lands?

[Lemonaid]

Been a while since I played with loads for the Grendel. I don't know that anyone has found the fairy dust to mimic Hornady Black. For me and the ladies (5) that is still the #1 accuracy load, aside from Sandy loves the Moscow Match.

Insofar as the SST - Good luck. Accuracy with those are a crap shoot - I've run factory SST through 8 barrels/rifles and not a one would do better than 1.75" 5 shot group. Better hunting pills out there. Look in the hunting section for more info.





Are you crimp or neck tension. Jump to lands?

No crimp, I am using Hornady dies that I polished the expander button down .001. Jam at 2.310 so .020 jump.

[triggerman43]

[BowChamp]

I'm in the same boat as you....Nosler Ballistic Tips have always shot very very good for us in everything we've loaded them in.

We've killed a lot of critters with them!!!

My first attempt at loading for the 6.5 grendel was with the 120gr nosler ballistic tip and to no surprise they shot very good.

We're patiently waiting to buy some more!!!

[triggerman43]

I'm in the same boat as you....Nosler Ballistic Tips have always shot very very good for us in everything we've loaded them in.

We've killed a lot of critters with them!!!

My first attempt at loading for the 6.5 grendel was with the 120gr nosler ballistic tip and to no surprise they shot very good.

We're patiently waiting to buy some more!!!

[triggerman43]

[Dinny]

I load 29.5gr of CFE223 with 120gr Remington PSP-CL bullets at 2.280" for my Howa Mini.

Thanks, Dinny