I got into the Grendel to make extended range shots on prairie dogs. In my previous hunts we ended up trying shots with AR15s in 223 at 600 to 800 yards. For the most part I was pleased with the success we had. However, good enough is never good enough. Right now I am getting good accuracy with the 123gr. Hornady AMAX ammo. There seems to be little to no expansion on prairie dog equivalent media. Is there a bullet available that will give the required accuracy and great expansion?
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The 95gr V-max might be worth considering. Higher velocity will offset its lower BC (compared to the 123gr A-max) to some degree regarding trajectory, but it will likely get pushed around more by the wind.
Run the ballistics to check velocities at the distances you intend to shoot, and compare drift to your 223 loads to get an idea of how a particular Grendel load might perform. Sufficient speed will be needed to provide good expansion. 800 yards might be stretching it for reliable expansion from a Grendel, but not sure how much expansion is really needed on pdogs.Drifter
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Had good luck with 108 and 123 Scenar's on woodchucks ......never had to track one anyhow......any expansion on a rat sized animal might be a moot point....unless yer lookin to really blow' em up...I had some 90 or 95 gr Speer's one time that had a huge hollow point cavity..only cut paper with them but I bet they woulda blew up real good on a chuck...
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Originally posted by Hafast View PostI got into the Grendel to make extended range shots on prairie dogs. In my previous hunts we ended up trying shots with AR15s in 223 at 600 to 800 yards. For the most part I was pleased with the success we had. However, good enough is never good enough. Right now I am getting good accuracy with the 123gr. Hornady AMAX ammo. There seems to be little to no expansion on prairie dog equivalent media. Is there a bullet available that will give the required accuracy and great expansion?
David"A problem thoroughly understood is always fairly simple. Found your opinions on facts, not prejudices. We know too many things that are not true."
Charles F. Kettering
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Originally posted by hobbesgunner View PostHad good luck with 108 and 123 Scenar's on woodchucks ......never had to track one anyhow......any expansion on a rat sized animal might be a moot point....unless yer lookin to really blow' em up...I had some 90 or 95 gr Speer's one time that had a huge hollow point cavity..only cut paper with them but I bet they woulda blew up real good on a chuck...
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I've shot the 85 & 100 grain Sierra Varmint bullets plus the 90 grain TNT, 95 V-Max and 100 grain Nosler BT in my 16" J&T. They have all shot 1 inch or less in my 1:9 twist chrome moly barrel. I have shot water jugs with the 85 & 100 grain Sierra along with the 100 grain Nosler BT. The Nosler expands but stays together better than the Sierra Varmints. I shot a water melon with the 100 grain Nosler BT and the melon exhibited a major come apart. I'd hate to think what it would do to a ground hog or coyote. A friend used the 85 grain Sierra Varmint bullets in a 264 Win Mag back in the 60's & 70's when their was a bounty on ground hogs. I'd hate to guess how many ground hogs he took at 500 yards or less with that bullet. He also used the 85 grain Sierra on a couple of prairie dog hunts.
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Originally posted by KentuckyBuddha View Post
I use a 308 Rem police rifle with 125 gr. Nos BT's for that effect on chucks.....Phooosh !!!
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