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Here's my 6.5 Grendel setup. Just broke her in the Saturday before last and have taken her out twice since.
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Shilen 20" HBAR 1/9 Threaded 5/8x24 with Surefire MB762 QD Brake
Shilen Match Bolt
JP Enterprises Adjustable Gas Block
Midwest Industries 15" Gen II Keymod Rail
Juggernaut Tacital 80% Billet Receiver Set
Lantac ECT-1 3# Flat Trigger
Vortex HS LR 2.5-10x32 FFP
American Defense AD Recon 30 QD Cantilever Mount
I've run factory Hornady 123 gr. SST, Hornady 123 gr. AMAX, and a couple very conservative handloads. It's all done alright thus far.
Zero'd at 300 yards with a 38 MPH crosswind (that was not fun shooting in). She held her own with a 3.4" group several times. Shocked at 6.5 Grendel's ability to deflect wind.
The next weekend (this past Sunday), I took her out straight to 1,000 yards. Hardly any wind (7-8 MPH). Hornady 123 gr. SST's found the 16" gong on the third shot. Dialed 34 MOA with zero windage.
First group - 4/8 hits
Second group - 5/8 hits
Next was the Hornady 123 gr. AMAX.
First group - 6/8 hits
Seconds group - 7/8 hits
Repeated again with very similar results. Found that my rifle likes the AMAX more at distance. So did my friends 6.5 Grendel setup with 19" Lija barrel and Omega 30 can.
Running OWC (Optimal Weight Charge) and ladder tests this upcoming weekend with SMK 123 gr. HPBT's and Hornady 123 gr. ELD-M's with 8208 XBR, TAC, and Varget. All Hornady brass at COAL of 2.255" (.010 off lands) to start. After that, I'll take her back out to 1,000 and get some good DOPE and hopefully group decently with some practice.
I'm also throwing a Vortex Viper PST 4-16X50 today or tomorrow considering the distances she's going to be pushed out.
Looking forward to sharing my experiences and gaining data from all of yours.
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Shilen 20" HBAR 1/9 Threaded 5/8x24 with Surefire MB762 QD Brake
Shilen Match Bolt
JP Enterprises Adjustable Gas Block
Midwest Industries 15" Gen II Keymod Rail
Juggernaut Tacital 80% Billet Receiver Set
Lantac ECT-1 3# Flat Trigger
Vortex HS LR 2.5-10x32 FFP
American Defense AD Recon 30 QD Cantilever Mount
I've run factory Hornady 123 gr. SST, Hornady 123 gr. AMAX, and a couple very conservative handloads. It's all done alright thus far.
Zero'd at 300 yards with a 38 MPH crosswind (that was not fun shooting in). She held her own with a 3.4" group several times. Shocked at 6.5 Grendel's ability to deflect wind.
The next weekend (this past Sunday), I took her out straight to 1,000 yards. Hardly any wind (7-8 MPH). Hornady 123 gr. SST's found the 16" gong on the third shot. Dialed 34 MOA with zero windage.
First group - 4/8 hits
Second group - 5/8 hits
Next was the Hornady 123 gr. AMAX.
First group - 6/8 hits
Seconds group - 7/8 hits
Repeated again with very similar results. Found that my rifle likes the AMAX more at distance. So did my friends 6.5 Grendel setup with 19" Lija barrel and Omega 30 can.
Running OWC (Optimal Weight Charge) and ladder tests this upcoming weekend with SMK 123 gr. HPBT's and Hornady 123 gr. ELD-M's with 8208 XBR, TAC, and Varget. All Hornady brass at COAL of 2.255" (.010 off lands) to start. After that, I'll take her back out to 1,000 and get some good DOPE and hopefully group decently with some practice.
I'm also throwing a Vortex Viper PST 4-16X50 today or tomorrow considering the distances she's going to be pushed out.
Looking forward to sharing my experiences and gaining data from all of yours.
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