07-12-2017, 06:31 PM
Regal Wrote:Hey guys,Welcome aboard. What twist rate do you have in that barrel?
I know this post is a bit older, but figured I'd breathe some life back into it - especially with how popular long-range stuff is getting.
So over the last 16 months, my 6.5 Grendel has gotten a work-out. With an Odin works 20" barrel and a mix of Hornady Black & my personal handloads (123 gr A-max or ELD / 30 gr BL-C(2) / 2.255" COAL), yardages are 400 - 1200.
I have had great luck with the little 6.5, but have noticed that practical yardage really runs out around 900 yards. Can you get it farther, yes - but only if conditions are favorable.
I have pictures of freshly painted targets with completely sideways hits at 930 yards. Several 1,000 yard targets with all oblong holes - seriously 17 inch group at 1,000 yards and every round with yaw. She just runs out of juice, at least where I shoot.
600yds is quite boring for me unless I shoot sub-2 MOA targets at that range.
NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
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6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
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CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com