6.5 Grendel pistol for deer?

[topash]

Anyone using a 6.5 grendel pistol for deer? If you are, are you using different load data for the shorter barrel. Considering getting a 14" single shot for next year. I need something new to me to respark my reloading and hunting interests. Just bored I guess. Thanks.

 

[DocIndy]

Something like this? Remington XR-100 that was a 7mm BR and re-barreled to a 6.5 Grendel. AllenM did Cerakote the metal and the stock donut looks different now.

 

[Chalky]

You thinking CVA Scout or? Just curious, that Scout has been tempting me. lol

 

[topash]

You thinking CVA Scout or? Just curious, that Scout has been tempting me. lol

Yes sir. I get the itch to buy one every time I see one advertised for sale. I've had contenders and encores but I'd like to try a scout v2 to compare. Most reviews are good.

 

[topash]

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Something like this? Remington XR-100 that was a 7mm BR and re-barreled to a 6.5 Grendel. AllenM did Cerakote the metal and the stock donut looks different now.

Nice gun. I had a wichita left hand bolt in 7mm IHMSA back in the day and I liked the left hand bolt better.

 

[roscott]

My favorite subject!

Yes yes and yes. IMO it’s the Goldilocks caliber for all the medium stuff. Here’s the proof again:

16” Grendel:


12.5” Grendel:

 

[roscott]

I’m just using factory SST. Works great out of a short barrel. LOTS of expansion.

 

[Hatchet601]

I would run a 12.5” Grendel any day to reasonable range. Hunt mule deer down to ground hogs. Seriously love this round, buy all the ammo you can when you find it or roll your own.

 

[1nderbeard]

buy all the ammo you can when you find it

Man even online it's hard to find.

 

[Hatchet601]

Man even online it's hard to find.

My LGS has had a bunch on order for months (year?) and not able to get it filled. 3 years ago it was plentiful and cheap!

 

[1nderbeard]

My LGS has had a bunch on order for months (year?) and not able to get it filled. 3 years ago it was plentiful and cheap!

Yeah 2020 changed a lot of stuff. I haven't even seen Hornady Black EDL stuff anywhere, much less the Hornady Custom.
There are some boxes of wolf on Lucky Gunner if you're in a bind. I've got maybe a few hundred hunting rounds left.

 

[Rookie]

Federal does a yearly run of this ammo. When it's available, get a bunch. It's a great round for animals up to hogs.

Federal American Eagle 6.5 Grendel Ammo 90 Grain TNT JHP - Ammo Deals

Federal American Eagle 6.5 Grendel Ammo 90 Grain TNT JHP at Target Sports USA with free shipping available. Enjoy deals on 6.5 Grendel ammo for sale.

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[DadSmith]

Federal does a yearly run of this ammo. When it's available, get a bunch. It's a great round for animals up to hogs.

Federal American Eagle 6.5 Grendel Ammo 90 Grain TNT JHP - Ammo Deals

Federal American Eagle 6.5 Grendel Ammo 90 Grain TNT JHP at Target Sports USA with free shipping available. Enjoy deals on 6.5 Grendel ammo for sale.

www.targetsportsusa.com

I reload Speer 90gr TNt for my 6.5 Grendel. It's a great bullet and the expansion is slowed down by the Grendel velocity and makes it an excellent hunting round.

 

[smythe012]

Federal does a yearly run of this ammo. When it's available, get a bunch. It's a great round for animals up to hogs.

Federal American Eagle 6.5 Grendel Ammo 90 Grain TNT JHP - Ammo Deals

Federal American Eagle 6.5 Grendel Ammo 90 Grain TNT JHP at Target Sports USA with free shipping available. Enjoy deals on 6.5 Grendel ammo for sale.

www.targetsportsusa.com

Group buy when it becomes available?

 

[Rookie]

I've got a bunch...

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I reload Speer 90gr TNt for my 6.5 Grendel. It's a great bullet and the expansion is slowed down by the Grendel velocity and makes it an excellent hunting round.

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