CWLONGSHOT
Well-Known Member
Anyone here a fan?
I have a good friend who did everything but beg and plead to get me to try it.
I have had a Swede for decades and enjoyed it enough to build a 6.5/06 on a Mauser. I didnt need it. But didnt really pay much attention to what it was.
About 5 years ago I shot a few deer with the 300 BO and was seeing its limitations past 125/150 yards. Inside that, the way and places I hunt. Its been fabulous. Nothing has walked 75' and many deer have just dropped or took few steps and dropped. But pushing things north if 150 yards. Its not what Ill use at these yardages again. I wanted something that killed better to 200/250 yards yet still had light weight and light recoil. I went 25/45 and was rewarded with a better hunting caliber. But it was a AR and some places thats frowned upon. I saw Howa offered its mini action in Grendel and ordered a 22" gun.
Out of the box this thing was a shooter even thru break in it flat shot with just starter loads!
As I searched loads, 2230.2200.H335, AR Comp, Benchmark & 2520 ALL produced sub MOA groups with an array of light 6.5 bullets. I decided upon the Sierra 120 Pro Hunters the Hornady 123 SST & Speer 120 Gold Dots.
I have taken a few deer with this Grendel and only issue I had was a quirk using Gold Dot bullets at top velocity. About a month of back and forth with the excellent guys @ Speer we decided it was just a anomaly but spawned by too much velocity. These Gold Dots are not really "hunting" bullets and designed for a strict velocity range that I surpassed by over 150 fps. 2500 was tip top, with 2400 range recommended. I was 2675 fps. (All muzzle numbers) I attained this with the 6" longer bbl. a Magazine and bullet that allowed 2.7+ OAL and load work up stopping with accuracy no pressure signs. (Remember this is a AR caliber limited to 55k not a issue in a modern bolt rifle.) So I have focused on a "better" bullet. The Pro Hunter that has served so many for so long in the Swede. I was a lil worried as the swede moved this bullet more the. The Grendel was able. This bullet profile didnt allow same load as the GD. So low 2600's have been top I was OK with. (Knowing its too hot for a AR) I dont "need" to push this but also dont feel I am really in dangerous territory at all. (Almost zero case head expansion.)
This rifle got a new scope this month and Im gonna sight & shoot Wednesday. My buddy we t me some 100g Part bullets I have loaded with 2520.
Im happy I bought a few hundred cases as they are hens teeth now. I bought and then sold a AR in 6.5 and I have thus far.... Resisted the urge for a CZ 527 Varmint in Grendel.
This is quite pleasant to shoot many loads dont even blackout the scope. Last deer I shot I watched the mule kick thru the optic out at 155/160 yards. Then watched as he had difficulties with gravity...
I have t seen any topics and wondered if anyone else was enjoying this one.
I have a good friend who did everything but beg and plead to get me to try it.
I have had a Swede for decades and enjoyed it enough to build a 6.5/06 on a Mauser. I didnt need it. But didnt really pay much attention to what it was.
About 5 years ago I shot a few deer with the 300 BO and was seeing its limitations past 125/150 yards. Inside that, the way and places I hunt. Its been fabulous. Nothing has walked 75' and many deer have just dropped or took few steps and dropped. But pushing things north if 150 yards. Its not what Ill use at these yardages again. I wanted something that killed better to 200/250 yards yet still had light weight and light recoil. I went 25/45 and was rewarded with a better hunting caliber. But it was a AR and some places thats frowned upon. I saw Howa offered its mini action in Grendel and ordered a 22" gun.
Out of the box this thing was a shooter even thru break in it flat shot with just starter loads!
As I searched loads, 2230.2200.H335, AR Comp, Benchmark & 2520 ALL produced sub MOA groups with an array of light 6.5 bullets. I decided upon the Sierra 120 Pro Hunters the Hornady 123 SST & Speer 120 Gold Dots.
I have taken a few deer with this Grendel and only issue I had was a quirk using Gold Dot bullets at top velocity. About a month of back and forth with the excellent guys @ Speer we decided it was just a anomaly but spawned by too much velocity. These Gold Dots are not really "hunting" bullets and designed for a strict velocity range that I surpassed by over 150 fps. 2500 was tip top, with 2400 range recommended. I was 2675 fps. (All muzzle numbers) I attained this with the 6" longer bbl. a Magazine and bullet that allowed 2.7+ OAL and load work up stopping with accuracy no pressure signs. (Remember this is a AR caliber limited to 55k not a issue in a modern bolt rifle.) So I have focused on a "better" bullet. The Pro Hunter that has served so many for so long in the Swede. I was a lil worried as the swede moved this bullet more the. The Grendel was able. This bullet profile didnt allow same load as the GD. So low 2600's have been top I was OK with. (Knowing its too hot for a AR) I dont "need" to push this but also dont feel I am really in dangerous territory at all. (Almost zero case head expansion.)
This rifle got a new scope this month and Im gonna sight & shoot Wednesday. My buddy we t me some 100g Part bullets I have loaded with 2520.
Im happy I bought a few hundred cases as they are hens teeth now. I bought and then sold a AR in 6.5 and I have thus far.... Resisted the urge for a CZ 527 Varmint in Grendel.
This is quite pleasant to shoot many loads dont even blackout the scope. Last deer I shot I watched the mule kick thru the optic out at 155/160 yards. Then watched as he had difficulties with gravity...
I have t seen any topics and wondered if anyone else was enjoying this one.