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 Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:37 pm Post subject: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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Started working up the load for my Grendel the last time it was above 0*. I have a lot of hope for this gun my loads are IMR 8208, with Hornady 123gr A-MAX, tested at 100 yards in 15* temperature. I guess I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:56 am Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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Id say you are getting close!!!!!! to spot on that is.
nice groups.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:41 am Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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Impressive! Nice work on your load development. Maybe you've posted this, but what rifle, scope and etc.?
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wiersy111
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:34 am Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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This is an Alexander Arms 6.5 Grendel, when I shot the groups I had just a cheap BSA 8-32 scope on it, that has been replaced by a Lucid L5 6-24x50mm I am still in load development as this rifle is capable of 1000 yards.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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Nice rifle and great shooting.
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wiersy111
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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When the snow starts to go away I will continue load development and start stretching the ranges so I can continue dialing in the load.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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wiersy111, nice consistency. What were the velocities? Have you tried CFE223?
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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I have been hoping that Santa, St. Patrick, the Easter Bunny or any generous character would buy me a crony but no such luck yet. According to manuals and SWAG they are moving at about 2,550 fps.
CFE223 has been pretty hard to find in my area, I tried some in the 5.56 but couldn't find more so I gave up on that.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:47 am Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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I hope it shoots as well in the warmer weather.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:02 am Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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We should continue to warm up here, so as soon as I get it back from being dipped I will be hitting the range.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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| I have been hoping that Santa, St. Patrick, the Easter Bunny or any generous character would buy me a crony but no such luck yet. |
I have found you don't know truth without one.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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I have never truly needed one before because my loads are developed strictly for accuracy. Now I need to add the velocities to figure the long range dope to adjust my scope to hit out to 1000 yards. I guess I will have to invest in a chrony. I just don't want to break the bank.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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you might be surprized at velocity variation based on temperature (no joke) plus velocity deviation in a load that is accurate at 100 yaeds can cause significant dispersion at longer ranges.
I've been very pleased witm my ProChrony.
www.cabelas.com/produc...l+Products
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 Grendel Load Development |
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Are there any chrony's rated below 32*?
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