Thread: 6.5 grandel

This tells you a bit about the origins and intended purpose: 6.5 Grendel - alexanderarms.com.

I'd say 250-300m for deer. A 7.62x39 is generally considered to be a 150m-200m deer gun. The Grendel moves a much higher BC bullet at a touch higher speed, extending the effective range. For smaller game such as wallabies & goats, I'd say it's good for as far as you feel you're able to get good shot placement.

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

Don't let practical common sense get in the way of a perfectly good argument dammit!

I love arguing. Unfortunately sometimes I'm wrong!

Originally Posted by PommyMcPomFace

This tells you a bit about the origins and intended purpose: 6.5 Grendel - alexanderarms.com.

I'd say 250-300m for deer. A 7.62x39 is generally considered to be a 150m-200m deer gun. The Grendel moves a much higher BC bullet at a touch higher speed, extending the effective range. For smaller game such as wallabies & goats, I'd say it's good for as far as you feel you're able to get good shot placement.

Hmm. Some of the stuff in that article is exaggerating the round's capability.

"For extreme accuracy, formidable terminal ballistics and long range applications, the 6.5 Grendel from Alexander Arms is unbeatable."

Cobblers.

Anyway, looking at the ballistics, I'd go with a 2000fps minimum for a 125gr pill, so that's around 250m so yeah, seems like the experienced Grendel shooters are on the money.

See what you mean about the 7.62x39... I've learnt today that the Grendel is clearly in the next class up from the Soviet.

I've asked the other cuz what bolt action he's got a Grendel in. I suspect it will be a Ruger. Want to know what he's done with it so far this deer season.

The other thing to consider with the Grendel case is it is inherently accurate.

The 22, 6.5 & 30 Grendels I have built are stupid accurate, whether bolt guns or AR uppers.

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-barrel-37192/

Its a fantastic little case, but it is just that a little case, you can't expect miracles from it

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

The other thing to consider with the Grendel case is it is inherently accurate.

The 22, 6.5 & 30 Grendels I have built are stupid accurate, whether bolt guns or AR uppers.

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-barrel-37192/

Its a fantastic little case, but it is just that a little case, you can't expect miracles from it

Greg,
What actions have you used to build the 6.5G bolt guns on?

If i could find a LH Zastava 39 bolt think id a have a 6.5 G thank god i cant so my bank wont get cranky at me
Seem a cool wee round the 6.5G

Great read..... I just ordered a Howa Mini 6.5 Grendel and whats interesting is the people with actual experience rate this little round highly for good reason. For an intermediate cartridge, in a light weight rifle straight out of the box compared to it's peers; 223 / 7.62 x 39 it was a no brainer.

Bit of a hijack but how would I go about getting a 6.5 Grendel upper for my AR? Any ideas on cost?

Originally Posted by Chur Bay

Bit of a hijack but how would I go about getting a 6.5 Grendel upper for my AR? Any ideas on cost?

Mine cost around:

Aero upper $200
Alexander Arms barrel and bolt 2nd hand from a forum member $600
Spikes BCG $300
Aero 15" handguard $300
Standard charging handle with hi temp silicon sealant gas busted $50
JP adjustable gas block and medium length tube $160
DPT suppressor $340

Great post @Bagheera, a good demonstration on how to ensure you stay within the limits of your chosen cartridge. I’ve learned a lot today about this round, some interesting reads. Have been looking at the ARs again these past few days after the fun I had in the ‘Naki, really tempted by the idea of a Grendel upper, but disappointed to find today that it does not look like there is a manufacturer of cheap steel cased Grendel soft points like the Barnaul .223s, only FMJs and some HPs.

Gonna keep looking though, its a bit of a deal breaker for me, the ability to source cheap but reliable ammo for the semi auto because I know that when I’ve got one I just go through the stuff like no tomorrow.

Awesome feedback alot learnt. she how she goes in the field cheers.....