6.5 Grendel and VLDs

[mike22250]

I was going to load some of the 130 Gr Berger VLDs for a 6.5 Grendel, but i was told that they wont cycle in a AR. Have any of you 6.5 Grendel shooters had this problem or know of anyone that has had a problem?

 

[spclark]

Who built your upper? 130's are a little long for mag-length loads.

I stayed with 120 & 123 grain when I was shooting that cartridge in AR match rifles a few years back, saving 130's (and briefly 139 - 140's) for single-load for long range.

 

[mike22250]

I know, they are sitting in pretty far.
I like the 123 gr SST, but can't find any.

 

[Buzz]

Have you tried the 123 scenars? They're in stock consistently at several different places.

 

[mike22250]

I will try and look for some.

 

[Buzz]

Powder valley has a great price if you're willing to buy 1k. The nice thing is that if they don't work you'll have no problem selling them at only a slight loss.

 

[spclark]

I will try and look for some.

Try here:

http://www.bullets.com/products/6-5mm-264-123gr-HPBT-Bullet-Scenar-Box-of-100/BL11086

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/9555

http://www.eabco.com/store/reloading-supplies/lapua-scenar-bullets-for-handloaders-100-flat-rate-shipping/