6.5 Grendel

[jghoghunter]

Anyone shooting this as a benchrest/groundhog shoot/600 yd rifle? If so how is it working out for you?

 

[misser]

would if I had access to 600 yd .around here 600 is few and far between . 400 yes

 

[Precisionhunter417]

The only issue i see with shooting it at extended ranges are the lack or support for the lighter 6.5mm projectiles. Im actually behind mine as i type doing a bit of doe hunting and sub half moa is common with load development.

90gr Varmageddon behind 30.9g H335



I like the 85-107g projectiles but that leaves you with only a few bullets to choose from. I cant get the 123s fast enough for my liking. 2400 for a 123 is missing the sweet spot for a good node by 200fps.

Just my thoughts.

 

[topsail86]

I am shooting the 123s at 2700 fps with CFE 223. I am also running a 28” barrel. Works well at 600.