That was my experience.
6mm Grendel 1000 yards
- Thread starter Borisserge
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Yes it is!
Herzo
Silver $$ Contributor
Unfortunately, between the extended delivery time on my 1:7 twist barrel, miserable weather and getting a house remodeled, I have not had the time to work up a 6mm Grendel/AR/Predator/LBC load for the 1000 yard AR Tactical match at Perry this year. The rules (simplified) state a 20" barrel, 15X max scope off a bipod & rear bag. I am encouraged by the initial performance of the 112 grain Barnes Match Burner ahead of a reasonable load of CFE223 though. Maybe next year.
I’d be interested to know some details on that 112gr Barnes load. We’re they mag length? What charge did you work to?
Herzo
Silver $$ Contributor
In that the rules require single loading, I am .020" off the lands, substantially beyond mag length. Still playing with length. I am currently at 28.5 grains of CFE223 at a little over 2500 fps. I should remain comfortably supersonic at 1000. Probably won't be able to work further until the fall.
Herzo
Silver $$ Contributor
It's been a while, but I finally got back to my AR Tactical in 6mm Grendel. Spent some time at 200 yards refining a load off the bench. It seems as though the 112 grain Barnes Match Burner likes 0.020" off the lands at 2460 fps with VV-N530 having produced 3 shot one hole group with a 4th round opening it up to 3/8". Calculations show that it should still be carrying ~1375 fps @ 1000 yards which should leave me comfortably supersonic. That's from the bench......now I need to refine my prone skills with a bipod.
Bat Rastard
Gold $$ Contributor
Does anyone have access to the Whitley load data?
I can't find it online anymore.
I can't find it online anymore.
Bat Rastard
Gold $$ Contributor
Thank you.
Bat Rastard
Gold $$ Contributor
Are you using a bolt gun? Or an AR?
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