xonlyj Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Hi guys! Been away for a while. Fishing was just too good! I was wondering about the bullet used in the 6.5 Grendel ammo sold at Sportsman's exclusively. This stuff has shot great for me! The American Gunner ammo was sold in a 200 rd ammo can(?) and used Hornady brass and, I assume, a Hornady 123 gr HPBT pill. Where can I find this bullet? It appears that Hornady made one at one time. I've tried the Nosler equivalent but the ogive seems to be much shallower and does not seem to work well for me. I know there's more to the cartridge than just the pill but it may be a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLShooter Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 The 123 SST is my go to bullet in the 6.5. I've loaded hundreds of them for a friend and myself and they are ungodly accurate. No doubt due to the bullet, the shooter and my expertise at the reloading bench. Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonlyj Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 I'll try them thanks. Now to find some .310 bullets for the ARski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushXM15 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 11/27/2021 at 9:51 PM, xonlyj said: I'll try them thanks. Now to find some .310 bullets for the ARski. Bruno AZ. has them ; NO can find .310 as their in short supply apparently so Prvi .311 or nothing Hornady Bullets - ELD Match - 6.5 cal - 123 Grain (100) SALE $38.00 (in stock) Powder valley Prvi .311 / 303 Cal 150 Grain Soft Point Boat Tail (50 ct.) Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating (1 customer review) $15.68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonlyj Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 I went straight to Nosler for their .310 pill. I get very good accuracy with them, Right after I got those SPS got a supply of seconds in stock. Not hot on the soft points as I have had feeding issues in my AR. I stretch the COAL out to 2.225 on that load. I made a ladder of the SSTs using CFE 223 and a CCI primer on the Grendel. Mixed results, Tried some PPU BTHPs too. Basically 2" down to 1 1/4" five round groups. Then I load a mag of the treasured factory loads from Sportsmans. 3/4" or better. Perhaps a different powder? Is any available? As always thx and God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLShooter Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Get some 8208. Load 'em and watch the magic begin. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushXM15 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 About 23.5 Gr. worth of 8208 spins em well on 68-69 gr. pills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonlyj Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Thanks for the advice. I'll try it when I find it! Any leads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLShooter Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 1:27 PM, xonlyj said: Thanks for the advice. I'll try it when I find it! Any leads? Troll Natchez Powder Valley and Hodgdon. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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