
Primer Powder Grainsěullet Grains OAL Largest SmallestĚVG Shot #1 Shot #2 Shot #3 Shot #4 Shot #5ĚVG SpreadĞnergy This data was loaded for and fired from an Encore 10" Barrel handgun in good condition.ĬartridgeĖ.5 Grendel (Encore 10") (Wolf Brass Case) ***I assume no responsibility or liability if you use this loading data!*** It is expected that the person reloading is proficient in reloading or is acting under the supervision of another experienced reloader. Primers and gun powders, like gasoline and matches, can be dangerous if improperly handled or misused. I do not accept responsibility for any reloaded ammunition as I have no control over the manufacture and storage of components New and reloaded ammunition should onlyīe used in modern guns in good condition. Always wear safety glasses when reloading and shooting. Permitted to reload ammunition without strict parental supervision. After considerable testing, it seems almost difficult to develop a load that will not perform well.Īlthough the Grendel proved suitable for bullets ranging from 95 to 129 grains, the 123-grain A-Max and SST versions offered the best blend of velocity, accuracy, high ballistic coefficiency and down range performance, with the latter being an excellent choice for deer-sized game within reasonable distances.Ammunition reloading can be dangerous if done improperly and should not be attempted by persons not willing to read and follow instructions exactly. Notable accuracy and velocity were obtained with Accurate 2520 Hodgdon Varget, BL-C(2), CFE 223, Benchmark, H-4895 Alliant Reloder 15 Winchester 748 Norma 201, 202 and Western Powders TAC. Hornady factory loads have a nominal velocity of 2,590 fps with the 123-grain A-Max bullet, while the 123-grain SST is advertised at 2,620 fps. The 6.5 Grendel was officially adopted by SAAMI in 2012, with maximum industry pressure limits established at 52,000 psi. It is efficient and offers an outstanding blend of power and long-range capability when compared to other cartridges suitable for the AR-15 rifle. Like other PPC cartridges, the Grendel has proven unusually accurate, and when stoked with high ballistic coefficient bullets is effective at ranges beyond 1000 yards. 223 Remington), making it ideal for AR rifles. 264-inch bullets and has an overall cartridge length of 2.260 inches (same as the. In 2002 Bill Alexander (Alexander Arms) developed the 6.5 Grendel, based on the PPC case (which is a descendant of the. Author: Brian Pearce / Wolfe Publishing Co.
