6.5 Grendel - 120gr Hornady ELD Match

Published on January 18, 2019
Duration: 27:22

This guide details the process of reloading 6.5 Grendel ammunition using 120gr Hornady ELD Match bullets, focusing on powder selection and testing. Expert insights are provided on achieving optimal accuracy and velocity with different powders like Shooters World Match Rifle and Hodgdon H322, based on methodical range testing and analysis. The video emphasizes precise measurements and component selection for consistent results.

Quick Summary

Hodgdon H322 powder proved highly effective for reloading the 6.5 Grendel with 120gr Hornady ELD Match bullets, delivering exceptional accuracy with a 0.411-inch group and a low standard deviation of 3.8. While Shooters World Match Rifle offered higher velocities, H322 provided superior consistency and precision in this expert-level test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Rifle Setup
  2. 00:38Powder Selection: Shooters World Match Rifle
  3. 01:44Powder Selection: Hodgdon H322
  4. 02:12Components & Load Data
  5. 03:57Reloading Process
  6. 07:30Range Testing Results
  7. 17:34Final Analysis & Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best powders for reloading 6.5 Grendel with 120gr Hornady ELD Match bullets?

For the 6.5 Grendel with 120gr Hornady ELD Match bullets, Hodgdon H322 demonstrated exceptional accuracy and low standard deviation in testing. Shooters World Match Rifle also yielded high velocities but with less consistency. Future tests will explore IMR 8208 XBR and AR-Comp.

How do you determine the correct OAL for 6.5 Grendel handloads?

The correct OAL (Overall Length) for 6.5 Grendel handloads depends on your specific rifle's chamber and rifling. In this test, the 120gr Hornady ELD Match bullets hit the lands at 2.271-2.272 inches, so an OAL of 2.260 inches was chosen to ensure a jump to the lands for optimal accuracy.

What are the key reloading components used for the 6.5 Grendel test?

The test utilized 120gr Hornady ELD Match bullets, Hornady brass fired three times, and CCI 450 Magnum Small Rifle primers. Powders tested included Shooters World Match Rifle and Hodgdon H322.

What accuracy was achieved with Hodgdon H322 in the 6.5 Grendel?

Using Hodgdon H322 powder in the 6.5 Grendel, the test achieved a group size of 0.411 inches at 100 yards with a muzzle velocity of 2343 fps and a very tight standard deviation of 3.8 at the maximum charge tested.

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