6.5 Grendel - 120gr Speer Gold Dot - 2020 Deer Load pt. 2

This video details the initial stages of developing a 6.5 Grendel load for deer hunting, focusing on the 120-grain Speer Gold Dot bullet. The instructor tests various powders including AR-COMP, Power Pro Varmint, and H4895, meticulously recording group sizes and velocities. The goal is to achieve sufficient velocity for reliable bullet expansion while maintaining accuracy, with a particular emphasis on using new Lapua brass and monitoring for pressure signs.

This video provides an expert-level, data-driven comparison of the 6.5 Grendel and 7.62x39 cartridges at 100 yards. Using a LabRadar, the host demonstrates the superior velocity and energy retention of the 6.5 Grendel with 123gr SST ammunition, highlighting its advantage for ethical hunting beyond 100 yards compared to the 7.62x39. The analysis is presented with high expertise in practical ballistics testing.

This YouTube video directly compares the 6.5 Grendel and 300 Blackout calibers for hunting purposes. The description prompts viewers to choose their preferred caliber and promotes the creator's merchandise and website, which offers links to various outdoor and firearm-related products. Affiliate links are disclosed, with the creator earning from qualifying Amazon purchases. A disclaimer clarifies that the creator is not a gunsmith and that all content is for educational and entertainment purposes, with viewers assuming their own risk for imitation.

This episode of Gun Talk Nation features Ryan Gresham in conversation with Kinion Bankston, a Louisiana outdoorsman and viral cooking personality. The discussion delves into Kinion's journey from humble beginnings to social media success, his passion for hunting culture, and family values. He shares his preferred hunting cartridges, including the 6.5 Grendel, 35 Whelen, and .30-06, and touches on the broader context of these calibers in hunting and shooting discussions.

This episode of Gun Talk Nation features Kenyon Bankston of Southern Boys Outdoors discussing various firearms, particularly the 6.5 Grendel, and its effectiveness for hunting. The conversation delves into personal firearm histories, the nuances of different calibers like the .30-06 and 6.5 Creedmoor, and the popularity of cartridges like the .35 Whelen in Louisiana. Bankston also shares insights into Louisiana's unique culture, including its cuisine like jambalaya, and emphasizes the importance of shot placement and understanding firearm limitations for successful hunting.

This video discusses how to determine the appropriate rifle round size based on the intended task, using deer hunting as a primary example. The speaker emphasizes that 'too much gun' is a real consideration, leading to meat loss and ineffective energy transfer. He recommends calibers like 300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm, 6.5 Grendel, and 308 Winchester for common hunting scenarios within 100-200 yards, prioritizing manageable recoil and good blood trails over excessive power.

This guide details a successful method for removing a stuck cartridge case from a firearm barrel using hydraulic pressure generated by a high-pressure grease gun. The technique, demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench, involves a custom adapter and motor oil to hydraulically force the case out. The video highlights the importance of proper tools and high pressure, showcasing a successful extraction that saved a valuable Krieger barrel.

Instruction from a firearms enthusiast and reloader on preparing and sizing 300 Winchester Magnum brass. The video details the challenges of reloading for this caliber, including the long throat of the Thompson Center Compass rifle and the importance of proper neck tension and shoulder bumping. It covers selecting collets, setting up sizing dies, using specialized tools for case maintenance, and determining optimal seating depths for accuracy.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 rifle scope, presented by Johnny, an experienced gear reviewer. The review covers technical specifications, a practical tracking test (box test) at 100 yards, and optical quality comparisons with other Vortex models. Johnny highlights the scope's First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle and its value proposition for its price point, while also noting limitations in optical clarity compared to higher-end models.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading .22-250 Remington ammunition, focusing on a Remington Model 788 with a Douglas barrel. It details component selection (brass, bullets, primers, powders), case preparation, powder charging, bullet seating, and initial range testing. The instructor emphasizes accuracy and velocity, aiming to develop loads suitable for varmint and deer hunting, while also highlighting potential challenges with certain components and the firearm's specific characteristics.