6.5 Grendel - 140gr Hornady Match BTHP

Published on February 14, 2018
Duration: 27:41

This video details the process of reloading 6.5 Grendel ammunition using heavier 140-grain Hornady Match BTHP bullets, a less common choice for this caliber. The instructor, with apparent experience in reloading and firearms, outlines the steps for preparing brass, selecting powders (Accurate 2520 and Alliant Power Pro 2000 MR), seating bullets to magazine length, and conducting test firing. The focus is on achieving accuracy and understanding the performance of heavier bullets in the Grendel, including velocity and potential stabilization issues.

Quick Summary

Reloading 6.5 Grendel with 140gr Hornady Match BTHP bullets involves careful powder selection, with Accurate 2520 and Alliant Power Pro 2000 MR being tested. The optimal overall length for magazine feeding is 2.260 inches. Best accuracy results included a 0.504-inch group with Power Pro 2000 MR and a 0.610-inch group with Accurate 2520 at 100 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 6.5 Grendel with Heavy Bullets
  2. 01:17Barrel Twist Rate and Bullet Stabilization
  3. 02:04Lack of Published Load Data for 140gr Grendel
  4. 02:26Powder Selection: Accurate 2520
  5. 03:16Powder Selection: Alliant Power Pro 2000 MR
  6. 04:11Primer and Brass Preparation
  7. 04:39Overall Length and Magazine Fitment
  8. 05:08Range Day Conditions and Firearm Setup
  9. 11:52Shooting at 100 Yards: Accurate 2520 Loads
  10. 17:01Shooting at 100 Yards: Power Pro 2000 MR Loads
  11. 21:15Post-Firing Brass Inspection
  12. 22:11Velocity and Accuracy Summary: Accurate 2520
  13. 22:55Velocity and Accuracy Summary: Power Pro 2000 MR
  14. 23:23Overall Group Analysis and Best Loads
  15. 25:03Ballistic Calculator Analysis: Supersonic at 1000 Yards
  16. 26:15Conclusion and Future Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the recommended powders for reloading 6.5 Grendel with 140gr Hornady Match BTHP bullets?

The video tests Accurate 2520 and Alliant Power Pro 2000 MR for reloading 6.5 Grendel with 140gr Hornady Match BTHP bullets. Accurate 2520 provided higher velocities and good accuracy, while Power Pro 2000 MR yielded slightly lower velocities but also achieved good groups.

What is the optimal overall length for 6.5 Grendel reloads with 140gr bullets for magazine feeding?

For magazine feeding in the 6.5 Grendel, an overall length of 2.260 inches is targeted. This length provides approximately 0.086 inches of jump to the lands in the tested firearm, ensuring reliable feeding and chambering.

What were the best accuracy results achieved when reloading 6.5 Grendel with 140gr Hornady Match bullets?

The best accuracy was achieved with a 0.504-inch group using 28.4 grains of Alliant Power Pro 2000 MR and a 0.610-inch group with 27.4 grains of Accurate 2520, both fired at 100 yards.

Are there published load data for 140-grain bullets in 6.5 Grendel?

According to the video, there is no published load data for 140-grain bullets in the 6.5 Grendel from major manufacturers like Hornady, Hodgdon, Sierra, or Berger, requiring handloaders to develop their own data carefully.

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