I am in the process of purchasing my first semi-auto and wanted a 6.5 Grendel. I ran into this company and talked to the owner at length. He was very helpful. After we discussed what the rifle would be used for...mostly long range varmints (prarrie dogs in SD) he suggested the 6MM Grendel. I have done the due diligence and spoken to the diemakers, Robert Whitly's son....etc. And, I am retired so I have the time for the reloading...
So my questions are:
- what twist rate 1:8? (I will be trying the 87 grain vmax, 95 and 107 grain SMK and Berger 105 bullets)
- what barrel lenght 20" or 22? (note i will be shooting with an 8" suppressor)
I am very recoil sensitive (shoulder surgery) and this seems like a pretty effective way (27 to 28 grains of powder) to get out to 700+ yards without a larger round (i.e. more recoil). Last trip I tool my bolt 243 and after about 200 rounds my shoulder was pretty beat up. So I switched back to my 223 and the wind out there was really pushing the bullet around.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
So my questions are:
- what twist rate 1:8? (I will be trying the 87 grain vmax, 95 and 107 grain SMK and Berger 105 bullets)
- what barrel lenght 20" or 22? (note i will be shooting with an 8" suppressor)
I am very recoil sensitive (shoulder surgery) and this seems like a pretty effective way (27 to 28 grains of powder) to get out to 700+ yards without a larger round (i.e. more recoil). Last trip I tool my bolt 243 and after about 200 rounds my shoulder was pretty beat up. So I switched back to my 223 and the wind out there was really pushing the bullet around.
Thanks in advance for any advice.