Grendel recoil

[Gryntch]

Whoever claimed the 6.5 grendel is low recoil is full of it. I just got a Howa mini action 6.5 and it has more recoil than my 270. That's what I get for believing manufacturer hype. Looks like I'll be buying another muzzle brake

 

[Supersubes]

Huh? Sorry dude, your recoil sensor is broken.

Edit: I spotted the 270 three extra pounds over a very light Grendel. Not even close.

8 lb grendel

 

[LRRPF52]

I’ve been shooting .270 Winchester since 1983 at the latest. It was the main centerfire rifle I grew up shooting, a pre-64 Mod 70 water jug vaporizer, flat-shooting plains/mountain rifle.

I’ve been shooting 6.5 Grendel since 2009, and I did own a Howa 22” sporter Grendel for a while, but I’m a filthy gas gun guy so I sold it.

I don’t notice much recoil from Grendels at all. If you have a really small/light torso, maybe it will manifest as higher perceived recoil, but in all the recoil energy calcs I’ve done, it’s usually well in the single digit ft-lbs range. Not so much with .270 Winchester. When you light off 59-62gr of powder under a 130gr at 25,000psi higher chamber pressure, you will feel it for sure.

Were you shooting hand loads or factory ammo, and what bullet weight and rifle weight are we talking about?

Even the thin-barreled sporter Howa with tiny Micro action like a SAKO Vixen is pleasant to shoot for most kids.

A guy in Alaska just saved his life with a 14.5” Howa Mini Action against a charging brown bear shooting the Cavity Back 118gr MKZ.

 

[jetjock07]

My son killed his first deer at 7 years old with a Grendel.

 

[Mike Casselton]

 

[wvfarrier]

Maybe change your tampon and see if that helps

 

[diggler1833]

Gersh, is that you?

https://www.nydailynews.com/2016/07/14/what-is-it-like-to-fire-an-ar-15-its-horrifying-menacing-and-very-very-loud/

 

[FuhQ]

Geeze... How about putting your fucking purse down next time, Nancy...

The 6.5 Grendel is a tiny little cartridge that holds 30gr of powder AT MOST with a 123gr bullet... A .270 Win holds about 50-55gr of powder with a 130-150gr bullet. There is absolutely NO physical way in hell your 6.5 Grendel has more recoil than a .270 Winchester. Not just no, but hell no.

I don’t have a .270 Win, but I do have a .280 Ackley which is based on the same .30-06 parent case. And I have a 6.5 Grendel…

So here’s a nice visual aid of a 6.5 Grendel next to a .280 Ackley…

And you’re going to tell me that the little bitty cartridge on the left, has as much, or more, recoil than the cartridge on the right?

 

[Lange Carabine]

Grendel Recoil

 

[lariat]

Whoever claimed the 6.5 grendel is low recoil is full of it. I just got a Howa mini action 6.5 and it has more recoil than my 270. That's what I get for believing manufacturer hype. Looks like I'll be buying another muzzle brake

Ok, all teasing aside, a serious question: what position are you in when you shoot and where exactly is the butt of the rifle in relation to you shoulder? Is it snug or air gapped? Something is amiss.

 

[Dirty D]

Whoever claimed the 6.5 grendel is low recoil is full of it. I just got a Howa mini action 6.5 and it has more recoil than my 270. That's what I get for believing manufacturer hype. Looks like I'll be buying another muzzle brake

I bet the recoil was so vicious the scrunchy fell out of your manbun

 

[Darryle]

where exactly is the butt of the rifle in relation to you shoulder

His vag

Every kid at the lease uses a Grendel and have for several years, 6 - 12yo

 

[zeroz]

Geeze guys, He forgot to mention the 270 weighed 30 lbs and was sandbagged. The Grendel was just a barreled action shot off his collarbone.

 

[sloporsche]

there is no more american rifleMAN when the last fudd passes away sadly

 

[Wannashootit]

Geeze... How about putting your fucking purse down next time, Nancy...

The 6.5 Grendel is a tiny little cartridge that holds 30gr of powder AT MOST with a 123gr bullet... A .270 Win holds about 50-55gr of powder with a 130-150gr bullet. There is absolutely NO physical way in hell your 6.5 Grendel has more recoil than a .270 Winchester. Not just no, but hell no.

I don’t have a .270 Win, but I do have a .280 Ackley which is based on the same .30-06 parent case. And I have a 6.5 Grendel…

So here’s a nice visual aid of a 6.5 Grendel next to a .280 Ackley…

And you’re going to tell me that the little bitty cartridge on the left, has as much, or more, recoil than the cartridge on the right?

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Guess the OP never studied Newton's 3rd law of motion...

 

[Darryle]

there is no more american rifleMAN when the last fudd passes away sadly

Fun fact, I plan on outliving all you hacks

Elmer

 

[Gryntch]

Butt is snug on shoulder but having trouble getting good cheek weld going to try different things before I give up

 

[Gryntch]

You can all go to hell sorry I bothered you for some honest advice KMA

 

[zeroz]

You got solid facts and advice. 1) You're nuts. 2) Grow a pair.

 

[Gryntch]

Nevermind I'll fix it my way no further remarks necessary I won't bother you again

 

[zeroz]

You think this is bad? Post in the pit.

 

[Steel+Killer]

There is a difference between "actual recoil" and "felt recoil"

Only three things determine "actual recoil" in a non braked/non suppressed bolt action rifle.

• weight of the bullet
• speed of the bullet
• weight of the rifle

To many variables to list what determines felt recoil, but I think the biggest thing is the size of the shooter's vagina!

 

[hlee]

6.5 Grendel being shot at a PRS match. All you may sayers need to take a gander. This rifle is rocking that shooter. I bet he was sore as shit the next day…

 

[sloporsche]

6mm family......when you are denied a man card but still want to cos play with guns

 

[FuhQ]

6.5 Grendel being shot at a PRS match. All you may sayers need to take a gander. This rifle is rocking that shooter. I bet he was sore as shit the next day…

Is Michael J. Fox the cameraman? Damn...About made me seasick, and I don't get seasick.

 

[hlee]

Is Michael J. Fox the cameraman? Damn...About made me seasick, and I don't get seasick.

Almost, an at the time 15 yo with ADHD…

 

[Wannashootit]

You think this is bad? Post in the pit.

Not to mention, it's a much kinder and gentler Hide since the old days...
I remember when the word "Savage" in a thread title would get you tied to the rack

 

[corsairpilot62]

Nevermind I'll fix it my way no further remarks necessary I won't bother you again

So, hows that fix going for ya?

Btw, some advice. Id stay away from .223 remington. I’ve heard it recoils more than 300 win mag!

 

[Mike Casselton]

Whoever claimed the 6.5 grendel is low recoil is full of it. I just got a Howa mini action 6.5 and it has more recoil than my 270. That's what I get for believing manufacturer hype. Looks like I'll be buying another muzzle brake

Hey guys, I figured out the problem.
OP bought the action, not a complete rifle.

Think about it. The recoil from having the action against your shoulder instead of a proper butt pad easily explains the excessive felt recoil..

We know how to fix that.

 

[sloporsche]

I CC a SW 340 PD ....i wanna see opie shoot that with 357 magnum ammo once or my 300 win mag with godzilla killa ammo

 

[Snuby642]

Probably go out get a muzzle brake and then complain of noise and concussion.

 

[jbuck88]

Hey guys, I figured out the problem.
OP bought the action, not a complete rifle.

Think about it. The recoil from having the action against your shoulder instead of a proper butt pad easily explains the excessive felt recoil..

We know how to fix that.

So is this a contributing factor? If the OP isn't careful he might give all Californian's a bad name.

 

[FuhQ]

@jbuck88 Fixed that for you…

 

[FuhQ]

I CC a SW 340 PD ....i wanna see opie shoot that with 357 magnum ammo once or my 300 win mag with godzilla killa ammo

Been rocking one since 2008…I usually mess with my buddies the first time they shoot it by putting in 4 rounds of .38 Spl, then 1 round of LeverEvolution .357 Mag, and set it for the last round.

 

[sloporsche]

Been rocking one since 2008…I usually mess with my buddies the first time they shoot it by putting in 4 rounds of .38 Spl, then 1 round of LeverEvolution .357 Mag, and set it for the last round.

I practice with 38 sp and just before i leave i shoot as much hornady critical defense 357 mag as i can stand....my record was almost 20 . They are good for bad breath/hold what u got range ,just put the front sight on low center mass and detonate twice. I used to CC a 2.5 python until my wife said "i like this " ....POOOFFF it became hers . They both serve night stand duty too .

 

[Mike Casselton]

Someone say muzzle brake?

 

[Mike Casselton]

You searched for Dick brake - Monarch Arms

www.monarcharms.com

 

[jbuck88]

I CC a SW 340 PD ....i wanna see opie shoot that with 357 magnum ammo once or my 300 win mag with godzilla killa ammo

I think that was the only painful gun I have ever shot. Pretty sure it fractured my wrist. Made my smith 329 feel like a pussy cat by comparison.

 

[Darryle]

I have a Air Light 360 PD, it will make you hate everything about life at 11.8oz, especially with full house 357s

 

[sloporsche]

I think that was the only painful gun I have ever shot. Pretty sure it fractured my wrist. Made my smith 329 feel like a pussy cat by comparison.

cracked a nail, bled a few times but nothing broken....yet ....and yes my old M29 's were milder even with old lee jurass super vel ammo

 

[sloporsche]

I have a Air Light 360 PD, it will make you hate everything about life at 11.8oz, especially with full house 357s

they are brutal but CC so nice