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
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Grendel recoil
- Thread starter Gryntch
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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
Edit: I spotted the 270 three extra pounds over a very light Grendel. Not even close.
8 lb grendel
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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.
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.
My son killed his first deer at 7 years old with a Grendel.
Maybe change your tampon and see if that helps 
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?
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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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.
I bet the recoil was so vicious the scrunchy fell out of your manbun
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.
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...
Butt is snug on shoulder but having trouble getting good cheek weld going to try different things before I give up
You can all go to hell sorry I bothered you for some honest advice KMA
You got solid facts and advice. 1) You're nuts. 2) Grow a pair.
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.
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
Almost, an at the time 15 yo with ADHD…Is Michael J. Fox the cameraman? Damn...About made me seasick, and I don't get seasick.
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
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!
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.
Probably go out get a muzzle brake and then complain of noise and concussion.
So is this a contributing factor? If the OP isn't careful he might give all Californian's a bad name.
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 .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 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.
I have a Air Light 360 PD, it will make you hate everything about life at 11.8oz, especially with full house 357s
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
