6.5 Grendel Ballistics

Is the 6.5 Grendel a true 400-yard round? We test 129gr AccuBond LR gel expansion at 100 & 425 yards to see if it hits the 1,000 ft-lb ethical energy threshold.

6.5 Grendel Ballistics | 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tip Caliber: 6.5 Grendel | Barrel Length: 22” | Test Distance: 100, 275 & 375 Yards Bullet: 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tip (.458 B.C.) | Muzzle Velocity: 2,414 FPS | Muzzle Energy: 1,552 FT/LB | S.D. 20 FPS  Temperature: 80 ℉ | Humidity: 85% | Barometric Pressure: 29.8 inHg | Altitude 1,000 FT […]

6.5 Grendel Ballistics | 123gr SST vs 115gr TAC-TX Caliber: 6.5 Grendel | Barrel Length: 22” | Test Distance: 100 Yards Bullet: 123gr Hornady SST (.510 B.C.) | Muzzle Velocity: 2,462 FPS | Muzzle Energy: 1,655 FT/LB | S.D. 10 FPS Bullet: 115gr Barnes TAC-TX (.387 B.C.) | Muzzle Velocity: 2,551 FPS | Muzzle Energy: 1,661 FT/LB | S.D. 9 FPS https://youtu.be/SJJO9wv1OpI In this post and video […]

6.5 Grendel Ballistics | 95gr V-MAX vs 90gr TNT In this post and video we’ll be going over the ballistics results from our testing of two popular varmint/predator loads for the 6.5 Grendel. We’ll take a look at velocities, energy, penetration and expansion. You’ll get to see how both bullets performed going into and through several different style […]