Post by: longrange7mm on February 18, 2018, 08:43:48 PM
Build Specs:
Gunwerks signatured / Stiller XT lower
ZEV upper
Odin works 20" barrel
Timney trigger
Daniel Defense Furniture and rail
Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44
Someone left some carbonated drinks at the range so I properly used them :chuckle: 100 & 200 the plate is 1050 in the video. It is pretty fun to plink steel with cant beat the cost per shot either
Post by: bullfisher on February 18, 2018, 08:55:30 PM
I haven't stretched mine out quite that far...
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 18, 2018, 10:10:27 PM
While zeroing a 6.5 Grendel Carbine, I put together for my brother. This was the first five shot group at 100 yards. Impressive for factory ammo!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F8D6AF6D2-0A94-4AFF-B558-675A269ACE4B_zpsodspyadh.jpg&hash=22e9be48e5506280067f8a628c742a67f485a76a) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/landonmoses/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8D6AF6D2-0A94-4AFF-B558-675A269ACE4B_zpsodspyadh.jpg.html)
Both are 6.5 Grendel's.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_9535_zps08875607.jpg&hash=16384f60eaaca0a02539c5f98303a59056904307) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/landonmoses/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9535_zps08875607.jpg.html)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_9532_zps1a2e2b7b.jpg&hash=952024bfe791647a6120c6d2d3f556f701a47d6f) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/landonmoses/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9532_zps1a2e2b7b.jpg.html)
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 19, 2018, 05:01:26 AM
Post by: bullfisher on February 19, 2018, 05:50:24 AM
After shooting a few groups I ran it across the chrono its pretty slow with the 20" barrel @ 2526 fps. I can get out to 1140 yards with the 45 MOA of travel on the little vortex.
You might get a little more out of it with an adjustable gas block.
Post by: zwickeyman on February 19, 2018, 05:51:01 AM
That is a bada$$ looking AR
My son just built a 300 black out and is working on a 6.5. I sent him the pics of yours for inspiration
Post by: headshot5 on February 19, 2018, 07:54:23 AM
I'm very happy with the performance of the A-max. How much more expensive is the black?
Right around $20 for a box of 20.
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 19, 2018, 07:55:21 AM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 19, 2018, 03:09:29 PM
I'm very happy with the performance of the A-max. How much more expensive is the black?
Im not sure this ammo is 21.99 at sportsman's warehouse
Post by: longrange7mm on February 19, 2018, 03:10:37 PM
Longrange,
That is a bada$$ looking AR
My son just built a 300 black out and is working on a 6.5. I sent him the pics of yours for inspiration
Thanks hope his turns out good
Post by: longrange7mm on February 19, 2018, 03:11:30 PM
After shooting a few groups I ran it across the chrono its pretty slow with the 20" barrel @ 2526 fps. I can get out to 1140 yards with the 45 MOA of travel on the little vortex.
You might get a little more out of it with an adjustable gas block.
I will look into one, thanks for the pointer
Post by: yorketransport on February 19, 2018, 03:23:54 PM
I recently re-acquired my AR and now you've made me want to put a Grendel upper on there.
Post by: longrange7mm on February 19, 2018, 03:50:23 PM
Nice shooting! I've tried to shoot my little CZ 527 Grendel to 1000 yards but it just wasn't happening. Could have a lot to do with running out of elevation adjustment at around 675 yards and just holding over for the rest with my duplex reticle. :dunno: :chuckle:
I recently re-acquired my AR and now you've made me want to put a Grendel upper on there.
That would probably be the reason :chuckle: I really like it its not to bad on the wallet I may have to do a 300 black out next
Post by: Jolten on February 19, 2018, 04:05:52 PM
Nice shooting! I've tried to shoot my little CZ 527 Grendel to 1000 yards but it just wasn't happening. Could have a lot to do with running out of elevation adjustment at around 675 yards and just holding over for the rest with my duplex reticle. :dunno: :chuckle:
I recently re-acquired my AR and now you've made me want to put a Grendel upper on there.
I'd be happy to get my 6.5grendal out to 675yards. But would the ELD-M be ok for hunting deer sized game? I got some of the Black label ammo to do initial sight in and brass, but 1/2 moa and 1000 yards target might be tempted to just make it a plinker
Post by: h20hunter on February 19, 2018, 04:16:31 PM
Post by: Jolten on February 19, 2018, 04:50:11 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 19, 2018, 05:41:11 PM
Nope. Eldm is a match only round...zero expansion.
Id have to disagree with this, I have seen a couple dozen kills with the Eld-m they performed flawlessly from 40 to 1200 yards
Post by: yorketransport on February 19, 2018, 06:11:52 PM
I'd be happy to get my 6.5grendal out to 675yards. But would the ELD-M be ok for hunting deer sized game? I got some of the Black label ammo to do initial sight in and brass, but 1/2 moa and 1000 yards target might be tempted to just make it a plinker
The ELD-M will expand. This is a 147 ELD-M with an impact velocity of roughly 1975fps from my wet leather tests.
(https://i.imgur.com/XOs07wc.jpg?1)
Using 1900fps as a minimum impact velocity from a rifle with an appropriate twist rate, I'd be comfortable using something like the 123 ELD-M out to around 400 yards on deer depending on how fast you're moving them.
Post by: Jolten on February 19, 2018, 07:03:52 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 19, 2018, 07:15:04 PM
Post by: Jolten on February 19, 2018, 07:18:00 PM
Yes, the ELD-M will expand and the 6.5 Hornady 123gr A-Max loads will kill a Mulie dead at 200 yards , I've done it. The 123gr SST Hornady factory load kills them even better. We have killed Elk out to 411 yards with a 16" Grendel carbine and the 120gr Nosler Ballistic tip.
I'm looking for the sst currently
Post by: h20hunter on February 19, 2018, 07:24:22 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 19, 2018, 07:27:46 PM
Intetesting on the expansion. I would think the eld x would be better for hunting game.
A 16" Grendel carbine with factory ammo isn't that fast, when you get out past 200 yards the A-Max expands much like a eld-x does at 100 or so. Due to its lighter construction. In open country for longer shots the A-Max is great.
Post by: h20hunter on February 19, 2018, 07:37:18 PM