Today we are reloading the 6.5 Grendel round. This is a great little round, often referred to as the little brother of the Creedmoor. The Grendel has very low recoil and if you work up the right reload it can be very accurate! I’ve found that finding good components and using high quality tools like […]

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Initial Review of Starline 6.5 Grendel Brass. This was direct ordered from Starline and, if you need brass, it’s recommended to do the same due to availability issues everywhere! Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Closer examination of 5X Hornady Bulk Brass. Early signs of incipient case head separation? Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Just a quick update about how the 120gr Speer Gold Dot performed on Whitetail Deer in my 6.5 Grendel. Johnny's Reloading BenchAn idiot and his reloading press My affiliate links and donation options are on my Author Page. www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ7ZytKrmCQnRp9LXXxinJQ

Repeating known good loads in cold weather, Changing Scope and Mount, and using the Eagle Cam Long Range video system. Loads include Power Pro 2000 MR, Shooter’s World Match Rifle, and Hornady 120 grain and 95 grain ELD bullets. The Wilson Combat Barrel again shows it can shoot! Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Time is up and it’s my last chance to nail down my 2020 deer hunting load. I have chosen 6.5 Grendel and the 120gr Speer Gold Dot. AR-Comp is looking like the right choice, but I also try some VihtaVuori N540 at the last minute. Johnny's Reloading BenchAn idiot and his reloading press My affiliate […]

It’s time to start finalizing my 2020 deer hunting load. I have chosen 6.5 Grendel and the 120gr Speer Gold Dot. The test powders I want to start with are AR-Comp, Power-Pro Varmint and H4895. Johnny's Reloading BenchAn idiot and his reloading press My affiliate links and donation options are on my Author Page. www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ7ZytKrmCQnRp9LXXxinJQ

Post scope mount issue (I hope), good results at the range with Power Pro 2000-MR and 120gr ELD’s. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

This time leaving the Harrell’s tuner break set at 75 and using CFE and Shooter’s World Match Rifle with Hornady 95gr ELD’s. Frustrating start till I finally find the issue with dropped shots! Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Initial testing of the Harrell’s Tuner Brake using a couple of loads. Interesting results with 95gr & 120gr ELD match bullets, 8208 XBR, Shooter’s World Match Powders, and the Wilson Combat Super Sniper 22″ barrel. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Reloading and range time with the lightest bullets tried yet in the 6.5mm Grendel. Good results and impressive velocities with 8208 XBR and Shooter’s World Match Rifle powders. The Wilson Combat Super Sniper Barrel seems to really like the 95gr Hornady Vmax Bullets. Also shown before and after cleaning Teslong borescope videos. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, […]

Reloading and Range time with the Wilson Combat 22″ 6.5 Grendel Super Sniper barreled rifle using Hornady 120gr ELD’s (H322 powder) and Sierra Matchking 123gr bullets (Varmint and AR Comp). Good results with more fine tuning to be done. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

The winner of the Great Grendel Giveaway BCA Barrel is...

Next up with the newly barreled Wilson Combat 22″ super sniper 6.5mm Grendel is H322 and 8208XBR powders pushing Hornady 120 grain ELD’s with CCI 41 primers. Pretty good results with more potential improvement! Updates to the rifle include a Vortex Anti-Cant bubble level and a Radical Firearms Nada Zero Impulse Muzzle Brake. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, […]

Next up in the load development is Midsouth Match Monster 123gr bullets with RL15 and Varget Powders. Odd target but one of the best loads yet found using the Wilson Combat Super Sniper 6.5 Grendel barrel. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

As stated in the video, to enter and win this barrel you will need to subscribe to my YT channel, type in the comments on this video “The Great Grendel Giveaway” and then go and do the same on the YouTube video. The barrel to be given away is a Bear Creek Arsenal 20″ rifle […]

Thanks to my wonderful wife I was able to swap out the BCA barrel for a Wilson Combat 22″ Super Sniper Barrel! Initial “Break in”/rounds and then on to some initial testing. Improved results with previously fired loads and FINALLY Sub-MOA results!!!!! Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Checking and testing rounds near the maximum cartridge overall length. The very last straw before a major change! Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Throwing the kitchen sink at the Bear Creek Arsenal barrel. Many things tried from powder to bullet to primer combos, muzzle brake change for Hhrmonics, receiver lapping, barrel bedding, etc. Final conclusion and future direction for the BCA 6.5 Grendel barrel. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Short video with slow motion showing the case rotation as it ejects. I was having dented case mouths until I installed a Deflector Brake. I see much more wear on the Deflector Brake in 6.5 Grendel than on my other 5.56 rifles. This video shows why. Hazzbro’s HideReloader, shooter, flintlock builder

Going to even more extremes in search of accuracy with an inexpensive barrel - Reveiver Lapping, Bedding, New scales put to use, and Power Pro Varmint!

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Sighting in the 6.5 Grendel for the deer hunt using 129gr Hornady SSTs. Jerry 19112A On A Budget