Grendelizer
02-27-07, 23:56
Guys, I just got most of a case of Wolf 6.5 Grendel ammo from Alexander Arms to review. Had a lot of snow this weekend in Minnesota, so I didn't get a chance to shoot it, but I took about a zillion pictures. We've waited a long time for this!!!
This first loading has a 123-grain hunting soft-point. It's not going to outshoot 7.62 NATO M118LR like a 6.5 Grendel 123gr Lapua Scenar can, but my wallet likes it (Cabela's $10.99/20)!
The velocity is still below specification, being 2370 fps from a chrome-lined 16" bbl, but that will have to be incrementally improved in future lots. Bill Alexander posted, "At present, this is running about 50 to 80 fps slower than I would ideally like for the round, but the bullet bearing length will always preclude the velocities matching those of the 123-grain Lapua Scenar and Sierra MatchKing loads."
Some states, like Minnesota, don't allow any .223 round for deer hunting, so this is just what the doctor ordered! What's not to like about big-game hunting with your favorite black rifle in a traditional deer caliber like 6.5mm (with affordable ammo)? Does it get any better than that? :D
Anyway, enjoy the photos, I tried to make them fancy!
First up, is what I see when I get home from work one day! Hoo boy! Christmas 2007 comes early!!!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfBoxA.jpg
Remember that movie, A Christmas Story, with the Red Rider BB Gun and "You'll shoot your eye out?" Anyway, the Dad wins a lamp and uncrates it with about as much awe as I opened this box.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfBoxB.jpg
A match made in heaven: Cool black rifles and hot new ammo!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfBoxGun.jpg
To the authors of the latest Anti-Assault Rifle legislation: In Your Face!!!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfWall.jpg
The Three Musketeers!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfTrio.jpg
I'm surprised Wolf didn't have their supplier, Prvi Partizan of Serbia, headstamp the brass as Wolf.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfHeads.jpg
A 6.5 Grendel-specific magazine from CProducts fits 26 rounds.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfMuzzle.jpg
How many times have you heard rumors of a Glock AR? Well, this ain't it! (Just checking to see if you were paying attention! ;))
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfGlock.jpg
Now this is my idea of a police line-up! 6.5 Grendel is perfect for law enforcement that has to deal with four-legged critters, as well as two-legged.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfTen.jpg
And finally, "Thank yuh, thank yuh, very much. Grendel has left the building!"
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfSolo.jpg
John
This first loading has a 123-grain hunting soft-point. It's not going to outshoot 7.62 NATO M118LR like a 6.5 Grendel 123gr Lapua Scenar can, but my wallet likes it (Cabela's $10.99/20)!
The velocity is still below specification, being 2370 fps from a chrome-lined 16" bbl, but that will have to be incrementally improved in future lots. Bill Alexander posted, "At present, this is running about 50 to 80 fps slower than I would ideally like for the round, but the bullet bearing length will always preclude the velocities matching those of the 123-grain Lapua Scenar and Sierra MatchKing loads."
Some states, like Minnesota, don't allow any .223 round for deer hunting, so this is just what the doctor ordered! What's not to like about big-game hunting with your favorite black rifle in a traditional deer caliber like 6.5mm (with affordable ammo)? Does it get any better than that? :D
Anyway, enjoy the photos, I tried to make them fancy!
First up, is what I see when I get home from work one day! Hoo boy! Christmas 2007 comes early!!!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfBoxA.jpg
Remember that movie, A Christmas Story, with the Red Rider BB Gun and "You'll shoot your eye out?" Anyway, the Dad wins a lamp and uncrates it with about as much awe as I opened this box.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfBoxB.jpg
A match made in heaven: Cool black rifles and hot new ammo!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfBoxGun.jpg
To the authors of the latest Anti-Assault Rifle legislation: In Your Face!!!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfWall.jpg
The Three Musketeers!
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfTrio.jpg
I'm surprised Wolf didn't have their supplier, Prvi Partizan of Serbia, headstamp the brass as Wolf.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfHeads.jpg
A 6.5 Grendel-specific magazine from CProducts fits 26 rounds.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfMuzzle.jpg
How many times have you heard rumors of a Glock AR? Well, this ain't it! (Just checking to see if you were paying attention! ;))
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfGlock.jpg
Now this is my idea of a police line-up! 6.5 Grendel is perfect for law enforcement that has to deal with four-legged critters, as well as two-legged.
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfTen.jpg
And finally, "Thank yuh, thank yuh, very much. Grendel has left the building!"
http://www.65grendel.com/gallery/65G_WolfSolo.jpg
John