6.5 Grendel Ammo
A common alternative chambering for AR-15 rifles, 6.5mm Grendel sits between the 5.56 and 7.62 NATO calibers in power. It was introduced by Alexander Arms in 2004 and is descended from the .220 Russian, in turn a derivative of the Soviet 7.62x39mm used in the AK-47.
Unlike its Russian cousins, however, 6.5mm Grendel ammunition and the caliber as a whole was designed from the ground up to compete with the 7.62 NATO at longer ranges; it fires a medium weight 120-130 grain bullet at a relatively high muzzle velocity in the 2,700 feet per second range. The cartridge's distinctive shape combines a high capacity case with a streamlined bullet significantly lower in caliber than the 7.62 NATO. Overall, the bullet retains energy extremely well even at 800 or 1,000 meters.
While it was originally designed for military and law-enforcement use, the 6.5mm Grendel also adapts well to hunting deer and other game. Its performance is comparable to the .243 or .30-30 Winchester. 6.5mm Grendel ammunition is produced for hunting, defense, and target shooting by several manufacturers including Hornady, Wolf, Prvi Partizan, and Federal - all of which we regularly carry in-stock here at Widener's and offer for sale at competitive prices.
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Hornady Frontier 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain FMJ – 200 Rounds
$214.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU FR700 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255716365 Cost Per Round $1.07 per round Hornady didn’t just adopt the 6.5 Grendel. The old Nebraskan company was pivotal to getting the round standardized by SAAMI in 2010, and they’ve stood behind it ever since. The 6.5 Grendel hasn’t received the same fanfare as many other rifle rounds, but that hasn’t stopped Hornady from supplying outstanding ammo for everyday target practice.
Many 6.5 Grendel 123 grain loads feature MatchKing or ELD Match projectiles. This ammo’s full metal jackets aren’t nearly as sophisticated, but they deliver plenty good accuracy when you don’t want to spring for pricey HPBTs or polymer tips. The bullet’s concentric copper-alloy jacket, balanced lead core and cannelure give it everything it needs to exhibit a trajectory you can set your watch to.
Hornady’s Frontier series ammunition is perfect for plinking, serious target shooting, and turning varmints into yesterday’s news. However you choose to apply this ammo, you can count on Hornady’s military-grade noncorrosive Boxer primers and uniform propellant charges to keep your rifle clean. Hornady’s premium polished brass cases will satisfy any handloader’s standards! -
Nemo Arms 6.5 Grendel 120 Grain FMJBT – 20 Rounds
$24.85Manufacturer NEMO Condition New Bullet Weight 120 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU 65GNA120PPU Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 850021104368 Cost Per Round $1.24 per round The 6.5 Grendel isn’t as popular as it should be, which means you can have a heck of a time finding it at the brick and mortar stores. But that’s none of your concern. You’re a Widener’s customer, which is why you get immediate access to the good stuff by Prvi Partizan.
That’s right – Prvi Partizan, the Serbian manufacturer known across the world for the consistently high quality of their ammunition. (Idahoan firearm manufacturer Nemo Arms only imported and boxed this ammo.) Each round in this box of 20 is armed with a 120 grain full metal jacket boat tail projectile: non-expanding, nonmagnetic, and due to exit a 24” barrel at a velocity of approximately 2,674 fps. Precisely the kind of bullet you want for target practice, especially when your targets are positioned a little farther downrange.
Want to try your hand at reloading your own 6.5 Grendel ammo? Once you’ve burned up these rounds’ clean-burning powder and noncorrosive Boxer primers, you’ll have just the brass cases you need for the job. Prvi Partizan furnishes each round with a brand new shell!
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Hornady BLACK 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain ELD Match – 200 Rounds
$249.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type ELD Use Type match or precision shooting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU 81528 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255815280 Cost Per Round $1.25 per round Hornady’s BLACK line of ammunition offers true versatility, however you would implement it. Bolt action or gas piston, suppressed or loud, these quality rounds will deliver big regardless of the platform they’re fed into. This American-made 6.5 Grendel cartridge features a select brass casing, sensitive Boxer primer, and clean burning propellant assured to let you make the most out of your next shooting session.
This round sports a 123 grain ELD Match projectile. The bullet’s absolutely stellar accuracy largely comes from its Heat Shield tip, which will not warp as the result of air friction as it flies out of your muzzle at a velocity of 2,580 fps. Further accentuating this bullet’s precise flight path are its streamlined secant ogive profile, tapered base, and highly concentric AMP jacket. The ELD Match works fantastically well at a great range of velocities over a variety of distances. Invest in these 200 rounds and see your skills reflected perfectly! -
Hornady Custom 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain ELD Match - 20 Rounds
$26.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type ELD Match Use Type match or precision shooting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU 81528 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255815283 Cost Per Round $1.34 per round This 6.5 Grendel ammo made under Hornady's Black line offers superb quality at a reasonable price for match grade ammunition. This cartridge is loaded with 123 grain extreme low drag (ELD) projectiles that have flat trajectories yielding tight groupings at long ranges. Try a few boxes today to see what makes Hornady ammo so well regarded by serious shooters. These rounds have a muzzle velocity of 2,580 feet per second.
Hornady is a company based out of Nebraska that has been creating top-quality hunting ammunition since 1949. They have a huge selection of rounds for many different calibers of handguns and rifles. Hornady is known for innovative designs and reliable performance in the field and at the range. -
Hornady Custom 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain SST - 200 Rounds
$319.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type SST Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU 8152 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255381525 Cost Per Round $1.6 per round If you've got a 6.5 Grendel upper on your AR, grab this 200-round case of Hornady ammunition and you'll be set to hunt everything from coyotes to deer. Each cartridge in this case fires a 123 grain SST polymer-tipped hollow point bullet at 2,580 feet per second.
The SST is an effective hunting projectile with a polymer tip and an Interlock ring designed to prevent core-jacket separation. The tip serves two functions: it makes the bullet more aerodynamic, and it controls the rate and direction of the expansion process.
Hornady ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska and uses non-corrosive primers and brass cases.
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Hornady Custom 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain SST - 20 Rounds
$33.85Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type SST Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU 8152 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255381528 Cost Per Round $1.69 per round You can get outstanding 6.5 Grendel hunting ammunition by ordering this 20-count box from Hornady. You’ll get 123-grain cartridges that uses Hornady’s SST design, which is specifically built for hunters. They uses a ballistic tip, reliable primers, and superior cases to give you a round that delivers superior performance in the field.
These rounds have a muzzle velocity of 2,580 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 1,818 foot pounds, allowing you to make clean, accurate, and humane shots on medium-sized game. The have the famous Hornady InterLock design and the highest quality brass that Hornady has to offer. With a colored ballistic tip, they are easily identifiable from your training and target-shooting rounds.
Hornady is a company based out of Nebraska that has been creating top-quality hunting ammunition since 1949. They have a huge selection of rounds for many different calibers of handguns and rifles. Hornady is known for innovative designs and reliable performance in the field and at the range.
