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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Sellier & Bellot 6.5 Grendel 124 Grain FMJ – 600 Rounds
$439.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot Condition New Bullet Weight 124 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 600 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU SB65GA Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 754908517954 Cost Per Round 73.3¢ per round Oh, look at the time. It’s 6.5 Grendel o’clock. Don’t be late for the party – order a case of Sellier & Bellot trusty range loads and punch paper until your heart’s content!
This round’s 124 grain full metal jacket is nothing inherently fancy: a solid lead core beneath a CuZn 10 (copper-zinc alloy) jacket, with a ballistically efficient solid nose profile. The bullet’s tough jacket averts deformation that could cause a feeding jam or reduce accuracy, and its absence of ferrous metals means it can’t attract a magnet.
Sellier & Bellot used a 23.5” test barrel to record this cartridge’s 2,576 fps muzzle velocity. At that rate it achieves a 0.400 G1 BC (0.202 G7), which means it pierces the air efficiently enough to avoid transonic destabilization until it has passed 850 yards. The bullet’s trajectory should only need to rise by about 8.5” if you’re aiming at 300 yards.
This ammunition is made in the Czech Republic with new and reloadable brass cases, non-corrosive Boxer primers and low-fouling propellant. Thirty boxes to a case! -
Wolf Military Classic 6.5 Grendel 100 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$419.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Wolf Condition New Bullet Weight 100 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Steel Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU MC6.5GrenFMJ Primer Type Berdan Magnetic Yes UPC Barcode 645611451485 Cost Per Round 84¢ per round This 6.5 Grendel cartridge from Wolf’s Military Classic line of ammunition features a Berdan primed steel casing. As is always the case, this type of cartridge isn’t appropriate for handloading, but the big trade-off for that is just how much money you’ll save by investing in this ammunition. What’s more, these non-corrosive rounds will be as content as can be to sit in wait on your shelf for a very long time, and their casings’ polymer coatings will facilitate feeding and ejection in semi-automatic firearms beautifully.
If you favor the 6.5 Grendel for its smaller size without sacrificing long-range accuracy, then you’re going to find a lot to favor in these Russian-made and cost-effective rounds. They’re great for training, and the sheer amount of energy they deliver doesn’t preclude them from being handy for self-defense if you’re ever in a real pinch.Customer Reviews
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Good and cheap
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Before I even went to sight in rifle I weighed all 520 rnds. I found most were 15 grams each while others were 14.1-15.4. I then boxed up and marked each box. 15.4 shoots a 1/4 mill higher while the lighter ones shoot 1/4 lower at 100yds. But when boxed by weight the bullets touch on a 20" grendel.
Review by Grendel (Posted on 5/7/2020)
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Sellier & Bellot 6.5 Grendel 124 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$18.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Sellier & Bellot Condition New Bullet Weight 124 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU SB65GA Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 754908512959 Cost Per Round 94.2¢ per round Are you on a search for proper 6.5 Grendel range ammunition? Turn your helicopter around, radio the ground team and tell them the search is over. You’ve zeroed in on the Sellier & Bellot target loads!
This cartridge’s bullet is a straightforward full metal jacket. It can’t expand while penetrating soft tissue, so you really wouldn’t want to test it out on a medium-size critter. The FMJ’s lead core and copper-alloy jacket make it completely nonmagnetic, as well as tough enough to withstand pressure without losing its streamlined profile.
This round’s 124 grain FMJ has a muzzle velocity of 2,576 fps when fired from a rifle with a 23.5” barrel. Its 0.400 G1 BC (0.202 G7 BC) reflects its ability to remain supersonic until it reaches approximately 880 yards.
Sellier & Bellot was founded in 1825, making them the oldest continually operational ammunition manufacturer on Earth. They give their consistent range cartridges the noncorrosive Boxer primers and virgin brass cases they need to function reliably and serve handloaders well. -
Hornady Frontier 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain FMJ – 200 Rounds
$224.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer 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 $1.12 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
$22.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer 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 $1.14 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 Frontier 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$23.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 123 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 6.5 Grendel Manufacturer SKU FR700 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255716368 Cost Per Round $1.19 per round Some people say space is the final frontier. Others say the internet is some kind of frontier. Us? We don’t know about any of that stuff, but we’re certain we’ve got the best kind of frontier right here in our warehouse: Hornady Frontier, which always represents a rewarding solution to any kind of target shooting you could name.
This is Hornady’s 6.5 Grendel target load, although we have no doubt it would prove effective at varmint hunting even if its bullets can’t supply any amount of terminal expansion. The 123 grain full metal jacket is devoid of steel, so you can fire it at any range, and its cannelure ensures that recoil won’t jerk it out of its seating. An excellent choice for casual target practice that doesn’t merit the use of name brand tipped or hollow point bullets.
Each Frontier series cartridge is loaded with a precision-drawn and polished brass case – just as smooth cycling as it is reloadable. Hornady’s military-grade Boxer primers are good eating for any AR’s firing pin! -
Hornady Custom 6.5 Grendel 123 Grain ELD Match - 20 Rounds
$28.85- Buy 10 at $28.00 /each and save
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer 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 90255815283 Cost Per Round $1.4 to $1.44 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
$319.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer 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.
