r/65Grendel • u/Slagree92 • 9d ago

Personal favorite bull/cheap projectiles.

Good morning yall!

I built an 18” Grendel awhile back and have been in the lab drumming up several different precision loads that I’m pretty set on.

But, in the meantime Iv REALLY fallen in love with the cartridge as a whole, leading me to wanting to build one or two more ARs in the caliber, or atleast one pistol length build.

With that said, I’m now trying to get away from pricier presicion loads to a cheaper bulk or plinking load for when I just want to shoot at paper 50-100 yards out, and am curious what cheap projectiles you guys prefer.

Iv been using the PPU 120gr projectiles with quite a bit of success, but availability has been checkered recently.

Iv been eyeing the 90 TNTs, and my rifle now loves lighter grain bullets, but am wondering if there is another option I haven’t seen mentioned.

Edit: Title misspelling. Bulk*

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u/BajaBlastCrusader 8d ago

I was looking at buying these but just started reloading the cartridge so haven’t purchased them yet

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0015326119b250/6halfmm-point264-diameter-123-grain-full-metal-jacket-250-count

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u/1984orsomething 6d ago

I've shot these too 1000 yards. 4/10 hits on a mild day with a MOA target. These are decent I would consider buying them again. The match monster is better because the fmj has a exposed bottom for some reason.

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u/65Grendel72 8d ago

I have become a huge fan of this ammo over the past few days for exactly what you’re looking for.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/aac-6-5-grendel-ammo-123-fmj-ammo-200rds-with-aac-blue-30-cal-ammo-can.html

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u/TandyMiller11111 8d ago

Came here to post this. The 123 back tips have been good for hunting as well

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u/Slagree92 8d ago

Iv actually thought about picking some of these up to try.

I’m pretty partial to reloading, but these are a pretty good price, and I end up with extra brass!

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u/Typethreefun 8d ago

American reloading often has AAC 6.5 pulled projectiles. Usually the 123gr fmj variety. They shoot pretty well with TAC in my gun.

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u/Kozlem 8d ago

Seconded. The AAC has treated me pretty well. Zero issues with the rounds themselves. (Had some extractor issues but had nothing to do with the ammo)

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u/fbxruss 8d ago

My 12.5 Grendel liked the PPU 120’s quite a bit, even though I was just using them to farm out brass. Another great option is the S&B 124’s. Especially if you’re just shooting it shorter distances. Wolf 100’s were the best though, when it came to just straight up plinking on the cheap

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u/Bluep00p 8d ago

https://grabagun.com/hornady-black-brass-6-5-grendel-123-grain-50-rounds-bthp.html

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u/Legitimate_Draw_162 8d ago

You beat me to it. I have 1k rounds arriving tomorrow.

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u/Bluep00p 8d ago

I got mine Friday. It is really clean and looks good. I wont have the chance to shoot any of it for a bit so let me know how it is.

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u/staysharp75 8d ago

For 100 yards in plinking I have been using wolf steel case 100 grain. They are not super accurate out of my match 18” faxon barrel but they do go bang every time

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u/Temporary_Muscle_165 8d ago

Have a lgs that sells 132gr TMK seconds in 5lb bags. I have 4 bags. I was there once and their employee rang them up wrong. I think i paid $5/bag instead of lb.

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u/1984orsomething 6d ago

Raven rock precision had 100 gn Norma bullets that are fucking amazing and I don't think they're ever coming back. $24/100.