6.5 Grendel at 965yds

ToolAA · Oct 21, 2019

squaregrouper said:
ToolAA would have to answer that. I will see if he'll chime in.

I think I recorded about 40min of video so today I’ve had a chance to go back and watch then.

This particular clip is pretty cool. You are shooting at 478yds and the position of the scope was allowing me to record the bullet trace really clearly.

Check it out.

https://youtu.be/xIkZLmElS8s

Speed3 · Oct 21, 2019

I like that phone mount and the idea of not having to place your eye on the actual eye piece.

Squaregrouper · Oct 21, 2019

ToolAA said:
I think I recorded about 40min of video so today I’ve had a chance to go back and watch then.

This particular clip is pretty cool. You are shooting at 478yds and the position of the scope was allowing me to record the bullet trace really clearly.

Check it out.

https://youtu.be/xIkZLmElS8s

I saw that several times last year. Seeing it on video is really cool.

gtodave · Oct 21, 2019

ToolAA said:
I think I recorded about 40min of video so today I’ve had a chance to go back and watch then.

This particular clip is pretty cool. You are shooting at 478yds and the position of the scope was allowing me to record the bullet trace really clearly.

Check it out.

https://youtu.be/xIkZLmElS8s

This SO makes me want to go shooting. I would have called it more of a 4 o'clock shot though

gtodave · Oct 21, 2019

squaregrouper said:
ToolAA and I went to Peacemaker today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNo_y03upmQ&feature=youtu.be

That's a really good group for a semi auto at over 950 yards. Nice shooting!

flintstone · Oct 21, 2019

Possible hangfire at the beginning of that video. Should have waited 30 seconds before ejecting round.

Anyway nice shooting

Squaregrouper · Oct 21, 2019

flintstone said:
Possible hangfire at the beginning of that video. Should have waited 30 seconds before ejecting round.

Anyway nice shooting

Hindsight 20/20, you are correct. (I was the shooter)

OLM-Medic · Oct 21, 2019

Grendel is an interesting caliber for sure. If I didn't already have enough calibers I would consider it.

I'd also like to find out more info about peacemaker.

Ammo Jon said:
I have a 308 I’ve never taken out the next time you go

Otherwise if I need to pick up a 50 just say the word!

.308 is definitely capable. I see a big preference in 175gr out far though.

ToolAA · Oct 21, 2019

Don’t want to hijack you Grendel thread but I don’t think this is new tread worthy. Here is my clip using my 6.5 Creedmoor shooting a 6” steel plate at 573 yds.

My first shot before the clip was just off the lower right edge with a center hold.

For the first hit my hold was about 11 o’clock aligned with the left edge. I was trying to pull the sights up .01mil at a time but for whatever reason these three shots still grouped up pretty tight.

Always a fun day our there on the mountain.

https://youtu.be/EDI95wRfSR0

gtodave · Oct 21, 2019

ToolAA said:
Don’t want to hijack you Grendel thread but I don’t think this is new tread worthy. Here is my clip using my 6.5 Creedmoor shooting a 6” steel plate at 573 yds.

My first shot before the clip was just off the lower right edge with a center hold.

For the first hit my hold was about 11 o’clock aligned with the left edge. I was trying to pull the sights up .01mil at a time but for whatever reason these three shots still grouped up pretty tight.

Always a fun day our there on the mountain.

https://youtu.be/EDI95wRfSR0

Fantastic group. I saw the adjustments and was confused. Do you think you were out of elevation? I can't imagine that you were at that range.

Man I want to go shooting....

ToolAA · Oct 21, 2019

gtodave said:
Fantastic group. I saw the adjustments and was confused. Do you think you were out of elevation? I can't imagine that you were at that range.

Man I want to go shooting....

No not out of elevation. I had just moved from a closer target before this string and my previous string was a bit low as well so I was trying to true up my data to be able to dial in at 1060 yds. However I shouldn’t have been making elevation adjustments and also at the same time adjusting my point of aim. Thats a no no. I just got lucky.

rbird7282 · Oct 22, 2019

OLM-Medic said:
Grendel is an interesting caliber for sure. If I didn't already have enough calibers I would consider it.

I'd also like to find out more info about peacemaker.

.308 is definitely capable. I see a big preference in 175gr out far though.

Yes, 175’s are the way to go for longer distances (over 850 yards). If you reload there are other options above 175’s.
I’ve shot Federal GMM 175SMK’s out to 1250 yards.
They work well.
Peacemaker is a good time. Been to one Long Range Challenge there and the Frontier Day practice once. Going to sign up for the LRC in December.

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1841DNG · Oct 22, 2019

Nice stuff looks very fun. I bought a Grendel hunter upper a few months ago and have not used it yet. It is calling to me as I read this thread.

Ammo Jon · Oct 22, 2019

squaregrouper said:
Lets do 200yds at AGC first to get you sighted in and comfortable; Peacemaker starts around 350yds.
.50BMG is not allowed there.

I’m down. Just say the word.

Squaregrouper · Oct 22, 2019

1841DNG said:
Nice stuff looks very fun. I bought a Grendel hunter upper a few months ago and have not used it yet. It is calling to me as I read this thread.

Buy 100 cheapo Wolf rounds to send through it before using good ammo. Grendels are infamous for needing a little copper fouling to get the barrel good and accurate.

1841DNG · Oct 22, 2019

squaregrouper said:
Buy 100 cheapo Wolf rounds to send through it before using good ammo. Grendels are infamous for needing a little copper fouling to get the barrel good and accurate.

Thanks for the tip. I am thinking I may use it for deer hunting this year. Good to know.

Dave · Oct 22, 2019

that's some awesome shooting! Makes me realize I need lessons/practice lol

pbharvey · Oct 22, 2019

1/2 mile +
Dang that’s nice work

Squaregrouper · Oct 22, 2019

pbharvey said:
1/2 mile +
Dang that’s nice work

The target is at the tree line.
Frontier Day at Peacemaker is a hoot and worth every penny of the $75 for 4hrs of range time.

willtill · Oct 22, 2019

squaregrouper said:
The target is at the tree line.
Frontier Day at Peacemaker is a hoot and worth every penny of the $75 for 4hrs of range time.

Sad that you have to pay for it here.

When I was an teenager in Arizona, we would just go out into the desert north of Phoenix and shoot great distances for free. And camp. And make large bonfires. And drink beer.

We had the WHOLE desert to ourselves.

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