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What is 6.5 Grendel?

In recent years, 6.5 Grendel Type 2 has grown in popularity as a caliber available for the AR-15 platform.  While many calibers have gained popularity and then went the way of the buffalo, the Grendel has shown resilience as a staple form of ammunition for the AR-15.  One of the main reasons for this is because the 6.5 Grendel is one of the few rounds capable of accurately grouping at 1000 yards.  

Additionally, it has become very popular among hunters for taking down game like coyotes, varmints, hogs, deer, and even small to mid-sized predators.  

As mentioned above, 6.5 Grendel is one of the few rounds available in the AR-15 platform that can group accurately at 1,000 yards.  Because it is available in the AR platform, 6.5 Grendel’s are one of the most cost-effective firearms you can purchase to accurately shoot 1,000 yards.  

Most centerfire cartridges are designed for bolt guns and work their way towards the AR platform.  This was not the case with 6.5 Grendel.  This round was actually designed to be a precision rifle cartridge for the AR platform and has since worked its way into bolt action and other types of firearms.  The designer of the round was hoping for it to be accurate out to 800 yards, but on the debut of the 6.5 Grendel, it was still achieving supersonic speed as it passed 1,200 yards on the testing range.  

Parts Compatibility

Originally, the 6.5 Grendel Type 1 used the 7.62x39 BCG’s and magazines.  However, these Type 1 experienced feeding issues.  Grendel Type 1’s have been completely phased out of production.  So with 6.5 Grendel Type 2, not only was a new barrel developed, but a dedicated BCG, and magazine as well.  The muzzle device for the 6.5 Grendel is 5/8x24 and while some muzzles are made specifically for this platform, it will accept basically all muzzles threaded in 5/8x24.  Since most muzzles in 5/8x24 are designed to accept .308 Win (7.62 mm diameter) the smaller 6.5 mm diameter of the Grendel doesn’t have an issue fitting through the larger bore.  

Lengths

Delta Team Tactical has carried a variety of barrel lengths of 6.5 Grendel from 12.5 Pistol length barrels to 24” lengths.  However, the most popular lengths are 18” and 20” long.  

Can you hunt with 6.5 Grendel?

The 6.5 Grendel round has been growing in popularity among hunters since it’s introduction.  It has been demonstrated to produce kill shots on deer consistently at 500 yards.  In addition to deer, it is one of the preferred calibers for coyotes, antelope, feral hogs, bobcats, cougars, and other varmints.  

Long Range Shooting