Newtosavage
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This probably isn't "new news" to any 6.5 Grendel owners, but I just wanted to confirm that the reports are indeed true. If you want to shoot heavier bullets (123-130 grain) in your 6.5 Grendel, you owe it to yourself to try LeverEvolution powder. I understand CFE 223 is just as good and maybe cleaner, but I haven't tried it yet as I had some LVR on hand to experiment.
I'm getting better velocities and groups 1/2 the size of what I got with 8208, and zero pressure signs.
Starting out low, I was a little concerned with the ladder test until I got to the last four loads (in 0.3 grain increments). Three of the four were touching and the fourth was only 1/2 away. Velocity was 2415-2460 for 30.1 - 31 grains of LVR under my 130 grain Berger VLD's.
It's also shooting my 130 Sierra Gamechangers extremely well - under 3/4" at 100 yards and 1.5-2" at 300 yards.
If you want to shoot the heavier, highter BC bullets from your Grendel, give it a try.
I'm getting better velocities and groups 1/2 the size of what I got with 8208, and zero pressure signs.
Starting out low, I was a little concerned with the ladder test until I got to the last four loads (in 0.3 grain increments). Three of the four were touching and the fourth was only 1/2 away. Velocity was 2415-2460 for 30.1 - 31 grains of LVR under my 130 grain Berger VLD's.
It's also shooting my 130 Sierra Gamechangers extremely well - under 3/4" at 100 yards and 1.5-2" at 300 yards.
If you want to shoot the heavier, highter BC bullets from your Grendel, give it a try.