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Designed to be a highly accurate, low recoil cartridge, the 6.5mm Grendel works in an AR-type rifle and is commonly used among hog and deer hunters. This is because the cartridge has similar performance – and better range – than other medium-bore rifle cartridges. Learn More
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  1. Hornady Frontier 6.5 Grendel Ammo - 200 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $224.99
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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2580 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1818 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.12 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  2. Hornady Frontier 6.5 Grendel Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2580 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1818 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.2 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  3. Hornady BLACK 6.5 Grendel Ammo - 200 Rounds of 123 Grain ELD Match Ammunition

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    $274.99
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    Bullet type ELD
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2580 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1818 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.37 per round
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  4. Hornady Black 6.5 Grendel Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain ELD Ammunition

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    $28.99
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    Bullet type ELD Match
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2580 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1818 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.4 to $1.45 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  5. Hornady V-Match 6.5 Grendel Ammo - 20 Rounds of 100 Grain ELD-VT Ammunition

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    Bullet type ELD-VT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2730 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1655 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.45 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  6. Hornady 6.5 Grendel Ammo - 200 Rounds of 123 Grain SST Ammunition

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    $319.99
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    Bullet type SST
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2580 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1818 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.6 per round
    • Made by Hornady

Overview of 6.5mm Grendel Ammo

Introduced by Alexander Arms at the 2004 SHOT Show, the 6.5mm Grendel was developed as an intermediate cartridge that would outperform the 5.56x45 round and be effective up to 800 yards out. It also needed to be chambered in the AR-15 platform, including the double-stack magazine configuration. The resulting cartridge has a “necked up” case based on the 6mm PPC benchrest cartridge.

The 6.5mm Grendel is a versatile and accurate round, allowing for application in various shooting tasks. The cartridge can hold four-inch groups of three shots at 600 yards – a level of accuracy that makes it popular among varmint hunters. It retains more energy throughout its flight due to the favorable ballistic coefficient of the bullet, as well as the shape and size of the case. Silhouette shooters appreciate this characteristic of the cartridge, as do military users. This round does not require as much propellant to generate the amounts of energy found in similar cartridges, resulting in less recoil and longer barrel life.

What are the most popular 6.5mm Grendel brands you sell?

You can filter our entire selection using the left sidebar to see which brands we currently have in stock and available using the Manufacturers filter. You can also filter by attributes such as Bullet Type, Bullet Weight, Casing Type, and Primer Type to find what you need.

Best 6.5 Grendel Ammo for Specific Use Cases

Use Case Details
Best 6.5 Grendel Ammo Best Overall: Hornady Black 123 grain ELD.
Runner-Up: Wolf Military Classic 100 grain FMJ.

How Does The 6.5 Grendel Compare To Other Calibers?

Caliber/Ammunition Recoil Pros Cons
6.8 Special Purpose Cartridge 6.5 Grendel has more 6.5 Grendel has flatter trajectory and better BC bullets 6.5 Grendel has heavier recoil and slightly more expensive ammo
6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge 6.5 Grendel has slightly more 6.5 Grendel has more stopping power and less expensive ammo 6.5 Grendel has worse trajectory and heavier recoil
Hornady Black 6.5 Grendel Ammo N/A 6.5 Grendel has long-range shooting, high-BC bullets, reliable, and accurate 6.5 Grendel is used for hunting and difficult to find at times
Wolf 6.5 Grendel Ammo N/A 6.5 Grendel is inexpensive and used for plinking, target practice, and hunting 6.5 Grendel is steel-cased and non-reloadable + not crazy accurate

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Hornady Black 6.5 Grendel Ammo - 20 Rounds of 123 Grain ELD Ammunition
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  • Aron said:

    Great round at a competitive price.