What barrel twist rate is recommended to stabilise the heavy 142-grain projectile in this S&B 6.5 Grendel ammo?

Because the 142-grain weight sits at the very heavy end for the 6.5 Grendel calibre, it requires a faster twist rate to fully stabilise the long projectile. A barrel twist of 1:8" or 1:7.5" is strongly recommended, as slower twist rates like 1:9" may struggle to maintain accuracy and stability.

Are these S&B 6.5 Grendel brass cases suitable for handloading after factory firing?

Yes, this match ammunition is loaded into boxer-primed, non-corrosive standard brass cases that are fully reloadable. This makes it an ideal option for precision shooters and handloaders looking to collect and reuse their brass casings for custom load development.

What kind of performance and trajectory can I expect at extended ranges out to 1,000 yards?

Leaving the muzzle at 2,247 fps from a 23.5-inch test barrel, the high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.553 helps the round retain supersonic flight past 700 to 800 yards. When zeroed at 100 yards, ballistic drop calculations require adjustments of -46.3 inches at 400 yards and -548.0 inches at 1,000 yards.

Can I use this S&B 6.5 Grendel 142 Grain HPBT ammo for hunting medium or large game in Australia?

No, this is strictly designed as a match and target shooting load featuring a Hollow Point Boat-Tail projectile that lacks controlled terminal expansion on game animals. For hunting applications, soft-point, ballistic-tip, or expanding monolithic projectiles should be used instead.

What firearms licence do I need to purchase this ammunition in Australia?

Ammunition is heavily regulated under state and territory firearms legislation across Australia. To purchase and possess this product, you must present a valid Category B firearms licence (or your local jurisdictional equivalent matching the rifle calibre registration).

6.5 Grendel Match Ammo - S&B V343112

The Sellier & Bellot 6.5 Grendel HPBT 142 Grain Match rifle ammunition is engineered for long-range precision and target disciplines. Built around a heavy-for-calibre 142-grain (9.20-gram) Hollow Point Boat-Tail projectile with a CuZn 10 brass jacket, this load is designed to minimise aerodynamic drag and maintain trajectory consistency. Fired from a 23.5-inch (600 mm) test barrel, it produces a muzzle velocity of 2,247 fps (685 m/s) and a muzzle energy of 1,592 ft·lb (1,817 Joules), sustaining supersonic flight past 700 to 800 yards.

Key Features

Aerodynamic Heavy Projectile: Employs a 142 gr HPBT bullet delivering a high ballistic coefficient (G1 BC of 0.553, G7 BC of 0.278) to resist wind drift across extended distances.
Match-Grade Flight Characteristics: Retains a velocity of 1,822 fps at 300 yards, 1,438 fps at 600 yards, and 1,045 fps at 1,000 yards.
Factory Ballistic Profile: Generates a calculated drop of -5.9 inches at 200 yards, -46.3 inches at 400 yards, -136.0 inches at 600 yards, and -548.0 inches at 1,000 yards with a 100-yard zero.
Reloadable Components: Assembled in non-corrosive, boxer-primed standard brass cases with a consistent cartridge overall length of 2.177 in (55.3 mm).
Standard Packaging: Supplied in 20-round boxes measuring 5.0" L × 1.0" W × 2.25" H with a total weight of 0.75 lb (approximately 340 g).

Technical Specifications

Calibre: 6.5 Grendel
Bullet Weight: 142 grains (9.20 grams)
Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat-Tail (HPBT)
Jacket Material: CuZn 10 brass
Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 2,247 fps (685 m/s)
Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 1,592 ft·lb (1,817 Joules)
Ballistic Coefficients: G1: 0.553 | G7: 0.278
Sectional Density: 0.404 lb/in²
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.177 in (55.3 mm)
Primer & Case: Boxer-primed, non-corrosive, reloadable brass
Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 6.5 Grendel 142 Grain HPBT Match Ammo for?

Long-range target shooters using 6.5 Grendel platform rifles — Relies on a high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.553 and a G7 of 0.278 to maintain supersonic stability through 700 to 800 yards, allowing this 6.5 Grendel rifle ammunition to hit 1,000 yards with a retained velocity of approximately 1,045 fps.
Benchrest precision competition shooters — Requires the consistent flight geometry of a heavy 142 grains hollow point boat-tail projectile travelling at 2,247 fps to minimise wind deflection during paper or steel target competition.
Handloaders seeking reloadable brass cases — Utilises factory boxer-primed brass casings dimensioned to an exact 2.177 in cartridge overall length, providing reusable components for custom 6.5 Grendel rifle ammunition reloading once fired.

Less suitable for: Firearm barrels featuring a slow rifling twist of 1:9 or slower that cannot reliably stabilise a long 142-grain projectile (requiring lighter 120-grain to 123-grain factory loads), hunters targeting medium-to-large game who require dedicated soft-point or monolithic expanding hunting ammunition, or rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55 SE, or 6.5 PRC.

SKU	SAB42310LP
Model #	V343112
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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