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AR-15 (6.5 Grendel)

Extended-range AR · Deer hunting cartridge · Upper-swap upgrade

About the AR-15 (6.5 Grendel)

The 6.5 Grendel chambering turns the AR-15 into a longer-reaching rifle without changing the lower receiver: swap the barrel and bolt, and the platform launches a 6.5mm bullet that holds velocity and resists wind better than 5.56 past 300 yards. Magazines, triggers, stocks, and controls all carry over from the standard build, which makes the conversion a matter of an upper assembly. Hunters use the chambering on deer and hogs inside practical rifle distances, and precision shooters appreciate the mild recoil during long strings of fire.

Best ammo for the AR-15 (6.5 Grendel)

Live picks from Top Ammo Supply — in-stock 6.5 Grendel ammunition, sorted by price per round. Prices and stock refresh throughout the day.

6.5 Grendel hunting loads

Soft point and expanding bullets for field use.

HornadyHORNADY CUSTOM 6.5 GRENDELAMMO 123GR SST 20rd$30.23$1.512/rd

6.5 Grendel match & precision loads

Match-grade projectiles for precision and competition.

HornadyHORNADY CUSTOM 6.5 GRENDELAMMO 123GR SST 20rd$30.23$1.512/rdBarnesBarnes 6.5 Grendel AMMO 120gr Open Tip Match Boat Tail 30831 Precision Match 20rd Box 20rd$35.63$1.782/rd

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