The Hornady Custom 6.5 Grendel ammunition with 123 grain SST polymer tip rounds out a capable mid-range rifle setup for hunters working deer-sized game and varmints. Built on Hornady's reputation for consistent factory loads that rival handload accuracy, these 20-round boxes deliver the precision and terminal performance you'd expect from a company that's been refining ammunition engineering for decades. The 6.5 Grendel cartridge itself is a natural choice for AR-platform shooters and bolt-gun hunters who want flat trajectory, mild recoil, and effective range without stepping up to magnum territory.
The SST (Super Shock Tip) bullet is Hornady's workhorse hunting round. Its polymer tip improves aerodynamics while the InterLock ring inside the jacket locks the core to the jacket, promoting consistent expansion and deep penetration through typical medium game. Hornady's secant ogive design—the bullet's nose profile—reduces drag and improves ballistic coefficient, which means you retain velocity downrange and wind deflection stays manageable out to practical hunting distances. Every round is hand-inspected before packing, a detail that reflects Hornady's quality-control culture.
This load is sized for medium game in the 50–300 pound range: whitetail, mule deer, feral hogs, and similar. It's a straightforward, no-frills choice for hunters who want field-proven ammunition without paying a premium for exotic compounds or specialty marketing. If you're running a 6.5 Grendel and expect to take game-sized shots at moderate range, you'll find this a reliable, accurate option that won't leave you second-guessing your ammunition choice in the moment that counts.
| Cartridge | 6.5 Grendel |
| Bullet Type | SST Polymer Tip |
| Grain Weight | 123 Grain |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Application | Medium Game (50–300 lbs) |
| Product Line | Hornady Custom |
Hornady Custom 6.5 Grendel with SST bullets is designed for medium game in the 50–300 pound range, including whitetail and mule deer, feral hogs, and similar-sized animals. Bullet expansion and penetration characteristics are balanced for that class.
Yes. The 6.5 Grendel chamber is standardized, so this ammunition will function in any rifle properly chambered for 6.5 Grendel, whether AR-platform or traditional bolt-action. Always verify your rifle is correctly marked for this cartridge before loading.
The SST (Super Shock Tip) is Hornady's polymer-tipped hunting bullet. The tip improves ballistic efficiency for flatter shooting and less wind drift. Inside, an InterLock ring bonds the jacket to the core, promoting controlled expansion and deep penetration through game.
Hornady Custom is factory-loaded ammunition designed to deliver handload-level accuracy and consistency. Each round is hand-inspected before packaging. It's not reloadable brass; it's finished ammunition ready to load and fire.
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