Any interest in a .264/ 6.5mm mold?

[JTknives]

Gent's
I pulled that design from this forum discussing the Grendel and cast some where. Reason I posted it is that it "should" be a performer with a Grendel chamber then again maybe not. I would absolutely love the credit for designing that but truth is the truth.
I emailed JTknives maybe he did not get the e-mail on it, or he is that buried, as I have not heard any traction on this.
But a Plain base should be offered as well as a Gas check in my opinion. If someone would get a buy going on this I would be in. seeing how 45 2.1 is talking on this one he might be able to set up something heck I would wait a year if we get a sign up sheet and a design going. I suspect what would be the killer or deal breaker on the 100-125grain weight on this mold is the Alexander Arms chamber. IF need be I have a barrel and can cast a cerrosafe of the Chamber Leade/throat to assist the design of the mold and send a 6.5 sierria 120gr and a Hornady 123 Amax, that should help with the ogive.

So somebody shoot a PM that they are doing the design or redesigning I will chamber cast my rifle barrel and send two jacketed bullet that are known workers in the Grendel, provided of course that is agreeable with everyone. AA uses a compound throat, two angles like the Enfield on their reamer (at least that is what Bill Alexander told me personally over the phone). I have even entertained a Swage Die to get going on a half jacket using 22LR fired cases, just to be able to make some boolits.

For the 260 Rem guys you should be able to seat further out and make a go of it. I dunno

45 2.1 pm me on this I noticed you mentioned a chamber casting after typing all this

Sorry i have been very busy

[Von Gruff]

This is a better look at my cast bullet in relation to the 123gn A Max

[wiersy111]

Holly **** guys I have been busy for a while and haven't been around here. I am sure glad to see that this thread is alive and well. I finally have my AA parts, the upper is together, i still need my Magpul PRS stock and JP trigger for the lower. Looking at the price of Amax right now I really hope we can come up with an accurate shooter. How close are we to getting this rolling? And what can I do to help out.

[xacex]

I like both designs, but I think Von Gruff's design would shoot better due to more bearing surface on the nose. I want to powder coat whatever comes out so I will have to modify the mold any way it comes unfortunately.

[45 2.1]

How close are we to getting this rolling? And what can I do to help out.

You're the guy who started this thread..... and I was waiting for you to get a rifle together so you could do a throat impact slug. However, if the rest of these guys want to copy something, you'll get what you get and something that may or may not fit the rifles throat. The people who have done lead with this cartridge report very small groups when the boolit fits. Guessing is making assumptions.... and everyone should know where that leads.

[wiersy111]

I did an impact cast of my chamber tonight and am not sure it came out good enough for our purpose. How can I tell when I have it perfect?

[wiersy111]

I finally got a good cast that I am comfortable with. It only took half a dozen tries. Thanks for the advise 45 2.1.

[wiersy111]

I sent the impact cast to 45 2.1 today. Once he gets it and evaluates my work we should be able to start moving forward with this mold. Woo Hooo

[wiersy111]

Happy new year all. My Grendel is a definite shooter now I need some boolits to feel it. Can't wait until we can move forward with a mould.

[wiersy111]

"btt"

[Thecyberguy]

Is this moving or has it stalled out?
Who is in charge with this one?

[45 2.1]

Is this moving or has it stalled out?
Who is in charge with this one?

Everyone is waiting on me.......... I will have the design up when it is ready. I'm not satisfied with it yet. It is NOT dead.

[Thecyberguy]

Thank you, appreciate the work on the design and the feedback.

[wiersy111]

Cool! I can't wait to see your design. I'm having a hard time finding Hornady 123grers, plus they are spendy!

[xacex]

Cool! I can't wait to see your design. I'm having a hard time finding Hornady 123grers, plus they are spendy!

I hear you! I have a couple of boxes, but I haven't been shooting much for fear I wont find them. When I do they are over 30$ a box. It sucks being a cheap bastard sometimes.

[wiersy111]

I find factory loads pretty regular but $26 a box and I am also a cheap skate.

[Von Gruff]

The 123gn A Max is NZ$57 (US$47) and Grendel ammo is about NZ$45 (US$37) here so they are saved for hunting but my cast bullet at 2300fps makes fine play fodder

[wiersy111]

Thanks Von Gruff now i don't feel as bad paying what I do for ammo and components. Thats crazy.

[xacex]

And that is why the 300 Blackout gets so much love. 97$ for 500 Speer tnt 125'S and 17.5 grains of pistol powder. With cast it gets cheaper. I love the Mihec 311410 125 grain hollow-point for it. I wish I was just getting better groups.

[wiersy111]

How are you doing on the design 45 2.1? I am sure designing a cast boolit for the Grendel chamber is a daunting task.