Hornady Custom 6.5 Grendel 123-grain SST ammunition (Hornady part no. 8152) brings factory-load convenience with the accuracy shooters usually expect from a handload. Hornady hand-inspects every round of the Custom line before it ships, a level of quality control that shows up on target. The Super Shock Tip (SST) bullet uses a polymer tip to initiate fast, controlled expansion while retaining enough weight for solid penetration on medium game. Built for the 6.5 Grendel platform’s blend of mild recoil and flat trajectory, this load is equally at home dropping deer or punching tight groups at the range.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5mm Grendel, an AR-15-compatible cartridge known for mild recoil and flat trajectory at extended range.
• The bullet weighs 123 grains, a weight matched to the Grendel’s case capacity for strong ballistic performance.
• The bullet is Hornady’s SST (Super Shock Tip), a polymer-tipped design engineered for rapid, controlled expansion.
• Every round is hand inspected before packaging, part of Hornady’s quality control process for the Custom line.
• Cases are made of brass, delivering reliable extraction and consistent chamber pressures.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range day or hunt.
• Boxes ship 10 to a case, giving hunters and high-volume shooters a full 200-round case option.
• At roughly $1.35 per round, this load is priced in line with premium hunting-grade rifle ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an SST bullet? Super Shock Tip is Hornady’s polymer-tipped design built for rapid expansion and flat-shooting accuracy.

What game is 6.5 Grendel suited for? With this SST load, it balances expansion and penetration well on deer and similarly sized game.

Is this a good load for an AR-15 platform? Yes, 6.5 Grendel was designed to run in AR-15-pattern rifles with a caliber swap, and Hornady Custom is a proven factory load for it.

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