6.5 Grendel – 120 gr OTM – Federal American Eagle (AE65GDL1) – 200 Rounds

Looking for accurate, affordable 6.5 Grendel ammo for target practice? Pick up this 200 round case of Federal American Eagle AE65GDL1 6.5 Grendel 120 grain open tip match ammo.

This load uses a 120 grain open tip match bullet. OTM bullets are built with the jacket formed from the nose toward the base, leaving a small opening at the tip. That process produces a very consistent base, which is what drives accuracy, and a sleek profile with a strong ballistic coefficient. The result is a load that groups well and carries its velocity downrange, making it ideal for steel targets and precision practice out to several hundred yards. Federal rates this load at 2,610 fps from the muzzle, which works out to roughly 1,815 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The open tip is a product of manufacturing, not a hunting design, so this load is intended for target shooting rather than hunting or defense.

The 6.5 Grendel was designed to give the AR-15 better long range performance than the 5.56 while still fitting a standard-size lower receiver. It uses a dedicated bolt and magazines and is chambered in AR-15 uppers, the Ruger American Ranch, Howa 1500, Savage Axis, and CZ 527. Its efficient, high-BC bullets resist wind and retain energy well past 500 yards with mild recoil. Federal’s American Eagle line brings the company’s quality control to practical range ammo at a fair price, so you can train more often. A 200 round case from one lot keeps your zero and drop data consistent from session to session. It is also a great way to learn wind reading, since the Grendel gives you real long range feedback without magnum cost or recoil.

This American-made Federal ammo is new production, brass-cased, Boxer-primed, and non-corrosive. The fired brass is reloadable. Each box holds 20 rounds, and ten boxes make up this 200 round case. Store the extra boxes in a cool, dry place.