Alternative to the 123 Amax for a long-range 6.5 Grendel?

[Wannashootit]

Down to the last box of 123's for my son's 6.5 Grendel.

Suggestion for 600 yard (sometimes pushing it a bit further) bullet?

Nothing matches the 123's BC, and I can't see pushing anything heavier as I think 123 is about at the capacity of this cartridge's boiler room. Do I go with a lighter bullet, and push the hell out of it?

 

[WildBill3/75]

I've only used the 123 amax's myself but from reading the 6.5 grendel forum a bunch it looks like alot of people get really good performance out of the 120gr SMK's.

 

[Dan Newberry]

the 123 AMAX is the one to beat... but Lapua makes a 123 Scenar... and you could run a 130 Berger, too... we've even seen some folks get good results from 7 twist Grendels using 140's...

That 130 grain Berger Match VLD is a great 6.5mm bullet. I wouldn't over look it if you've got the right twist for it.

 

[blackfoot]

I use the 123 Scenar but there are some that swear by the lighter bullets in the Grendel.

 

[Hummerdawg]

123 sst

 

[Wannashootit]

123 sst

I've thought about that. Same problem with my 7-08, and the 162 Amax that Hornady has suspended. Fuckers...got me with TWO rifles...
The SST has a similar BC, I should try it. For some reason though, I've not read of anyone using these for LR target.

Nosler has a 123 CC, shot like shit. The rifle seems to really like the secant ogive bullets.