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From a Canadian perspective, you will probably find Hornady bullets easier to find here right now. You said on another thread that you were reloading for this and that your father was recoil shy. As the others have said, this cartridge works and is gentle on the shoulder.

A couple of suggestions. If you can, stick with the 100 to 120 grain bullets. Personally, I'm happy with the 120 gr. Sierras, but am always on the lookout for whatever is out there . I found the 140s to be a bit long, but you will know what works for you. Unfortunately, with the current supply shortages, you pretty much have to use what you can get. Higginson Powders is a good source. They are the Hornady distributor for Canada.

http://higginsonpowders.com/index.html

Normally, they have a good supply, but this business has been suffering with the same supply issues as everyone else. You can pick from their product menu, but it's best to email for availability. They accept credit cards and EMTs.

I have only used four bullets from mine. The Sierra 120 gr Pro Hunter, and three Hornady offerings. Two years ago, I managed a whitetail with the Sierra. A few coyotes with the 95 gr Hornadys. I am not using a CZ. I have a single shot TC Encore with a 24 inch barrel.

You might want to check in with Budget Shooter Supply as well. https://budgetshootersupply.ca They have good prices and sometimes will surprise you with what is in stock.

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the links. The prevous owner of the rifle had worked up a load using 120 gr. Nosler BT, see how those work?

Yeah, pretty much buy when you have the chance right now.

Which is closely related to the 7.62x39 short Russian.

No problem. I cannot wait until these shortages are over.



You bet. I think the Grendel is an improvement on the 7.62x39 and fun to shoot!

Cut down a Howa Mini for my 10 year old grandson, he has fired twice, taken two deer. 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips in front of Benchmark. Does not slap him and he shoots it lights out. No tracking so far, not huge deer but for a slight build youngster it seems to be the perfect choice.

He wants to go shoot every time he can, and that I think is the operative reason to keep him using this rifle for the time being.

Ringer hooked me up with some 129 gr. ABLRs, they have been unobtanium for me but I now have a 100 to work with when the current production stash of BTs run out.

i would think the 120 bt at grendel velos would be the stuff. i have some factory loaded 120 bt,123 sst and 123 eldm to try out once my scope comes in for the CZ. if i handloaded i know what bullet i'd go with.....it'd be a 100 grain bt.
Big Ed

If you could find the 100 gr BT! I looked for the 120’s for months before I found them! I wouldn’t mind trying the 100’s myself. Hunting at Texas hill country distances sure doesn’t require a ballistic coefficient!

I had the exact same experience with mine using the Hornady 123g SST's. Switched to Nolser 120g Ballistic Tip and it IS a tack driver. Shoots well under an inch with the Nosler ammo. My new shop will be finished out this spring and I'll put the virgin Star Line brass to use then. Gonna try the Speer 120g Gold Dots. I hear good stuff about those.

So far this season I’m 3 for 3 on white tails with my CZ-527 6.5 Grendel. I hunt in south west Mississippi which lends to closer shots typically less than 100 yards. Each deer required only one shot, 2 had a short death dash of ~ 30 yards, 1 DRT collapsed in their track. The bullet exited on all three. No tracking required when that white belly is so easy to see from where you shot them at. I find it a joy to shoot, very effective and can’t imagine needing more gun for where and what I’m hunting. I highly recommend the CZ-527 6.5 Grendel combination for a pleasant, effective deer hunting combination. I can’t speak to using it on heavier game. I have been using it for 5 seasons now and can’t imagine needing more gun. I do occasionally use other rifles since I have them but keep coming back to the little CZ as my favorite hunting rifle.

My daughter has taken several deer with her Howa Mini 6.5 and the Federal Fusion 120 grain factory ammo. No complaints at all.