Foreseeable problem

[lone shooter]

So I'm just about done building my 6.5 Grendel. After some reading, seems Hornady SST ammo is the only ammo worth feeding it. Anyway, that's fine for now (asides the $1.00/round) but once the ammo ban takes affect I'm afraid the more obscure caliber ammo will be hard to find at your LGS. Since I'm not a reloader, I guess it's going to be buy it by the truck load. Anyway, just a thought.

[dscoduc]

Reloading is a good option simply because of the cost of 6.5 Grendel ammo...

It's probably too soon to make any decisions based on the recent law change... I suspect, and hope, there will be a challenge to the legality of limiting purchases of ammo...

[PatC415]

So I'm just about done building my 6.5 Grendel. After some reading, seems Hornady SST ammo is the only ammo worth feeding it. Anyway, that's fine for now (asides the $1.00/round) but once the ammo ban takes affect I'm afraid the more obscure caliber ammo will be hard to find at your LGS. Since I'm not a reloader, I guess it's going to be buy it by the truck load. Anyway, just a thought.

THERE'S A GREAT REASON TO START RELOADING.

[Hairball]

You can still purchase whatever you want off the Internet under the new law. Only difference is, you need it to go to your LGS so they can properly transfer it to you.

[Blade Gunner]

The new ammo restrictions appear to be more of a form of economic warfare. As its author said, this law only really effects white men over 50. Sounds like profiling to me.

[ChuckDizzle]

You can get ammo online shipped to your local ffl, or have your LGS make a special order for you. I know Outdoor Sportsman in Stockton orders cases of a specific varmint round for a friend of mine.

But the accuracy and cost saving potential makes reloading especially attractive for the 6.5 shooter. I'm at 10% on my 6.5 build and once it is done I'll likely get back into reloading for it.

[Whiskey_Tango]

So I'm just about done building my 6.5 Grendel. After some reading, seems Hornady SST ammo is the only ammo worth feeding it. Anyway, that's fine for now (asides the $1.00/round) but once the ammo ban takes affect I'm afraid the more obscure caliber ammo will be hard to find at your LGS. Since I'm not a reloader, I guess it's going to be buy it by the truck load. Anyway, just a thought.

Wat?! Why only SST? I got some 3/8" groups with PPU 120g HPBT. And quite frankly the steel case Wolf was just under an inch.

I hope the opposite is true and the obscure calibers are left on the shelf for us oddball shooters. I'm in the same boat as you OP. Just don't have enough time to get into reloading, though it sounds like the logical choice.

Oh yeah, cheap and deep and all that. Don't think I've ever regretted buying TOO MUCH ammo.

[lone shooter]

Wat?! Why only SST? I got some 3/8" groups with PPU 120g HPBT. And quite frankly the steel case Wolf was just under an inch.

At what distance? I'll have to try the PPU too.

See here in post #34 and pic post #30 http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...hlight=grendel

Yeah, I bought the SST and some cheap wolf too to make sure the rifle even works. I have yet to take it out tho. Going in a couple weeks to ASR.

[luckyduck]

You have almost a year and a half to buy all the ammo you want before the new registration law takes effect.

So why not set aside a set amount of $$$ each month to gradually build up your supply without breaking the bank right now?

Prices for ammo are low right now and will likely remain low for a good time. Stock up gradually and then consistently until Jan 2018.

[lone shooter]

THERE'S A GREAT REASON TO START RELOADING.

I guess. Where's a good place to buy equipment online for a complete rookie? Cabela's, BPS, ?

[lone shooter]

You have almost a year and a half to buy all the ammo you want before the new registration law takes effect.

So why not set aside a set amount of $$$ each month to gradually build up your supply without breaking the bank right now?

Prices for ammo are low right now and will likely remain low for a good time. Stock up gradually and then consistently until Jan 2018.

Yeah, I have all my other calibers at a good level, it's just the 6.5 since it's a new build.

[someR1]

better buy a ****load right now ....

[FresnoRob]

I guess. Where's a good place to buy equipment online for a complete rookie? Cabela's, BPS, ?

Dillon 650 https://www.dillonprecision.com/xl650_8_1_23803.html

[PatC415]

I guess. Where's a good place to buy equipment online for a complete rookie? Cabela's, BPS, ?

Not sure where you live? but there maybe a reloading club in your area. Try looking in the reloading forum. Also, buy a GOOD reloading manual for starters. Google is your friend, read, read, read. It's always good to have a mentor, to pass along tips learned from experience. There are Calgunners that would love to pass on their experience.
Get to know your Caliber and Gun first. You have LOTS of time to enjoy and learn. No need to hurry. Spend some money on good off the shelf ammo first.
Save the brass...

[lone shooter]

Thanks guys.