Hypothetical, 308, 6.5 Grendel, 1st list?

[Stinky Coyote]

So let’s say you only run 6.5 Grendel and 308 inhouse (multiples of each) and have been saving brass for a long time thinking about one day when other pursuits caught up and parenting time eases....and you were to put a list together of what to get for reloading?

Always stocked on cases of Hornady factory eldm ammo and don’t mind pedestrian speeds, and no need for high volume reloading in short amount of time, simple and manual works for say 1000 rounds a year combined although I suspect the Grendel reloading would jump considerably more than the 308, would be nice to push it a bit to catch up to 308 speeds. Only really interested in 2 bullets being the 123 and 168 eldm both similar bc.

What gear, what powders (would any work for both?) would kick the party off? Think green af and just getting started but never really need more, big fan of buy once cry once quality but also minimalist and simple.

I’m getting close and really enjoying my shoot days more and more. Also wanna be able to teach the crew and use my setups and the rounds will add up there, especially Grendel.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Sorry, you turned me off with the word "run".

 

[Stinky Coyote]

Lol, suggest an alternative word, this has been a slow boil over a couple decades but the heat has steadily gone upward. There’s some reasons these two are the only centerfires in the house and aiming towards this final stage. Gonna have to go this route for my plans to elevate the crew on this aspect of our outdoor adventuring. I gotta get em out on my dime first then see if I can hook em. Don’t worry mils will be the language lol.

 

[Taudisio]

I forget where, but I posted a list somewhere. Just confirming you need everything for reloading except for brass?
You don’t need the best of the best to beat factory ammo prices or quality.

Edit to add, I just looked up one resource, reloader 15 and imr 8208xbr work for your bullet in the Grendel. Both of those are proven in the 308.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

I forget where, but I posted a list somewhere. Just confirming you need everything for reloading except for brass?
You don’t need the best of the best to beat factory ammo prices or quality.

Edit to add, I just looked up one resource, reloader 15 and imr 8208xbr work for your bullet in the Grendel. Both of those are proven in the 308.

confirmed, I have piles of once shot brass from these rifles,

 

[RWT]

Following as I am executing a similar plan. I standardized on the 6.5 130 TMK for a CM and Grendel. I believe once I find a load that works for both I can order enough bullets and powder to never have to purchase factory again.

I’ve been loading up on Varget and H4350.
Concern is the Grendel is only 100fps slower than the CM.

 

[Taudisio]

Easy, get a single stage or turret press to save time. I lean towards turret press nowadays. A brass prep station. An electric scale or powder dispenser. A die set for each caliber. Analog calipers and comparator gauges. A powder funnel. Case lube. A primer seater. There are other odds and ends that make life easier/faster/more consistent. But that list will do everything you need.

 

[Taudisio]

Once you have acquired all of that, get 2 pounds of 8208 and 2 pounds of reloader 15. 2 packs of whatever bullets you want to use in each respective caliber. Primers for each caliber, I’m assuming 6.5g uses small rifle primers. 308 will probably be large rifle primers. Get a box of each (1000) from either, CCI or federal are my preferred. Go forth and find the right loads and then buy large jugs of whichever powder the rifles/you like and then bullets. Restock primers when you get down to the last two sleeves.

 

[G7777777]

Bolt action included ?