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In reference to the 6.5 Grendel, the cartridge is based on the PPC family of cartridges with a case length of 1.505 inches. Operating within a magazine length loading restriction of 2.255 inches, the cartridge can be loaded with a wide range of bullets from 80 to 144 grains.

As far as military consideration of the cartridge, various elements of the military have seen test rifles demonstrated out to 1,000 yards over the past 6 months. It would be fair to say that they have been impressed with the demonstrations. However, it will be 2004 before production rifles and ammunition are able to be presented to the military for formal evaluation, consideration and application for their mission uses. Therefore, it would be premature for any party to form any conclusions as to a military role for the 6.5 Grendel.

For civilian use, the rifle has excellent capabilities for competition (highpower and benchrest), hunting (deer, antelope, wild hogs, sheep) as well as people who just want a highly accurate cartridge for casual target shooting. In addition, the cartridge has outstanding properties for law enforcement use.