The Hornady Lock-N-Load 6.5 Grendel Modified Case (A65G) is a caliber specific brass modified case designed to thread onto Hornady Lock-N-Load O.A.L. Gauges so you can measure true bullet seating depth and cartridge overall length in 6.5 Grendel chambers. This A65G modified case lets precision 6.5 Grendel reloaders find accurate bullet jump and chamber fit using the same bullets they plan to load.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: A65G
- Cartridge: 6.5 Grendel
- Product type: Lock-N-Load modified case for O.A.L. Gauges
- Compatibility: works with Hornady Lock-N-Load O.A.L. Gauges C1000 straight and C1550 curved
- Case body: manufactured to SAAMI specifications for 6.5 Grendel
- Neck design: approximately 0.002 inch oversized neck to freely accept 6.5 mm bullets
- Case head: threaded at the base with fine threads to attach squarely to the gauge
- Material: brass cartridge case prepared for measuring use only
- Quantity: one modified case per package
Special Features
- Precision threaded case head ensures solid, concentric attachment to the Lock-N-Load O.A.L. Gauge for repeatable measurements.
- Oversized neck allows bullets to slide smoothly without normal neck tension, so the bullet can move and stop exactly when it contacts the rifling.
- SAAMI spec case body mirrors real 6.5 Grendel brass dimensions, giving reliable data on how your chosen bullet profile fits your rifle’s chamber.
- Part of Hornady’s Lock-N-Load measuring system, this A65G modified case integrates cleanly with O.A.L. Gauges and related tools for a consistent workflow.
Practical Benefits
- Using the Hornady 6.5 Grendel Lock-N-Load Modified Case (A65G) with your O.A.L. Gauge lets you determine the precise cartridge overall length where a specific bullet just meets the lands in your 6.5 Grendel rifle.
- Because the neck accepts real bullets without crimp or neck tension, you can test different bullet shapes and seating depths to tune jump for accuracy and reliable feeding.
- For dedicated 6.5 Grendel reloaders, the Hornady Lock-N-Load 6.5 Grendel Modified Case (A65G) is a dependable option that tightens your seating depth control and helps you tailor loads to your rifle’s chamber.
Follow-ups
How to use A65G modified case with O.A.L. gauge
What is 6.5 Grendel SAAMI max OAL
Best bullets for 6.5 Grendel seating depth testing
O.A.L. gauge curved C1550 vs straight C1000 differences
Common 6.5 Grendel load data for handloading
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 6.5 GRENDEL |