Description
Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT ammunition turns the 6.5 Grendel into a fast, flat shooting varmint and predator round. The 90 grain Speer TNT jacketed hollow point leaves the muzzle at about 3,000 feet per second and is built for explosive expansion on prairie dogs, groundhogs and coyotes. Each box holds 50 rounds in Federal’s Varmint and Predator line.
- Speed and Explosive Expansion
- Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT Specifications
- Varmint and Predator Tips
Speed and Explosive Expansion
Most 6.5 Grendel loads use heavier bullets for deer and long range target work. This load goes the other direction, pairing the efficient Grendel case with a light 90 grain bullet for maximum speed. The result is a flatter trajectory at typical varmint distances and quick, dramatic expansion on small game.
The Speer TNT is a thin jacketed hollow point designed to fragment rapidly on impact. That fast energy transfer is ideal for small predators and varmints, and it helps reduce the risk of ricochets in open fields compared with tougher bullets.
Federal’s published ballistics show the load still traveling about 2,000 feet per second at 300 yards, which covers most prairie dog towns and coyote stands.
Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item AE65GDL90VP. Federal’s product page lists UPC 604544622065, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal (American Eagle)
- Product line: Varmint and Predator
- Manufacturer item number: AE65GDL90VP
- Caliber: 6.5 Grendel
- Bullet: 90 grain Speer TNT jacketed hollow point
- Muzzle velocity: about 3,000 fps
- Ballistic coefficient: .260
- Bullet length: 0.914 inches
- Usage: varmint and predator
- Rounds per box: 50
Varmint and Predator Tips
Use Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT ammo only in rifles chambered for 6.5 Grendel.
Light bullets usually print differently than heavier 6.5 Grendel loads. Re-zero your rifle before heading to the field.
Check your rifle’s twist rate. This light bullet stabilizes easily in common 6.5 Grendel barrels.
Know what lies beyond your target. Even fragmenting bullets can travel a long way after a miss.
Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT ammo is a superb choice for 6.5 Grendel AR-15 and bolt action owners who hunt coyotes, foxes, groundhogs and prairie dogs and want a fast, flat shooting load.
The 6.5 Grendel was developed to give AR-15 shooters better long range performance than the 223 Remington, using an efficient case and high BC 6.5mm bullets. With light bullets, it also becomes an excellent varmint cartridge. Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT ammo carries roughly 1,800 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle by standard calculation, far more than most 223 varmint loads.
Coyote hunters often shoot at dawn and dusk, and many shots come between 100 and 300 yards. The flat trajectory of Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT rounds makes those shots easier, with less holdover to think about when a coyote stops to look back.
For prairie dog shooters, high volume shooting means barrel heat can build quickly. Pace your shots, let the barrel cool between strings and keep an eye on point of impact as the day goes on.
A box of 50 rounds is a practical quantity for a weekend of varmint hunting, and the American Eagle line keeps the cost reasonable for shooters who burn through ammunition quickly.
Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place. Buying several boxes of Federal Grendel 90gr Speer TNT from the same lot keeps your zero consistent from one outing to the next.
When calling coyotes, a quality electronic call, good camouflage and a steady shooting rest matter as much as the cartridge. Set up with the wind in your face, give each stand 15 to 20 minutes, and be ready for a fast shot when a predator commits. Clean your rifle after high volume sessions to keep accuracy at its best.
Need a rifle to match? See the Diamondback DB15 6.5 Grendel, or read Federal’s Varmint and Predator 6.5 Grendel product page for full ballistics.
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