AAC Sabre Blade 6.5mm Grendel 123gr Black Tip Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Black Tip • MPN: AAC65GSAB1-20
AAC Sabre Blade 6.5mm Grendel 123gr Black Tip Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Black Tip • MPN: AAC65GSAB1-20
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2525 fps | 1741 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2482 fps | 1683 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 50 yds | 2440 fps | 1626 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 75 yds | 2398 fps | 1571 ft-lb | +0.2" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2357 fps | 1517 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2316 fps | 1465 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 150 yds | 2275 fps | 1414 ft-lb | -1.5" |
| 175 yds | 2235 fps | 1365 ft-lb | -2.9" |
| 200 yds | 2195 fps | 1317 ft-lb | -4.8" |
| 225 yds | 2156 fps | 1270 ft-lb | -7.1" |
| 250 yds | 2117 fps | 1225 ft-lb | -9.8" |
| 275 yds | 2079 fps | 1180 ft-lb | -13.0" |
| 300 yds | 2040 fps | 1137 ft-lb | -16.8" |
| 325 yds | 2003 fps | 1096 ft-lb | -21.0" |
| 350 yds | 1965 fps | 1055 ft-lb | -25.8" |
| 375 yds | 1929 fps | 1016 ft-lb | -31.2" |
| 400 yds | 1892 fps | 978 ft-lb | -37.1" |
| 425 yds | 1856 fps | 941 ft-lb | -43.7" |
| 450 yds | 1821 fps | 906 ft-lb | -50.8" |
| 475 yds | 1786 fps | 871 ft-lb | -58.7" |
| 500 yds | 1751 fps | 838 ft-lb | -67.2" |
Product Overview
AAC Sabre Blade 6.5mm Grendel fires a 123-grain Black Tip bullet at 2,525 fps, delivering 1,741 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The Black Tip designation indicates a polymer-tipped hunting projectile designed for controlled expansion. With a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.510, this load maintains velocity at distance while the tip initiates reliable expansion on medium game.
AAC (Advanced Armament Corporation) produces ammunition specifically for the 6.5 Grendel platform in partnership with Alexander Arms, the cartridge's inventor. The Sabre Blade represents their premium hunting offering, loaded to specifications optimized for AR-15 function. The black polymer tip distinguishes this from their FMJ training rounds while providing the aerodynamic profile needed for consistent flight to the target.
Deer and hog hunting at practical AR-15 distances defines this ammunition's purpose. The expanding bullet design delivers terminal performance on medium game while the high BC reduces wind drift for field accuracy. Hunters who want ammunition made specifically for the Grendel—rather than adapted from other calibers—get a load engineered from the ground up for the cartridge.
- The 0.510 G1 BC matches premium match ammunition, giving hunters flat trajectory and wind resistance
- AAC manufactures specifically for the Grendel platform, ensuring loads are optimized for AR-15 cycling
- Polymer tip initiates expansion reliably even at the reduced velocities encountered beyond 200 yards
- The 123-grain weight sits in the Grendel's performance sweet spot for medium game
- AAC is a smaller manufacturer with limited distribution compared to Hornady or Federal
- At 2,525 fps, velocity runs slightly below competing 123-grain loads from major manufacturers
- Premium hunting pricing limits this to hunting use—practice with cheaper FMJ loads first
- Less terminal performance data available compared to established hunting bullets like SST or Fusion
All AAC Sabre Blade 6.5mm Grendel 123gr Black Tip Ammo Prices
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