6.5 CM 140 ELDM Load
- Thread starter lacajun
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Just look up Sierras load data for 6.5 Creedmoor on the net, it’s going to give you more real world loads than the watered down ones in most manuals.
I'm running 42G of H4350 now in my 6.5 CM and getting about 2850 over the Chrono with very good results on target in 600 matches. A lot of 199's. I use the Berger 140 Hybrids, off the lands. Any idea where to start using RL 26? I'm going to start some testing now with that powder for next season. See if I can't push them a bit faster. Surgeon Action with Rock Creek barrel. Also planning to test the new Hornady 140 ELM's. I want to see if that huge BC they claim makes much wind difference.
This load was .5 very satisfied I wasn't on my A game either. Going to try a few more and maybe some @ 42 grns.
(Any idea where to start using RL 26? I'm going to start some testing now with that powder for next season.)
48.7 gr RL 26 140 gr berger elite hunters at 2.87" OAL .020" off lands 210M primers 2999 fps avg.
This load is working great for me. I started at 46.5 grains just looking for pressure and got up to 49.1 and still was fine. My accurate load is 48.7 and quickloads has it at 60,600 psi.
Please start low with your gun and work up. Look around on 6.5 creedmoor and Long Range hunting for bowfishn he has a lot of info on this powder, I used what he had his best luck with and it worked out great for me.
48.7 gr RL 26 140 gr berger elite hunters at 2.87" OAL .020" off lands 210M primers 2999 fps avg.
This load is working great for me. I started at 46.5 grains just looking for pressure and got up to 49.1 and still was fine. My accurate load is 48.7 and quickloads has it at 60,600 psi.
Please start low with your gun and work up. Look around on 6.5 creedmoor and Long Range hunting for bowfishn he has a lot of info on this powder, I used what he had his best luck with and it worked out great for me.
I'm using Hornady brass and loading long, 2.90 OAL.
I run compressed loads all the time. Doesn't bother a thing, in my experience. You cannot get enough of some powders in small cases without doing it. If you don't use compressed loads, you really limit yourself to what powders you can easily use.
Hornady # 10 has good data,
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