6.5cm- 130gn vs 140gn bullets

[Kramerica]

This should be a short thread. Which is a better choice for PRS competitions and why? Running with Berger 140’s now but it’s a pretty mild load 39.0 grains of H4350 getting around 2500fps. What do you like your velocity to be at?

 

[Texas10]

Well, given that we all know the 6.5 CM's reputation for shooting like a laser, my velocity would be exactly 186,282 miles per second..LOL

Nevertheless, as I recall I was getting around 2950 fps with 130 gr VLD's and H4350. And of course, it shot like a laser.

 

[rardoin]

In a 26" barrel I ran 140 hybrids at 2720 fps avg for best grouping at 300yds and best scores at 600yds compared to a higher 'node' I also tested. I was running RL-16 but also had similar results with H4350. I was using Lapua .308 Palma brass formed into Creedmoor. If you have a 24-26" barrel I think you are leaving a bit on the table at those velocities as you will still should get excellent grouping, low recoil and great barrel life running the 140 at the low 2700's.