CCI 400s with 6.5 Creedmoor

[CF Junkie]

Maybe I should have added that I don't shoot loads that are anywhere near P-max.
My loads are generally in the middle of the load table.

I did experiment with higher velocities.
There was little difference in accuracy, but the higher pressures did a job on the brass, especially the primer pockets. After a few reloads, I could barely read the brass identification stamps on the rim.
With mid range pressure loads, I got 20 to 23 reloads with Lapua brass before the primer pockets started to get loose.
Since Lapua and Norma are expensive, it was a no-brainer to shoot with lower pressures to save the expensive brass.

I load for Optimum Bullet Time, so I choose the 12th reflection for most of my barrels.
The 10th reflection was almost always at, near or just over P-max for my barrels, except for the light bullets (under 60 grs) and ball powders in my .223. Then I use the 10th reflection.

 

[William Vogel]

My accuracy load in 6.5 Creedmoor is 45.6 grains of VV N555 in Hornady brass with 140ELDM at 2.946 coal. 2912 fps. It’s a Kauger action and a MullerWorks 28 inch heavy Palma. Shoots 3 inch groups at 700 yards with CCI 200 primers. Lapua brass is 45.1. Same velocity. Lapua has less case capacity. I throated the chamber and I jam the bullets 0.010.