So I've jumped into this black hole abyss of reloading and I'm starting with the 156 Berger's for my savage 6.5 CM.
6.5 CM savage chassis. 1:8 24" barrel
156 Berger's, Hornady 1x brass(my rifle), Federal 205 primer, RL 16, suppressed
Seated to max mag length 2.80
Clean barrel
Factory Hornady 143 eldx fouling shots
2568, 2648, 2632, 2652
37.7- 2384, 2384
37.9- 2384, 2424
38.1- 2427, 2437
38.3- 2483, 2473
38.5- 2512, 2531
38.7- 2475, 2525
38.9- 2543, 2545
39.1- 2560, 2561
39.3- 2547, 2578
39.5- 2555, 2590
Last 4 shots, barrel was very warm, no signs of pressure all at.
Last five groups were all under 1/2 MOA. Granted that's only a two shot group but it's promising. Berger says max powder of 39.5 grains with RL-16. However with no pressure signs how far can I safely go? I'd like to hit the next node and really get it dialed. While maintaining the highest velocity possible.
Thanks.
PGohil
WV
6.5 CM savage chassis. 1:8 24" barrel
156 Berger's, Hornady 1x brass(my rifle), Federal 205 primer, RL 16, suppressed
Seated to max mag length 2.80
Clean barrel
Factory Hornady 143 eldx fouling shots
2568, 2648, 2632, 2652
37.7- 2384, 2384
37.9- 2384, 2424
38.1- 2427, 2437
38.3- 2483, 2473
38.5- 2512, 2531
38.7- 2475, 2525
38.9- 2543, 2545
39.1- 2560, 2561
39.3- 2547, 2578
39.5- 2555, 2590
Last 4 shots, barrel was very warm, no signs of pressure all at.
Last five groups were all under 1/2 MOA. Granted that's only a two shot group but it's promising. Berger says max powder of 39.5 grains with RL-16. However with no pressure signs how far can I safely go? I'd like to hit the next node and really get it dialed. While maintaining the highest velocity possible.
Thanks.
PGohil
WV