Load Data for 6.5 WSM

[Chappy6mm]

Load data for the 6.5 WSM. It seems to be hard to find or I am not looking in the right place.
I have 140 gr A Max and 130 gr Berger VLD and looking to do some shooting this weekend.
Barrel is 1-8" twist and is 26" Long
Does anyone have any loads that I could start with or work up to?

Powder I have on hand includes
4831sc
H-1000
4350
RL15
RL19
RL22

 

[Milo 2.0]

H1000 & RL22 is what I would start with, overbore=slow.
RL22- start at 60gr and work up
H1000, it's a little slower, honestly can't tell you where to begin, 60 up in 1 gr increments to 64, the .5 up.

 

[L.Sherm]

I did not have any luck my 6.5wsm with slow powders. I use RL17 and had decent luck with imr 4350

 

[watercam]

When in doubt data for the 270 WSM should be close enough to get started...

 

[VinceB]

I used RL 25 in mine.

 

[Chappy6mm]

Well I have broke the barrel in slow and cleaned frequently and this gun is driving me crazy.
40 rounds down the tube and I haven't got the groups I am looking for.
I have tried H-1000 and RL 22
62 gr RL 22
64 gr H-1000
I just received new Norma brass I ordered and I am going to load up some 4831sc and maybe some 4350.
So far it is shooting the 140 A Max better than the 130 Bergers. So I picked up a box of 140 Berger VLD to try.
Back to the reloading room!!!!!!

 

[jfseaman]

You can find information here http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=306

 

[Milo 2.0]

Norma 217 will work fine also if you're having a tough time finding powder. Up to 67gr in a friends gun, but don't start there.

 

[ergonsdad]

My data is 6-7 years old. I changed from the 6.5 WSM to the 6.5 Jody ( a WSM with the SMc shoulder).
My best load was with 67gr of Ramshot Magnum Powder and 142 gr SMK shooting from a 30" 8 twist Douglas barrel. I would start lower and work up.
Good luck, I killed a lot of Prairie Dogs with this load.

 

[colbobsballistics]

Anyone have any updates on this load?

 

[ebb]

This chambering is going to be rough on a barrel. Keep using the H1000, a lot of the 6mm shooters have discovered it has a low flame temp and if you can get enough in the case to meet your expectations speed wise it will be easier on the barrel than most. Hybrid 100v is my next try in my 6.5-284. N165 may work well also

 

[L.Sherm]

H1000 is what I use with the Berger 140 and fed 215