Powders for 6CM/87 gr. V-max

[KJV]

I just bought a new prairie dog rifle....an RPR in 6 Creedmoor. I'm looking for preferred powders to propel the 87 grain V-max. I have only tried IMR 4350 so far, it shoots well. I was wondering if there are better choices for this combo.

 

[AndyA]

Quickload lists reloder 17, 16 and 26 as giving highest velocities with that combo

 

[10at6]

I use MR2000 in a 6/250 and it's very accurate with the 87VM

 

[Tommie]

With a 6mm-250 AI I’ve found powders in the H4350 burn rate range do the best launching the 87 V-Max. Give Ramshot Hunter a try.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I am just starting to work up loads with, N-160, in a .243 Win. and so far, ( 1st attempt ) 42.0 grains with, the 87 V-Max, shoots 5 shots, into .600 ctr to ctr @ 100 yds, in my Factory STOCK (except YoDave Trig. Spring) Tikka T3, 22.5" SS Lite, 1-10 tw. 44.0 grains, look's to be about Maximum for, the .243 Win.
You might look at, Vihtavuori Data online or, in the Hornady Book for, your Cartridge.

 

[NickB1075]

Try 4831sc, it works great in mine.

Nick

 

[AckleymanII]

AA2700 is a very, very cool burning powder, very close in burning rate to IMR 4350. My best guess is that AA2700 would work great for this case as I have shot a slug of it in the 243 and 243 AI with 70-85g bullets.

 

[tbeasley]

I'm shooting Varget in my 6mm creedmoor with 75 and 87vmax out of 7.5 twist bbls.
H4350, IMR4451, IMR4350 work also.

If memory serves me, I'm using 40.0 varget
75vmax =3360 fps
87vmax =3315 fps
21" bbl, hornady brass and .020 jump
6mm Creedmoor SAMMI spec reamer

 

[XTBAR]

I don't have a 6 Creedmoor, but I do have a 6x47L. I have found Rl-16 to be near pixie dust. Great powder.