Should i be satisfied with 2700fps/140 amax

[Shiyfire]

I worked up a load and this was the low end node , im using RL17 and want to be cautious with it. I shot this group at 175 yards and it measures around 3/4” so accuracy is there . I see alot of people getting 2800 fps with a 140 grainer ,is that hotrodding or is 2700 a normal velocity?

 

[chkunz]

You will get better response if you provide more info on gun, cartridge etc. Respectively, Clyde

 

[Shiyfire]

its a savage fcp-sr 6.5 creedmoor 24" barrel in a choate tactical stock with a nightforce 5-20x56 on top

 

[jbpmidas]

If that’s where it shoots best, then yes. However, some other, slightly faster, powders may help.

 

[Shiyfire]

If that’s where it shoots best, then yes. However, some other, slightly faster, powders may help.

such as?

 

[Shane Roya]

RL26
(faster velocity not burn rate)
I have a Stealth 6.5 Creed 24" barrel and a Savage 6.5 Creed build with 26" 140's at 2800 to 2900 fps you should have no problem with RL26 and decent groups. All comes at a price, lower speeds are usually obtained with longer barrel life. So it depends on what you are after.

 

[rardoin]

Try RL-16. Very temperature stable. Easy to get 2750 and likely very accurate or get low/mid 2800's and decent accuracy. I run my 6.5 Creedmoor/26" barrel at 2700-2725fps for 600yd shoots and it is easy on recoil over near 70 shots and a very good shooting load. I could get faster but not as precise.

 

[jbpmidas]

such as?

I use H4350 and RL16. One over 2800, the other just under. I’m running a 26” Barrel.

 

[AckleymanII]

We are running R#26 with fed 215, 143g, and 2850 is a very happy place to live. 24" barrel

 

[Barlow]

I would use your at 2700 mv and never look back. Barlow

 

[loud_noise]

I have been getting approximately 2730fps from my .260 with 42.5gn of ADI2209 (equivalent of H4350/IMR4350 available in US). I have a 26” though compared with OPs 24”.
Looking at how mine shoots with MV lower than some others I have seen, i’m convinced that you don’t need to chase blazing velocities to attain match winning results.

 

[rardoin]

Looking at how mine shoots with MV lower than some others I have seen, i’m convinced that you don’t need to chase blazing velocities to attain match winning results.

Bingo!

 

[fivering1]

I worked up a load and this was the low end node , im using RL17 and want to be cautious with it. I shot this group at 175 yards and it measures around 3/4” so accuracy is there . I see alot of people getting 2800 fps with a 140 grainer ,is that hotrodding or is 2700 a normal velocity?

Need for info, such as how do the primers look, any extractor marks on brass, does it extract easily, etc.

 

[284winner]

I worked up a load and this was the low end node , im using RL17 and want to be cautious with it. I shot this group at 175 yards and it measures around 3/4” so accuracy is there . I see alot of people getting 2800 fps with a 140 grainer ,is that hotrodding or is 2700 a normal velocity?

What's your intended range of use ? 2700 isn't screaming but if your range doesn't exceed 600 yards, its all you need. Shoot what hits where you want not how fast it gets there. At 1000 yards, maybe 2800+ will benefit your cause. H4350 is a great one to put on your "to do" list. Very accurate and a little faster.

 

[CharlieNC]

In my 6.5x47 I run the 140gr at 2775fps, not scalding hot either but with the high BC the performance on 1000yd steel is excellent. Got to go with the node.

 

[Mike Dettorre]

I would call it good. Don't chase velocity just for velocity sakes.

 

[xswanted]

I shoot a 260 with 142s at 2750.

If it shoots, leave it. 100 fps gains you not much.

 

[Kurz]

I worked up a load and this was the low end node , im using RL17 and want to be cautious with it. I shot this group at 175 yards and it measures around 3/4” so accuracy is there . I see alot of people getting 2800 fps with a 140 grainer ,is that hotrodding or is 2700 a normal velocity?

I get to see a lot of this type of question from other shooters trying not to overdo but get something approximating an average for performance. Your load is definitely at the bottom of the pressure/velocity curve with regard to the potential of this cartridge/bullet combination and it is a long way away from hotrodding. On a scale, 2700 can be considered low, 2800 as the middle and 2900-3000 as the high end. As I've written before, there are a ton of folks who stop at the first node they determine to be accurate, in their opinion. There are a few of us who prefer to utilize the cartridge for it greatest potential rather than mediocrity. So we look for the higher node instead of stopping at the lower node. If you're comfortable with the low node and are afraid of losing this node while searching for the next node higher, stay put. But bear in mind that similar and possibly better performance can be attained at a higher node.

i’m convinced that you don’t need to chase blazing velocities to attain match winning results.

There is nothing blazing about the performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor loaded with any of the 140 class bullets. This is not a high velocity cartridge, it is meant for moderate velocity coupled with out-of-the-box accuracy from factory loaded ammunition. However, with the advent of higher performance/lower temperature powders, we can improve on what the factory middling loads can supply by simply choosing a different powder.

Re-17 is one of my favorite powders but I don't often shoot in highly variable temperatures. Along comes Re-16 and now you can have the best of both worlds, slightly more velocity and those temp stable properties. That means that H-4350 can be passé, no need for it since there are viable powders available to replace it. If you feel that you have to preserve the life of your barrel, stop shooting right now because any shot you make will degrade the quality of any barrel no matter which powder you choose.

If this is a hunting rifle, I think you're probably fine although there is more that can be obtained with a little more testing. If this is supposed to be a Match rifle, I suggest refining your loads for greater accuracy.

In any case, enjoy the process and enjoy the shooting!