Varmint bullet recommendation for 6.5 Creedmore

[Timothy O]

I have acquired a 6.5 Creedmore rifle on a Panda action, Jewell 2 oz. trigger, Robinson stock, Kavanaugh paint job for a very good price. I don't know the barrel twist offhand but I assume it's about a one in 9 or 10. I plan on using it for prairie dogs. I need a bullet recommendation. I am interested in accuracy, velocity and explosive expansion on these small varmints probably in the 400-700 yard range. I got brass, dies and a few bullets in a package deal. I am an experienced handloader but have never owned a 6.5. Any help you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[alf]

I'd confirm twist first, but I'd look at the 95 Vmax or the new 100 ELD-VT bullet coming out.

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[itchyTF]

Sierra also has a 105gr Blitzking. But as mentioned you need to check twist.

 

[Daddycaddie67]

If you can find some the 100gn Sierra HPFB’s shoot and preform well in my 8twist 260. I’m gonna keep an eye out for the 100gn ELD-Vs, but as soon as I develop a load for the ELD’s Sierra will send out a bunch of the HPFB’s…... E

 

[DiRTY DOG]

80gr Hammer HHT @ 3400fps. I've usrd the 85gr HH in my 6.5x47L on rock chucks, ground squirrels, even a rattlesnake. Super accurate, always in stock.

124gr HH on top. 85gr HH on bottom. 3-shot groups @100 yards.

 

[Knotwild]

80gr Hammer HHT @ 3400fps. I've usrd the 85gr HH in my 6.5x47L on rock chucks, ground squirrels, even a rattlesnake. Super accurate, always in stock.


124gr HH on top. 85gr HH on bottom. 3-shot groups @100 yards.


I logged in just to say those targets are awesome!

 

[mauser284]

For varmint the cheapest 120gr. match bullet or hunting bullet you can get from a well known brand!

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

For LR ( 400- 700 Yds ) "Predators", like Wolves / Yotes, etc., in your 6.5 Creed,.. Try, the very accurate, .554 BC, 130 gr. ELD-M's with some, VV N-160 ( I'm using, 43.3 grs, in 1X fired, Peterson Brass ). Book shows, 44.1 Max. chg., But you need to use, a tiny bit, LESS Powder with, Peterson Brass,.. SO,.. "Work Up", Carefully !
N-160 NEEDS, a little "Vibrating" as it is, a Case Filling Powder ! COAL with, this Bullet is, 2.825, F-210 M Pr's.
I haven't been able to Re-Test this New Load yet, but I was getting, Sub 1/2 MOA clusters with, a little Less Powder
( 42.1 grs ) and a shorter, COAL.
I'm expecting over, 2,800 FPS Vel. and even Better accuracy ( hopefully, .2's and .3's ) with, THIS,.. "Tweeked" load.
Should be, a Good Bullet for LR, PD's also,. IF "Shoots", in YOUR Rifle ,.. Good Luck !