6.5 Creedmoor non-lead factory hunting ammo test

[skr]

I decided to spend way too much time and money doing a thorough test of factory non-lead hunting ammunition. Check it out below and let me know what you think.

6.5 Creedmoor non-lead factory ammo test

In 2019, California banned the use of lead bullets for hunting. Since then, I’ve been trying to find a good non-lead factory load in 6.5 Creedmoor. My early rudimentary testing unfortunately did not inspire confidence. That was a handful of years ago and the market has seen a lot of new...

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Short summary:

• 6.5 Creedmoor tested in a light hunting rifle with Proof carbon wrapped barrel
• 5x5 shots per ammunition brand.
• 11 different products (10 non-lead, 1 lead control)
• Mean radius MOA group sizes at 100 yards
• Muzzle velocity standard deviation via Labradar
• Calculated hit percentages at 500m/800m (using WEZ)

Bottom line if you don't want to read it all: I'll be using Federal Trophy Copper 120gr when non-lead is required by law.

 

[huntinghuasna]

Very informative, thanks for sharing.