6.5 x 300 loading info

[Warbird2006]

Like everyone I have scrambled to find what I need to load for this rifle. First Light Vanguard with brake. I have 130 ELDs, 140 ELDs and US 869, Peterson brass CCI mag primers. Wanted some 8331 but can not find any. Have any of yall had any experience loading this round? I think now I am going to go with the 127 grain Hammers.
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US 869, 120gr Barnes, 3700 fps. Deadly

 

[RiverShooter]

Thanks for your help. I have collected various data from articles by Barsness and others. The 869 and 8133 seem to be the best performers. I have had no luck finding 8133 which is less heat sensitive.

Try Retumbo.

 

[Fedwell]

Try Retumbo.

And Where do you find Retumbo???

 

[Christensen 7mag]

I'm running a 127 lrx with us869 and 215s and getting 3580 FPS and 2" groups and 300 yds

 

[jeremy.b]

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[RiverShooter]

And Where do you find Retumbo???

Got some in Pa. Not sure what store. Works even better in a 264 Win Mag.