Favorite 6.5 CM powder, that is not H4350, for 140+gr bullets

Superformance works great with the 140 Hornady match.

I am using Norma URP right now and have good success with it

When I got my creed H 4350 and many other popular powders weren't available. So I loaded up 50 to break the barrel in with W 760. The groups were so nice and tight I never made a change. So W 760 for me until I see a reason to change.

I've had good results with superformance and 140 gr Berger VLD.
I'm sure most if not all the powders you listed should work well.

Superformance w. 143 ELD-X has worked in 3 different 6.5CMs for me.

5 shots @100


Different rifle, 3 shots @ 100

I'm using 4451.

RL 16 is my favorite powder for the 6.5 CM. I've also had luck with RL 17, but have not used it quite as much. Will try some RL 26 if I ever get my hands on any.

I use rl16. I don't load my rounds very hot right around 2750fps. I shoot berger 140s and the 143 eldx. I also use peterson brass. Gun is a tikka t3x ctr with the 24" barrel. I just picked a load with the 143 eldx on Sunday and went out and shot these groups. I haven't messed with different grains or bullet seating and probably won't bother because it's shooting as good as I am capable of.

IMR4350 served me well on all bullets 140-160gr. All SUB MOA.

In a 26" barreled Savage I've had my best groups with Hybrid 100V. IIRC it was running 2900fps with 130's

I've tried R26 and H4350 (which shoots good, but I don't trust availability)

Greyfox said:

View attachment 95766 H4831SC has worked well for me.

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How are you getting that much 4831 in a case? I can't get more than about 44.5 without crushing powder to the point of denting bullets. Same bullets and yours are actually short than mine coal.

Schnyd112 said:

How are you getting that much 4831 in a case? I can't get more than about 44.5 without crushing powder to the point of denting bullets. Same bullets and yours are actually short than mine coal.

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Yes, it's a tight fit. Need to use H4831sc(short cut), higher volume Hornady brass, and a drop tube.

lancetkenyon said:

Superformance w. 143 ELD-X has worked in 3 different 6.5CMs for me.

5 shots @100


Different rifle, 3 shots @ 100

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Do you mind sharing your load data?

Greyfox said:

Yes, it's a tight fit. Need to use H4831sc(short cut), higher volume Hornady brass, and a drop tube.

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Mmm. Hornady brass is where we differ. I really like 4831sc but just can't fit enough in my creed to get me into the sweet spot.

Thanks for the clarification.