6.5SS & 156 Berger Elite Hunter

Going to start this for an info resource.

First off, I am not out for ultimate speed. But accuracy and consistency. I will be testing several powders however.

Rifle info: (Brand new, never fired-just picked it up on Tuesday)
6.5 Sherman Short Mag built by Axisworks
Lone Peak Fuzion TI SA
26" 1:7.5" Proof Sendero Light w. 4 port MBM brake
Manners EH1 w. Gen 1 mini chassis and DBM (this is a temp stock until my PRS2 BDL is built and arrives from Manners)
Accurate .300WSM mags at 2.970" inside
Timney Calvin Elite @ 8oz
Seekins 34mm "Low" rings
S&B PMII 5-20×50US w. H2CMR
Vortex Lo Pro level






I am starting with two powders that have performed very well in my other 6.5SS, and several other guy's 6.5SSs.

H1000 & RL23

I will probay be trying RL26, possibly Retumbo, and NV565.

ADG brass (already fire formed in my other 6.5SS) this chamber is .002" shorter than my old one.
Shoulder was at (w. .420 comp):
Fired in old chamber 1.564"
Bumped to 1.562" (this length, the new bolt closed, but I could feel it dragging)
Bumped to 1.560", closes like butter

Fed GM215M
Berger 6.5mm 156 Elite Hunter

To the lands:
COAL: 2.980"
CBTO: 2.288"

I loaded up some sighters and test rounds with H1000 and RL23 to start.

Starting at .010" jump to lands.
COAL 2.970", CBTO 2.278"

Here is a 156 EH @ .010" jump vs. 140 Hybrid @ .020" jump.


New 156 EH @ 2.279" CBTO .010" jump


Bullet seems seated almost perfectly in the neck to me


Should be shooting on Sunday. Cross your fingers.

You Sir have excellent hunting/shooting rigs.

lancetkenyon said:

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Manners EH1 w. Gen 1 mini chassis and DBM (this is a temp stock until my PRS2 BDL is built and arrives from Manners)...

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When you're ready to toss that temporary stock in the trash, PM me for my address and I'll send you the cost of shipping.

Yeah, that "temp stock" will be going on a rebuild. My old 6.5SS will be getting a rebarrel to 25SST next year. But THAT stock will go up for sale.

Excellent pictures as well..!! Very sexy rifle and cartridge/bullet combo.

TAG! Is this the .175" FB reamer?

dok7mm said:

TAG! Is this the .175" FB reamer?

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Yes it is. My second 6.5SS built by Axisworks.

Very nice !
What does it(unless you named it) weight minus the bipod ?

9lbs 12oz scoped w. Mag

Do you like the eh1 better than the game scout?

huntandfish2983 said:

Do you like the eh1 better than the game scout?

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The EH1 is more comfortable for me.

Very nice rifle and write up. Following for results.

Always look forward to your shooting Lance. Will you do a head to head with the 150 sierria now that you have the 7.5 tw??

Tagging in on this thread. Thanks guys!