6.5 SS load work up

I think the 156 Berger will likely be a "go to" bullet with that much mass and high b c
I have some if I ever get time to shoot!

On Bergers always check to make sure that the tips are not plugged or clogged. If the tips are open they expand reliably. Many of the bad reports are the result of failure to check and then having a bullet penciling through.
Bruce

.040" bit is what I use on all of my hunting rounds

rockwallraider said:

No experience with Berger on animals. I assume as many people talk about them they have to be good.

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I killed several Coues deer and Elk and seen multiple other kill the same with various Berger's. They all were one shot kills from 200 to close to 700 yards. I would say if most of your shots are really 0-300 yards your using the wrong bullet if you're using a Berger. At those distances you could fire a block down range and be fine. Where Berger's and other long range bullets like the ELDX is 300+ yards and out past 500 those high BCs are really going to really matter.

elkaholic said:

I would stay off an elk shoulder at that range

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What is the reason that you wrote to stay off of an elk shoulder under 100 yards; bullet destruction o tissue damage or both?

Penetration could be an issue at high velocity especially if the large bone was hit.

rockwallraider said:

About to start fire forming and load work up for my 6.5 SS. I have heard some weird things with people having some problems with the 147 ELDM in the higher velocity rounds tumbling down range. Anyone seeing this? About to start load development and have several bullets to choose.

147eldm
124 hammers
130 berger AR OTM hybrids
130 Sierra Game Changers

This will be a hunting round and will be willing to reach out there. Any thoughts are appreciated.

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I was at a long range match last weekend. I saw for myself eldm disintegrate 50 yards down range. It was a hot day and the gun barrel was hot which led to the bullets disintegrating. Bangsteel long range School in Bland Virginia has a video of the eldm disintegration

We have killed more game from 18 to 250 with various Berger (and other match bullets) bullets at high velocity than we have over 300 yards. All bullets, in my opinion (dead is dead), performed fantastic. Held in the crease, not on the shoulder though. From 18 to 1365.

Tagging in... Having a 1/8 twist screwed to axiom, ag adjustable, trigger tech, Hawkins, here shortly. What would be the best bullet to get running with to chase Montana Mulies? Thanks in advance.

140 Elite Hunter or 140 Hybrid would be my choice.

shovelhead said:

Tagging in... Having a 1/8 twist screwed to axiom, ag adjustable, trigger tech, Hawkins, here shortly. What would be the best bullet to get running with to chase Montana Mulies? Thanks in advance.

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My 6.5ss is at the smith being built. Going to shoot 140 bergers for wyoming mule deer. Best option in my opinion

rockwallraider said:

About to start fire forming and load work up for my 6.5 SS. I have heard some weird things with people having some problems with the 147 ELDM in the higher velocity rounds tumbling down range. Anyone seeing this? About to start load development and have several bullets to choose.

147eldm
124 hammers
130 berger AR OTM hybrids
130 Sierra Game Changers

This will be a hunting round and will be willing to reach out there. Any thoughts are appreciated.

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I shot 140 Berger HVLD's at 3250fps in mine. Performed great from 100 yards to over a 1000 on deer and hogs.

Here is the 140 hvld with 57.5g RL 23 .150 off the lands with 210M primers. Ready

That is looking fantastic!! Like you said, keep checking seating depth before you give up! Paid off for sure