6.5 Creedmoor 130 and rl-26

[MT257]

I was just wondering if anyone has any data on the 130 Accubond infront of RL-26. I know they use it in the 135+ bullets but am hoping to use it with 130 and load it for elk this coming fall

 

[keithcandler]

I think that you will see better performance with 140g class bullets, use a 215 or cci 250 mag primers, you will see a big difference in primer choice.

We are using N140, Varget, and R#15 with 130 class bullets.

We used a long drop tube with #26 and 140-147 class bullets. Dump the powder in the funnel where it "swirls" around the edges of the funnel going down so you can get better compaction.

Going to a mag primer made a huge improvement, and either the 215 or CCI 250 was fabulous.

If you are stuck on a 130g weight bullet, try the Barnes 127g long range. We found the 127 easy to tune in three different 6.5 calibers. Seat the bullets .050 off the lands. We strive for 1/4-3/8" groups.

 

[orch]

I was just wondering if anyone has any data on the 130 Accubond infront of RL-26. I know they use it in the 135+ bullets but am hoping to use it with 130 and load it for elk this coming fall

Berger 130gr ar hybrid
RL26 46.5 gr compressed, using a drop tube
Peterson large primer brass
CCI 200 primers
OAL 2.795"
MV 2993 out of a 23" 9 twist barrel
Low Es/sd, very accurate



Orch

 

[keithcandler]

Orch, that is a great load!

 

[orch]

Orch, that is a great load!

Reloader 26 is some sorta magic pixie dust... unfortunately it's unobtainium in canukistan and my stockpile is running short...
I use it in 5 different guns right now so it gets burnt up pretty quick...

Orch

 

[sedancowboy]

RL-26 is a little slow for the 130 gr. I would try RL-16 with a 130 bullet.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Berger 130gr ar hybrid
RL26 46.5 gr compressed, using a drop tube
Peterson large primer brass
CCI 200 primers
OAL 2.795"
MV 2993 out of a 23" 9 twist barrel
Low Es/sd, very accurate
Orch

Your rifle is blistering fast.
I'm running 47.0 RE26 under the 134gr Berger and get 2,895 ft/sec from a 26" barrel. I'm using Lapua SRP cases & CCI 450 primers.