6.5 creedmoor and rl17?

[Rem700addict]

Just picked up some rl17 for my 6.5 creed, will be using the 140grn amax, where would be a good place to start as I can't seem to find any load data? I know some of you guys have tried it I just can't find the old posts with some numbers. And is there a max charge weight, or just look for the typical pressure signs? Any info would be great, thanks.

 

[AZShooter]

If you dig around you will see many threads saying that you can use H4350 load data as both have a similar burn rate. Most creedmoor owners are running 40-42 gr of H4350. Link below suggests a starting load of 37 gr of RL-17.

link from Accurate Shooter: Starting loads for 6.5 Creedmoor with Reloader 17.


Alliant's reloading link sure is in need of an update. Would love to see them make one as user friendly as Hodgdon's.

 

[Deleted member 46119]

Bullet?
COAL?

 

[Rem700addict]

The bullet is the Hornady 140grn amax, and the coal is 2.82 that I have been using.

 

[Canadian Bushman]

If you dig around you will see many threads saying that you can use H4350 load data as both have a similar burn rate. Most creedmoor owners are running 40-42 gr of H4350. Link below suggests a starting load of 37 gr of RL-17.

link from Accurate Shooter: Starting loads for 6.5 Creedmoor with Reloader 17.


Alliant's reloading link sure is in need of an update. Would love to see them make one as user friendly as Hodgdon's.

My experience has shown this as well

 

[Rick Richard]

Mine likes 41.5 grains of RL 17 .030 off the lands with the Berger 140s.

 

[Rem700addict]

41grns seems to be where most get the best accuracy, I think i'll start around 39grns and work my way up. Do you guys think 39grns would be to high to start at?

 

[Carpe Beerem]

I started at 39 and worked up to 42.1. For me, if I had to ask if I should start at 38 or 39 I would go with 38 just cause I like to know I am less likely blow anything up All chamber/bullet/brass combos are different so go with what you are comfortable with, plenty of good advice in this thread to get you started.