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6.5 Creedmoor load/brass HELP
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Thomas" data-source="post: 385875" data-attributes="member: 15748"><p>Travis,</p><p> </p><p>You picked a tough row to hoe here for someone with limited experience (no offense, but by your own admission). You're dealing with a factory cartridge, but one that doesn't have a real wide audience outside competitive circles. Good round, from what I've seen of it, and I'm sure it fills its niche very nicely. But don't expect to find a great deal of data out there for this one. I'd check with Hornady directly, since they were the co-developers of the round, and worked in conjunction with the folks at Creedmmor. That should solve the first issue for you. The other problem is that you're loading for an auto, which is definately a form of advanced handloading. If you don't have one, I'd suggest you pick up a copy of Zediker's "Handloading for Competition" from Sinclair's. There's a wealth of information on handloading accurate ammo, but the part you really need will be the sections where he addresses the specifics of loading for semi-autos. Forget Benchrest techniques where gas guns are concerned. Most won't help you much, many will cause some annoying problems, and some are downright dangerous. Sounds to me like you've handled the forming process just fine, and assuming the brass chambers freely and doesn't have an over abundance of headspace, you're probably good to go. I'd strongly suggest using gages to set up and adjust your dies when loading for an auto, just so you know where you stand in regards to this fit. Might also be worth spending some time on nationalmatch.com or usrifleteam.com to get some feedback from Service Rifle shooters who are more familiar with the quirks associated with these types of rifles. Like I said, it's definately a form of advanced handloading.</p><p> </p><p>Hope that helps, but feel free to ask, always!</p><p> </p><p>Kevin Thomas</p><p>Lapua USA</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Thomas, post: 385875, member: 15748"] Travis, You picked a tough row to hoe here for someone with limited experience (no offense, but by your own admission). You're dealing with a factory cartridge, but one that doesn't have a real wide audience outside competitive circles. Good round, from what I've seen of it, and I'm sure it fills its niche very nicely. But don't expect to find a great deal of data out there for this one. I'd check with Hornady directly, since they were the co-developers of the round, and worked in conjunction with the folks at Creedmmor. That should solve the first issue for you. The other problem is that you're loading for an auto, which is definately a form of advanced handloading. If you don't have one, I'd suggest you pick up a copy of Zediker's "Handloading for Competition" from Sinclair's. There's a wealth of information on handloading accurate ammo, but the part you really need will be the sections where he addresses the specifics of loading for semi-autos. Forget Benchrest techniques where gas guns are concerned. Most won't help you much, many will cause some annoying problems, and some are downright dangerous. Sounds to me like you've handled the forming process just fine, and assuming the brass chambers freely and doesn't have an over abundance of headspace, you're probably good to go. I'd strongly suggest using gages to set up and adjust your dies when loading for an auto, just so you know where you stand in regards to this fit. Might also be worth spending some time on nationalmatch.com or usrifleteam.com to get some feedback from Service Rifle shooters who are more familiar with the quirks associated with these types of rifles. Like I said, it's definately a form of advanced handloading. Hope that helps, but feel free to ask, always! Kevin Thomas Lapua USA [/QUOTE]
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