I have a legendary arms 6.5 creedmoor in route that will be my coyote gun. I need to start trying to pin down a load and get some components ordered. I will also use it occasionally to take a whitetail so I don't want a strictly varmint type load. I would like a load that will reach out to 1000 yards. What would be a good round that will do damage, but not look like a bomb went of on the coyotes side. Im not sure exactly what weight will be best for my needs. I was originally thinking something in the 125 range so that I could get a little extra speed, but i know long distance will be better with heavier weights. The barrel will be 24 inches long and have a 1 in 8 twist if that helps.....thanks
6.5 creedmoor load for coyotes and ocasional deer
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huntsman22
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I just use 140 amax's for everything....
huntsman22
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24" and 2750
huntsman22
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How many loadings are you getting outta a piece of brass?
It's an AR so I retire it at 5 or loose it shooting coyotes in high grass.
Load is over book max but most are. Pressure is fine, its an AR so I keep it mellow. Barrel is fast, it shoots factory that fast also.
Zen Archery
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143 ELDX Blew through coyotes like FMJ's. Good if collecting hide. Bad for the yote. Had to do secondary dispatch. Coyotes I'd stick to VMax but since you said deer I'd look to SST's.
Creedmoor shooter
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140 eld-m or 143 eld-x with RL-17. Im getting 2875 with a 26in barrel and the 143 eld-x..... havent had a chance to kill anything with this load yet but I imagine it will be nasty on yotes and deer. I have 500 of the 140 eld-m but i haven't had a chance to play with them yet.
