6.5 gap 4s question.

[Cgerden74]

Anyone have a safe starting point for reloading 6.5 gap 4s? I was looking to use 147 ELDMs and n570,n565 or H1000. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[GLTaylor]

You might check the search function. There was a ton written about it when they first came out.

 

[6.5saum/300rum]

I would start with 58 grains of h1000. I'm not sure about 565 or 570 I've never tried them. I shoot 62 grains of h1000 with 140 Berger's and it's a max load in my gun with Norma brass.

 

[Kimber7man]

I've long used George Gardner's recommended load of 61.0 H1000 with a 140. That is in Rem or Hornady brass.
With a 147 I'd start at 58.0. Maybe even 57.0 if you're using ADG brass.

 

[gyantgunz]

20" hawk hill barrel 7.5 twist

 

[Bud LaRoche]

My GAP4'S shot Knats *** with 59.3 H1000 Berger 140 HVLD. I recently had the barrel chopped to 19.5inches. I worked up to 61.5g chasing my old speed . No pressure signs.

 

[DJ Fergus]

Anyone have a safe starting point for reloading 6.5 gap 4s? I was looking to use 147 ELDMs and n570,n565 or H1000. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

I run N570 in my 6.5 gap 4s with a 147 eld. I would start out at around 58 grains. At some point you will have to drop the N570 in with a long drop tube funnel in order to get the bullet seated. With Norma/prime brass: 63.5gr n570 is a warm load for me. With ADG brass: 65gr n570 is a warm load. I have a generous amount of headspace, so.... Those loads would be even hotter in a tight chamber. Don't attempt those loads without working up.

 

[Kimber7man]

My GAP4'S shot Knats *** with 59.3 H1000 Berger 140 HVLD. I recently had the barrel chopped to 19.5inches. I worked up to 61.5g chasing my old speed . No pressure signs.

Bud what are you getting with 61.5? I lost 80 fps chopping the extreme hunter down to 20", using 61.0 H1000 with 139 scenar. Might bump it up 0.5 grains.

 

[375fan]

I'd start at 57-58gr of H1000 with the 147ELD.
My load is 60gr of H1000 with Federal 215 Match primer and GAP brass. 3060 out of a 26" barrel.

 

[Cgerden74]

Thanks for all the information guys. I do appreciate it....

 

[Bud LaRoche]

Bud what are you getting with 61.5? I lost 80 fps chopping the extreme hunter down to 20", using 61.0 H1000 with 139 scenar. Might bump it up 0.5 grains.

3050. I've actually just starting loading 139 Scenars with RL26. I'm down to just 1lb of H1000 and 75 HVLD'S. I thought I'd try something more readily available

 

[Kimber7man]

10-4. I might try the 140 elite hunter along with the 142 ABLR, I've got some of those too.