6.5 Load

[Hondo64d]

Trying to find a load for the 6.5 cm. So far I have tried the IMR 4831 powder loaded with 41 grains. It shot pretty good in the gun but I recently read that this is a slower shooting powder. The gun(a browning hells canyon with 22in barrel). The velocity is 2620 so I really didn't want to go lower that. I have also tried the h4350 with 40.8 grains and had a decent group but wasn't as good as the IMR 4831. Any load suggestions? Shooting the 143 Eldx bullet. Thanks!

IMR4831 is a slower BURNING powder but that doesn't necessarily mean slower shooting, ie slower velocities. Because of its burn rate, I would expect 41gr IMR4831 to be a fairly low pressure load, and that is what your velocities reflect. I would keep increasing charge weight by .3-.4gr at a time, watching for excess pressure signs and accuracy along the way. With a 22 inch barrel, I would think you should be able to reach 2725 without too much problem.

Hodgon's data shows a max of 45gr IMR4831 behind the 143gr ELDX for a MV of 2760, so you should have a bit of performance still available.

John

 

[SSgt G Cody]

I just got a box of 121 Hammeers for my 7mm RM. I'd like to load these fairly hot! Anybody have a favorite load on these???

 

[lyle2231]

Trying to find a load for the 6.5 cm. So far I have tried the IMR 4831 powder loaded with 41 grains. It shot pretty good in the gun but I recently read that this is a slower shooting powder. The gun(a browning hells canyon with 22in barrel). The velocity is 2620 so I really didn't want to go lower that. I have also tried the h4350 with 40.8 grains and had a decent group but wasn't as good as the IMR 4831. Any load suggestions? Shooting the 143 Eldx bullet. Thanks!

FWIW…look on snipershide or rifleshooter they did extensive load
D-vel on the CM.

 

[moosekiller99]

No pressure on this 143 ELDX

 

[The Oregonian]

I get 2900 from 43.2gr of H4350 and a 140 VLD. It started at 2850 and has sped up...I recently backed off the load by .8 to .2 grains since I am getting such velocity, but none of those loads had the accuracy that 43.2 does.

I am using SRP Lapua brass and my rifle was built by MOA and has a 24" barrel...no signs of pressure.

 

[WestSoDakThwack]

Obviously it should be worked to. But you would be hard pressed to find a 6.5 Creedmoor that does not shoot a 140-143 gr bullet well with a charge in the 41.5-42 gr H4350 range.

 

[swisski]

A good bullet in front of H4350 is the goto load for most 6.5 CMs. If you want one of the best hunting loads, shoot the 124 gr Hammer Hunter in front of Varget

Mind sharing your recipe? Recently started working on this combo right here. Thanks

 

[nimrod_gn]

Mind sharing your recipe? Recently started working on this combo right here. Thanks

Work up carefully, but I ended up at 40.1 grains of Varget with the 124 gr Hammer Hunter. Nosler brass, CCI BR-2 primer. This put me at 2935 fps out of my Tikka T3x and excellent accuracy.

 

[Hugnot]

I hope this helps in the quest for accuracy & velocity to make long range kills.

These are SAAMI data.

My thinking is that 120's are ideal for mono-core bullets & 130's for cup & core out of a 6.5 CM having 8 twist. The 6.5 CM has limited powder capacity and favors hi-density powders.