6.5 sherman q&a

[BEEMAN]

Haven't t tried the 110 but I'm thinking about trying the 124 HH or the 123 AH. They'd be screaming!! Can't imagine how fast I'd drive those. Why the 110 HH over a heavier bullet? Limited by twist?

 

[Bw34]

I was talking with Steve at Hammer and thought it would be fun to try. I know it's the opposite of what most are doing but I'm curious about going light. Just looking for some powder and charges to start with.

 

[reeldawg]

I'm shooting the 110 HHS in a 6.5x47. I have some 123AHs on the way. I'm going to try them in the 6.5 Sherman.

 

[Bw34]

How do you like them?

 

[elkaholic]

I was talking with Steve at Hammer and thought it would be fun to try. I know it's the opposite of what most are doing but I'm curious about going light. Just looking for some powder and charges to start with.

Try powders in the 4895, Varget, burn rate

 

[Bw34]

Thanks Rich!

 

[elkaholic]

Thanks Rich!

you bet. Should makem whistle!

 

[Bw34]

you bet. Should makem whistle!

Ha! That's the plan. I have some Reloader 15 on hand so will probably start there.

 

[Bw34]

Id start with about 64 grains H4895 and work up to pressure. I wouldnt be at all surprised if you passed 3700'

Awesome!! I really appreciate the help.

 

[reeldawg]

The Hammers are very easy to load. I'm using CFE 223. I shot 9 rounds trying to find pressure. They were all sub .5. I'm getting 3200 FPS in a 24" barrel.

 

[reeldawg]

I'm going to try the 123s in the 6.5x47 as well.

 

[BEEMAN]

I'm going to try the 123s in the 6.5x47 as well.

Please post your results. The 124 HH shoot great and on game performance is incredible out of my 6.5x47.

 

[elkaholic]

Awesome!! I really appreciate the help.

Scratch that completely! I need to guit answering multiple posts at once.
I was working with a guy running a 30 with a 110!!
DO NOT load those loads in a 6.5 and your velocity wont be 3700 either

 

[dok7mm]

I'm also fixing to order the 123 AH to try in 6.5 Sherman and 6.5 SS, so I'd be interested in load data for both.

I have 2 new builds that are coming next week that'll put me in the "poor house" for awhile, or I would've ordered them already. Also, I'm thinking the 155 AH might be great in my 7MAX.

Rich, what powders do you think would work on the max with 155?