6.5x300 Wby.?

[Shubey]

Any pet Big Game loads anyone can share? Would be appreciated indeed! Best, D.

 

[FEENIX]

Any pet Big Game loads anyone can share? Would be appreciated indeed! Best, D.

You might want to consider being more specific, i.e., what bullet (lead or lead-free), rifle twist, etc. The more pertinent information you provide, the better the yield. Good luck!

 

[sable tireur]

This is where I started:

https://weatherby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/65300_Loads.pdf

My numbers don't always agree with magazine writers since they are acting as agents for the products nowadays.

I'm currently running Norma 217 (because I have it and burns cooler) and Retumbo (also cooler burning) under the Swift Scirocco II.

For longer shots or more energy on target, I switch to the Badlands Super BD2 in a 30" barrel and faster twist. Here the Norma 217 shines for best accuracy node. But Re-33 is also right up there for both accuracy and velocity.

Enjoy the process!



Added:

For some real high velocity fun try the Warner 6.5mm 121 grain solids Over a full case of Re-33!

Enjoy!

 

[Shubey]

You might want to consider being more specific, i.e., what bullet (lead or lead-free), rifle twist, etc. The more pertinent information you provide, the better the yield. Good luck!

1:8, 130 Sierra game changer.

 

[sable tireur]

I know you're wanting specific loads to save you time and components but that may not happen given the vagaries of different barrels, bullets and powders available. I chose the Scirocco II for the bullet design and performance in my barrels.

Here is some data from the Nosler website chosen for the graphic presentation:

There is enough data from any of the several sites including the Hodgdon reloading website, to extrapolate the necessary loads for testing.

Enjoy the process!

 

[FEENIX]

1:8, 130 Sierra game changer.

Try contacting Sierra Bullets for recommendations.

 

[Shubey]

I know you're wanting specific loads to save you time and components but that may not happen given the vagaries of different barrels, bullets and powders available. I chose the Scirocco II for the bullet design and performance in my barrels.

Here is some data from the Nosler website chosen for the graphic presentation:

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There is enough data from any of the several sites including the Hodgdon reloading website, to extrapolate the necessary loads for testing.

Enjoy the process!

Any chance AL25 will work?

 

[sable tireur]

If you're asking about Alliant Reloder?

Yes Re-25 works but the case fill is slightly lower than I like. It's about 4-5 grains less than I like in a nearly full case. Re-25 is just a touch too fast for a full case of powder under the 130 grain bullets you suggest.

 

[Shubey]

If you're asking about Alliant Reloder?

Yes Re-25 works but the case fill is slightly lower than I like. It's about 4-5 grains less than I like in a nearly full case. Re-25 is just a touch too fast for a full case of powder under the 130 grain bullets you suggest.

Thanks!

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Howdy, as mentioned above check out
Weatherbys site. If you don't have the powders recommended, US869 works very well and it's available about everywhere and inexpensive. I use it in my 6.5/300 with 156 Berger's with good results. I don't have anything loaded less than 140 Accubond. Hope this helps.

 

[Shubey]

Howdy, as mentioned above check out
Weatherbys site. If you don't have the powders recommended, US869 works very well and it's available about everywhere and inexpensive. I use it in my 6.5/300 with 156 Berger's with good results. I don't have anything loaded less than 140 Accubond. Hope this helps.

Yep...I have 869!