Needing 6.5 creedmoor load data????

[Vettez06]

I just bought a gap 6.5 creedmoor and I'm in need of some load data I have 8lb of h4350 and about 600 140 berger vlds in hand. I'd kinda like to know what kind of velocity y'all are getting with it. Thanks in advance.

 

[Barrelnut]

I get 2675 with a 26 inch barrel, Hornady brass, H4350, and the 140 VLD. I jam the VLDs though so cut back on the powder a little over 1 grain. Otherwise I can get 2750 with no pressure.

 

[Vettez06]

Thanks! Can't wait to try this rig out. I was kind of hoping to be in the 2750-2800fps range. The rifle is a Surgeon 591 barreled by Gap in 6.5cm with a t2 manners.

 

[Barrelnut]

Yea that sounds really nice. The 6.5 CM is a great cartridge. Might want to try the Norma brass if possible. It might take a little more pressure than the Hornady brass. I have lots of Hornady brass so haven't tried anything else yet. The Hornady brass works well as long as you don't over load it. I am on the 7th reload on some of mine with no loose pockets or anything. But once I run it up to the pressure limits and start finding ejector marks, etc., the primer pockets get loose.

 

[Vettez06]

Alright I've got 100pcs of hornady brass I'll try. I'll try the norma brass in the 6.5cm eventually. Im running 50 norma in my 6.5x284 with 16 firings on it. I anneal after every firing. Norma makes some good stuff.