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Reloading
Preferred bullet weight for 6.5 CM
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<blockquote data-quote="Petey308" data-source="post: 2574240" data-attributes="member: 106845"><p>For a 6.5 Creedmoor the 140gr Berger Hybrid or 140gr Hornady ELDMs would be perfect, as they're of a softer/frangible construction so they'll still adequately expand and perform at impact velocities below 1600fps, but also have a sectional density of .287 which is more than adequate for closer range shots too, even being of a softer construction.</p><p></p><p>The 143gr Hornady ELDX would be a good third option, as it's still fairly soft in construction, but slightly tougher regarding overall construction and needs to be kept above around 1800fps for minimum impact velocity for reliable and adequate expansion. </p><p></p><p> The 147gr ELDM unfortunately has some major flaws in its design and is just not a consistent bullet regarding external ballistics, which in turn will affect terminal ballistics. If it weren't for that, it would be a great weight and option.</p><p></p><p> RL-16, H4350, and N555 are excellent powder choices.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Petey308, post: 2574240, member: 106845"] For a 6.5 Creedmoor the 140gr Berger Hybrid or 140gr Hornady ELDMs would be perfect, as they’re of a softer/frangible construction so they’ll still adequately expand and perform at impact velocities below 1600fps, but also have a sectional density of .287 which is more than adequate for closer range shots too, even being of a softer construction. The 143gr Hornady ELDX would be a good third option, as it’s still fairly soft in construction, but slightly tougher regarding overall construction and needs to be kept above around 1800fps for minimum impact velocity for reliable and adequate expansion. The 147gr ELDM unfortunately has some major flaws in its design and is just not a consistent bullet regarding external ballistics, which in turn will affect terminal ballistics. If it weren’t for that, it would be a great weight and option. RL-16, H4350, and N555 are excellent powder choices. [/QUOTE]
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