3350 fps from the 6.5 Creedmoor?

YES! And with a published load.

This time of year I get all interested in predator hunting, I decided to try Hornady's 100 grain ELD-VT bullet from my 6.5 Creedmoor Bergara which has a 22" barrel.

First I tried a box of the Hornady V Match 100 grain ammo and learned that it shot well at 3143 fps.

Next I handloaded the same bullet with 43.8 grains of StaBall Match for 3263 fps. I was pleased with the accuracy and velocity.

Finally I bumped up to Hodgdon's max of 45.3 grains of StaBall Match and was surprised & pleased to see 3351 fps! That's a solid 200+ fps gain over the factory load and I cut the SD roughly in half as well, down to 8 fps.

I think that I found my coyote load and it probably won't be fur-friendly...



Hornady's data was from a 24" barrel so I was particularly pleased reaching that velocity with a 22" barrel. Time to go find some coyotes!

Guy

Want speed get you some 80gr Hammer HHT 3775 FPS 24" barrel.

WOW!

95g V Max should really unzip a coyote!

You bet they do.not sure how fast they run but my tikka sure loves those 95grn max and they notes fear them

I was looking to do the same with my man bun. Run something lighting fast for a yote gun.

I've looked into selling furs lately, and it isn't worth the time and money.

What twist rate are you running on that barrel?

My 20" Savage 6.5CM is pushing the 85gr Hammer Hunter to 3431 fps using StaBall MATCH

I wish I had the money to re-barrel every 700 Rds!!!!!

rm76 said:

What twist rate are you running on that barrel?

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My Bergara 6.5 Creed has a 1:8 twist barrel.

skipglo said:

I wish I had the money to re-barrel every 700 Rds!!!!!

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What you want to re-barrel? I' ll buy the barrel. Call me and we will talk about it! I got a plan.