6.5 creedmoor bullet drop

[Alaska2006]

find Berger Bullet Calculator on the internet. you can play with weights, MV, barrel twist, etc. and print bullet drop charts to 2,000 yrd is you so desire.
there are dozens of ballistic apps available for free

 

[valleysnyper]

You guys have been a big help....Thanks !!

 

[smokinggun]

Try JBM ballistics calculator. With the right bullets at almost 700 BC; the trajectory, wind drift and energy downrange makes the 6.5 CM superior to some of those magnums. Check out the Hornady 147 ELD.

 

[Kansaswoodguy]

I shoot 6.5 Creedmoor I looked at my ballistic program at 2622fps 100yard zero I'm 2.4" low at 200 yards with the 140 ELD match bullets your load is very slow.

Powders to try
H4350
Superformance
RL17
I like them all with 140gr bullets

 

[BEEMAN]

I shoot a 6.5X47 but it is similar to the creed. I agree on switching to a different bullet. Try some 130 Berger hunting or Barnes 127 LRX. H4350 is also a good recommendation. MY X47 drives a 130 Berger at 3000 fps so you are leaving A LOT of velocity on the table. The Creedmore should be a little faster than the X47. Don't get frustrated and sell the gun; load development is part of the fun and learning process.

 

[coance]

Another vote for R17 love this stuff in 6.5 creedmoor with 143 ELDX
Speed sounds way low.
Just for a reference Hornady 140 ELD match factory ammo list:
2710fps
1.9 high at 100
0 at 200
7.8 low at 300

 

[valleysnyper]

Thanks for all the advice. I felt maybe it was very slow, seemed like alot of bullet drop. I will try loading some different powders and see what I come up with..
Gary