6.5 creedmoor reloading

[JAYgs8163]

I'm going to have to disagree with this bullet is too heavy for a creed.
Berger's load data shows over 2800fps with both rl26 and n560... and that's at only 2.8 oacl

I see lots of guys running their prc at 2850-2900 with the same bullet

Agree. And I've seen some running the PRC just over 3000 FPS with the 156.

 

[jasonco]

The numbers I get with Peterson SRP/RL17 39.8gn/Fed AR Match/156EOL, in a 26" average velocity 2752 fps. In a 24" barrel average velocity 2672 fps. These are hunting loads.

Initial testing with StaBall6.5: Starline LRP/Staball 43gn/Fed GM210M/156EOL, in a 26" barrel is 2659 fps. That was the top charge and not max in MY RIFLE! Not finished with testing to find absolute maximum charge yet....

 

[ZReed85]

Can someone run QL with n560 and rl26 with a 156 at 2.8?

I'm actually loading with n560 as we speak and am about to test.

Max with Berger was 45 at 2800 when I called at 2.8 with a 26 inch barrel

46.1 at 2801 with rl26 26 inch barrel

I suspect we'll never get enough in the case to worry about pressure but it's good to see QL numbers along with paying attention to one's own rifle for pressure

I'm starting my loads at 2.91 which is .030 jump in my chamber

 

[skipglo]

hi I'm new here but I just bought a Brownings hells canyon long range in 6.5 creedmoor and I'm gonna reload. I was wondering what would be the best bullet weight and powder for best velocity and accuracy?

I'm with Rick!

 

[CobraM197]

140 grains over RL16 according to alliants website.

 

[ZReed85]

N560
156 berger today... new barrel 25 inch
2.9 oacl alpha brass .04 jump in my rifle

45.2 2768 no pressure

46.4 2860... slightly stiff bolt and ejector mark so I'm going to work around 45 to 45.5

 

[ZReed85]

46.1 showed a slight ejector swipe as well. I'm examining brass thoroughly now.

I suspect rl26 will yield slightly higher velocity but my rifle shot this n560 fantastic this evening.

 

[brentc]

In a 6.5 CM, If 42.0 grains of RL16 and Fed 210M doesn't shoot 140s into tiny clusters, you're doing something wrong.

 

[Matchbook454]

147 ELDM over 41.5 gr RL 16 and 210M with Hornady brass gets me 2725 FPS and .1-.27" groups.