M1A1ABRAMS
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Just curious but has anyone tried Ramshot Hunter ?
6.5 creedmore loads
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Creedmoor
I haven't yet, but did buy some for 7-08 and similar cases.
The_Whitetail_kid
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My load in my old 6.5 creed was
H4350 - 41.2 grains
CCI 200
Hornady Brass
143 Eldx
2.800"
H4350 - 41.2 grains
CCI 200
Hornady Brass
143 Eldx
2.800"
Bought some but have not tried it yet - assume may be temp sensitive (do not know that for fact). H4350 is available so that is primary 65CM powder for me with SB65 second. I just got home from range trip and my "NRL Hunter" 65CM setup did very well at 100 yard zero then 500 yard plates with Nosler 140 CC "blems" and Staball 65 loaded on a Dillon 550.
Just the pressure is pretty low , along way off a max load , not fazed as I'm chasing accuracy for this rig and will mainly shoot paper maybe a few small deer too, I crossed checked with quick load between h4350 and ar 2209 and there was about 8000 psi difference for the same powder amount that surprised me because I always thought they were identical
There's a few members on here that have knowledge about "identical" powders (ie, h110 and ww296). Although I've been up to 1/2 grain heavier with 296 on many occasions. That's more than just "lot" changes.
When I use H4350 in the 6.5 Creedmoor it's 41.7 gr behind a 140 gr bullet, 24" barrel..
But went to the bimetal SS case head 277 Fury case necked down to 6.5 Creedmoor and ran the Nosler RDF up to 3152 fps in the 6 5 Creedmoor. Went to the 153 Atip for a standard velocity of 2956, and the 150 SMK down from 3056 fps to 2980 fps ave. And the 147 eldm down from 3032 to 2979 fps. That is what is possible with the 6.5 Creedmoor and the hybrid cases made for the new military 6.8x51 cartridge known as the hybrid 277 Fury...but only the low pressure brass cases seem to be on the civilian shelves.
But went to the bimetal SS case head 277 Fury case necked down to 6.5 Creedmoor and ran the Nosler RDF up to 3152 fps in the 6 5 Creedmoor. Went to the 153 Atip for a standard velocity of 2956, and the 150 SMK down from 3056 fps to 2980 fps ave. And the 147 eldm down from 3032 to 2979 fps. That is what is possible with the 6.5 Creedmoor and the hybrid cases made for the new military 6.8x51 cartridge known as the hybrid 277 Fury...but only the low pressure brass cases seem to be on the civilian shelves.
I've seen both type of cases for sale on wikiarms. Might be out?
Hugnot
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My 6.5 Creedmoor loads with 140's are between 40.5 - 41.5 using H4350, SW4350 & AA430, depending on bullet & variety of 4350. Standard large rifle primers or CCI 41 primers.
I have a 120-grain load, either Hornady 120 ELDM or 120 Barnes Match Burner with 47.0 of Hunter, large rifle primers & Remington 7 1/2's work. CCI 41's give erratic results with big extreme velocity spreads. Hunter & 120's give zippy velocities for a 6.5 CM at normal 6.5 CM pressures, 120 ELDM for rodents.
I have a 120-grain load, either Hornady 120 ELDM or 120 Barnes Match Burner with 47.0 of Hunter, large rifle primers & Remington 7 1/2's work. CCI 41's give erratic results with big extreme velocity spreads. Hunter & 120's give zippy velocities for a 6.5 CM at normal 6.5 CM pressures, 120 ELDM for rodents.
M1A1ABRAMS
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Are the bimetal SS cases hard to work with ? Don't you need a certain type of die to work them ?
Comanche41
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My accuracy load out of my 2 6.5 CMs with H4350 and 140 ELDMs is 40.3 and 2.810" COAL.
It is, of course, not the fastest. For faster, I do get very good groups with 41.3 grains of H4350 also.
Now, the very best groups I get are with 39.7 grains of IMR 4451.
It is, of course, not the fastest. For faster, I do get very good groups with 41.3 grains of H4350 also.
Now, the very best groups I get are with 39.7 grains of IMR 4451.
Buzzsaw
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Unicorn RL-16 is good
pdog shooter
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140 ELDM, 41.0 of H4350, 2768 fps out of 28" 8 twist barrel
update
above with new lapua brass
1 time fired brass add 20 FPS
update
above with new lapua brass
1 time fired brass add 20 FPS
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