6.5 creedmore loads

[huntinghuasna]

My wife's MPA, 6.5 CM, loves factory Hornady 140gr ELDM ammunition, bug holes!

So, I tried to replicate the load with what I had:
Bullet: 140gr ELDM
Powder: 41.5gr H4350
Brass: Norma
Primer: WLR
COAL: 2.800"
Velocity: 2,696 fps
Barrel: 26"
Accuracy: More bug holes!

 

[Buzzsaw]

My wife's MPA, 6.5 CM, loves factory Hornady 140gr ELDM ammunition, bug holes!

So, I tried to replicate the load with what I had:
Bullet: 140gr ELDM
Powder: 41.5gr H4350
Brass: Norma
Primer: WLR
COAL: 2.800"
Velocity: 2,696 fps
Barrel: 26"
Accuracy: More bug holes!

Great Rifles albiet very heavy

 

[Old Rooster]

Just bought a Tikka T3x 6.5 Creedmoor with a 24.3 in barrel, all stainless with a fluted barrel.
Just got dies yesterday so I needed this thread.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

@ Old Rooster,. I have, the same rifle and, LOVE, it !
I'm using StaBall 65 Powder ( near Max, thrown, chg's ) with, 130 gr Horn, ELD-M's at 2,800+ FPS, in My Braked, Tikka Rifle.
Practically, NO recoil ! 5 shot Group's from, the low 3's to 1/2 MOA

 

[Straight Shooter]

My wife's MPA, 6.5 CM, loves factory Hornady 140gr ELDM ammunition, bug holes!

So, I tried to replicate the load with what I had:
Bullet: 140gr ELDM
Powder: 41.5gr H4350
Brass: Norma
Primer: WLR
COAL: 2.800"
Velocity: 2,696 fps
Barrel: 26"
Accuracy: More bug holes!

Ditto

 

[Hudge76]

I too have the same rifle and it likes a heavy dose or Superformance and 143 ELD-X's. I plan on trying 130 gr CX's soon in it.

 

[Old Rooster]

Thanks guys. I need to order some 130 gr ELD-M bullets but have 120 gr ELD-M as well as 140 ELD-M.
I have Superformance to try soon as well.
I will look at the 130 gr CX also.
Edit to add:I also have Staball 6.5 and will load some real soon.
The rest of my things ordered will be here Friday 27th.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

Rooster, you Might look around For some Newly minted, 6.5 Creed,. LAPUA Brass, for $114. per Hundred.
Can't remember WHO, I bought mine from, tho !,.. Sorry !
Peterson Brass works Fine also,. Just use, a Half a grain,. LESS !

 

[Rum Man]

The 140 gr eldm's are hard on Wt !
I'm running h4350 cant remember the charge , I can look in my book if would help you .
It's in a 24" , 1/8 twist Ruger Rpr it's my Race Gun . Super accurate out to 1154 yards .

Rum Man

 

[cajun]

I'll say it again if your rifle won't stack 140's in tight groups with H4350 and a 210m primer sell it lol. AND R26 will **** near get 6.5 284 velocities with a 24-26" barrel though not quite as accurate.

 

[cajun]

Fyi H4350 was the original powder Hornady used and they put the load data on the box as was Dennis DeMilles request. I think it was 41.5 or 42 grains. They have since moved to a non cannister powder but that load is the gold standard with a 140 eldm.

 

[Old Rooster]

@ Old Rooster,. I have, the same rifle and, LOVE, it !
I'm using StaBall 65 Powder ( near Max, thrown, chg's ) with, 130 gr Horn, ELD-M's at 2,800+ FPS, in My Braked, Tikka Rifle.
Practically, NO recoil ! 5 shot Group's from, the low 3's to 1/2 MO

Rooster, you Might look around For some Newly minted, 6.5 Creed,. LAPUA Brass, for $114. per Hundred.
Can't remember WHO, I bought mine from, tho !,.. Sorry !
Peterson Brass works Fine also,. Just use, a Half a grain,. LESS !

I'm going hunting for Lapua primers right now my friend!
Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Old Rooster]

Rooster, you Might look around For some Newly minted, 6.5 Creed,. LAPUA Brass, for $114. per Hundred.
Can't remember WHO, I bought mine from, tho !,.. Sorry !
Peterson Brass works Fine also,. Just use, a Half a grain,. LESS !

I ended up buying Lapua SRP brass at Brownells.Whidden had it cheaper but I wanted to try SRP small flash hole brass.
Already have a bunch of 6.5 Creedmoor brass with large primer pocket but heard the SRP brass did well also.
Now I will have both.

Lapua 6.5mm Creedmoor Brass (Large Flashhole) - (100) - Whidden Gunworks

Cartridge: 6.5 Creedmoor (Large Primer Pocket) Quantity: 100 Mfr Part: 4PH6013 Case Qty: 6 boxes No International Orders Accepted For This Item. Please check local laws before ordering.

www.whiddengunworks.com

Thanks Idaho Lefty

 

[Barrelnut]

Rooster, Lapua 6.5 CM SRP brass has been the cats meow for me. I have 14x times fired on mine with life still in it. Load might seem a bit warm, but shoots lights out. It's right at Berger's published max for 140 Elite Hunters. Rifle has a 24" Shilen 4 groove ratchet rifled barrel.

Lapua SRP brass
42.3 Gr. H4350
GM205m primer
140 Berger VLD
.010 off lands
2772 FPS