6.5 velocities

[tlsmith22]

Thank you for your reply. Gonna try R16 today.

I don't get but 2700ish with the 143 and H4350 but with the 147 and RL26 I am over 2800. I have a 24" barrel and also in 6.5CM.

 

[KyCarl]

I saw a 6.5 X 284 load posted that is almost the same as mine but my numbers are about 100 Fps faster? Does my 28" barrel account for it over his 26"?

 

[BrentM]

Way to many variables but usually the more powder you burn the fast the projectile goes. Big magnums are going to smoke a standard short action. I'll keep my results to 1 bullet weight for comparison purposes only.

140 in all

6.5 Creed.
20"- 2700
24"-2800

6.5-284
24- 2920
26- 3000
28-3100
28.5-3150

260
26-2800

6.5 PRC
22- 3050

 

[bassassassin104]

260 rem, 26" Shilen, 130 Berger VLD Hunters, Lapua brass, Federal GM210M primers, 43.9gr H4350, 3010 FPS. Do not ever use other people's load data assuming it is okay for all rifles. Start low book and work up monitoring pressure signs.

 

[liv4thehunt]

6.5 saum 156 Berger at 3065 23" barrel.
260 AI 143 eldx at 3004 26" barrel. One of my past saum's would consistently hit 3200 on a 26" barrel with the 143 eldx. All of these velocities were with rl26.

 

[Konarex]

SAC built 6.5 SAUM 26" Bartlein

140 Nosler RDF with 58.7g H1000 I get 3008 fps with great accuracy. I can load up to 62.7g H1000 at 3280fps with great accuracy and no obvious pressure signs like sticky bolt or ejector marks etc.

 

[Wilderness Blacktail]

"What combination did you use to obtain 2800 from the 143 ELDX's. 24in. barrel?"

Try H Superformance and RL26. I had a 143 at a bit over 2800 with those with no pressure in starline brass, CCI 200s in a 22" Ruger American Predator. 2750 with a 147 ELDM, 3000 with a 120 ELDM.

 

[parshal]

I have built two 6.5-270 WSMs (same as 6.5-300 but using 270 WSM brass) and three 6.5 Sherman Shorts. The SS consistently gets as fast or better velocity with the same bullets as the 6.5-270.

 

[Wilderness Blacktail]

6.5-300 26" 7 twist
131 hammer@ 3527 very accurate... my lrx load and viola.

Nice! What powder are you using? I have a 26" 6.5-300 too but not settled on a load. My barrel is slim and with all that powder its finicky lol.

 

[cacsrx1]

I have built two 6.5-270 WSMs (same as 6.5-300 but using 270 WSM brass) and three 6.5 Sherman Shorts. The SS consistently gets as fast or better velocity with the same bullets as the 6.5-270.

 

[cacsrx1]

3420 143 eldx and retumbo factory 6.5-300 weatherby accumark

 

[elkaholic]

What case does it use?

Sherman uses a 270
SS and SST uses SAUM
Just noticed Cody covered me. thx Cody
you can also use 280 A.I. for the Sherman

 

[Dollar55]

Im

I really love my 6.5CM. It's extremely easy to shoot and it shoots very well. I'm just disappointed in my velocities. I've tried two powders and two primers so far. My velocities are in the mid to upper 2500's. I'm going to try Reloader 16 tomorrow to see what it yields.
What combination did you use to obtain 2800 from the 143 ELDX's. 24in. barrel?

I'm with you on the 6.5 C. I've tried 5 powders, bullets and primers and can't get over 2800 unless I use a hammer to get the bolt open.

 

[Mateo]

6.5 Sherman Shortmag. 140 VLD's , 60 gr N570. I get 3248 fps (average from labradar) this is a 26" barrel. I want to try the new 156 berger bullets but this thing is so accurate it's not a huge priority. As far as a short action goes. the Sherman Shortmags cant be beat if you want a magazine fed rifle. This is my heavy hunting rifle as well. Love it so . much im on my second barrel. will be time for a 3rd soon.