I am pretty new to reloading so any suggestions will be welcome. Im gona try factory recipe. H4350 140 amax fed 210 primers. Start out at 41grn. I dont have a chrono yet so I'm gona just work up and see what groups best. Once i get better i will try other bullets and powders.
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Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
What rifle ...build? 41.0 is ok.... But lots do vary so I would make 4 test rounds at hornsdys middle charge weight.,(I never start from the bottom) and see how they run. I'm running the 140 vld at 2755 with 42.3 h4350. Seated at 2.810" coal. I can't remember the ogive reading. Enjoy!!
What rifle ...build? 41.0 is ok.... But lots do vary so I would make 4 test rounds at hornsdys middle charge weight.,(I never start from the bottom) and see how they run. I'm running the 140 vld at 2755 with 42.3 h4350. Seated at 2.810" coal. I can't remember the ogive reading. Enjoy!!
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
Savage 10 action
Criterion 24" varmint contour
Mcs T5A
Bolt knob from mscott here on the hide
Savage 10 action
Criterion 24" varmint contour
Mcs T5A
Bolt knob from mscott here on the hide
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Aimsmall55</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What rifle ...build? 41.0 is ok.... But lots do vary so I would make 4 test rounds at hornsdys middle charge weight.,(I never start from the bottom) and see how they run. I'm running the 140 vld at 2755 with 42.3 h4350. Seated at 2.810" coal. I can't remember the ogive reading. Enjoy!! </div></div>
So maybe start around 41.5 an work up in. 2 grn?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Aimsmall55</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What rifle ...build? 41.0 is ok.... But lots do vary so I would make 4 test rounds at hornsdys middle charge weight.,(I never start from the bottom) and see how they run. I'm running the 140 vld at 2755 with 42.3 h4350. Seated at 2.810" coal. I can't remember the ogive reading. Enjoy!! </div></div>
So maybe start around 41.5 an work up in. 2 grn?
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
I'd start at 40.5
I'd start at 40.5
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
41.5 is a good place to start as its the listed factory load on the box. Different lots of powder will give different results but I have not heard of anyone using Creedmoor brass having pressure issues with that load.
41.5 is a good place to start as its the listed factory load on the box. Different lots of powder will give different results but I have not heard of anyone using Creedmoor brass having pressure issues with that load.
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
I have been running the 140 Amax with 41.9 of 4350 and Federal GM primers. My gun is a Remington 700 that has been trued with a 25" Bartlein barrel. The factory load is a little hotter than that. Truthfully, I had several different charge weights that grouped well.
Anybody play with the 140 Berger Hybrids in a 6.5 Creedmoor? I got some, and I am going to try working up a load tomorrow.
I have been running the 140 Amax with 41.9 of 4350 and Federal GM primers. My gun is a Remington 700 that has been trued with a 25" Bartlein barrel. The factory load is a little hotter than that. Truthfully, I had several different charge weights that grouped well.
Anybody play with the 140 Berger Hybrids in a 6.5 Creedmoor? I got some, and I am going to try working up a load tomorrow.
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
Thanks for the help everyone
Thanks for the help everyone
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AutoEssentials</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have been running the 140 Amax with 41.9 of 4350 and Federal GM primers. My gun is a Remington 700 that has been trued with a 25" Bartlein barrel. The factory load is a little hotter than that. Truthfully, I had several different charge weights that grouped well.
Anybody play with the 140 Berger Hybrids in a 6.5 Creedmoor? I got some, and I am going to try working up a load tomorrow.</div></div>
Dont shoot the hybrids but the 140 vld "regular" is freaking crazy accurate. .618 g1... Crazy. I'm looking at the Berger phamplet now. It says that you can run em long or mag length. Personally, I would load em long bc in my .30 cal rifles the hybrids shoot a hell of a lot better seated closer to the lands. You'll find your node from 42 to 43 grains. Or at least I did.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AutoEssentials</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have been running the 140 Amax with 41.9 of 4350 and Federal GM primers. My gun is a Remington 700 that has been trued with a 25" Bartlein barrel. The factory load is a little hotter than that. Truthfully, I had several different charge weights that grouped well.
Anybody play with the 140 Berger Hybrids in a 6.5 Creedmoor? I got some, and I am going to try working up a load tomorrow.</div></div>
Dont shoot the hybrids but the 140 vld "regular" is freaking crazy accurate. .618 g1... Crazy. I'm looking at the Berger phamplet now. It says that you can run em long or mag length. Personally, I would load em long bc in my .30 cal rifles the hybrids shoot a hell of a lot better seated closer to the lands. You'll find your node from 42 to 43 grains. Or at least I did.
Re: about to start loading for 6.5 cm
I was just at a lil gun store and they had sierra 85gr varminter for $16 a 100. Have any one tried these, thought. they might be good for yote or ground hog
I was just at a lil gun store and they had sierra 85gr varminter for $16 a 100. Have any one tried these, thought. they might be good for yote or ground hog
