Loads for .260 /.243/ 6.5x47/6.5 Creedmoor

[Unknown]

Re: Loads for .260

Sean,
Very nice!

 

[Bennybone]

Re: Loads for .260

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ss10ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">DTA SRS

SAC 6.5 Creedmoor barrel

42.5grs H4350
Berger 140gr VLD Hunting/Match
Hornady once fired brass
Federal LR Match Primer

2730avg FPS

.325 MOA

Looking forward to trying at some distance </div></div>

More of ^^^ please, I am having to guess on all the previous loads posted if your shooting bolt or mag fed semi auto.

Recommend posting SEMI AUTO in your load description for us 6.5CM AR shooters.

Thx !

Oh and let us know how they shoot ss10ring, also post your OAL from bullet nose tip to base of case. Thx

 

[TimK]

Re: Loads for .260

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charlie Papa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, does anyone have a recipe for .260 123 SMKs and RL17? Or any powder that will get me to 2950fps with decent accuracy?

Thanks! </div></div>

44.5g H4350

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Re: Loads for 6.5x47 Lapua

6.5x47 Lapua
123 Lapua Scenar
37.4gr. Reloader 15
CCI BR4 primer
New Lapua brass
2.700" OAL (2.116" @ Ogive)
25.125" Krieger 5R 1:8.5
.294 neck w/ .160 FB
2820 fps.

@ 100 yards:

@ 300 yards:

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Re: Loads for 6.5x47 Lapua

6.5x47 Lapua
123 Lapua Scenar
CCI BR4 primer
New Lapua brass
2.708" OAL (2.126" @ Ogive)
25.125" Krieger 5R 1:8.5
.294 neck w/ .160 FB

38.4gr. Varget

38.0gr. Varget

 

[tony2772]

Re: Loads for .260

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gau17</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CTressler</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2750 fps huh, what velocity are people getting with the factory Creedmoor 140 ammo? I get 2830ish fps (Oehler) and so I dump in the powder until I match that velocity, thus my 42.6 grns of H4350. I've found the factory load to be the most accurate bullet/powder combination so I've tried to match that.

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It really depends on the barrel/length. I know factory load is around 41.5 for 140 A-MAX. It's right on the box. </div></div>

Just because its printed on the box doesn't mean it is exact. Out of all the factory loads of 140's I pulled (and they were different lots) they averaged 42.7 and averaged 2731 out of my LMT. I personally shoot 41.5 and it is plenty accurate to shoot 8" steel at a K.

 

[seanhagerty]

Re: Loads for .260

This is my 700 & 800 yd groups from last week when I was verifying drop data.

This is where I was shooting.

 

[Gruffskin]

Re: Loads for .260

Nice shooting

 

[popapi]

Re: Loads for .260 /.243/ 6.5x47/6.5 Creedmoor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 6.5x47</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6.5x47 Lapua
140 Berger VLD
Fed 205m
Redding Type-S FL with .289" bushing (.001" neck tension), setting shoulder back .001"
Pierce SA
26" #3 Broughton 1:8
Rifle Basix 2.5 lbs
McM Rem Sporter Edge filled
PTG BDL alum BM
NF 2.5-10 in Farrell 30mm rings on top of Pierce 20 MOA base
8 lb 10 oz.

42.1 gr Rel 17 is what I settled on giving me 2950 fps, 8 SD, .5 and .45 MOA. 70 deg F, 41% hum, 24.7 baro. Seating dept test was best a .030" off lands. Gave me 1.5" vertical @ 579 yds. For my rifle, Rel 17 liked the Fed 205m better than my favorite CCI 450 @ H4350. I can pop my 15"x27" LV steel sil out to 1100 yds with this load.

I may have screwed the pooch. I wanted the rifle to balance better so I had 1.5" taken off the back end of the barrel and had the action mid-turned, loosing a total of 6.5 oz. Of course it screwed with the barrel harmonics and the same load give me 2928 fps, 11 sd and 1.05 MOA. Now I'm playing with the new Barnes Match Burners and Ramshot Hunter in addition to Rel 17. So far

43.4 to 43.8 gr Hunter
Fed 205m
Barnes 140 MB set to just touch the lands
2789 fps to 2794 fps with as little as 3 sd to as much as 9 sd.
.37 to .58 MOA for 3-shots, .635 to 1 MOA for 4-shots.

With Rel 17
40.3 gr = 2795 fps, 21 es, 9 sd, .99 MOA for 4-shots
41.3 gr = 2851 fps, 28 es, no sd, 1.38 MOA for 4-shots

I'm planning on fine tuning the 140 MB and Hunter load since the bullets are cheap, are only .25 less BC than the 140 VLD and Hunter is a dream to "throw" from my Harrells meter; cheap too.

Plan to use this rifle in Zak Smith's 24hr Sniper Challenge end of July, but with my NF 5.5-22x55. It will weigh 9lb 1 oz.

After the lightning work.

mid-turned action

</div></div>I MUST try this load!!!!

 

[derrelw]

Re: Loads for .260 /.243/ 6.5x47/6.5 Creedmoor

.260 Remington
120 SMK
Lapua brass fire formed
39gr Varget
Federal Match LR primers
2.850 OAL
2790 fps

1/4" 5 shot 100yd group this morning

Savage 11FCNS w/ Douglas XX 22" heavy varmint barrel
Vortex 6.5-20x44 Viper
sand bags front and rear

 

[Aimsmall55]

Re: Loads for .260 /.243/ 6.5x47/6.5 Creedmoor

5 shot group at 100. 6.5 creedmor. 140 vld 2.140 at ogive. Fgm210m. Hornady brass.
Ga Precision crusader 27" 8.5 twist bartlein. 2880 fps

 

[Aimsmall55]

Re: Loads for .260 /.243/ 6.5x47/6.5 Creedmoor

Forgot 42.4 h4350

 

[jfseaman]

Re: Loads for .260

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gau17</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone having problems with newer lots of 140 AMAX AMP? I read on another forum a few people were having issues.

</div></div> All 900 A-Max 140 and all 900 A-Max in 208 have been from the same lot. No problems what so ever.

 

[VKC]

Anyone know what components the new Nolser 6.5 Creedmoor factory ammo will be using.

 

[The Busby]

.260 fire formed Lapua brass
139 Scenar
CCI BR2
41.6 g H4350
.005" off the lands
OAL at ogive is 2.226

 

[Capt Academy]

This is a great thread and I saw several of the loads that I use listed.

 

[Dogtown]

Has anyone found a good load for 6.5x47L using Varget (AR2208) or H4350 (AR2209) on the heavier bullets (139 and 140s)? My initial tests have been rather inconclusive but I've been reluctant to move down to lighter bullets as my intent for this cartridge is shooting out to 1000m.

 

[REL1203]

Finally got around to finishing my load Development for my SAC260.

142 SMK
42.6g H4350
Lapua Brass
2.2355" Ogive
26" 1-8" Bartlien
2795FPS Average

7Shot group that is .524" Edge to Edge

 

[Capt Academy]

Anyone have a good load shooting the 123 Lapua's in the 260 using H4350 or H-4831sc?

 

[haroldwilson]

Damn. That's impressive. Was 2.2355" a jump? How much? Nice shooting.

 

[REL1203]

Damn. That's impressive. Was 2.2355" a jump? How much? Nice shooting.

I am seating it 0.01" off the lands, Mark guilds a great rifle at SAC, this one is a shooter when I manage to do my part.

 

[The Busby]

24" Rock Creek Barrel
Trued 700P action
.260 Lapua brass - 2 x fired - annealed
42.0 gr of H4350
.005" off the lands
.293" neck OD on .298" chamber neck
139 gr Lapua Scenar
CCI BR2


4 shots at 400 yards.....laying prone on a gravel road using bipod, rear bag, and HDMR.....1/4 MOA

 

[Capt Academy]

MichaelBusby, that's some damn good shooting!

 

[The Busby]

Thanks Captain. It was right after the K&M comp. I had lots of practice a few days before. Russel at Scout Supply builds a damn good rifle too !!!

 

[Nautijohnson]

can't wait to try some of these, great thread. thanks

 

[1957pistol]

My 260 bolt:
Surgeon 591r, bartlein 26" HV (mated by bartlein), Jewell at 8oz, AI chassis with viper skins
Load: 42.2 grains of H4350 in 260 lapua cases, BR2 primers, and 140 SMK
Forster Match set

My 260 AR10:
Mega 308 matched set in nickle boron, Lilja 20" barrel, Troy battle ax, Troy 13.1" rail, JP muzzle eliminator, JP Trigger @3.5lbs, JP bolt, DPMS carrier, Hoque grip
Load: Federal 308 brass necked down to 264 with a RCBS small base die and RCBS match set. Cases need to be neck turned to prevent sticking.
142 SMK 39.8 grain of H4350.

 

[ArmyJerry]

Thanks for the info gents, I have a criterion barrel on the way for my rem700, I will be back with some more Q's. In themean time it looks like I need to locate some 4350

 

[6.5x47]

Found a new load for my 4 yr old heavy (17.6 lbs) 6.5x47 with 1400+ rounds through the barrel.

Surgeon 591 action
26" MTU 1:8.5 Krieger (approx .080"+ throat burned out)
AICS 1.5 stock
NXS 5.5-22x50

40.8 gr H4350
CCI 450
Berger 140 6.5mm Hybrid seated to touch the lands
2776 fps, 4 SD for 15 rounds

Numerous .26 moa to .29 moa 5-shot groups at both 100, 607, 841 yds.

Alan

sub .25 moa, 4-shots at 841 yds at 6800' elev. Used the Gunwerks G7 BR2 LRF to hit this.



Final sight in before stretching things out a bit.

 

[Derek01]

260 Rem
140 VLD Hunting
Rem case
Fed primer
H4350, 43.4
OAL 2.880" to fit mag

2800fps
.174" @100 yds

 

[AdamPini]

has anyone messed with the 107gr SMK. I got a bunch in trade but cant find any data

 

[sobrbiker883]

has anyone messed with the 107gr SMK. I got a bunch in trade but cant find any data

I doubt it in the 260, 6.5CM, or 6.5X47's this thread is about....
But they run great in my 6XC over 39.5gr of H4350.

 

[223ai]

I doubt it in the 260, 6.5CM, or 6.5X47's this thread is about....
But they run great in my 6XC over 39.5gr of H4350.

They make a 6.5 107, but I wouldn't run it in a 6.5...the 123/130/140 bullets smoke it.

 

[sobrbiker883]

They make a 6.5 107, but I wouldn't run it in a 6.5...the 123/130/140 bullets smoke it.

Oops, my bad-I've never looked at anything that light for my 6.5, just automatically think of 6mm when I hear 107SMK...

 

[ArmyJerry]

I read the thread and notice there isn't a lot of people using H1000 which gets great reviews on other forums, am I missing something?

 

[seanhagerty]

has anyone messed with the 107gr SMK. I got a bunch in trade but cant find any data

I think hodgdon lists CFE223 as a powder for that bullet weight. I would use that if possible, it meters well. Throwing with my press mounted thrower sure beats weighing every load.

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

I read the thread and notice there isn't a lot of people using H1000 which gets great reviews on other forums, am I missing something?

H1000 is popular for 338LM, for example, but not 243Win. I think it's a better powder for some magnums than for 260/243/6.5x47/6.5CM, which are the subjects of this thread.

 

["HeysKSFirefighter]

H1000 is popular for 338LM, for example, but not 243Win.

Seems like H1000 *is* increasingly popular for 243 and other hot 6mms...

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

Seems like H1000 *is* increasingly popular for 243 and other hot 6mms...

You mean like we have a "choice" of powders? Today people care less about what's optimum and more about what's available.

 

[spoon063]

Anyone using IMR-4831 for .260? Maybe more specifically with 140gr amax's?

 

[ArmyJerry]

I am wondering same thing, have 8 of pounds of 4831 and a thousand 140 amaxes and another thousand of smk's.

Anyone using IMR-4831 for .260? Maybe more specifically with 140gr amax's?

 

[Capt Academy]

I have been using 46.5 of H-4831sc and 142 SMK's with very good results.

 

[tho98027]

Anyone pushing berger 130 vld 3000 fps in a 6.5 Creedmoor? What are your load specs and gun specs?

Also, anyone know of an update/release on the 6.5 berger 130 hybrids?

Thanks

 

[plunker20]

you fellows using 4350 and 142 smk's i have a question for you! i shot groups last night with my new rem700 witha 1/8 twist bartlien cut at 26in with a tbac 30p-1 and it shot worse the closer i got to max powder have you seen this in your loads?
the loads were 43.5 44 44.5 grains of h4350 seated to 2.84 i think the measurements are all at home. but it has to be right around there mag length in a ai mag

 

["HeysKSFirefighter]

44.5gr H4350 with a 142 sounds kinda warm...any pressure signs?

You likely will find at least one, but probably two, accuracy nodes between 42.0 and 43.5gr.

 

[plunker20]

not yet but i am using lapua brass first firing out of the brass too

 

[gvanhyning]

you fellows using 4350 and 142 smk's i have a question for you! i shot groups last night with my new rem700 witha 1/8 twist bartlien cut at 26in with a tbac 30p-1 and it shot worse the closer i got to max powder have you seen this in your loads?
the loads were 43.5 44 44.5 grains of h4350 seated to 2.84 i think the measurements are all at home. but it has to be right around there mag length in a ai mag

If you're using OCW for load development, you're charge intervals are too big. I would suggest .3 grain intervals. Another suggestion is to shoot everything through a chronograph. Being able to review velocities and see what your velocity ES is can be a big help.

 

[plunker20]

If you're using OCW for load development, you're charge intervals are too big. I would suggest .3 grain intervals. Another suggestion is to shoot everything through a chronograph. Being able to review velocities and see what your velocity ES is can be a big help.

i loaded some lighter loads down from 42-43.5 in .5 grain intervals last night. ill have to try them first

 

[reximus]

Rifle: AI AX 260
Tube: 26" Bartlein
Powder: H4350 (varied loads - 41.3, 41.6, 41.9, 42.2, 42.5 bottom to top).
Primer: CCI #200
Brass: New Lapua
Projo: 139 Scenar
OAL: 2.800"

 

[reximus]

Rifle: AI AX 260
Tube: 26" Bartlein 1:8
Powder: 42.0 gr. H4350
Primer: CCI #200
Brass: New Lapua
Projo: 139 Scenar
OAL: Varied. I started right on the lands and backed it off to 2.8" in 0.005" increments. I did this half for data purposes and half for practice and trigger time with the new gun.

This is my first venture into reloading.

Anybody got an idea what my velocity ought to be? I don't have a chrono yet...

 

[Leozinho]

Anyone have 6.5 Creedmoor loads for AA4350 (can't find H4350 powder) and 140 and 124 gr Amax's?

(I've worked up to 42.2 with the 140s with no signs of pressure, but didn't find any clear nodes. Could be my abilities and not the gun, though.)

Thanks.