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  1. Scottie15

    6.5x284 Barnes LRX data now up

    Got an anemic 2775 fps average out of 51.5 grains of H1000 out of a 22" tube. <2.5" group at 400, but I need more speed. No pressure signs up to 52.4 grains (max charge my first session). Next testing will go up to about 55.5 gr H1000 (my standard 140 HVLD load).
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    6.5x284 Barnes LRX data now up

    Just saw that Barnes published their test data for the 127 grain LRX for 6.5-284. Accurate load was with H1000. Their max load shows 51.7 gr H1000 to get 2932 fps out of a 26" barrel. Hope this helps if any of you were looking for a starting point with this bullet...
  3. Scottie15

    6.5 Creedmoor & 123 Scenar's

    The 123's shot very well for me with 42.4-42.6 gr of H4350. Velocity out of a 20" gasser was 2790.
  4. Scottie15

    6.5 barnes

    I loaded the 127 LRX to 2.78" and it ran fine in my AR6.5. No issues with feeding. My Barnes experience indicates they consistently like a jump of 50 thousandths. That's how I got to 2.78" in my AR.
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    6.5-284 hornady 147 gr ELD match

    Tag... also interested. Also, see here: http://www.longrangeonly.com/hornadays-6-5mm-147gr-eld-review-lro-editor-justin-hyer/ Mentions a mild load of H1000.
  6. Scottie15

    Hunting Songs

    After a good hunt, The Eagles - Take It to the Limit. Not sure about the rest of the song as a "hunting song" but the chorus is appropriate...
  7. Scottie15

    Words of advice!

    Never a bad idea to only load the magazine with one round for the first after doing any gunsmithing yourself around the sear or trigger if you aren't 100% sure what you are doing. Next mag gets 2 rounds to confirm the gun doesn't run away from you... I've known some 'special' people who think...
  8. Scottie15

    Greek Island Suggestions??

    Good info. Chania is our first stop, and I'm planning on hiking the Gorge. Philotimos - I will see if we can make it up there. Thanks for the suggestion on Thira. I wasn't sure where to stay.
  9. Scottie15

    Greek Island Suggestions??

    I'm heading to Greece with my wife in a couple weeks. Staying on Crete for a few days, then heading to the islands for another five or so days. Snorkeling and renting a boat are on the list right now. Planning on at least a couple nights in Santorini. Do you guys have any suggestions on...
  10. Scottie15

    JP 308 "High Pressure" bolt & primer condition pics on a 6.5CM

    It's on the expensive side, but it is a well-thought out solution to a unique problem. Saved me from having to swap out the whole thing to an armalite, so worth the $$ to me.
  11. Scottie15

    Movie Theater Anyone Read A Good Fiction Novel Lately?

    I enjoyed the reading Charlie Huston's series that followed Henry Thompson - Caught Stealing, Six Bad Things, and A Dangerous Man. I accidentally started with the second book, Six Bad Things, and really liked it, so read the other two books.
  12. Scottie15

    Hunting & Fishing First Elk hunt advise

    My hunting buddies and I found this saw (Wyoming Saw II) invaluable last year. I highly recommend this for a packable yet strong saw. It's a collapsible bow saw. It comes with fine and coarse blades (bone & wood). Helpful for splitting animals to cool in the early season. Wyoming Saw II ...
  13. Scottie15

    GAP 10 Wait Times

    Got it. Thanks shinbone. Welcome to the Hide. There is tons of great information and experienced people on here who have taught me about more than I ever thought to ask about ballistics and long range shooting.
  14. Scottie15

    Hunting & Fishing Another Great year in Wyoming

    Well done Paul! That goat has some great character.
  15. Scottie15

    WOA AR 6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Selection Question

    Thanks for the info Kiba.
  16. Scottie15

    WOA AR 6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Selection Question

    I don't usually get out to Sac Valley, but I have shot the 1000 yard range. Looking forward to life calming down a bit next year so I can get out some more. Let me know if you find a decent Varget load. I have more Varget than H4350 and haven't been shooting 308 much. Called WOA and talked to...
  17. Scottie15

    WOA AR 6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Selection Question

    It's the slowest powder I have tried for that very reason. I don't have enough H4350 left for much experimenting, and was wondering if anything else would be worth trying with the lighter bullets. I have IMR4064 and Varget to play with, but haven't been able/tried very hard to get any H4350 lately.
  18. Scottie15

    WOA AR 6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Selection Question

    I got 2680 out of my 20" barrel with the 140s. The H4350 did run my gun reliably. I do like the ballistics of the 123s, I am starting to chase a load for the AMax, and might just try the new 120 Lapuas if I order anything soon. The 129 SSTs shot well enough for hunting, and that's what I'll be...
  19. Scottie15

    WOA AR 6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Selection Question

    Thanks Kiba. I have pierced primers on certain 140 loads, and on hot days. Did GAP and JP give you any reason that the semi 6.5s prefer the lighter bullets? I just bought some 123 Scenars and AMaxs to try. Have you loaded them with anything besides H4350?
  20. Scottie15

    WOA AR 6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Selection Question

    I have a 1:8 twist 6.5 creedmoor barrel from White Oak Armament on an LR308 pattern rifle. I have had a hard time getting it to group consistently since a particular lot of the factory 140's. Anyone have experience with this barrel? I was thinking about trying some other 139-142gr bullets, but...