18" 6mm creedmoor what powder

[408w]

Looking for a powder to start with for 18" creedmoor. What are you guys using when loading for the short barrel length

 

[huntnh]

I’m using h4350 in a 18inch 6.5 creed with good success. Both 6 and 6.5 creeds like the same powders rl16 is a good choice as well

 

[408w]

Ok, that's what I planned on starting with. Was curious if other burn rates were going to be faster and consistent at that barrel length. Have you tried other powders. What grain bullets are you shooting

 

[260284]

Rl16 has been good for me with 130, 140, and 143 gr bullets out of my 18" 6.5 Creed. Getting 2797 with the 130gr Norma and 42 gr of Rl16 in Peterson srp brass. If I were going to try lighter monos, I would try some Varget or a similar faster powder.