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Guys,

I know I'm a little late to the game, but I'm finally giving in and re-chambering my 308 to 6.5 creed and looking to learn from the vets. I have a Bartlein 1-8/M24/27" blank on order. Also waiting on 147 ELD match bullets. I'm still researching, but I think I'm going to go with IMR4350. I spoke to a Hornady rep and he said the new powder they are really liking is reloaded 16. I was wondering what powders guys are having success with? I'm also debating on lapua brass or not. Has anyone had success with the lapua offering with small rifle primers?

Any my other info or tips with this cartridge would be awesome. Appreciate the feedback before I take the spill.
 
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As far as powders go, you can't go wrong with H4350, as long as you know to stock up whenever you find it. Guys have also had great success with IMR4451 as a substitute for H4350. The other 4350 powders (IMR and AA) are in the same burn rate, as is Reloder 17, but they don't offer the same temperature stability as H4350. Personally, I've switched over to Reloder 16. It's in the same 4350 burn rate, exceptional temp stability, and gives me better velocities. Frankly, I'm tired of H4350 being some unobtainable commodity, so I've developed loads with a few other powders and will continue using them even after the H4350 hoarding has subsided.
 
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If you're waiting on bullets, something you may want to consider is buying some factory ammo and just reload your fired cases. 10 boxes should last a couple range trips. Also, since you're new to the caliber and the rifle it will take another variable out of the equation and you'll get to shooting right away.

As far as load development, the 142 SMKs work well, so do the 130 hybrids, and the lapua 136 OTMs. About 42.8-43.2gr of H4350 with any bullet in the 140 class will work just fine (2.810" COAL).
 
#7
I like h4350, as do many others, which is part of the reason it's hard to find.

There are several sources of brass now. The lapua is great, you cant go wrong with it. It's more uniform than the hornady, and that will only help things. Alpha apparently has great brass but I have no experience with it. Peterson should be realeasing theirs in the near future.
 
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I have a 26" factory Desert Tech barrel with a Silencer Tech suppressor and I'm anywhere from 2805 fps with H4350 to 2842 with Reloder 16 and 140 grain bullets. Of course, YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).

I'd suggest you take a look at the Reloading Depot. Lots of good info and load data. Just remember to start 10% below, work up safely, look for pressure signs, etc
 
#17
I use CCI BR2 primers. I've used the FGM210M primers with great success as well, but they can be as hard to come by as H4350. My SD and ES are better with the BR2, but that's maybe a 1 fps change in SD and maybe 2 or 3 in ES, so both are perfectly acceptable for precision work.
 
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