Guys i cant find much for data on the 6.5CM I will be using 120gr bullets. I would like to try Varget, RE17, H414, and H4350. Thanks Lee
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Dude, work up a freakin' load for it, or use Hornady's posted data. You've been asking the same question in several threads since December. Load up 20 rounds in each and go shoot it.
Dude, work up a freakin' load for it, or use Hornady's posted data. You've been asking the same question in several threads since December. Load up 20 rounds in each and go shoot it.
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Dude! I didnt ask you for a smart ass comment!! I am not going to throw an unknown amount of varget into a cartridge just to work up a load. Are you kidding with that comment? And you reload for other people! I hope your not a smart ass to your customers. And since you are a re loader for hire, why cant you help a fella hide member out? What the hell? Lee
Dude! I didnt ask you for a smart ass comment!! I am not going to throw an unknown amount of varget into a cartridge just to work up a load. Are you kidding with that comment? And you reload for other people! I hope your not a smart ass to your customers. And since you are a re loader for hire, why cant you help a fella hide member out? What the hell? Lee
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Skeetlee,
Dont know if this will help but I am using 41.5grs of V100 (NOT Varget) with a 123SMK. If you got a comparison between V100 and Varget, that will at least give you an idea.
John
Skeetlee,
Dont know if this will help but I am using 41.5grs of V100 (NOT Varget) with a 123SMK. If you got a comparison between V100 and Varget, that will at least give you an idea.
John
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http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shootout-260-6.5x47-6.5-creedmoor/?p=4
zak smith offers a couple of loads in this article--cam
http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shootout-260-6.5x47-6.5-creedmoor/?p=4
zak smith offers a couple of loads in this article--cam
Re: 6.5 creedmoor data needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dude, work up a freakin' load for it, or use Hornady's posted data. You've been asking the same question in several threads since December. Load up 20 rounds in each and go shoot it. </div></div>
Hornady lists their recipe with 4350 right on their web site for the world to use. They introduced the round for competition and told the world their recipe to produce factory equivalent ammo. Look it up, load it up, shoot it up!!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dude, work up a freakin' load for it, or use Hornady's posted data. You've been asking the same question in several threads since December. Load up 20 rounds in each and go shoot it. </div></div>
Hornady lists their recipe with 4350 right on their web site for the world to use. They introduced the round for competition and told the world their recipe to produce factory equivalent ammo. Look it up, load it up, shoot it up!!!!
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thanks guys. The factory load does do all that well in my rifle. I will try to copy it and roll my own and see if it improves any. I rumor is that Hornady realises that 4350 isnt the best powder for the 120gr bullets and they now load the 120's with varget. Maybe this is true maybe not? Thats just what i read somewhere. Thanks for the help. Lee
thanks guys. The factory load does do all that well in my rifle. I will try to copy it and roll my own and see if it improves any. I rumor is that Hornady realises that 4350 isnt the best powder for the 120gr bullets and they now load the 120's with varget. Maybe this is true maybe not? Thats just what i read somewhere. Thanks for the help. Lee
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They were talking about that due to complaints that the current 120 load recoils too much for the short range match guys and they were looking at dropping the velocity and using Varget but from what i have been told it isn't going to happen. It had nothing to do with it's performance.
They were talking about that due to complaints that the current 120 load recoils too much for the short range match guys and they were looking at dropping the velocity and using Varget but from what i have been told it isn't going to happen. It had nothing to do with it's performance.
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Bro
the only way you will identify the best load for rifle is to work up several loads n compare via OCW or ladder
Use factory data and go from there, if your understanding or comfort level has been surpassed have someone do load work for $$
There are no shortcuts for developing a good load, lots of tinkering and range work
good luck
Bro
the only way you will identify the best load for rifle is to work up several loads n compare via OCW or ladder
Use factory data and go from there, if your understanding or comfort level has been surpassed have someone do load work for $$
There are no shortcuts for developing a good load, lots of tinkering and range work
good luck
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Lee,
Do a ladder test(google it) at 300 yards with the bullets 10 thou off the rifling.Start at 38gr of R-17 and increase in .2gr increments until you either start to have a sticky bolt or primer flow.Do it twice to confirm a trend if you want.Then experiment with seating depth.Give your gun what it likes.They are all different.
Steve
Lee,
Do a ladder test(google it) at 300 yards with the bullets 10 thou off the rifling.Start at 38gr of R-17 and increase in .2gr increments until you either start to have a sticky bolt or primer flow.Do it twice to confirm a trend if you want.Then experiment with seating depth.Give your gun what it likes.They are all different.
Steve
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Karl2U</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bro the only way you will identify the best load for rifle is to work up several loads n compare via OCW or ladder
Use factory data and go from there, if your understanding or comfort level has been surpassed have someone do load work for $$
There are no shortcuts for developing a good load, lots of tinkering and range work </div></div>
Exactly! Someone else's load may or may not shoot in your rifle as good as it does for them. The only way to truely know is to do a load work up yourself. Since I see you posted these same questions in 3 different spots now, plus going back to your December posts, I would have already been shooting an accurate load, instead of talking about it here. It's not that freakin hard. It takes me about 20-30 rounds.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Karl2U</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bro the only way you will identify the best load for rifle is to work up several loads n compare via OCW or ladder
Use factory data and go from there, if your understanding or comfort level has been surpassed have someone do load work for $$
There are no shortcuts for developing a good load, lots of tinkering and range work </div></div>
Exactly! Someone else's load may or may not shoot in your rifle as good as it does for them. The only way to truely know is to do a load work up yourself. Since I see you posted these same questions in 3 different spots now, plus going back to your December posts, I would have already been shooting an accurate load, instead of talking about it here. It's not that freakin hard. It takes me about 20-30 rounds.
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Hornady actually did load some 120s with Varget. I found a couple boxes of 120s to use for comparison during load work-up - there it is on the box: "Recommended reload data:
VARGET 39.0 Grains
Fed 210M Primer
C.O.L. 2.715"
MV is listed as 3020 fps from their 28" bbl
Hornady actually did load some 120s with Varget. I found a couple boxes of 120s to use for comparison during load work-up - there it is on the box: "Recommended reload data:
VARGET 39.0 Grains
Fed 210M Primer
C.O.L. 2.715"
MV is listed as 3020 fps from their 28" bbl
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varget and h414 are doing really well in my rifle with 123 sierras. 4350 is out of the picture for me with this rifle. Thanks again fellas!! Lee
varget and h414 are doing really well in my rifle with 123 sierras. 4350 is out of the picture for me with this rifle. Thanks again fellas!! Lee
