Are you using different loads for short barreled (20") and long barreled (>24") 6.5 Creedmoor rifles?

[david walter]

Are you using different loads for short barreled (20") and long barreled (>24") 6.5 Creedmoor rifles?

I have a 20" Tikka CTR inbound, and wonder what considerations, if any, I should give to the shorter barrel.

 

[Bender830]

Just whatever each likes best

 

[Chesapeake]

Yes. I run 127 LRX over H4350 in my 16.5” and 144 Bergers over RL26 in my 26” barrel.

 

[6brshooter]

Yes. I run 127 LRX over H4350 in my 16.5” and 144 Bergers over RL26 in my 26” barrel.

I'm the opposite, a short barrel will never have enough speed to work with low bc. I usually run 140 or 147 eldm, .647 or .697 bc at 2600 looks better than .560-.570 bc at 2700.

 

[Chesapeake]

I'm the opposite, a short barrel will never have enough speed to work with low bc. I usually run 140 or 147 eldm, .647 or .697 bc at 2600 looks better than .560-.570 bc at 2700.

I’m sure you’re right regarding the exterior ballistic performance but I chose the lrx for terminal ballistic performance. It’s shooting well for me out of my shorty...the 147s shot well too though.