Bergara Ridge/HMR 6.5CM load?

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Captain Nimcompoop
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I've got a Bergara ridge in 6.5CM that seems to not like any factory loads (Federal trophy copper, Hornady precision hunters and american whitetail, Nosler accubonds and ballistic tips)

Im getting ready to load for this rifle, I picked up some 147 ELD-Ms and a bunch of H4350. I know not all guns shoot the same, but I was wondering what loads some of you have had good success with? The best it will shoot with factory ammo seems to be in the 1.25-1.5" range. No idea whats going on with it, since most people seem to have great success with them.

Thanks
 
I picked up a 'pre-owned' Bergara LRP right before Christmas and have only had an hour at the range with it, but it seems to like the
Hornady 140 ELD Match... I got a box of 147gr to try when it warms up. (photo is best 3 @ 100 yards).
 

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My b-14 hunter shot 140 AMGunner,140 eldm, and 143 eldx all about the same. It really got accurate with 120 amax and 120eldm hornady.The hunter version is a lighter weight barrel it shoots great 3 shot groups but when I shoot 5 shot groups it opens up to 1-1.25 inch groups. You might try some lighter weight hornady.In my rifle it likes them best.