Choosing a new bullet for my 6.5 saum

[Kevin9934]

So my dilema of the year...

I am running low(less that 100) of berger 140 hybrid. Supplies does not look good here in Canada and i dont i will see them in quantity until a long time.

So Here what is available and in quantity:

Lapua 136 gr
JLK 130 gr
Matrix 142 gr
Berger 130gr vld
Berger 140 gr BT longrange

I dont have the slight idea where to start.
I read the post about the Lapua 136 but they dont look more promising than the 139gr scenar and do not equal the 140 hybrid.
As for the 142 matrix, i found no data anywhere...
The Berger 130 VLD have good report but i dont want to race my land.


If i could get my hand on 140 JLK or 136gr Hoover bullet i would be nice but they dont ship to Canada.....(Anyone want to help me on this)

Any idea

 

[jbailey]

If you can get the 130gr JLK, it is a great bullet. It is a very tough one to find however and it ain't cheap. Berger 140gr LRBT is a solid choice, better than the 136gr Lapua. The Sierra 142gr MK is worth looking at as well. Personally I don't like the seating depth sensitivity of the VLDs, so I don't like the Berger 130gr VLD.

But honestly, if you can get 130gr JLK, do that. Don't worry about any other details.

 

[MLC]

Too bad the 142's aren't available.
That's a great bullet in a fast 6.5.

 

[Powermac]

If your looking to get hold of bullets that are not exported to Canada, you can try reloading international. They Carry the JLK's amongst other.

As for the new Scenar L's they lack a bit in Bc but the consistency is truly excellent. In that regard they pound the Bergers, for half the price. And they are decent bullets.

The 142 Matrix looks like a excellent candidate, load data Is hard to Come by but starting low is a simple solution to that.

 

[Xtremegunnr]

no 140 amax? If you do, watch the lots and load them together. besides that...they are tough to surpass in accuracy and price.