Light bullets in 6.5 creedmoor

[Scarface26]

is anyone using "lighter" projectiles in their 6.5 CM bolt guns? I'm looking at 95gr v-max and maybe some of the 100's from Hornady for coyotes at 500 and closer. I've got a few pounds of IMR 4895 and the Hodgden load data indicates that it's a good powder for lighter projectiles.

On a completely different note, anybody tried the Hornady 130 ELD M's?

Thanks in advance and God bless America.

 

[Maurygold]

Why would you not just shoot the 140 class?

Hornady make mediocre bullets compared to Berger but if you’re not real into precision the hornady will work

 

[Scarface26]

How have the 140 class projectiles worked for you with IMR 4895? Or IMR 4451, Superformance, or H414? I have all these already, and Hodgden says they do well with the lighter fodder. Now if the 140's, or 130's, work with IMR 4895, this day's getting better. Also, I only have about 3# of H4350 left, so I'm looking for possible replacements. Cheaper replacements.

I asked about Hornady because they're around $35 per hundred at many places, whereas the Bergers are around $50 per hundred. I fully understand that you get what you pay for, but right now, I don't think the Hornady projectiles would be holding me back. Seems like there's a few guys who fininsh in the money who shoot Hornady. Plus I'm cheap.

Frank recommended 130's for 6.5CM on his review of the Detroit Rifleworks barreled action. I think he was using Norma golden target; I haven't found anyone who likes it. That said, his rationale on the 130's makes sense - heavy enough for visible impact or splash but light enough to go fast. FWIW, my barrel is 24". Just trying to be all I can be while being as cheap as I can be.

Thanks and God bless America.

 

[OREGUN]

Frank has been preaching the 130 for awhile. Everyone wants to go super heavy with every bullet, all the time. It’s misguided.

Are you shootings f-class or benchrest? No? Then Hornady ELDMS will be just fine.