New rifle load development 6mm creed

[Rebel Rooster]

Hi guys,

Im getting ready to work uo a new load for a new rifle in 6mm creedmoor, and I can’t find any lapua brass anywhere. Does anyone know where I could get some, or does the hornady brass work just as well for 6 creed?

 

[Rangemaster]

Lapua only makes 6.5 creedmoor brass, you will need to stick to hornady, starline and a couple others. You could buy the 6.5 lapua brass and resize the neck to 6.0 and neck trim.

I use hornady brass and have no problems.

 

[Rebel Rooster]

Tha k you so much for the reply!

 

[mojavejim]

You could just run the Lapua though a full size 6CM die & use it. Most chambers wont require neck turning. It's available @ Brownells, Midsouth, Selway, Natchez & probably still @ Creedmoor sports.

 

[BLDTYLRY]

What about Starline brass?

I'm prepping to load 6CM for a new build as well and will be very interested in the responses to this thread.

 

[Rebel Rooster]

You could just run the Lapua though a full size 6CM die & use it. Most chambers wont require neck turning. It's available @ Brownells, Midsouth, Selway, Natchez & probably still @ Creedmoor sports.

Thanks for the reply! So would it be better to use a non bushing die to do this?

 

[V-Ref]

https://www.petersoncartridge.com/products/6mm-creedmoor-srp

 

[molzarella]

I’ve been running Alpha Munitions with low SD’s. Very pleased with it so far.

 

[ar223]

what powder and bullet have you been using with alpha brass

 

[mojavejim]

Yes, I just run it through a Forster full length die. Been using the standard FL die more the my bushing dies lately. Just run an expander mandrel in them right before priming & loading for really consistent neck tension.

 

[Rebel Rooster]

Yes, I just run it through a Forster full length die. Been using the standard FL die more the my bushing dies lately. Just run an expander mandrel in them right before priming & loading for really consistent neck tension.

Perfect! That's what I'll do. Bought some Lapua 6.5 creed brass today.

 

[Pvt.Donut]

What about Starline brass?

I'm prepping to load 6CM for a new build as well and will be very interested in the responses to this thread.

I haven't ran their 6mm Creedmoor but I have used some of there other brass. I'd put it on par with hornady brass or better. Typically it's cheaper than Hornady. Not as good as Lapua/Peterson/Alpha.