I have a 6.5CM that I load for, current load is H-4350 and 130gr Berger AR-Hybrid OTM. With the price of 4350 getting over $60.00 a pound I have started looking at other powders that are similar. What is the general consensus on VV N-150 and N-160 in the 6.5CM with 130gr bullets? I can get VV for almost $15-20 a pound cheaper than H-4350.
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Vihtavuori and 6.5 Creedmoor
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N555 is actually fairly cool burning and supposedly temp stable. Same ballpark as h4350 for heat of explosion IIRC.
I have a large stash of h4350 and there are still 8#ers available for sub $400 locally but I’ve been loading n555 primarily in my 6 creedmoor. Might be a little slow in burn rate to shoot 130s in a 6.5? N550 is probably a better burn rate for that application but hotter burning and less temp stable IIRC.
I have a large stash of h4350 and there are still 8#ers available for sub $400 locally but I’ve been loading n555 primarily in my 6 creedmoor. Might be a little slow in burn rate to shoot 130s in a 6.5? N550 is probably a better burn rate for that application but hotter burning and less temp stable IIRC.
Speaking of N160, Bruno's has 8lb jugs for $300
www.brunoshooters.com
VihtaVuori Powder - N160 - 8lb | Bruno Shooters Supply
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Powders N540 ,N555 Shine in 6.5CM accuracy is outstanding . Bruno shooter supply has VV N 160 for $260.00 sale now ,I personally don't care for it in 6.5 but it works well in other cartridges . Powder trials with 123 Gr. at 165 Yd and MY 129 Gr. hunting load stacked #20 under 0.5" at 278 Yd. N540 Works for ME .
