6.5 Creedmoor
- Thread starter Sportin Wood
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I tried the 144s with h4350 not too long ago and got up to 2800 without having any pressure signs so it works there too. But I probably won't be running them that fast. I'll back down to 2760ish or 2780ish to preserve brass life.
Has anybody tried 153.5s in a 18-20” barrel? If so, what was your MV and powder? I’m trying to build an NRL open light rig with hopes to cut weight by going to a 18-20” barrel, Then compensate loss of speed with weight.
First 6.5, stock tikka ctr 24" stainless.
Went with 41.2gr H4350 under 140gr Hornady bthps just to get the gun shot in. Very happy, those are both 5 round groups. These were the first two groups after 6 rounds getting newly mounted scope on paper. A little slow but should be fine inside of 1200, brass looks like it will last.
Tried some 120 ELDs with superformance and got up to nearly 3000 fps with no real pressure signs, will probably settle around 2930ish and see how they group. Just shot single round charge weights checking speed and brass for pressure. Did Varget too.
Went with 41.2gr H4350 under 140gr Hornady bthps just to get the gun shot in. Very happy, those are both 5 round groups. These were the first two groups after 6 rounds getting newly mounted scope on paper. A little slow but should be fine inside of 1200, brass looks like it will last.
Tried some 120 ELDs with superformance and got up to nearly 3000 fps with no real pressure signs, will probably settle around 2930ish and see how they group. Just shot single round charge weights checking speed and brass for pressure. Did Varget too.
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Here are my results with Varget and Superformance, Hornady brass, CCI 200s, 24" factory tikka. 5,000ft, 50f.
