6.5 Berger 140 hybrid target with H4350

[lush_dawg]

Brand new into reloading and have a bunch of brass prepped and ready to load...going to try the 10 shot ladder test but scouring the inter webs, I can’t seem to find the minimum and maximum load data for Berger 140 hybrid target H4350 using Lapua 6.5 brass...any help is appreciated!

 

[Steel head]

6.5 Creedmoor

I'm in the process of building my 6.5 Creedmoor and I have a few boxes of their 120gr AMAX factory loads, but once those are gone it to the table. I've seen a few loads on here, but they are spread out all over the place. Figured we need a spot for all of them to go. Bullets I'm interested in...

www.snipershide.com

 

[antithesis]

6.5 Creedmoor (Berger Match VLD Target, Match BT Long Range Target, Match Hybrid Target, Match Grade VLD Hunting)

Case length 1.910
Barrel: 24"
COAL: 2.800
Start - Max: 36.5 - 40.7

 

[Darkside-Six]

I’ve been shooting exclusively Berger 140 hybrids for the last 4+ years and have went through about a half dozen barrels. All of my loads have been between 42.3-42.8 of H4350

most guys I know that shoot that combo find their nodes somewhere between 42-43. I would start around 41.5 and work up from there. My last barrel my load was 42.6 and this barrel it’s 42.7 and have been very consistent across multiple barrels.

edit**** I have been also shooting the new Lapua 6.5 brass since it came out

 

[bgavin]

You'll probably find a lower node between 40 and 40.6

 

[antithesis]

140 Berger Hybrid, 40.1 with 2.1610 CBTO out of 2 different 26", 1:8 barrels (Shilen Select and Bartlein) at a DA of 6300 - 6800 gets me right around 2770 fps. with Peterson brass. Granted it is not Lapua, but it kills me every time I hear someone running 42 - 43 grains.

 

[47guy]

140 Berger Hybrid, 40.1 with 2.1610 CBTO out of 2 different 26", 1:8 barrels (Shilen Select and Bartlein) at a DA of 6300 - 6800 gets me right around 2770 fps. with Peterson brass. Granted it is not Lapua, but it kills me every time I hear someone running 42 - 43 grains.

what do you mean its not lapua?

 

[DellaDog]

Two 26” barrels, 41.1 on first, 41.5 on second to get 2775. Middle node with identical accuracy with Peterson brass.

 

[antithesis]

what do you mean its not lapua?

The 40.1 load I am using is in Peterson brass, not Lapua.

 

[47guy]

The 40.1 load I am using is in Peterson brass, not Lapua.

gotcha...i shot 6 6 creed barrels always started at 41.5 to 43g H4350 in .3g increments and always ended up between 41.5 and 42

 

[TreyMeTrey]

I’ve been shooting exclusively Berger 140 hybrids for the last 4+ years and have went through about a half dozen barrels. All of my loads have been between 42.3-42.8 of H4350

most guys I know that shoot that combo find their nodes somewhere between 42-43. I would start around 41.5 and work up from there. My last barrel my load was 42.6 and this barrel it’s 42.7 and have been very consistent across multiple barrels.

edit**** I have been also shooting the new Lapua 6.5 brass since it came out

Just curious..I know Lapua Brass is the best or at least 1st or 2nd anyway..What did you see you gained from Lapua Bras that you were not getting from the previous types you used. Ive been using ADG and was cuious as to how much you gained by going to Lapua.. Thanks.

 

[Darkside-Six]

Just curious..I know Lapua Brass is the best or at least 1st or 2nd anyway..What did you see you gained from Lapua Bras that you were not getting from the previous types you used. Ive been using ADG and was cuious as to how much you gained by going to Lapua.. Thanks.

Longer case life. More consistent neck tension.

 

[TreyMeTrey]

Longer case life. More consistent neck tension.

Thanks..I thought that was it.But thought maybe some thing else I may have missed. I was using Peterson but swapped to ADG.. It weighed a bit more than the few Lapua I picked up at my local range. I appreciate your speedy answer..
One other question..Are you using brass with the Small primer hole or Large Hole.??? Again...Thanks

 

[Darkside-Six]

Thanks..I thought that was it.But thought maybe some thing else I may have missed. I was using Peterson but swapped to ADG.. It weighed a bit more than the few Lapua I picked up at my local range. I appreciate your speedy answer..
One other question..Are you using brass with the Small primer hole or Large Hole.??? Again...Thanks

Small.

 

[Desert Rat]

Anyone got a line on some Berger 140gr hybrid target bullets? I can’t find the damn things anywhere

 

[brassgoblin]

Anyone got a line on some Berger 140gr hybrid target bullets? I can’t find the damn things anywhere

https://allagasharmament.com/product/berger-6-5mm-140g-hybrid-targt-500ct/