Berger 153.5’s

[Coyote777]

I got some Berger 153.5 in the other day to try out in my 6.5x284 shehane bench rifle. Figured it would be a good candidate with that BC behind that cartridge. Just did a ladder charge 3 shot groups at 100yds to check my speeds with V555. Seated it .010 off the lans and I was surprised. Next step is to check groups at 300-400yds but has anyone else experienced this bullet to be that forgiving? Didn’t matter what charge I had behind it. It just shot.

 

[straightshooter1]

I got some Berger 153.5 in the other day to try out in my 6.5x284 shehane bench rifle. Figured it would be a good candidate with that BC behind that cartridge. Just did a ladder charge 3 shot groups at 100yds to check my speeds with V555. Seated it .010 off the lans and I was surprised. Next step is to check groups at 300-400yds but has anyone else experienced this bullet to be that forgiving? Didn’t matter what charge I had behind it. It just shot.

I've found that the 153.5 has worked really well in my 6.5 PRC with N565. My experience is YES, they're pretty forgiving.

 

[Coyote777]

I've found that the 153.5 has worked really well in my 6.5 PRC with N565. My experience is YES, they're pretty forgiving.

How fast are you moving them? Shoot good at distance?

 

[straightshooter1]

How fast are you moving them? Shoot good at distance?

I'm pushing them at 2,980 fps (loading them long at ~.020 off with a COAL of 3.098 in Lapua cases, 57.5 grs N565). Shooting at distance and consistently getting less than .4 MOA.

I think N565 and Triple Nickel are really good powders for this round.