Factory Ammo Recommendation for 6.5 Creedmoor 1/8 twist barrel

[HammerForged]

Can you guys help me out. Where would you start for Ammo for a 6.5 creedmoor Bergara B14 HMR with a 1/8 twist barrel? With the price of ammo, if you guys can clue me in to where I may want to start with ammo spec's it could save me an easy $100 jus narrowing it down. I know every rifle is different, but a general starting point would be great.

Thanks Guys!

 

[jtackmann]

Prime 130g, Berger 144g, possibly Hornady 140g eld-m have all shot exceedingly well out of my AI.

 

[bgavin]

Berger 130 hybrid

 

[XLR308]

The Berger line of ammo is definitely worth a look.
You also end up with a premium brass afterwards if you reload or sell it to recoup some of your cost.

 

[kimbergoldmatch]

I’ve had good luck with both Hornady 140 ELD-M and Berger 140 Hybrid Target out of my Sako TRG 22 6.5 1:8.

 

[High H2o]

Copper Creek Cartridge Co. – Handloaded Precision Rifle Ammunition

coppercreekcartridgeco.com

Shot great out of my GAP gun

 

[stello1001]

Berger 130
Berger 135
Berger 140
Berger 144
Hornady 140 ELDM
Hornady 147 ELDM
Hornady 143 ELDX
Prime 130
Prime 140
Hornady 140 AG
Winchester 140 Match
Sig Sauer 140

 

[jcam]

Hornady American Gunner 140gr BTHP

 

[jcmullis2]

The good stuff is getting hard to find around here. Berger 130gn and Hornady 140, Hornady 143 or Hornady 147gn. Good luck finding it though.

 

[OLD308]

Sellier and Bellot 140 FMJ BT was $11 a box here before the global economic restructuring. 6" steel target at 500 yards all day with every 6.5 rifle I've had out here. To include a Bergara Pro and HMR. Is it Berger quality? Hell no! But its factory ammo thats cheap and shoots. Hope this helps.

 

[Frank Green]

Right now with the way things are with ammo out there....what ever you can get your hands on. Save the brass and start reloading!

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels

 

[BikePilot]

A lot for people have had problems with 147s blowing up. Otherwise most any factory match ammo should give good results. Even American Gunner does pretty well. I've been particularly impressed with the factory Berger stuff.

 

[kcsmith]

Ive shot the hornady AG 140bthp out of 3 different rifles , with sub moa results, and its done well for the second lowest price factory ammo on the market.

 

[Lil Casino]

EuroOptic has some factory Berger in stock and they're great to deal with!

 

[Abbotm2]

My B14 18” shoots Hornady American Gunner 140 BTHP just as well as the Eld-m 140s. Right around 1 MOA

 

[HammerForged]

I was able to get my hands on 10 Boxes of 140 Grain Nosler Match. I figured that since I am so new, and ammo is so scarce, it's worth a shot if it gets me behind the gun. Anyone have experience with this particular ammo?

Will be keeping my eyes open for all of the recommendations made. I appreciate everyone's help in this forum.

 

[SonicBurlap]

I get my best results with:

Federal Gold Medal Berger, 130gr.
Prime, 130gr.

Close but not quite as consistent:

Hornady, 140gr. ELDM
Hornady, 143gr. ELDX

 

[Danmotron]

I just started testing out ammo in my new 24" 6.5 CM Bergara HMR. So far Hornady Match ELD 120 gr and 140 gr both provided sub moa 5 shot groups. The 120s have looked a little better, but I'm happy with either one depending on local availability.

 

[Stoweit]

Best for my 24” 1-8 twist has been 130 grain prime followed by hornady 140 Eldm and AG 140 grain

 

[Greg Langelius *]

I like your avatar, VGK! Go Knights, Go! Was there most of last week.

Greg

 

[tate1976]

Order up some of the prime 130. Might like it

 

[elwarpo]

also pick up some plinking ammo, S&B... much cheaper and if you are ringing steel at less than 500 yards you probably will not see much of a difference.
Stello1001 posted a list that is good.

 

[Glock talk]

Honestly I would roll your own. You will make up the cost if you are shooting a lot or just want to stock up. Outside of that I would try prime or gorilla ammo.