Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

[HotIce]

Since I don't have the latest QL data (I'm at 3.2), I created a new cartridge with 52.1 gr capacity, 1.920" length, 62Kpsi Max Pressure, and 0.5 Weighting Factor.
I plan to use 139gr Scenars, with 41..42.5 gr of H4350 and 2.800" AOL.
Safe enough?

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HotIce</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since I don't have the latest QL data (I'm at 3.2), I created a new cartridge with 52.1 gr capacity, 1.920" length, 62Kpsi Max Pressure, and 0.5 Weighting Factor.
I plan to use 139gr Scenars, with 41..42.5 gr of H4350 and 2.800" AOL.
Safe enough?
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I'm using 43.5 grains of H4350 with the 130 Bergers in a .260, your load may be a little warm in the 6.5CM with 139/142's, dont know??

 

[Rob01]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

Factory load is 41.9grn of H4350 with the 140 AMAX. I have loaded them up to 43grns safetly in my rifle. Work up slowly and you should be fine.

 

[HotIce]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

Alright, thanks. Starting from 41gr up to 42.6gr in 0.2gr increments.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

You should be fine with those powder charges. I started at 42grns and went to 42.5 and 43. 42.5 shot ok but 43 shot much better and gave me about 2870fps.

 

[HotIce]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

2.800" OAL?

 

[Rob01]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

I loaded them about .010" off the lands. Not sure off the top of my head what the exact OAL was.

 

[spr1]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

Rob,
Do you have a favorite all around projectile for the Creedmoor? thanks

 

[deadly0311]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

im pretty sure that Rob uses the Amax projo, probably the 140

 

[JRose]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

Both the 140 Amax & 139 scenars shoot fantastic out of my rifle.

 

[NOMAD]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

We have had the best results with the 140 Amax!!

 

[spr1]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

Thanks.
Hornady claims a .550 BC on their website, but I have seen a couple things in writing stating .585, any input?
I need to order some bullets.....
PS. I apologize for the thread hijack

 

[JRose]

Re: Load for 6.5mm Creedmoor and QL

I just posted some loads HERE with my CM. I'm unable to use the factory ammo as it's too flippin slow in my rifle. I used 139 Scenars b/c it's what I had w/o having to order bullets.

I would use the AMAX's in a heartbeat though. I love the accuracy of the factory Hornady stuff, it's just not hot enough.

BC's

Lapua 139's - .615
AMAX 140's - .550