Quality Factory 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo

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My buddy just bought a Savage in 6.5 Creedmoor, and is looking for ammo capable of going out to 1200 yards accurately. Berger makes match ammo with a 140 grain hybrid projectile that looks very appealing. He is interested in Lapua brass for reloading, and I don’t know what brass is used for this ammo. We initially talked about starting out with handloads using a small rifle primer case. However, with this being a new firearm, I thought that perhaps it might be better to start out with 100 factory loaded rounds to generate the brass, as powder may be tough to get ahold of currently. I’m not sure.

Anyway, if anyone can recommend good manufactured ammo that provides quality brass, I’d be interested in hearing what it is and who sells it. Peterson brass would likely work as well.

Thanks

Lou
 
My go to factory is Hornady Match with ELDMs 140s. My gun does not "Love, love" the 147 but its under an inch with the 140. Ive seen good accuracy out of mine with the FGMM / Berger 130 hybrid and if i recall pretty decent speeds too for off the shelf ammo.

There is always copper creek and they load on Lapua SR/LR, Alpha and Hornady.
 
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I bought Berger factory ammo in order to keep the Lapua brass. Now my pet load is that same Lapua brass with 140 ELDs. I tried reloading the Berger 140s, but my rifle is not a big fan. But the same Lapua brass with RL-16 and the 140 ELD shoots like a laser. Better than the same combo with 4350.
 
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I did the same as the OP. Buy Berger 140gn and save the Lapua brass. However I also picked up some Hornady 147 eld match and the Hornady ammo had tighter groups. The Hornady brass is good too. If he’s gonna reload Lapua he needs to remember the small flash holes on Lapua brass. I got my stuff from MidwayUSA. Good prices and fast delivery
 
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I like the Bergers as well. I also picked up a 200rd box of American gunner for plinking and initial impressions are good. Didn’t shoot for or measure groups, but I generally ended up making one ragged hole at 100yrds out of the AX. It will be interesting to see how it holds up at distance.
 
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I like the Bergers as well. I also picked up a 200rd box of American gunner for plinking and initial impressions are good. Didn’t shoot for or measure groups, but I generally ended up making one ragged hole at 100yrds out of the AX. It will be interesting to see how it holds up at distance.
I have shot to 850 yds with the American gunner ammo 6.5 creedmoor and managed to hit prs type targets .
 
The Hornady premium stuff is good. Mine likes 140’s and 147 very well. If he wants good brass, get the Norma 130’s. Great ammo and great brass. The Am Gunner shoots MOA and is great plinking ammo.

PB
 
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I have a 26" M24 contour 7.5 twist barrel that is a hammer. I use and have great luck with
Berger 130s and 140s
PRIME 130s (Old and New Versions)
American Gunner 140 BTHP
Hornady 140 ELD-M

I seldom use the actual Hornady. Both the Berger and PRIME work noticeably better out of my barrel. The AG from Hornady work amazingly well considering the cost of 80 cents per round. I see little difference between the AG and the ELDM unless you are shooting at > 800 yards which is the longest range unless I drive for 3.5 hours.
 
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