Hi - I am new to world of precision shooting and reloading. I own an AI AXMC 6.5 creedmore (26 inch barrell) and looking participate in prs matches. Any experienced shooters out there, who can recommend the right powder to go for? Thanks for your time and attention !
Recommended powder for 6.5 creedmore
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hi, i recently asked the same questions, waiting on a barrel.
with respect to brass many seemed to suggest Lapua and ADG, for powder several recommended H4350 and Reloader 16
I've had good luck with Forster dies and so i'm going to try those
there's another section in this forum that specifically relates to the 6.5 Creedmoor in case you're interested: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/6-5-creedmoor.89643/
with respect to brass many seemed to suggest Lapua and ADG, for powder several recommended H4350 and Reloader 16
I've had good luck with Forster dies and so i'm going to try those
there's another section in this forum that specifically relates to the 6.5 Creedmoor in case you're interested: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/6-5-creedmoor.89643/
@harry_x1 welcome and cool name!
What a rifle to start out with! H4350 is pretty available online right now (not sure you will find other powders at the moment). Can you elaborate on your reloading experience so we can help you out in terms of a start out recipes?
Hornady brass - 140 eldm or berger hybrids - 210 or 210m - load mag length or if you have the correct gauge, start .020 off lands - do a ladder test starting around 40 grains of h4350.
Let us know what you have and we can help out.
What a rifle to start out with! H4350 is pretty available online right now (not sure you will find other powders at the moment). Can you elaborate on your reloading experience so we can help you out in terms of a start out recipes?
Hornady brass - 140 eldm or berger hybrids - 210 or 210m - load mag length or if you have the correct gauge, start .020 off lands - do a ladder test starting around 40 grains of h4350.
Let us know what you have and we can help out.
Thanks for complimenting my name.
I have been loading 338 lapuas for 2 months now, before someone told me that to shoot PRS I need to try 6.5 creedmoor. So I bought a new bolt and 26" barrel for my AI AXMC. I tried shooting factory ammo (147 grn eld match) and it works great with the rifle (<.5 moa and was able to reach out to 1000+ yard easy). I do like handloading (though am fairly new), so checking with experienced handloaders if handloading can actually improve accuracy on 6.5 creedmoor? Are there other benefits of handloading 6.5 creedmoor as well?
I have sartorius entris 64 scale with auto throw set up. RCBS rock chucker supreme press. Hornady tumbler for cleaning and a Lyman case prep station.
I am fairly new to 6.5 also. Just off the beaten path with powders.
HUNTER
RL 17
RL 19
ARE a couple other powders to consider.
HUNTER
RL 17
RL 19
ARE a couple other powders to consider.
Handloading will improve accuracy somewhat if you know what you're doing, but not a ton. Typically, I get about .1 moa improvement at 100 yards and maybe .3 moa beyond 600 yards. I've been reloading for 30 years and my best reloads are only slightly better than what I can get from Hornady match grade ammo. Factory ammo has come a long way since I first started reloading.
Other benefits from reloading are cost savings, the ability to ensure you have ammo in case of temporary shortages and the enjoyment of doing it.
Reloading and cost savings are not words I would use in the same sentence. ? I could have bought a bunch of ammo for what I've dropped on reloading. Although I enjoy reloading and feel like I can make better ammo than I can buy, I surely don't save any money.
So many gadgets, so little cash.
So many gadgets, so little cash.
That stale old argument again? Sure, if you only shoot a little bit, your equipment probably cost more than your ammo savings. But let’s do a little simple math for those that shoot more than a little bit.
I can load match quality .260/6.5 Creedmoor for under $0.70/each. unless you know of a magic source of match grade ammo for under $1.20/shot, I’m saving over $0.50 per cartridge. Now, if I only shoot 1000 rounds per year, that’s $500/year savings. Since I shoot more like 4000-5000 rounds per year, I save more than $2000/year loading after costs of materials and amortized brass cost. Subtract the less than $1000 I’ve spent on loading equipment about five years ago and assume I spent it all again this year (which I did not) and I still saved $1000+ in a year.
Now, before all the factory shooters and those that have ammo supplied by sponsors jump in to argue about time value of money, I could give a shit how much you think your off work time is worth. Unless you are actually spending that time making money instead of other casual and home life pursuits it doesn’t mean shit in this argument. Now if you prefer to spend all of your available free time with your burgeoning family and not on the couch watching reruns of Lady Gaga concerts, then power to you and bless you. But then don’t use the not saving money excuse and accept your choice.
Just don’t tell me that loading your own doesn’t save money, because that’s self-justification bullshit.
There, I said it...phew. I’ve held that one in for a while here while all the holier than thou Richie riches tell me what a poor boy should do.
One more point. Shoot the 10,000 or more rounds per year necessary to be truly competitive in PRS while paying $24/box ($1.20/round) for factory ammo. Then tell me how my (less than) $1000 loading equipment investment didn’t save me money at about $0.50/round savings.
that is all
True that barrels ain’t cheap. And your point is well taken that I likely wouldn’t shoot as much if I didn’t reload. But shooting is my favorite hobby, so anything that helps me be able to do so and still afford it is worth it.
I sure as fuck can’t make match ammo for $.70/round.
500 Bergers cost me over $400 Canadian, and 100 Alpha 6.5 CM brass was over $200. 1000 primers is $90. Chargemaster $500. Redding dies almost $400. 8lbs of H4350 is over $400. My brass won’t last enough firings to see $.70/round.
500 Bergers cost me over $400 Canadian, and 100 Alpha 6.5 CM brass was over $200. 1000 primers is $90. Chargemaster $500. Redding dies almost $400. 8lbs of H4350 is over $400. My brass won’t last enough firings to see $.70/round.
Okay, you win. Or should I say, you lose. Truly sorry to hear about the much higher costs you have to deal with. It definitely makes a difference. For comparison, what does a box of Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor factory ammo cost there?
Okay, so even if you spent $1.70 for each reload, you would still be saving $0.50 per round reloading. I suspect you may be doing better than that even with your higher costs.
It will take a lot of loads to amortize the cost of the scale, dies, and press. Eventually I’ll need new brass, so the cost of reloading spikes really high off the hop, slowly levels off, and then has smaller spikes as you replace consumables in bulk, but I’m certainly not doing it to save money. I’m doing it for the better ammo, at close to the same money.
Shoot larger calibers, 1500 rounds of .300 Win Mag at $1.00 vs $2.80 for the closest factory ammo and I’ve saved about $2,700 on that cartridge alone. Add in a .458 Win Mag, .300 H&H and a few hundred rounds of .30-06 and I’ve saved well more than what my chargemaster, single stage press and tumbler is worth.
So back to the topic at hand, has anybody used Superformance in the 6.5 Creedmoor with the 140gr ELD-M? I am working on a load to hopefully use across 4 bolt guns and an AR and have a bunch of Superformance that I use for a few other calibers.
So back to the topic at hand, has anybody used Superformance in the 6.5 Creedmoor with the 140gr ELD-M? I am working on a load to hopefully use across 4 bolt guns and an AR and have a bunch of Superformance that I use for a few other calibers.
You get a nice luxurious free one if you hop the border illegally and speak only bipdy.
Just to make sure I understand correctly- RL 16 is more temperature sensitive than RL 17? Alliant's website claims them both to be resistant to extreme conditions, of course.
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