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6.5 creedmoor precision hunter Hornady #7122040 03/25/18 03:00 AM
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Went out to the range today to see what off the shelf ammo my rifle preferred.

1. Federal non-typical 140gr
(This is what I hunted with last season)

Shot 4 groups of 5

Averaged .9in

2. Hornady American whitetail 129gr

Shot 4 groups of 5

Averaged 1.2in

3. Hornady precision hunter 143gr

Shot 4 groups of 5

Averaged .7in

4. Hornady black 140gr

Shot 4 groups of 5

Averaged .8

Looks like I'll be hunting with precision hunter next year.

Can't post photos until tomorrow at work

Last edited by Kthnx; 03/25/18 03:01 AM.

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Hornady continues to impress, both in bullets and ammo.

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Re: 6.5 creedmoor precision hunter Hornady [Re: Kthnx] #7122163 03/25/18 12:47 PM
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I too am a huge hornady fan. Not so much as in I think they r the best in any one particular way but their ammo, bullets and cases gave all been great value, accuracy and quality for the cost.


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Re: 6.5 creedmoor precision hunter Hornady [Re: Kthnx] #7122192 03/25/18 01:26 PM
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My CTR really likes that load. I’ve got some different ammo from Chad to try, we’ll see what happens


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Re: 6.5 creedmoor precision hunter Hornady [Re: Kthnx] #7122217 03/25/18 02:00 PM
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Well price wise. The non-typical was sub moa for 16.99 which was surprising.

The Hornady hunter was 32.99 but shot the best. once I get familiar with it and get some dope will probably target with Hornady black at I think 18 a box

Last edited by Kthnx; 03/25/18 02:01 PM.

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Stick with the ELDX for hunting, Hornady Black for practice.

Do they both shoot to or close to the same POI?


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Re: 6.5 creedmoor precision hunter Hornady [Re: Kthnx] #7122390 03/25/18 05:34 PM
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This is the precision hunter groups

Hornady black did have point of impact so that's a good thing.

Last edited by Kthnx; 03/25/18 05:35 PM.

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Also all measuring was done with a tape measure to the best of my ability


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Re: 6.5 creedmoor precision hunter Hornady [Re: Kthnx] #7122701 03/25/18 11:22 PM
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The Savage 11 I bought for my boys in 6.5 CM really likes the Hornady 143 ELD-X ammo as well. Hoping the left hand Ruger Predator I have on layaway will like it too...although at some point I will try Chad’s ammo to see if any improvement can be realized.

Re: 6.5 creedmoor precision hunter Hornady [Re: Kthnx] #7127866 03/30/18 02:48 PM
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Had similar results with the precision hunters in my 6.5 as well.

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good shooting

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