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New creed...getting there...

Posted By: Buzzsaw

New creed...getting there... - 04/09/16 08:46 PM

cant tell if its me or it doesn't like the Hornady ELD Match. probably me. I may leave it alone and not chase speed.





Just a day at the beach
Posted By: BassCat'99

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/09/16 08:52 PM

Dang Buzz looks like we'll be eating Berger 140 VLD's
Posted By: J.G.

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/09/16 10:07 PM

More throttle!
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/09/16 10:38 PM

So really will I need 2700fps + to compete?

Shouldn't the bullet do the work??
Posted By: Big Fitz

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/09/16 11:20 PM

Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
More throttle!


I would definitely try more. My charge is 42.4 of H4350 with 140 ELDM and I also had a great accuracy node at 43.2 with no pressure signs but did not want to push it. You have more room to go.

How far off the lands?
Posted By: jeepercreeper

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/09/16 11:24 PM

Garland Public Shooting range?

Looking good so far. Wanna develop a load for my 6.5? Lol.
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/09/16 11:39 PM

Productive day! up
Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 12:54 AM

Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
So really will I need 2700fps + to compete?

Shouldn't the bullet do the work??


You can't be scared of a little rain to compete bolt
Posted By: OkieDokie

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 02:12 AM

Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
So really will I need 2700fps + to compete?

Shouldn't the bullet do the work??


You can't be scared of a little rain to compete bolt

Ouch. grin
Posted By: J.G.

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 04:31 AM

Originally Posted By: Big Fitz
My charge is 42.4 of H4350 with 140 ELDM



THE most common charge for 140 gr. bullet atop H-4350 in a 6.5 Creedmoor.
Posted By: jeepercreeper

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 01:23 PM

I started thinking about it last night. We should have a 6.5 creedmoor exchange party where we trade components that didn't work out for us. It seems like bullets are the biggest variation for 6.5 reloaders. Majority appear to be using H4350 and any brass they can find. Rather than go out and buy 3-5 different variations of bullets in 50ct we could trade/sell unused portions of bullets.
Posted By: BassCat'99

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 01:59 PM

^^^ Not a bad idea
Posted By: Dien

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 02:10 PM

The speed gives it the advantage over the 308. Go for it!

That being said, its only one small factor.
Posted By: jeff1383

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 03:49 PM

I've got 13 139 scenars and 50 140 hybrids is anyone is interested. I'm pushing 130 berger hybrids at 2920 fps banana
Posted By: J.G.

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 04:10 PM

Originally Posted By: jeff1383
I'm pushing 130 berger hybrids at 2920 fps banana


You live by the creed of "they make barrels while we sleep"
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 04:13 PM

Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
So really will I need 2700fps + to compete?

Shouldn't the bullet do the work??


You can't be scared of a little rain to compete bolt



I just got this, it was cold too crying
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 04:15 PM

Originally Posted By: jeepercreeper
I started thinking about it last night. We should have a 6.5 creedmoor exchange party where we trade components that didn't work out for us. It seems like bullets are the biggest variation for 6.5 reloaders. Majority appear to be using H4350 and any brass they can find. Rather than go out and buy 3-5 different variations of bullets in 50ct we could trade/sell unused portions of bullets.


Great idea, maybe at a happy hour or lunch somewhere. We could have our own little swap meet.. Could even get bigger,
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 06:14 PM

42.4, I'll try this next, see what I get
Posted By: ChadTRG42

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 07:53 PM

Well Buzz, there is more room to get more speed for sure. But if you like it at the current speed, just run it! You know it shoots good, and practicing with this load will make you a better shooter with less recoil. Plus, it will prolong case life since it's not a hot road load. The Hornady brass is known for loosening up primer pockets when you get up in the higher speeds. There's nothing wrong with a 50-80 fps slower round, other than a little more drop and slightly more wind drift.
Posted By: J.G.

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 09:37 PM

Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
42.4, I'll try this next, see what I get


Only reason I suggested more throttle is because I think it will shoot tighter. I almost never chase velocity. Consistency is far more important. Lots of 6.5 Creedmoor like 42.4 gr of H-4350, same as lots of .308's like 44.0 of H-Varget under a 175, 178 gr bullet.
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/10/16 09:47 PM

Hmmmmmm confused2
Posted By: Big Fitz

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/11/16 01:07 AM

I think you need a new rifle rest. cheers
Posted By: jeepercreeper

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/11/16 02:57 AM

Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
Originally Posted By: jeepercreeper
I started thinking about it last night. We should have a 6.5 creedmoor exchange party where we trade components that didn't work out for us. It seems like bullets are the biggest variation for 6.5 reloaders. Majority appear to be using H4350 and any brass they can find. Rather than go out and buy 3-5 different variations of bullets in 50ct we could trade/sell unused portions of bullets.


Great idea, maybe at a happy hour or lunch somewhere. We could have our own little swap meet.. Could even get bigger,


I know of at least one bar that is golf cart distance for you and a bike rides distance for me.
Posted By: JTPinTX

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/11/16 06:04 PM

My 140 load is 42.3 of H-4350 with a BR-2 primer. 42.5 is a little hot in the middle of the summer.



If we were doing a 6.5 bullet trade thing, this is what I have:

77 of the Sierra 142 Matchking (#1742)
1 unopened box of 100, Berger 130 VLD Target (# 26403)

I am looking for either the 136 Scenar L, or the 123 Sierra MK.
Posted By: Big Fitz

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/11/16 10:08 PM

Originally Posted By: jeepercreeper
Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
Originally Posted By: jeepercreeper
I started thinking about it last night. We should have a 6.5 creedmoor exchange party where we trade components that didn't work out for us. It seems like bullets are the biggest variation for 6.5 reloaders. Majority appear to be using H4350 and any brass they can find. Rather than go out and buy 3-5 different variations of bullets in 50ct we could trade/sell unused portions of bullets.


Great idea, maybe at a happy hour or lunch somewhere. We could have our own little swap meet.. Could even get bigger,


I know of at least one bar that is golf cart distance for you and a bike rides distance for me.


Which bar are you referring to? I think a happy hour would be great to meet and I've got a few things I doubt I'll use. Set it up gents.
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/11/16 11:26 PM

tailgaters 423 & Lebanon
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: New creed...getting there... - 04/11/16 11:30 PM

think I'll take Chads advise and stick withy 41.9 and the Berger's and smk's

this way I will know my dope so I can order my BDC turret popcorn
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