Steven Taylor Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Hi all Just put a variation in for a 6.5 creedmoor Sabatti told 1 in 8 is the rifle I'm buying Any tips on bullet weight / type of bullet and powder that works best in 6.5 Kind regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuston Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 N555 with 140gr ELD Match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Taylor Posted June 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Thanks mrduston I'll try that Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 RS62 if you can get it or Norma 204 with 139 Lapua Scenars, good for 1000 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevgun Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 N160 with 139 Scenars work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Taylor Posted June 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Kevgun said: N160 with 139 Scenars work for me Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiscooke Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Kevgun said: N160 with 139 Scenars work for me Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Taylor Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Thanks all That's given me some idea of where I need to be Has anyone tried n150 with eldm 140/147s Thanks again to all who replied Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwakkerjack Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Steven Taylor said: ... Has anyone tried n150 with eldm 140/147s ... That powder would be a great choice and could be paired with either projectile, it would be a good base for starting load development in the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triffid Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 The Vihtavouri load data for 6.5 Creedmoor is here: https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/rifle-reloading/?cartridge=95. I note that, in that bullet weight range, N150 gives 150-200 fps less velocity than some of the other candidates. So unless there are other reasons for developing a load using that powder, it is not an avenue I would pursue. Triffid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Taylor Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Cheers I have about 5 kg of n150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Taylor Posted June 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Thanks to everyone who replied given me plenty to think about and try Thanks again Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish-Viking Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 N555 with 140g ELDM or 139g Scenars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish-Viking Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 11:22 AM, SMLE said: RS62 if you can get it or Norma 204 with 139 Lapua Scenars, good for 1000 yards Do you have more info on the Norma 204 with 139g scenars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 14 hours ago, Cornish-Viking said: Do you have more info on the Norma 204 with 139g scenars? You’re best bet is to take a look at the Norma load data on line and work something up based on your rifle. I found a load around 42 grains to work well in my 26” barrel with 1:8 twist. Start low and work up looking for pressure signs as you go. CCI 450 primers in small primer Lapua brass by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish-Viking Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 12:18 PM, SMLE said: You’re best bet is to take a look at the Norma load data on line and work something up based on your rifle. I found a load around 42 grains to work well in my 26” barrel with 1:8 twist. Start low and work up looking for pressure signs as you go. CCI 450 primers in small primer Lapua brass by the way. Thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfantic Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 I had pretty good luck with 140gr eld with hornday superformance. I never tried any other powders because this one shot a group the size of a dime at 100 out of my ruger. I was just duplicating the factory load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralpharama Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 I've only just go my Sabatti STR FC chambered in 6.5mm creedmoor. I've bought 500off ELD Ms because they have been soooo good in my .308 and .300wm Sabattis. I would prefer to use RS powders, but as that is all going to put holes in Putin's followers I've bought 3 kilos of N555. I have got some N150, but as I'm starting from scratch it seems sensible to use the powder specifically produced for the calibre. I'll be starting the load development Saturday week in the 100 yard tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamdavi3s Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Ramshot hunter , lapua SRP, eld-m 147s 4.5sd, literally one hole At 100 and good to about 1200 surprised the hell out of me, but superb powder and seems to be pretty temp stable as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinM Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 6/21/2023 at 7:48 AM, Steven Taylor said: Thanks all That's given me some idea of where I need to be Has anyone tried n150 with eldm 140/147s Thanks again to all who replied Regards Steve Tried the 147gr ELDM in my Tikka A1 and they were only just behind the Berger Hybrid but a whole lot cheaper. I didn't stay with them though as they were hard to find at the time. Currently on Lovex S070 with 139gr Scenars doing a good job. Will try N150 when we eventually get it available again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinM Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 7/23/2023 at 10:24 PM, Adamdavi3s said: Ramshot hunter , lapua SRP, eld-m 147s 4.5sd, literally one hole At 100 and good to about 1200 surprised the hell out of me, but superb powder and seems to be pretty temp stable as well Hunter does seem to be very under-rated over here. Did good work with 139gr Scenars and 140gr SMKs but a bit of a bugger to clean up if you happen to spill any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamdavi3s Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 9 hours ago, GavinM said: Hunter does seem to be very under-rated over here. Did good work with 139gr Scenars and 140gr SMKs but a bit of a bugger to clean up if you happen to spill any! Hahaha! my carpet is full of the damn stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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