Squaregrouper
Kragaphile
I have been working my way to loading precision loads for my 6.5 Creedmoor.
I determined my max length for the four projectiles I have, backed them off .020 from the lands and loaded up 5rds each at 42.7gr, 43.0gr and 43.3gr of Reloder 16. These were all in new nickel plated brass from Peterson. I will be doing the same with H4350 after I work up some loads with that powder.
Thus far, my TC Compass' most consistent load is with an ELD-M 140gr with 43.0gr of Reloder 16. My fps were as follows:
2812
2816
2816 *DUP*
2824
2812
Every other load had at least two rounds ~20fps up and down- extreme spreads of 40+fps on a five round string. FWIW- ELD-M 147gr was showing obvious pressure signs at 43.3gr
My next step is to do a 100yd accuracy test of 5rds each @ .010, .020, .030 and .040 off the lands and then move to longer distances.
As things stand, my most accurate round has been factory Federal Non Typical 140gr. I was able to consistently shoot .5 MOA with those, achieving dime size groups at 100yds.
Just thought I would share.
I determined my max length for the four projectiles I have, backed them off .020 from the lands and loaded up 5rds each at 42.7gr, 43.0gr and 43.3gr of Reloder 16. These were all in new nickel plated brass from Peterson. I will be doing the same with H4350 after I work up some loads with that powder.
Thus far, my TC Compass' most consistent load is with an ELD-M 140gr with 43.0gr of Reloder 16. My fps were as follows:
2812
2816
2816 *DUP*
2824
2812
Every other load had at least two rounds ~20fps up and down- extreme spreads of 40+fps on a five round string. FWIW- ELD-M 147gr was showing obvious pressure signs at 43.3gr
My next step is to do a 100yd accuracy test of 5rds each @ .010, .020, .030 and .040 off the lands and then move to longer distances.
As things stand, my most accurate round has been factory Federal Non Typical 140gr. I was able to consistently shoot .5 MOA with those, achieving dime size groups at 100yds.
Just thought I would share.
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