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6.5 Creedmoor- new build

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:48 pm
by Taps
G'day Folks
Just had a new rifle built in 6.5 Creedmoor. Usually to shoot 7-08 but health issues have made me go this way, looking for less blast and recoil. Had a look through a lot of old posts, just looking for any updates from people using one at the moment. Current load trends, etc.
Thanks.

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor- new build

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:14 pm
by Pete
37 Grains of Varget with 95's, 100's or 107's for Chickens, Pigs and Turkeys.

37 Grains of Varget with 140's or 142's for Rams

Pete

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor- new build

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:19 pm
by Taps
Thanks Pete.
Still waiting for the paperwork required here but the rifle is ready to pick up.
Thought I could get some loads ready in the meantime.

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor- new build

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:14 am
by Jerry G
I would load a few test loads before going into production. A grain or 2 may make a difference. Anything at 2600 to 2650 with a 142 will take the rams. The other 3 are not a problem with the 107s at 2600.

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor- new build

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:32 pm
by Taps
Yeah Jerry, I would only load a few. No sense putting a bunch together and finding out they don't work. Just looking to have some starter loads ready to go when I get the rifle home.

Re: 6.5 Creedmoor- new build

Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:44 pm
by Jerry G
Pete's load would be a good place to start. He knows what he is talking about when it comes to guns.