6.5 Creedmoor and H4350 loads

[Charlie1022]

I am getting ready to start loading for my new RPR and plan on using Hornady 140 ELD bullet because it is shooting very good with factory loads. I have read that other really like H4350 and want to see what others are using.

 

[mercervillerental]

I have a RPR Gen 2. Both 39.5 and 41.5 work well for me with Fiocchi lead free primers with a 140 ELD-M at 2.81 COAL

 

[Blue68f100]

H4350 is what I use most of the time. I have some IMR 4451 loaded to do some testing with too. The node for the 6.5 CM is in the 2700-2725 fps range. Every gun is different when it comes to what works. Mine is 42.2-42.3gr depending on who's brass I use. Rem 7 1/2 primers are what I'm using. My 6.5 is in form a AR with a 24" barrel. I have been shooting at 300 yrds and get 1 moa accuracy as average. Best group has been 5 shots just under 1".

 

[LoonWulf]

I used 42 in my Howa 1500, haven't tried it in my new savage.

 

[TheDomFather]

Im in a Savage 10 with a 24" barrel using 41.5gr of H4350 at 2.800" and its the best shooting load in any gun I own and Im using the 140gr ELD-M, This also seems to be what alot of people are using as a component combo for 6.5 Creedmor

 

[cheygriz]

Anyone try W-W 760/H414????? In other calibres, those seem to be a good substitute for 4350.

 

[LoonWulf]

Anyone try W-W 760/H414????? In other calibres, those seem to be a good substitute for 4350.

I haven't, my replacement for h4350 has been superformance.

 

[sparkyv]

40.5gr and 41.0gr H4350 work well in my RARP.
35.0 gr Varget works a little better than H4350 in my RARP.

 

[Captcurt]

Anyone try W-W 760/H414????? In other calibres, those seem to be a good substitute for 4350.

I have used R-17, 760 IMR-4350, and H4350 in three different guns. H4350 worked well with 129gr Nosler ACLR in all three. My Bergara likes R-17 with the 143gr ELD-X. I haven't tried IMR-4831 yet. The American didn't care what you put thru it. It liked anything.

 

[Weflyfast]

Varget 1st in a 26" Ruger with the ELDs then H4350.....then H414....toss up between the two

 

[VAReloader]

RPR - Hornady 140gr ELD Match, H4350, 40.5 gr, 2.820 COL

 

[mercervillerental]

Varget 1st in a 26" Ruger with the ELDs then H4350.....then H414....toss up between the two

What charge of Varget are you using and what bullet weight?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I am getting ready to start loading for my new RPR and plan on using Hornady 140 ELD bullet because it is shooting very good with factory loads. I have read that other really like H4350 and want to see what others are using.

This month's Handloader magazine has a question on matching Hornady factory 6.5 Creedmore ammo. Their answer was to use a 140gr EDL Match bullet over 41.5gr H4350 with an OAL of 2.810" . They used a Federal Good Medal 210M primer. Tested velocity was 2710 fps.

I don't load for the 6.5 Creedmoor so I never tried this load but I'm sure the guys over and Handloader magazine know what they are doing.

 

[Charlie98]

I think H4350 and the ~140grn 6.5mm recipe is just that magical combination, much like IMR4064 with 168grn BTHP's in the .308. I couldn't find H or IMR4350 when I went shopping for powder, I swapped in IMR4451 and it seems to be doing well. The upside to that is... I can always find powder.

 

[Weflyfast]

130 gr ELD ....37.4 gr Varget

 

[Weflyfast]

If I lean on it harder my groups open up....not bad for deer hunting...but if I want tight clusters with my rifle 2700 fps is as hard as I can push it

 

[Allen in MT]

Berger 140 HT with 40.5 gns of H4350 in a 8 twist 26" lilja barrel running about 2760 avg.

 

[Dups]

Bergara HMR. 6.5 CM. Starline SR Brass. Federal gold medal match primer. 143 ELDx. 41.7 grains h4350. B My prochrino digital shows 2680 FPS. My targets show, consistent 1/2 to 3/4 moa groups at 100. Holds desdly accirate out to 500 using strelok pro app. Haven’t shot further.