Best 6.5 projectiles?

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I'm finding myself shooting the 6.5 Creed more and more. I've found a load that works quite well and I'm pretty happy but I suspect theres more accuracy to be had

I'm currently using IMR 4350 but I'm going to try some H4350 (if I can find some....). I'm also trying neck sized only brass for the first time tomorrow. Eventually I`ll piece together what combo works best

A big part of that is projectile, I been using some Nosler 140s that I picked up somewhere but they're pretty much used up.

So what should I be looking at for 6.5 projectiles for target only (no hunting)? Whats giving the best accuracy?

What I`d like to do is get a projectile with good pedigree, buy a bunch and tune a load around them. Right now I sometimes feel like I'm constantly developing new loads but I really want to build something that works and then concentrate more on my shooting
 
Every rifle is different and what you find in one may not be the best in the other.
H4350 is a great powder there is also Alliant Reloader 16.
Couple target. Ullets I have found to work great are
140 Berger Target Hybrids
142 Sierra Matchkings
139 Lapua Scenar OTM (my go to)
123Lapua Scenar

The heavier bullet will help in the wind, lighter bullets can shoot faster and flatter.
Have fun experimenting
 
ELD-X is technically a hunting bullet but they have excellent B.Cs and perform great. I just like that I only need to do up 1 load for hunting and the range.
 
gcoy19 said:
ELD-X is technically a hunting bullet but they have excellent B.Cs and perform great. I just like that I only need to do up 1 load for hunting and the range.
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I don't hunt (not yet anyways) and my current Nosler load would be good enough should I need to

I have got to thinking that as I shoot a lot of steel maybe the hunting rounds which expand/fragment may be less aggressive/cause less damage on it?
 
Sniffer said:
I don't hunt (not yet anyways) and my current Nosler load would be good enough should I need to

I have got to thinking that as I shoot a lot of steel maybe the hunting rounds which expand/fragment may be less aggressive/cause less damage on it?
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The hunting rounds typically have a thicker jacket and/or cup as well as other various tricks to help it hold together which I think would be more damaging. I believe match bullets are more likely to just disintegrate on steel plates. At least this has been my experience. To be honest I don’t think either one would be doing much more damage over the other.
 
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gcoy19 said:
The hunting rounds typically have a thicker jacket and/or cup as well as other various tricks to help it hold together which I think would be more damaging. I believe match bullets are more likely to just disintegrate on steel plates. At least this has been my experience. To be honest I don’t think either one would be doing much more damage over the other.
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The more frangible the less potential for damage on steel.
 
Eld-x/m have a little different weight between them.

I’m using 147gr ELD-M

130gr Berger Hydrid are supposed to be as good.

Weight will depend of your twist, the rest will be up to your reloading technic/accurate powder charge and seating depth.

Neck/FL sizing will not change much if done right.

What is your setup? how do you mesure powder charge? How is your neck tension?
 
Icefire said:
Eld-x/m have a little different weight between them.

I’m using 147gr ELD-M

130gr Berger Hydrid are supposed to be as good.

Weight will depend of your twist, the rest will be up to your reloading technic/accurate powder charge and seating depth.

Neck/FL sizing will not change much if done right.

What is your setup? how do you mesure powder charge? How is your neck tension?
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Single stage press, Lee Ultimate die set, RCBS 1500 Chargemaster

Neck tension is out to lunch if using the FL die with decapping pin/expander ball (the projectile has zero resistance when placed in the case) but if I remove the pin its similar to when using the neck sizing die
 
I’ve had good luck with 140gr Bergers but would like to try the Hornadys. If I can get similar accuracy for 10$ less per box of 100 then why not got with that.
 
Tikka223 said:
I’ve had good luck with 140gr Bergers but would like to try the Hornadys. If I can get similar accuracy for 10$ less per box of 100 then why not got with that.
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You probably use the ogive to set your distance to the lands, but if you seat using COL check to be sure you're not into the lands. I've read a few posts about variances in the ELDs. Hornady may have that squared away now.
I used factory loaded 140 ELD-Ms to break in my Savage, they shot well, pretty consistent over the chronograph too. I checked the jump to the rifling, it was about 0.025" I think.
 
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