Varget and 6.5 Creedmoor

[JBD]

I have hornady eld match 147 grain for a 6.5 creedmoor that I have coming. Have plenty of varget powder I am wondering if this is fine or should I order something else.

 

[wallz]

I haven't tried any yet, as I'm still in the process of putting one together.

From what I understand tho, you want a little slower powder with a heavier bullet, and the 147 gr will be near that top weight for the creed. I have H4350 I'll be using in my 6.5 when I get there.

 

[5.45]

Mine works great with 120 grain ELDM and Varget. Haven’t tried heavier projos yet

 

[tiriaq]

Not 6.5Creed, but my .260 was superbly accurate with 139/140s using Varget, but velocities were reduced. With slower powders, the accuracy was there along with higher velocities.
I suspect the same would be true with the Creed.

 

[bdb.hunting]

Photo seems to be missing a few pixels.

Max load at factory COAL 39gr Varget - 2732fps at the muzzle with 2437 Ft-Lb

Quick run down with GRT as I had it open already.

Use at your own risk. (Never start at max load.)
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[Tokay444]

It's good with lightweight bullets but I wouldn't try it with a 147.

 

[Ganderite]

Better choice would be 4350.

 

[Bare]

I get slow velocity if I use varget for projectiles over 130gr.
I tend to use varget for 120,123 and 130gr and then h4350 for 140-147gr. H4350 can be used with the 130gr as well