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That is a bit steep I did get a bulk of mine from Bi Mart and ran about $35 a boxHornady Match ammo ^^^
6.5 Creedmoor – Copper Creek Cartridge Co.
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hey there
Just getting started in the long range thing for my 6.5. I don't have access to my reloading stuff, so I need to pay to play. Anyone have some good recommendations for decent match ammo at an affordable price? Will be shooting my Bergara BMP up to 600 yards
Thanks
I'll go to Bi Mart tomorrow. ThanksThat is a bit steep I did get a bulk of mine from Bi Mart and ran about $35 a box
I agree with YippeeKiYoRed and would recommend Hornady ELD-M/X, Norma Golden Target or Berger as your best choices for factory loaded ammunition.I shoot 6.5CM in both mid-range (300-600yd) and long-range (800-1000yd).
* For just target shooting you'll want the ELD-M. The ELD-X series are fine bullets but they're designed to expand so they can be used for hunting.
* Creedmoor Sports has a number of choices in loaded ammo. Might be pricy. Looks like the 140 gr Berger is in stock.
* Double check your twist rate before buying anything. I believe 1:8 is standard for 6.5CM which will handle up to 140 gr. Mine is 1:8 and handles the 144 Berger Hybrid. If you're thinking of getting into heavy stuff (greater than 144 gr) really check you have enough twist first.
* Speaking of heavy stuff, it's not necessary at the distance you mentioned. My 600 yd load is the Hornady 130 ELDM with Reloader 15. I reserve 140/144 grain bullets for long-range (1000 yd).
* Nosler makes nice 6.5 CM brass for reloading. Lapua would be the other top-shelf choice for brass. I do use Hornady and Sig brass but only at 600 yd or shorter.
* For target shooting bullet brand choices are Berger, Hornady, Sierra. Not in any order.
* For hunting brand choices are Nosler, Hornady, Sierra. Not in any order.
* Avoid Nosler for competition. As the say regarding Nosler "There's a 9 in every box".
This is a great deal. With SDs that low, it will work just fine for 600 yards.6.5 Creedmoor Norma 143gr Target 200-round Case
Selling a couple cases of Norma 6.5 Creedmoor 143gr target. There are 200 rounds per case which is 10 boxes of 20-rounds. Really nice ammo, shoots great in my rifle with very low extreme spread (low teens average) and is some of the best reloading brass out there. $225 picked up in Monroe...www.northwestfirearms.com
I started competitive shooting here in the Tri-Cities (Richland) about 10 yrs. ago. Messed around with a Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 cal. Eventually learned it maxed out at about 830 Yds. So I bought a replacement barrel from Snipe Arms in Kentucky, in 6.5 Creedmoor caliber.hey there
Just getting started in the long range thing for my 6.5. I don't have access to my reloading stuff, so I need to pay to play. Anyone have some good recommendations for decent match ammo at an affordable price? Will be shooting my Bergara BMP up to 600 yards
Thanks
More pics...
One more thing. With the .020" jump gap the cartridges are too long to fit in a magazine. So I have to load one at a time when shooting. To do this you need a "Lead Sled" to fill the space occupied by a typical magazine. This lets you to just drop the cartridge in without it falling through the magazine "hole".
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The pick of the mag in the package looks like a standard Duramag. Does Larue start with a basic Duramag and add their follower and base plate?Have you tried the Larue Mags? They allow for a longer COAL. I had the same issue, with 308 win.
Pic is direct comparison of pmag, and larue mag. P mag can only feed one at a time, Larue mag can load like normal. Should work for 6.5 as well but would have to verify. Other pic is just showing mags can feed both 6.5 and 308. They are pricey but impo no other mag beats it for the price.
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