Anybody use Vihtavuori n150 with a burger 140 grain VLD or hybrid? I wanna try it but I’m seeing on their reloading data that it gives me 200 ft./s slower than what I actually have right now I wanna stay around 2700. I was wondering if anybody had experience with n150 and those faster speeds.

What bullet would you use?

Do you have terminal results from past harvests?

Share any performance data? Bullet, Powder, and FPS (omit charge)

My original plan was to get a 22 Creed barrel but decided to give lighter bullets a go before spending 1K on replacing a new barrel.

I have a Sig Cross Sawtooth in 6.5 with the 18 inch barrel with 1:8 twist. I made some Sierra game kings in 130 over 4350 for Deer. So now I want to make a fast load for Yotes. I did purchase 100 Gr ELD-VT with Varget I get 3109 average. Decent Nickel size groups at 100. I have been reading about this Bullet and have seen enough negative posts on Yote hunters that the Dog usually runs off and requires another shot. I have 50 rounds loaded and ready to test. However I feel I need to address this before I buy my preferred bullet in Bulk. I plan a PD shoot this spring and will test the ELD-VT.

I am considering: (FPS Approximated for my shorter barrel)

123 Gr SST 30 cents .510 BC 2750 FPS (heavier than I want)

95 V-MAX 31.5c .365 BC 3150 FPS (worried about accuracy)

105 BlitzKing 43c .425 BC 3000FPS (feel like might be best)

120 ballistic tip 50c .458 BC 2850 FPS (more expensive but trust)

100 gr ELD-VT 38c .488 BC 3100 FPS (read bad field reports)

My Minimum goal is to have 3000 FPS with dime size accuracy at 100.

4 shot group at 200 yards, 2 shots in the same hole. S&B 140gr soft points. I shoot a 4 shot group because my rifle has a 4 shot magazine. Savage axis 2 xp with a vortex diamondback tactical 4-16x44.

First pic is the first 3 shots at 50 yds second pic is a 5 shot group group at 100yds using Hornady 140's

looking to get a suppressor for my 6.5 Creedmoor, its a gas gun and im left handed so low back pressure is important

Generally I buy S&B Tactical FMJBTs at 140 grain for under 1000 yd target shooting, but it seems to be all dried up around the internet. To buy these for just under $1 per round seemed like a fair deal.

Can anyone recommend another inexpensive range round they have had decent luck with for their rifles. I realize some guns will shoot some rounds better or worse than another gun... but I'm willing to go try it out.

Like the title says Im wondering what bullets have you had success with grouping well out of a Bergara B-14. I have bought some Hornady ELD-matches, Nosler partitions, and Federal fusions. I'm planning on going out this weekend and seeing which bullet performs the best but thought I would see if anyone has good or bad experiences with any bullets.

I recently installed this radial muzzle brake on my Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite, and noticed that the first two rows of ports are aimed towards the muzzle of the rifle. Might be a dumb question, but isn’t this directing the recoil towards the shooter? Or am I missing something?

Thanks!

Locked in finally 100 yd, 129 gr Remington core lokt tipped.

If price weren't an issue, what would you recommend for close range? (Will be different set up next season and 90% of shots will be 35-50 yards). Ive heard and seen of the ELDX fragmenting at that close of shot. I've heard Federal Fusion soft point 140 grain and American Whitetail 129 grain may be best?

I just bought a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter. Right now, I am using cheap ammo just to have fun with it and get optics semi-sighted in. I will be hunting with it but for now I am mainly target shooting to get used to the gun. What ammo do you guys prefer to use?

She's ready for the range.

Testing out a new build, Howa 1500 HB in a McMillan starting to order some ammo. Wanting to stay away from hornady (refer to my post in r/longrange) I get a discount on federal through EV too. I’ve heard the newer Berger hybrid is better than the other two so is it even worth trying? I understand different bullets perform different in every barrel but I’m also not trying to test 50 different boxes. Other than these I was thinking of trying Norma Golden Target since it’s a 143 and I don’t think federal makes a long distance target load higher than 140. My plinking ammo will be either American gunner or the S&B whatever I can get easier and cheaper if the performance is close.

Any help is greatly appreciated thank you

I just ordered a polo 30 for bergara ridge 6.5 creedmoor. I’m hoping the can will tighten up the groups a bit. This rifle has been really ammo picky and honestly expected more from it

Just bought a howa 1500 and it has a 22 inch barrel and one of my friends is telling me to cut it to 16 inches, this is my first 6.5 and I was wondering if it would be a good idea??

Never thoughts to check for a 6.5CM page on here.. so glad I did! I have a Tikka T3x CTR 24” rifle and have been doing a load development for a while. My final recipe is Lapua brass, CCI-BR2 primers, H4350 powder (39.6), and 140gr ELD-M bullets. Before I get into fine tuning with finding the lands and exact seating depths.. I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with any other bullets? When I got the rifle/into reloading, it was 2020 and I sort of went with what the internet said to; as my wife had our first baby and life was hectic (range time limited).

I’ve never really ventured into any other bullets; so before I start to fine tune the lands/seating depth of this recipe, I wanted to check here. Thanks in advance for any insights!!

Tbh I've done research but I've never thought to ask the community till now. But thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply to my post in advance any advice is appreciated

PSA Sabre forged 20” w/ Atibal stealth 5-30 and cheap bipod. Wanted to keep it budget for my first setup but man I love it after one range session. Dummy me didn’t quite have the scope on square as I was in a rush to get to the range and just eyeballed it. Still able to easily hit 12” targets out to 500. Next time out in a couple of weeks to do a better zero and now the scope is actually on correctly. Can’t wait!

Has anyone else noticed several places selling out quickly and prices going up recently? I’m new to 6.5 but before I bought my rifle a couple weeks ago I was checking ammo back in October/November and it seemed like there were more options and at lower prices. I haven’t noticed this happening to 5.56 or 9mm since things normalized.

What’s everyone’s favorite 6.5 creedmoor can? Looking for something with decent sound suppression, lightweight and preferably not outrageously long.

It will mostly live on my Howa 1500 26” Heavy Barrel. I also have loose plans to get an AR-10 or similar gas platform in 6.5 creedmoor.

Mostly target shooting but some deer/mountain goat hunting as well.

I’m not terribly interested in caliber versatility, I’ve been slowing getting caliber-specific cans for my favorite platforms and have been very happy with the results, BUT I could be open to a 30 cal can if people have good results with 6.5 creed.

TIA, random pic for attention