6.5 Creedmore powder choices

[deemus]

I saw in several threads that people are using 4350 powder. But they didn't specify WHICH 4350 powder they are using. If you are loading those, which brand are you using. I don't think they are exactly the same...

 

[dee]

H4350 is desired choice as it's very very temp stable.

Other options are available in the varget-4831 burn rates. I air on the choice of temp stability so I know the load is safe and will shoot tge same year round.

 

[jrbfishn]

Either IMR4350 or H4350 should be good acording to the load data I have. With the proper load for each of course. The Hodgdon web site has the load data for both. Recommended powders are usually in the midrange of burn rates.

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[Dawico]

H4350 is what you seek.

 

[Dawico]

BTW *Creedmoor

 

[orbitup]

The guys chasing velocity like RL-16. I haven't found any to try though.

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[Fishhog]

I've been very happy with my loads of H-4350

 

[TxStetson]

Varget.

 

[ed308]

The guys chasing velocity like RL-16. I haven't found any to try though.

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Southwest Ammo in Mesquite had RL-16 a couple weeks ago if your still looking for it. I picked up a pound to try it.

 

[orbitup]

Southwest Ammo in Mesquite had RL-16 a couple weeks ago if your still looking for it. I picked up a pound to try it.

They didn't have any last time I was there. I'll call them if I get time to run out there. Thanks.

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[avvidclif]

I got 2 lbs Sat. No 8-lbers. Said he had more in the back. (1's)

IMR 4350 and H-4350 is not the same. Different load tables tells me that.

 

[deemus]

The guys chasing velocity like RL-16. I haven't found any to try though.

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I have one of each, but had not heard 16 was an option. Varget (2nd choice) and 4350 are the two I've seen mentioned.

I'm getting ready to gather components and wanted to get the right powder. I'm seeing 8's of H4350 on some websites.

 

[dee]

I have one of each, but had not heard 16 was an option. Varget (2nd choice) and 4350 are the two I've seen mentioned.

I'm getting ready to gather components and wanted to get the right powder. I'm seeing 8's of H4350 on some websites.

A big shipment of h4350 just hit retailers/suppliers a few days a go. Typically doesn't last long so buy while you can if you plan on running it.

 

[deemus]

H4350 is desired choice as it's very very temp stable.

Other options are available in the varget-4831 burn rates. I air on the choice of temp stability so I know the load is safe and will shoot tge same year round.

Dee, I saw your video, is that a AR platform you are shooting in 6.5 Creedmoor?

 

[dee]

Dee, I saw your video, is that a AR platform you are shooting in 6.5 Creedmoor?

I've never shot an ar in 6.5.... Which video?

 

[deemus]

You posted a competition video. I couldn't tell what it was.

 

[dee]

You posted a competition video. I couldn't tell what it was.

Ah. That was a bolt gun in 7mm-08AI. Got a 6mm and 22mm Creedmoor but no 6.5mm all in bolt gun form.

 

[ed308]

I saw a guy at my range a couple of weeks back using Superformance in his Aero 6.5 CM gasser. He was getting .25 - .5" groups but blew some primers.

I read on the Creedmoor form that it's "a progressive powder that changes it's burning speed, based upon the pressure it's operating." Also read where you can get secondary ignition with it. Never heard of this before. Anybody tried this powder?

 

[OLDVET]

I recently had a custom Remington 700 rifle built. It is a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. It has a Bartlein 6.5 Creedmoor 5R barrel. The guys at Bartlein told me to use a single based powder if possible. They can't endorse a powder brand, but the guy I talked with said he used H4350 and gets really good results. I loaded up a few boxes with H4350, but have yet to find time to go to the range and test it.
You have to remember a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel's lifespan is generally around 2,500 rounds. If you don't push things, the round count will can go up.

 

[Mrvmax]

I use Varget simply because I can use it for both 6.5 and 308 Win.