Alternative loads for 6.5 creedmore

[D.M.V]

Ok gentlemen
So 4350 obviously seems to be a go to for 6.5CM. but this powder can be difficult to source sometimes. And for members outside of the USA, might not even be a option. I'm interested in what others around the globe and in the USA are using for 6.5CM

 

[shootist~]

RL-17 is my powder of choice for 140 grain hunting bullets, and also 155 gr Megas. (My Tikka has a long-ish throat which works well with the 155s seated out a little.)

H-4350 is what I initally used for ringing steel with the longer range rifle using 140 gr ELDXs. And of course it also works with hunting bullets, but was unobtainable for a time.

 

[AimSmall]

StaBall 6.5

 

[Inline6]

H4350 is all I use. It works in many cartridges I reload for. Stock up when you can.

 

[Puddle]

For the 120's I use Varget.
For the 143's (ELD-X & Norma BondStrike) I've used both H4350 & StaBALL 6.5.

I've a pile of 156 gr. Oryx that I'll be working up a load using Vihtavuori N555. If that works well, then I'll try N555 on some 160 gr. Weldcores.

 

[D.M.V]

I haven't been able to find staball 6.5 I'm sure it's probably available online but I usually try to shop for powder it in the stores to keep from paying hazmat charges. I use Vihtavuori in my other loads I'll have to look for some 555 and try it

 

[Puddle]

Gotcha. You can currently order StaBALL 6.5 direct from Hodgdon, and from many other online vendors.