View Full Version : 147 ELDM in 6.5 Creedmoor Starting Load Data Needed
Paulj2
12-12-2023, 08:36 PM
I have a Shilen 26", 1-8 barrel with SAAMI chamber coming and need starting load data using H4350 powder with new Peterson large primer brass and the Hornady 147M bullet. I realize every barrel is different, but can't find any basic starting powder weights to start my load development for this bullet. Does anyone have experience with this combination? I haven't used this bullet before and H4350 is the only powder I have on hand.
Blue Avenger
12-12-2023, 09:34 PM
36.7gr
https://hodgdonreloading.com/rldc/
You did not try the Hodgdon site did you.
:welcome:
Paulj2
12-12-2023, 10:49 PM
Actually I did, but didn't find that load data chart. Thank you, it is just what I am looking for.
https://rifleshooter.com/2018/07/6-5-creedmoor-load-development-hornady-147-eld-with-h4350-and-h4831sc/
Peterson brass tends to be on the heavy side, so be careful when working the upper end.
Paulj2
12-13-2023, 01:07 PM
Great Info, thanks
Paulj2
12-13-2023, 01:12 PM
https://rifleshooter.com/2018/07/6-5-creedmoor-load-development-hornady-147-eld-with-h4350-and-h4831sc/
Great Info, thanks
CFJunkie
12-13-2023, 03:43 PM
i think you'll find that H4350 is a perfect powder for a 6.5mm CM and with 147 gr ELD-Ms.
I have three Savage 6.5mm CMs, two with 26-in barrels and one with a 24-in barrel.
The two 26s shoot the 147 ELD-Ms great and especially well with H4350.
The 24-in barrel shoots 130s and 140 gr bullets better than the heavier bullets.
You won't find out which works best in your rifle until you try them.
Paulj2
12-14-2023, 10:03 AM
i think you'll find that H4350 is a perfect powder for a 6.5mm CM and with 147 gr ELD-Ms.
I have three Savage 6.5mm CMs, two with 26-in barrels and one with a 24-in barrel.
The two 26s shoot the 147 ELD-Ms great and especially well with H4350.
The 24-in barrel shoots 130s and 140 gr bullets better than the heavier bullets.
You won't find out which works best in your rifle until you try them.
Thanks
Ernest T
12-19-2023, 04:16 PM
I've had several hundred of them sitting on my bench for over a year, I need to get busy!
Paulj2
12-31-2023, 11:26 AM
Settled at 40.4 grains, 2720 average FPS. Using .020 jump for seating depth for now on the virgin brass. Have 111 rounds through the barrel, repeating approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch 100 yard groups with this load. Figure I will play with seating depth on the second reloading of this brass.
I appreciate all the input.
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