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    Loading a 6.5 Creedmoor in a pistol barrel


    Has anyone loaded this cartridge in a pistol length barrel? I have a 15" barrel and will use the 120gr. & 140gr. bullets for target, silhouette and hunting. I have loaded the 6.5 Creedmoor in a rifle with a 26" barrel and wonder if the same powders in the Hornady manual, or others would be better suited to get about 2,200-2,300 fps with those bullet weights. I don't need maximum speed for target and silhouette work. Thank you.

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    Promise me you will post a photo of the fireball when you first shoot it.
    I'm a firm believer in the theory that if it bleeds, I can kill it.

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    A buddy of mine built one with a 16" barrel. I can't remember the speeds he was getting but it was more than what you posted. He sent me a couple pictures of prairie poodles he shot yesterday between 300+ yards. Don't over think the powders. Just use the one that gives the best accuracy.

    I have my barreled action in 6.5 CM sitting, wating for John Ocabo to give me a call and say my stock is ready. I will get data from my buddy for you. He is using a Match Grade Machine barrel on an Encore frame.

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    Thank you for the replies:

    darker: The 6.5 Creedmoor is, in my opinion, a mild cartridge compared to some rounds that others are shooting in handguns.


    Jamie: The Hornady factory 140gr. A-max ammo has shot exceptionally well in my Savage 12LRP rifle. H-4350 has been my go to powder so far. I have an Encore with a 15" barrel from the T/C Custom Shop with an 8" twist. I'm waiting for some grips and scope mounts and will head to the range with a chronograph and try out some loads. I'm sure I can get higher velocities for hunting applications. Thanks, and look forward to your buddies data.
    Last edited by Bill616; 07-12-2012 at 01:04 AM.

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    He is using 41.5 grains of H4350 with 120 grain Amax for 2630 fps.

    Standard rules apply, work up to this.
    Last edited by Jamie; 07-13-2012 at 07:14 AM.

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    Jamie:

    Thanks for the load data. H-4350 powder appears to be the go to powder for this cartridge.

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