Loads for 6.5CM with 90gr Varmageddon Bullets?

**J.Baker** · 06-15-2023, 03:07 AM

Anyone happen to have a good load for the 90gr Varmageddon bullet in the 6.5 CM?

**Blue Avenger** · 06-15-2023, 07:40 PM

i own one, But never shoot it. No help with that.

**CFJunkie** · 06-16-2023, 06:25 AM

My three 6.5mm CMs like bullets that are 130 gr or heavier, so I never tried anything lighter.
Two perform best with 140gr and heavier.

**Robinhood** · 06-16-2023, 08:31 PM

Buddy shoots 100 grain for dogs. I am sure he said R15. I am betting you could find something in the 748, 8208, 4064, Varget, R15 range. I also bet you can find a load for 3200 fps or higher.

**wbm** · 06-17-2023, 10:11 AM

You probably already looked here but just in case. Not a varmageddon but some interesting velocity results for sure.

https://reloadingdata.speer.com/Down...-tnt-hppdf.pdf

**Robinhood** · 06-17-2023, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by wbm

You probably already looked here but just in case. Not a varmageddon but some interesting velocity results for sure.

https://reloadingdata.speer.com/Down...-tnt-hppdf.pdf

Wow. Look at those velocities!!!

**J.Baker** · 06-18-2023, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by wbm

You probably already looked here but just in case. Not a varmageddon but some interesting velocity results for sure.

https://reloadingdata.speer.com/Down...-tnt-hppdf.pdf

Both the factory loaded Nosler 90gr (BT) and Hornady Varmint 95gr (v-max) have listed velocities of 3300fps, so it's a bit surprising to see velocities as high as 3500fps in that data. Hornady ammo is usually loaded pretty hot in my experience. Don't believe I have ever purchased any Nosler ammo before this so no clue what kind of pressure to expect from it.

Naturally that data lists both R15 and R17 - both of which I have none, but it doesn't list R16 which I have a fresh pound of that's been sitting here for a few years that IIRC I won as a door prize or something at a banquet dinner.