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Post by tar12 on Apr 10, 2020 19:36:10 GMT -5
Decided not to convert the 300 WSM and bought a new Savage 110 Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor today...cant wait to get it up and running! Anybody else running this caliber?
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Post by jims on Apr 10, 2020 21:50:50 GMT -5
I do not have one but have they ever become popular. Recently near the top of the list in ammo sales etc. I have been told. Still can't use bottleneck cartridges here in Ohio. If we did I would be happy with my .243 but the .264 bullet and cartridge have a lot to offer. You did not go wrong by getting one. Depending on what you plan to use it for I think you were wise to go the 6.5 vs the 300 WSM.
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Post by lwh723 on Apr 11, 2020 20:10:18 GMT -5
I’m test firing this one on Wednesday that i just finished.
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Post by tar12 on Apr 12, 2020 18:30:36 GMT -5
I’m test firing this one on Wednesday that i just finished. What twist did you go with? All of the other details would be nice as well....lol |
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Post by tar12 on Apr 12, 2020 18:36:46 GMT -5
I do not have one but have they ever become popular. Recently near the top of the list in ammo sales etc. I have been told. Still can't use bottleneck cartridges here in Ohio. If we did I would be happy with my .243 but the .264 bullet and cartridge have a lot to offer. You did not go wrong by getting one. Depending on what you plan to use it for I think you were wise to go the 6.5 vs the 300 WSM. I am keeping the 300 WSM in the safe in case the day comes that I or my son want to bear,elk, or moose hunt...I have some Hornady EDL-X 143 grain Precision Hunters coming for the barrel break in...they come highly recommended in the 1-8 twist Predator rifle...I will enventually hand load for it. |
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Post by billc on Apr 12, 2020 20:47:09 GMT -5
I am keeping the 300 WSM in the safe in case the day comes....[/quote]
I think I have an extra set of 300 WSM dies if you need.
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Post by tar12 on Apr 13, 2020 17:05:30 GMT -5
I am keeping the 300 WSM in the safe in case the day comes.... I think I have an extra set of 300 WSM dies if you need. [/quote] Thanks for the offer but this is one that I will not load for due to the fact that it is gong to rarely be used. |
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Post by billc on Apr 13, 2020 18:02:11 GMT -5
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Thanks for the offer but this is one that I will not load for due to the fact that it is gong to rarely be used.[/quote]
It's an easy round to load and the accuracy potential is fantastic. 180 gr Sierra and 4350 (H or IMR) work well. While not a plinker shooting a box at the range isn't too bad. If you change your mind give me a holler.
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Post by tar12 on Apr 17, 2020 22:16:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the offer but this is one that I will not load for due to the fact that it is gong to rarely be used.[/quote] It's an easy round to load and the accuracy potential is fantastic. 180 gr Sierra and 4350 (H or IMR) work well. While not a plinker shooting a box at the range isn't too bad. If you change your mind give me a holler.[/quote] The H4350 is pretty popular for the 6.5 Creedmoor as well |
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Post by ported45 on May 12, 2020 15:26:52 GMT -5
I do not have one but have they ever become popular. Recently near the top of the list in ammo sales etc. I have been told. Still can't use bottleneck cartridges here in Ohio. If we did I would be happy with my .243 but the .264 bullet and cartridge have a lot to offer. You did not go wrong by getting one. Depending on what you plan to use it for I think you were wise to go the 6.5 vs the 300 WSM. I am keeping the 300 WSM in the safe in case the day comes that I or my son want to bear,elk, or moose hunt...I have some Hornady EDL-X 143 grain Precision Hunters coming for the barrel break in...they come highly recommended in the 1-8 twist Predator rifle...I will enventually hand load for it. I picked up a 6.5 Creedmoor Ruger Predator last year, H4350, Hornady brass, CCI LRPs, and a couple different boxes of bullets. I worked up a Satterlee 10 round load developement for it to find a velocity flat node with the 143 ELDX and then played with the seating depth a bit to get down to just under 1/2" @ 100 yards. I then moved on to the 127 LRX Barnes and did the same thing. That produced a 0.16" group @ 100 yards. I loaned it to my Dad for deer season last year and he was not fortunate enough to get a shot at anything. I need to revisit the ELDX to see if I can fine tune the seating depth to try to reduce the group size more like the LRX. |
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Post by tar12 on May 13, 2020 16:48:49 GMT -5
I am keeping the 300 WSM in the safe in case the day comes that I or my son want to bear,elk, or moose hunt...I have some Hornady EDL-X 143 grain Precision Hunters coming for the barrel break in...they come highly recommended in the 1-8 twist Predator rifle...I will enventually hand load for it. I picked up a 6.5 Creedmoor Ruger Predator last year, H4350, Hornady brass, CCI LRPs, and a couple different boxes of bullets. I worked up a Satterlee 10 round load developement for it to find a velocity flat node with the 143 ELDX and then played with the seating depth a bit to get down to just under 1/2" @ 100 yards. I then moved on to the 127 LRX Barnes and did the same thing. That produced a 0.16" group @ 100 yards. I loaned it to my Dad for deer season last year and he was not fortunate enough to get a shot at anything. I need to revisit the ELDX to see if I can fine tune the seating depth to try to reduce the group size more like the LRX. Many are finding great success with RL16 and the 143 ELD-X...have you by chance visited the 6.5 Creedmoor forum? |
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Post by ported45 on May 13, 2020 19:20:49 GMT -5
Yes, I'm on there. That is actually where I bought mine used.
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Post by tar12 on May 14, 2020 5:51:54 GMT -5
Yes, I'm on there. That is actually where I bought mine used. Great bunch of guys there! |
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Post by ported45 on May 14, 2020 14:05:47 GMT -5
10-4. A pretty helpful bunch!
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Post by tar12 on Jun 20, 2020 13:32:12 GMT -5
Well.its going to shoot! I mounted a Zeiss 3.5x10x44 RZ600 on it...not enough glass to do this round justice but it will work for now until I decide which FFP scope I want to go with..the accutrigger broke cleanly at 2.75 pounds so i left it alone...first shot with out bore sighting hit 2 inches right of center at 50 yards! I love it when I get lucky! lol I adjusted and went 100 yds and got the following group with Hornady Precision Hunter 143 grn ELD-X...picked up the depredation permits yesterday...going to get out today or tomorrow and fine tune at 200 yds.  |
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Post by jims on Jun 20, 2020 17:26:48 GMT -5
Tell me how it compares to your .243 after you have had some experience with it.
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Post by tar12 on Jun 20, 2020 20:14:55 GMT -5
Tell me how it compares to your .243 after you have had some experience with it. I sure will...it will be used all summer and late into the winter....with a 1-8 twist I will be trying bullets in the 130-140 class as well...my bud suggested I start with the 143s and that they would shoot well...he was right again. |
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Post by 10ga on Jul 5, 2020 21:59:16 GMT -5
I got the savage 110 in the same configuration as you. Worked it out last year for my WY antelope hunt. Best accuracy was with Hornady 143 ELD-X in Norma, Nosler, Federal or Win brass, didn't seem to be any measurable difference. Found that 43.5 grains Superformance powder worked great but would heat the barrel fast. Shooting 2 groups of 2 shots with barrel cool time between groups it gave great accuracy, hunting simulation. Next best bullet was the 140 grain SST, only .25 moa difference. Was under moa out to 400 with both bullets. Got my antelope at 320, DRT. Tried a bunch of powders and the Superformance was best for me. Tried bunches of bulets = Berger, Nosler, Sierra etc...= and the Hornady 143 ELD-X gave the most consistent performance. Now I only have 60+- 143 ELD-X left and can't find any more. OH well, have 250 rds loaded and ready to go. Figured I shot 600 rounds getting what suited me. But now have the load that I like. Never been a big CF shooter but that 6.5 beats my 308 and 17 Rem by a long shot. Of course the 17 Rem is strictly an under 250 fur shooter and is great at that. Good shooting and safety 1st. 10 ga
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Post by tar12 on Jul 6, 2020 17:43:24 GMT -5
I got the savage 110 in the same configuration as you. Worked it out last year for my WY antelope hunt. Best accuracy was with Hornady 143 ELD-X in Norma, Nosler, Federal or Win brass, didn't seem to be any measurable difference. Found that 43.5 grains Superformance powder worked great but would heat the barrel fast. Shooting 2 groups of 2 shots with barrel cool time between groups it gave great accuracy, hunting simulation. Next best bullet was the 140 grain SST, only .25 moa difference. Was under moa out to 400 with both bullets. Got my antelope at 320, DRT. Tried a bunch of powders and the Superformance was best for me. Tried bunches of bulets = Berger, Nosler, Sierra etc...= and the Hornady 143 ELD-X gave the most consistent performance. Now I only have 60+- 143 ELD-X left and can't find any more. OH well, have 250 rds loaded and ready to go. Figured I shot 600 rounds getting what suited me. But now have the load that I like. Never been a big CF shooter but that 6.5 beats my 308 and 17 Rem by a long shot. Of course the 17 Rem is strictly an under 250 fur shooter and is great at that. Good shooting and safety 1st. 10 ga Thanks for the information!I happen to have a couple pounds of Superformance and will be trying it out! |
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Post by kip on Apr 24, 2021 20:19:15 GMT -5
well I just got a CVA Scout stainless in 6.5 CM and bought a talley scope rail in 7075 alum. and a leupold vx freedom 4-12x40 for deer hunting around here. It will be a week or so before I get the scope mounted and a possible bore lap done. bought two boxes of the new norma whitetail loads with 140 gr. soft points to try.
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Post by jims on Apr 25, 2021 6:08:43 GMT -5
Perhaps if you test sight it in you will find you do not need to lap the bore.
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Post by tar12 on Apr 25, 2021 15:08:16 GMT -5
Jim has a valid point ..if memory serves me correctly Bergara now makes their barrels..huge improvement over old CVA era barrels...if it is a 1-8 twist it will be fond of 140-142 grn. Projectiles
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Post by kip on Apr 26, 2021 14:26:36 GMT -5
thanks for the replies guys, getting excited about this gun, always good to have a new project going. haven't mounted the talley rail yet, already looking into reloading. like ya'll said probably need to just clean the barrel and try it first.
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Post by kip on May 17, 2021 0:14:05 GMT -5
fired the scout some the other day with a shakey rest at 100 yds and the 140 gr norma whitetail load did better than the winchester 129 gr power point with a 2" group. I couldnt get the crosshairs still sitting in my truck and using the mirror as a rest, somebody moved the picnic table I had been using.
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Post by mrbuck on May 17, 2021 18:37:19 GMT -5
Kip ! The most important thing to start testing a new rifle is a solid bench rest ! Get a Caldwell or Hoppe's front rest and a rear bag . At worst use the tailgate of your pickup and sit on a 5 gallon bucket . If you got a 2" group , a front rest and rear bag will amaze you . Best of luck .
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Post by kip on May 18, 2021 4:25:59 GMT -5
mrbuck, thanks for that info. I knew better but was just dying to fire off a few. I am disabled with a rare nerve disease and each year when I get to shooting it seems I have to go to more measures to get steady. I have all the rests and bags etc. my issue is more my core strength instability affecting the rear of the gun. I did get a good 40mm carbon tripod and a pig saddle clamp rest for this next season. I did smooth the bore on this gun some and also touched up the crown which was basically nonexistant.On these scouts in stainless I havent had a real smooth bore yet. my wolf smoker and cva hunter 20 ga slug gun were super polished bores. I think bergara has slacked up on us a little but with a little tlc they will shoot great, I just don't want to fool with alot of copper fouling is why I smooth them up some.
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Post by mrbuck on May 19, 2021 5:43:32 GMT -5
I'm getting older and each year I also must work at getting good groups . Just not as steady anymore .
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Post by deepriver on May 27, 2021 18:54:39 GMT -5
Decided not to convert the 300 WSM and bought a new Savage 110 Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor today...cant wait to get it up and running! Anybody else running this caliber? I have on of these exact rifles and two of them in .260 in the family. All three are super-accurate deer hammers. Shoot 140s out of it. |
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Post by tar12 on May 31, 2021 6:38:35 GMT -5
Decided not to convert the 300 WSM and bought a new Savage 110 Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor today...cant wait to get it up and running! Anybody else running this caliber? I have on of these exact rifles and two of them in .260 in the family. All three are super-accurate deer hammers. Shoot 140s out of it. I ran some Hornady Precision Hunters through it and got some ragged one hole groups at 100 yds…currently working on a RL16 and Nosler LRAB 142 grn load development |
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Post by bluedog on May 31, 2021 13:44:20 GMT -5
I have on of these exact rifles and two of them in .260 in the family. All three are super-accurate deer hammers. Shoot 140s out of it. I ran some Hornady Precision Hunters through it and got some ragged one hole groups at 100 yds…currently working on a RL16 and Nosler LRAB 142 grn load development I would be greatly interested in your R16/LRAB 142 load development! I have a new 6.5 Creed, a keg of R16, and 300 of the 142 LRABs. That was the combo I was going to start with but have not got around to it yet. |
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