6.5 CM light loads

[JD338]

I still want to get a 6.5x55. Never bought one but always wanted to. Good shooting Dan!

Only one way to scratch that itch.
You have our blessing to get a 6.5x55!

JD338

 

[bob_dobalina]

Thanks all. Could anyone provide a quick load for 6.5CM, 120 NBT, H4895? I have read you can do a 60% of max load with this powder.

 

[DrMike]

Here you go. Not certain how much help this is for what you are looking for.

Cartridge          : 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady
Bullet             : .264, 120, Nosler BalTip 26120
Useable Case Capaci: 46.968 grain H2O = 3.050 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length      : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder             : Hodgdon H4895

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 1.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step    Fill. Charge   Vel.  Energy   Pmax   Pmuz  Prop.Burnt B_Time
 %       %    Grains   fps   ft.lbs    psi    psi      %        ms

-10.0   82    35.55   2670    1900   46068   9518     99.1    1.221
-09.0   83    35.95   2696    1937   47426   9600     99.2    1.204
-08.0   84    36.34   2722    1974   48820   9680     99.4    1.188
-07.0   85    36.74   2748    2012   50252   9756     99.6    1.172
-06.0   86    37.13   2773    2049   51722   9829     99.7    1.156
-05.0   87    37.53   2799    2087   53232   9899     99.8    1.141
-04.0   88    37.92   2824    2125   54783   9965     99.9    1.126  ! Near Maximum !
-03.0   88    38.32   2849    2163   56375  10027     99.9    1.111  ! Near Maximum !
-02.0   89    38.71   2874    2201   58011  10086    100.0    1.097  ! Near Maximum !
-01.0   90    39.11   2899    2239   59691  10142    100.0    1.082  ! Near Maximum !
+00.0   91    39.50   2924    2278   61417  10194    100.0    1.069  ! Near Maximum !
+01.0   92    39.90   2948    2316   63191  10244    100.0    1.055  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+02.0   93    40.29   2973    2355   65013  10294    100.0    1.042  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+03.0   94    40.69   2997    2394   66886  10344    100.0    1.028  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0   95    41.08   3021    2432   68811  10393    100.0    1.015  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+05.0   96    41.48   3045    2471   70789  10442    100.0    1.003  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 5% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 5% relative to nominal value:
+Ba     91    39.50   2975    2358   66532  10004    100.0    1.032  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 5% relative to nominal value:
-Ba     91    39.50   2861    2181   56302  10347     99.5    1.111  ! Near Maximum !

 

[TackDriver284]

Soft reduced loads at the 2800 fps range is perfect with the 120 Ballistic Tips. I was running 3,025 -3,050 fps with the 120's with H4350 in the Creed.
Accuracy nodes according to Barrel Optimal Time chart shows nodes with 22 inch barrel is at 2700 ish fps at 1.201 milliseconds and 2800 ish fps at 1.126 milliseconds.

 

[jimbires]

here is a write up on a reduced load I did for my grandson's 260 Rem . maybe there is something in there that will help you .

reduced recoil load

I did a reduced recoil load today for the grandson's 260 . I used the hodgdon procedure of 60% of the max load of H4895 . I came up with 26.0 grains as the minimum charge weight .I'll use this as I want to keep recoil as low as possible . 26 grains generates roughly 4.25 ft lbs of free...

forum.nosler.com

 

[bob_dobalina]

Boy, I’d be tempted to try the 100’s in it myself. Be it PT, BT, TTSX, etc.. try it around 2700 and see how it feels. I see Nosler has Varget and 15 data, so H4895 is right in there. Might make a wicked pleasant little combo.

This could definitely be the range load

 

[Hunter26]

Check the Hodgdon site, they have an article on there about how to do reduced loads with H4895, NOT IMR4895. It's very tolerant of reduced loads.

 

[bob_dobalina]

Check the Hodgdon site, they have an article on there about how to do reduced loads with H4895, NOT IMR4895. It's very tolerant of reduced loads.

Yes, they tell you you can reduce max load by 60%. So if we called 39.5gr max load from quick load, the reduced load would be 23.7 gr. I would feel more comfortable with a published book load for that kind of reduction. How low would you all feel comfortable going? My plan is - #1 looking for a light range load. Then #2 step it up for a hunting (mule deer) load

 

[jimbires]

Yes, they tell you you can reduce max load by 60%. So if we called 39.5gr max load from quick load, the reduced load would be 23.7 gr. I would feel more comfortable with a published book load for that kind of reduction. How low would you all feel comfortable going? My plan is - #1 looking for a light range load. Then #2 step it up for a hunting (mule deer) load

I have no problem loading the full 60% reduction . if I were you , I'd round the 23.7 grain off to 24.0 and start loading . watch for low PSI signs . usually it's hangfire , and primers backing out , smoke back the brass case body . I have not seen these while using H4895 .

I've used H4895 a fair amount on reduced loads , and never had a problem . it does not seem to be position sensitive . I've used another powder for reduced loads and ran into hang fires , and position issues . by position sensitive I'm meaning where the powder is in the case . the problem I had was when I had the muzzle down , and raised it to the target , I'd get a hang fire . if I had the muzzle up , and lowered to the target no problem .