I would take the 6.5, no regrets. It will do anything the 243 is doing, only better and at longer distances (if that is something you practice and are comfortable doing).
I have the 70 RDF moving 2870 right now but wanted something for coyotes as well. I have had the RDF blow up, causing superficial damage to a few jacks and don't feel comfortable shooting them at a dog. A few others have passed clean through. The only other bullets I have on hand, is the Hdy...
224 Valkyrie
7 twist
18” barrel
Federal case CCI450
Not sure on COAL. I would say 2.180”
53 grain varmageddon if available or a 55 grain tipped varmint bullet.
CFE223
Thanks
43.0 grains of RL17 gave me 2912 ft/s and 3/4" (3 shot) at 100 yards with the 129
48.0 grain of RL26 produced 2810 ft/s and 5/8" (3 shot) at 100 yards with the 142
No signs of pressure.
Great for a light rifle that has a barrel profile the size of my pinky finger.
That's where I started so I'll see how it goes. I decided to give up on that powder with the 129gr bullet, as I can't get enough powder in the case to make it worthwhile.
Having never used QL before, and assuming many of you have, where is the best place to start (since there is really no published data for this powder, with the exception of the Berger 135gr)? Is it like regular data where you begin by reducing 10% and work up from there? In general, do the...
6.5 Creedmoor
8 twist
22 inch barrel
Starline (LR) brass
210M primer
RL26 powder
Bullets to test, 142 ABLR and 129 ABLR, loading both to 2.830" COAL. Thanks