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Thanks. That is a rem 700 bdl with a crappy older style trigger. But man can she shoot. It was many years of helpful pointers from fellow shooters on forums like this that helped me learn how to modify the stock and work up a fine shooting load. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I checked the few local places I can get powder and no r16 r17 or h4350. I checked a few online shops and they were limited stock mostly and would charge you some crazy Shipping charges. So I guess I am going to try a 120 gmx over superformance and a 143 eldx over imr4350 and superformance...

Thanks. I was expecting the old 50 or so fps loss per inch of barrel. Going from 24 book to my 22. We have an old optical pro chronograph and our range is near a big tree so I'm always fighting with it and I'm never really sure I can trust the velocity readings. So it's always good to verify...

I have almost a pound of superformance I want to try with 143 eldx. What charge are you using? Hornady book says 44.7 Max, hodgdon website says 45.8 is Max for superformance. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Thanks. I just ordered a box of Hornady 143 eldx and 120 gmx solid copper because just about everywhere I looked online and locally was sold out or backorder of the nosler accubonds in 6.5. I'm worried I won't be able to get enough accubonds in time to test and load for my trip. I too am a...

Did you get that velocity from a Chrono or the book test results? The factory 129 gr loads I broke my barrel in with said 2820 fps on the box but I was only seeing 2650 or so on the Chrono on my 22 inch Ruger. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I look at it the other way. He wouldn't be a very good outfitter if he can't get me closer than 300 yards on private land were you should be seeing 10 or more quality bucks a day. When you have thousands of dollars riding on the shot I'd prefer to keep it under 200 :) Sent from my Pixel 2...

I broke the new 6.5 Creedmoor in with a box of Hornady 129 gr American whitetail. Shots 2 through 5 on a brand new barrel went in a ragged hole at 100. Printed three more groups in the 5/8 to 3/4 inch range. Unbelievable from a $20 box of factory ammo. Also tried a box of Hornady precision...

My 7 mag is making a strong case to leave the new 6.5 home. 140 Accubond printed 3/8" at 100 and 5/8" at 200 yards at 3080 fps. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Well we got lucky and got our leftover cow elk tags in the Wyoming draw so looks like it's mule deer and elk for sure. Time to get to the range. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Thanks for your thoughts. The reason our guide has a 300 yd limit is we are hunting private land leases and if you wound and don't find it, you don't get to shoot another. So our guides experience over the years with the average Hunter is to get as close as possible to ensure a high percentage...

Thanks for all the replies so far. I noticed the alliant website only has loads posted for reloader 16. It looks to have a similar burn rate to reloader 17 but is listed as a temperature stable powder. Has anyone used reloader 16 or think it would be a good choice for hunting? Assuming of...

What powder worked best for you and the 129? Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I picked up few boxes of the Hornady 143 eldx factory loads to break in the barrel. So if they fly good I might have to consider them too. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Thanks. I have some imr 4350 on hand so I will probably try that first with 140s. Our ammo supply dealer closed for a few weeks so I might not be able to get a good selection of powder for a bit. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

That is a good point about the close shot. Honestly the cow tag is to fill the freezer so I won't be taking anything but a broadside standing still shot. I don't want to mess up any of the meat I'm driving 4,000 miles to get. I think it will also come down to how they shoot and bullet...

I will be going on a mule deer hunt and cow elk if I draw that tag in Wyoming. Our guide has a strict 300 yd shot maximum. I just picked up a 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22 inch barrel. If I can get it to shoot good I might opt to try it for the mule deer and possibly elk. Looking at the 129 and...

Thanks. That is what I figured. Let me know how they shoot. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Thanks everyone. As my father said "no excuses now". It won't be the gun's fault. His 270 rem 700 with 130 Accubonds printed a group at 200 yds you could cover with a quarter, so I guess he won't have an excuse on our hunt either..... I have a Savage axis bolt .223 that I put my bipod on. I...

Thanks. I just put a new scope on so I also need to see how the 140s and 160s hit for point of impact. If I get really lucky and they hit the same, I should be able to swap the 140s and 160s without adjusting the scope. But I think I might be pushing my luck there. 140s will be my deer load...