QL 6.5 Creedmoor

[Wincheringen]

I'm just wondering what QuickLoad says for the 6.5 Creedmoor. I'm running Hornady Brass, CCI BR2 primers (also have Rem 9 1/2) and the 140 grain Custom Comp but I'd like to play with the 130 AB. My gun has a 28" barrel. I checked the capacity of a few cases and they held 54.0-54.2 grains of water. Thanks!

 

[DrMike]

Cartridge : 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady
Bullet : .264, 130, Nosler AccuBond 56902
Useable Case Capaci: 48.179 grain H2O = 3.128 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 52666 psi, or 363 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

9 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Norma MRP 103.5 48.0 3.11 2906 98.2 52667 11138 1.223 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 104.9 47.6 3.08 2881 94.7 52667 11107 1.223 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 105.5 49.8 3.23 2871 92.9 52667 11112 1.228 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 105.2 47.2 3.06 2870 96.9 52667 10824 1.227 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 105.2 47.2 3.06 2870 96.9 52667 10824 1.227 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 105.2 47.2 3.06 2870 96.9 52667 10824 1.227 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR 108.0 47.5 3.08 2868 96.7 52667 10825 1.227 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum 107.5 51.1 3.31 2867 95.4 52667 10999 1.217 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 107.7 51.1 3.31 2867 95.5 52667 10979 1.217 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 107.9 51.1 3.31 2866 95.4 52667 10988 1.217 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25 110.0 48.6 3.15 2864 99.3 50470 10806 1.241
IMR 7828 SSC 103.2 47.1 3.05 2856 95.0 52667 10733 1.218 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 109.1 47.1 3.05 2856 95.0 52667 10733 1.218 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 99.2 43.8 2.84 2844 100.0 52667 9490 1.238 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 103.9 46.7 3.02 2840 94.8 52667 10597 1.218 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 106.3 46.8 3.04 2827 94.7 52667 10398 1.230 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 96.8 44.4 2.88 2827 98.9 52667 10073 1.235 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 101.3 45.0 2.91 2821 96.7 52667 10224 1.230 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214 108.0 49.8 3.23 2820 94.7 52667 10479 1.219 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 91.3 42.9 2.78 2818 98.2 52667 10028 1.240 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 91.3 42.9 2.78 2818 98.2 52667 10028 1.240 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 100.6 44.4 2.88 2817 96.5 52667 10144 1.224 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 102.0 45.3 2.94 2814 96.6 52667 10150 1.231 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 96.2 42.3 2.74 2810 99.7 52667 9713 1.244 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 96.3 42.3 2.74 2810 99.7 52667 9711 1.244 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 100.2 42.6 2.76 2810 99.7 52667 9734 1.262 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 93.4 42.4 2.74 2808 99.6 52667 9811 1.250 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation 107.3 48.6 3.15 2797 92.1 52667 10288 1.225 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 95.9 44.0 2.85 2795 96.4 52667 9926 1.233 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 99.0 44.0 2.85 2795 96.4 52667 9926 1.233 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 99.0 44.0 2.85 2795 96.4 52667 9926 1.233 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 101.1 43.0 2.79 2795 99.8 52667 9525 1.253 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 101.6 45.6 2.96 2790 97.6 52667 9856 1.252 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC 102.5 46.0 2.98 2786 94.2 52667 9948 1.229 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 106.6 46.0 2.98 2786 94.2 52667 9948 1.229 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 99.0 42.5 2.76 2780 100.0 52667 8984 1.241 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 96.6 43.6 2.82 2777 97.9 52667 9662 1.247 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 100.2 46.9 3.04 2776 96.4 52667 9728 1.235 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165 107.1 47.1 3.05 2775 97.2 52667 9608 1.239 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2 110.0 48.9 3.17 2766 93.8 45467 10848 1.309
Lovex S070 95.5 42.0 2.72 2760 98.3 52667 9490 1.259 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 99.5 43.6 2.82 2758 95.2 52667 9592 1.239 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 90.9 39.9 2.59 2756 100.0 52667 8934 1.269 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 110.0 46.2 2.99 2749 98.5 50165 9645 1.291
Lovex S071 110.0 46.2 2.99 2749 98.5 50165 9645 1.291
Somchem S355 90.8 39.4 2.56 2749 100.0 52667 8915 1.263 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 106.4 45.3 2.94 2744 95.1 52667 9428 1.240 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 94.2 40.9 2.65 2740 99.1 52667 9168 1.260 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570 110.0 51.5 3.34 2739 86.1 44417 11241 1.320
Rottweil R907 93.0 40.6 2.63 2734 97.6 52667 9256 1.255 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder 33 110.0 53.7 3.48 2734 87.2 44801 11177 1.316
IMR 4007 SSC 90.1 40.6 2.63 2734 97.6 52667 9250 1.255 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361 98.6 46.7 3.02 2727 94.2 52667 9381 1.251 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064 92.4 38.3 2.48 2725 100.0 52667 8400 1.294 ! Near Maximum !

Any specific powder?

 

[jason miller]

DrMike, would you mind running that same thing but with the pressure limit raised to 60K or so? I'd be very interested to see the differences. I'm thinking top velocities should come with faster-burning powders if the pressure limit is raised to a more standard ceiling.

 

[DrMike]

Cartridge : 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady
Bullet : .264, 130, Nosler AccuBond 56902
Useable Case Capaci: 48.179 grain H2O = 3.128 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 60000 psi, or 413 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

7 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Norma MRP 107.2 49.7 3.22 3023 99.2 60000 11418 1.153 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N560 108.8 49.4 3.20 3002 96.4 60000 11508 1.153 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate MAGPRO 109.2 51.5 3.34 2991 94.9 60000 11515 1.157 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 109.1 49.0 3.18 2987 98.2 60000 11157 1.157 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-22 109.1 49.0 3.18 2987 98.2 60000 11157 1.157 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Raufoss RA15 109.1 49.0 3.18 2987 98.2 60000 11157 1.157 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 SSC 107.0 48.8 3.16 2977 96.7 60000 11100 1.148 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2213 107.8 48.4 3.14 2960 96.5 60000 10979 1.148 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Magnum 110.0 52.3 3.39 2957 96.7 58095 11238 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 110.0 52.1 3.38 2947 96.7 57520 11193 1.169 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 103.1 45.5 2.95 2944 100.0 60000 9638 1.170 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
PB Clermont PCL 517 110.0 52.1 3.38 2941 96.5 57189 11192 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 100.8 46.2 3.00 2939 99.6 60000 10347 1.166 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R905 110.0 48.5 3.14 2938 96.2 59662 10743 1.163 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-19 105.4 46.8 3.03 2937 98.0 60000 10582 1.160 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AR 2209 104.6 46.2 2.99 2934 97.9 60000 10497 1.154 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H414 95.2 44.7 2.90 2933 99.2 60000 10337 1.169 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester 760 95.2 44.7 2.90 2933 99.2 60000 10337 1.169 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 106.1 47.1 3.05 2930 98.0 60000 10503 1.161 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester WXR 110.0 48.3 3.13 2925 97.4 56095 10998 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 100.3 44.1 2.86 2920 100.0 60000 9928 1.173 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 100.3 44.1 2.86 2920 100.0 60000 9926 1.173 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N550 97.4 44.2 2.86 2920 100.0 60000 10054 1.178 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 4350 104.2 44.3 2.87 2918 100.0 60000 9907 1.189 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 204 99.8 45.8 2.96 2909 97.7 60000 10277 1.163 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Raufoss RA4 103.0 45.8 2.96 2909 97.7 60000 10277 1.163 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 103.0 45.8 2.96 2909 97.7 60000 10277 1.163 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4831 105.3 44.8 2.90 2903 100.0 60000 9713 1.182 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S385 105.6 47.4 3.07 2902 98.7 60000 10145 1.180 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831 SC 106.3 47.7 3.09 2901 95.9 60000 10320 1.160 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 100.6 45.4 2.94 2890 98.9 60000 9960 1.176 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
ADI AP 2214 110.0 50.7 3.29 2887 95.8 56670 10674 1.179 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 103.7 48.6 3.15 2886 97.8 60000 10023 1.165 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 110.0 47.5 3.08 2884 95.4 54274 10824 1.201 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 110.0 47.5 3.08 2883 95.6 58792 10265 1.170 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 103.0 44.3 2.87 2882 100.0 60000 9129 1.173 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation 110.0 49.8 3.23 2878 93.5 57488 10582 1.178 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 103.7 45.4 2.94 2874 96.7 60000 9964 1.168 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Lovex S070 99.7 43.8 2.84 2874 99.2 60000 9795 1.186 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H380 92.4 41.9 2.72 2872 99.9 60000 9555 1.186 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 203 old 92.9 41.7 2.70 2867 100.0 60000 9194 1.196 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-25 110.0 48.6 3.15 2864 99.3 50470 10806 1.241
Rottweil R903 95.0 41.7 2.70 2861 100.0 60000 9116 1.196 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S355 95.0 41.3 2.67 2856 100.0 60000 9123 1.191 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N165 110.0 48.3 3.13 2855 98.1 57908 9810 1.188 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 98.4 42.8 2.77 2851 99.7 60000 9445 1.188 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Rottweil R907 97.2 42.4 2.75 2849 98.7 60000 9590 1.183 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4007 SSC 94.1 42.4 2.75 2848 98.7 60000 9583 1.183 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Somchem S361 102.5 48.5 3.14 2840 95.8 60000 9739 1.180 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N160 110.0 46.8 3.03 2839 96.4 58783 9723 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064 96.7 40.1 2.60 2825 100.0 60000 8603 1.219 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

 

[jason miller]

Thank you. So basically it's the same powders with another 100ish fps. I'm surprised that such slow powders give top velocities in the Creedmoor case. Any idea of H4350 is on there but listed under whatever its name is in Australia?

 

[Wincheringen]

I'm currently using Ramshot Hunter. I notice QL has a higher case capacity than what I measured. I do have two lots of the Hornady brass but I only had the one that I checked.

I did have much better accuracy with Ramshot Big Game so I may try that with the 130 AB too.