Printable View
As mentioned in another thread, im building a 6.5 creedmoor as an all round gun.
Hardy have a reamer that allows .120 freebore specifically for the 143gr eld x precision hunter ammo and from all accounts it shoots bloody well
However, i do not have any word on what the round is like on game. Wondering if i stick with a standard bore to allow for different weighted projectiles or specifically use the 143gr.
Round is expected to be going 2675fps. shots on game 1m-300m
any reports would be great.
a mate of mine shoots one hardy done I've cn him shoot about 8 deer now all one shot kills out to 300 yards he loves them
I am no one to talk (never used on game) but have been told they appear even tougher on game that their 140 counterpart so I'd say they'd be great. The 140's are good at 260 and 6.5x55 velocities as far as I have seen.
As a side note 2650 is slow, will it be considerably shortened? I am considering the creedmore but shortened is why I ask.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
it is boxed at 2700fps out of a 24". im going to 22 with a suppressor. Hardy state it will run around 2665fps (just double checked the email) with a 22" and 2610 with a 20"
I've used the same pill in my .260AI and now a 6.5 Creedmoor haven't used the factory round but mine will do 2900fps with a 22" barrel and the 143grn ELDX hand loads.
143grn are great on game.
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
Only shot 1 animal so far, spiker and they performed well. Even after hitting a fair bit of bone, I still found the projectile jacket & base. BRADS has used them a lot and can confirm they work well on red deer.
Is the 290fps from the creedmoor or the 260AI?Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
I get the same out of the creedmoor as the .260AI 2900fps both 22"
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
That's interesting, what powder are you using? Cheers
Very interested in this. Especially as Lapua have release creedmoor brassQuote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
I use Hodgdon Superformance in both
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
must be hot loads surely
Getting near max but could go another 1 grain for some reason the creedmoor will take the same powder weight as the .260AIQuote:
Originally Posted by scoped
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
Thats phenomenal! A Creedmoor honking along at near AI speeds.Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
Yea not sure how that works but it does I'll do more testing as it getting a can fitted at the moment
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
what barrel length you running @25/08IMP
I am getting just over 2900fps with 140gn VLD from my RPR with a 24" barrel using Hodgon V100.
Still no pressure signs.
Correction. 2850fps.
I backed it off slightly.
I'm not wildly stoked with them, in the last month I've shot a fallow buck, 2 bull tahr and a red stag, nothing has dropped on the spot like the 140 Amax used to do. Obviously shot placement is related
Maybe less hydrostatic shock as these new pills hold together better than the 140's? I agree though the 140's used to sack shit on the spot up to a few hundred which is the max distance I used them
I'm looking forward to the vids :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Sadly no film, I find it a bit exhausting filming everything so don't. Attachment 65114Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Try the 130,140 & 147 ELDMs they are closer to the old Amax than the ELDX, nice & soft for the slower 6.5s :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Trying to get hold of some 147s... 2742 with 143s though.
I've been looking too. No luck yet with the 147s.
