Thread: 6.5mm SAUM - load update

I had previously posted on here about my load development for my 6.5mm SAUM, using the Hornady 143gr ELD-X. However, by far and away the Berger 140 Hunting VLD has been the most accurate and consistent bullet that I've shot.
I was out at the range yesterday and shot this group. These bullets really like a 0.70 jump to the lands and increasing my powder charge by half a grain really tightened the groups up. Average velocity is 3075 fps

As this was the first time shooting my rifle off a bipod, I found that by putting some downwards pressure from my hand onto the top of the scope mad a big difference.