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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by Me78569 » Fri May 17, 2019 7:08 pm

They seem fine so far. We will see how they shoot.
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by Me78569 » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:18 am

I was finally able to get out to the range a few times.

had rounds worked up with the 124 gr HH using h4350. Ended up running into pressure signs at 43.2 gr, velocity at 42.9 was 2939

next I loaded some ramshot hunter from 43 to 46 gr, ran into slight pressure issues at 45.1. 44.8 gr produced 2892 fps

I worked up some new loads with h4350 that I will try out next trip with h4350 from 42gr to 43 gr by .2 increments to try and find a good setup.
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by JEBar » Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:57 am

tip of my cap for your methodical approach .... please keep us informed along the way
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by Me78569 » Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:04 pm

It's kinda nice because it is methodical and mindless at the same time.
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by Me78569 » Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:16 pm

Some load data shows that I should be able to hit 3000 fps wiht Reloader 26. I have #2 of it coming my way, but I am also out of bullets so I need to reorder some hammer hunters.


I switched to Mag primers on the advice from The guys over at hammer. I am also testing out some loads with Superformance powder.

I will report back with what I find, guessing I won't get back to the range for ~ a month though
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by JEBar » Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:39 pm

Me78569 wrote:
Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:16 pm
guessing I won't get back to the range for ~ a month though
bummmmmer :roll:
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by Me78569 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:46 am

Made it back tonight to try out some mag primers and h4350 and also superformance.

I noticed no real difference with the mag primers and h4350. Still hit pressure signs around 2900 fps.

The superformance however worked great. I was able to hit 2996 fps with the 124 gr hammer hunter bullets.

Later this week i will try out the rl26 i picked up. I expect to top 3000 fps with no pressure signs.

Interesting note on the henry lr, the velocity from my gun is ~ 75 fps faster than my wifes weatherby vanguard with a 20" barrel.

Groups with the superformance were awesome, right around 1 moa with my poor skills
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by JEBar » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:09 am

outstanding .... great to hear of the accuracy .... be safe .... looking forward to your continued reports
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by Mags » Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:42 am

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Matches my experience with the LR, no matter what is in the ammo. :P Still skill is involved even with the LR to get 1 moa. Good shooting!
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... Groups with the superformance were awesome, right around 1 moa with my poor skills
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Re: Reloading 6.5 long ranger

Post by Me78569 » Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:41 pm

Well rl26 works pretty dang good in the 6.5 creed lr with 124 gr hammer hunter bullets.

Iwas able to top 3000 fps without a hint of pressure signs.


That gives me 2300 fps and 1500# of energy at 500 yards, which is my upper upper limit on a very good day.


Very happy.
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