Thread: Just completed my first ever reload (6.5mm Creedmoor) Question?

Originally Posted by omegaspeedy

Hi Guys, I just completed my first ever reload with a lot of YouTubing and a point in the right direction! I'm stoked and really enjoyed the experience.

Here was my list of incidence.

- New Hornady brass
- Sierra Matchking 130g TMK
- 38.8g AR2209
- O.A.L of 2.75"

My load data was from the Powder manufacturer.

I set up a table that I can move around and load where ever I want in the house.

My question to the 6.5mm Creedmoor loaders out there is why has the powder manufacturer recommended a O.A.L of 2.75" where the Hornady dimensions are longer on their spec sheet (Max 2.825")? Should I have measured a Hornady Match round and copied the O.A.L of 2.81"?

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I normally start a new load at max mag length or about 10 thou off the lands (if that fits the mag). Often rifles will be more accurate with bullets seated out close to lands. Also the further the bullet is seated out of the case the more case capacity you have for powder.

Basically let the rifle tell you what it likes. So start where I suggest above. Find your most accurate powder charge, then if that isn't already shooting tiny little groups, Then start playing with seating depth.

Load 3 rounds each at different seating depths. Move at least 20 to 40 thou each step do 3 or 4 lots. One of them will shoot better than rest.

Then fine tune