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Long range loads for the 6.5/300 wby

Long range loads for the 6.5/300 wby
« on: April 21, 2018, 05:50:28 AM »
After multiple powders and several bullets, 2 bullet types and loads have provided the best accuracy for long range in my 6.5/300 RC Accumark.
I did rebed the action and use a Nightforce NSX 5x22x optic.
Hornady 143 grn ELD-X
US869- 89grns , C.O.L 3.610
Velocity Av 3250
Berger 140 Hunter Elite
US869-89grns, C.O.L 3.610
Velocity Av 3288
Note: testing was at 3400 Alt
         3 shot cold bore groups provided best results. 4,5 shot repetive groups showed slight signs of heating, resulting in climbing groups.

Re: Long range loads for the 6.5/300 wby
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2018, 06:18:19 AM »
Looks very promising
Chris Kiefner

NRA Life Member

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Re: Long range loads for the 6.5/300 wby
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2018, 06:33:37 AM »
Those two bullets will carry the  accuracy out to long range. The 143 grain ELD in my 6.5-284 shoots good out to 1000 yards so far

Re: Long range loads for the 6.5/300 wby
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2018, 07:23:10 AM »
I should note the groups on the white paper with dime are Berger 140 Hunter Elites.

Re: Long range loads for the 6.5/300 wby
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2018, 09:42:28 AM »
Nice.Looks like your research paid off.
Roger
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