I think my rifle likes this load...

[Airgator0470]

DPMS LR-65
6.5 Creedmoor
Hornady 140gr SST
39.0grs IMR 4007SSC
COAL 2.80" Despite Cannelure
5-shots
100 yards/Bench


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/845/426f7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nh426f7j)

[mapper]

Looks like that one works great. :)

[Airgator0470]

Shot another great group today with the last 4 rounds of that load... it went .640" so I'm happy.

[YankeeFingergasm]

Nice job Bob-0. Are you going to stick with that one or continue looking for an even better recipe? I have a feeling I already know the answer.

[Airgator0470]

Nice job Bob-0. Are you going to stick with that one or continue looking for an even better recipe? I have a feeling I already know the answer.

Well... I have discovered the rifle isn't fond of the 120 A-Max and H4350 load... best it went today was 1.50". Also, the rifle ran 100% and locked back on an empty mag every time so that issued has resolved itself.

I removed/inspected the gas block and then tried a STANDARD AR15 CARBINER BUFFER (taking a chance as they are NOT the same the standard and AR10-type) and the rifle functioned 100%, so just for shits and grins, I put the factory rifle buffer back in and it continued to function 100%... so I guess maybe the gas block was not right from the factory.

As for the load... I have some 140gr A-Max to try, the difference in the SST and A-Max is the A-Max has no cannelure and a thinner jacket... the SST is more of a hunting bullet whereas the A-Max is more on the target side of things.

But I still have some W-760 to play with... for now, the 140SST and 39.0grs of IMR4007SCC is the ticket.

[Airgator0470]

Do you like the 6.5 better than the 6.8?

I like them both... but as you may or may not know, the Creedmoor is built on the AR10 frame... bigger and more weight. But I tell you what, as a newbie in the 6.5 Creedmoor, I'm impressed.

Now if I could just afford the AI in the same cal...

[Airgator0470]

6-8 grand? You've prolly got that in a Folgers can in the garage. :smokin:

Much more affordable than that... $4200-$4300

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=415673896

[0utlaw]

Buy two......