This video details the process of handloading 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition using the 130-grain Sierra Game King bullet with two different powders: Hodgdon ReLoder 17 and Winchester 760. The instructor meticulously outlines the steps from brass preparation and priming to powder charging, bullet seating, and range testing. He provides detailed velocity and group size data for various charge weights, while also discussing pressure signs and the importance of consistent barrel temperature. The results indicate that the 130gr Sierra Game King is a highly accurate and effective hunting bullet for the 6.5 Creedmoor, performing well with both tested powders.
This video details an attempt to clone Mk262 ammunition using Winchester 748 and Winchester 760 powders with 77-grain Sierra MatchKing bullets. The instructor, with experience in this series, tests various powder charges, meticulously recording velocity, group sizes, and pressure signs. While Winchester 748 proved ineffective for accuracy, Winchester 760 showed significant promise, particularly at lower charge weights, warranting further investigation.
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